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Former Music Director Candy Pennetta has retired after 35 years of service. Andrea "Dre" Castillo has stepped in as Music Director & Volunteer DJ Coordinator. Here she will continue Candy's tradition by posting new music additions to KVNF weekly, and gives us a top pick for the week.

Sugar's Pick October 6 , 2020

Thelonious Monk / Palo Alto Album / Impulse

Thelonious Monk / Palo Alto Album / Impulse: A story that will make you feel good! In 1968 the legendary Jazz Pianist & Composer and his all star quartet performed a "surprise" concert at Palo Alto High at the request of a 16 year old student (amid a volatile political climate!), and the result (recorded by the school janitor!) ..."is one of the best live recordings I've ever heard by Thelonious" stated by TS Monk, Thelonious's son...There is a podcast covering the story and the music as well... Great Music and Great Kindness...