Programming on Jazz 91.9 WCLK is made possible in part by support from the Atlanta Business League (ABL), presenting the 40th Annual CEO Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This annual event recognizes local CEOs for outstanding participation in minority vendor development and community involvement.

This month for The Local Take I speak with Ryan Kilgore, Clark Atlanta University alumnus and founder of the Kilgore Music Foundation.  Each year the foundation promotes a month long instrument drive to provide students in our community with instruments that they can use for school and community band programs.

Ryan Kilgore shares how the foundation came into being and why it is so important to expose our children to music. He mentions that because he played the saxophone he has visited every continent except Antarctica and stuck his foot in almost every ocean on the planet. 

This week’s UPFRONT features Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Angie Stone. The R&B Diva opens up about her recurring role on Bounce TV’s Saints & Sinners plus her other TV and film projects. 

Dr. Iyanla Vanzant was in town this week promoting her new book Get Over it and her new promotional tour.  She also opens up about the inspiration behind the project and what fans can expect from her live show. 

Listen to The CheckUp with Dr. Courtney Shelton, MD,  Saturday morning at 8:30.  Have you ever heard of bloodless medicine? Can you donate blood for yourself to have on hand when you need it? Dr. Shelton will talk about it with Brenda Depena Gray, RN,  Director of the Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center.