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In honor of America's 250th birthday, WUCF Jazz explores the 100 plus years of America's "classical music" – JAZZ – and illustrates how jazz is a part of the American story. In this narrative style broadcast and digital series, the listeners take the spotlight by giving voice to what jazz means to them. The series highlights Jazz's timeless artists and songs that have gifted America's original musical style to the world. Starting Tuesday, January 6, the 26-week series will feature a new episode each week that will air multiple times each week on 89.9 FM in the Orlando area, and the most recent installment will be available weekly on this page,
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- Yesterday9 min
John Tomorowitz
Although he grew up in a musical family, John Tomorowitz doesn't need to play an instrument to know all about jazz. John shows us how important music is to him through his own personal stories.
- 1 weeks ago9 min
Champian Fulton
Champian Fulton is very familiar with WUCF's studio, having performed in our program Live From Studio A. In this episode, she tells us what it was like to grow up surrounded by jazz and how music still fuels her life today.
- 2 weeks ago9 min
Patrick McDonald
Patrick McDonald, jazz fan and trumpet player, sits down with us to share his favorite musical moments and memories.
- 3 weeks ago9 min
Nelson Placa
Bassman Nelson Placa may be young- but that hasn't stopped him from learning all about the history of jazz. This UCF Jazz Studies student knows as much about jazz culture as he does about playing.
- 4 weeks ago10 min
Dan Jordan
Long-time professional musician Dan Jordan has a lot to say about jazz, and he's certainly qualified- having toured with musicians like Natalie Cole, Maynard Ferguson, and Paul Anka, he's played with some of the best of the best.
- May 11, 20268 min
Richard Sloane
Richard Sloane doesn't just listen to jazz... he's lived it! As a young man, Richard "took the A train" to work every morning. Duke Ellington would be proud!
- May 4, 202610 min
Alison Adderley
This week's guest has quite the connection to jazz... she's the daughter of world-famous trumpet player Nat Adderley! Alison Adderley shares how her relationship with jazz has changed from her childhood to now.
- Apr 27, 202610 min
Jim Merritt
Doctor of Ministry Jim Merritt is a master of more than just divinity. Having spent time as a choir director, organist, and minister of music, this jazz fan knows his way around the music world.
About Jazz and America
In honor of America's 250th birthday, WUCF Jazz explores the 100 plus years of America's "classical music" – JAZZ – and illustrates how jazz is a part of the American story. In this narrative style broadcast and digital series, the listeners take the spotlight by giving voice to what jazz means to them. The series highlights Jazz's timeless artists and songs that have gifted America's original musical style to the world. Starting Tuesday, January 6, the 26-week series will feature a new episode each week that will air multiple times each week on 89.9 FM in the Orlando area, and the most recent installment will be available weekly on this page,
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