Jim Byers
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Communications or Media |
| Occupation | Broadcaster/Voiceover Talent/PR Consultant |
| Location | Washington, DC, United States |
| Introduction | Since 1996, JIM BYERS has been the producer/host of The Latin Flavor/Classic Edition (Sundays, 6:00pm until 8:00pm) on Washington DC’s WPFW 89.3 FM (wpfw.org), programmed using his collection of over 16,000 vintage “Palladium-era” recordings. Called “a rare creative gem on local airwaves” by long-time Washington Post radio columnist and historian Marc Fisher, this unique archival program goes deeper still: exploring the genre’s sweeping impact on popular culture, and celebrating its critical role as a cross-cultural bridge between Latinos and African-Americans. Jim’s varied activities as a lecturer, writer, filmmaker and presenter ensure that his dedication to Latin-jazz goes far beyond the airwaves. In April 2013, Byers began season 4 of "Metro Mambo" - his Latin-jazz lecture series for the Smithsonian Institution. |
| Interests | Vintage mambo/Latin-jazz; vintage cars; mid-century modern furniture, architecture and design. |
| Favorite movies | Vertigo, Cha Cha Cha Boom, Caught, Dodsworth, The Best Years of Our Lives, A Letter to Three Wives, Hobson's Choice, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Gentlemen Marry Brunettes. |
| Favorite music | Mambo, Latin-jazz, mid-20th century jazz and pop music |