Riverwalk Jazz

Riverwalk celebrates the lives and music of America's top jazz musicians, past and present. Each week, The Jim Cullum Jazz Band salutes these jazz pioneers in live performances and fascinating stories that bring to life remarkable moments in the history of jazz.

Piano Jazz

Jazz legend Marian McPartland continues to showcase the world's top musicians on NPR's longest-running and most widely carried jazz program, Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz.

Jazz Inspired with Judy Carmichael

What inspires the people who inspire you? How do creative people create? World-renowned jazz pianist Judy Carmichael explores these questions with her guests every week on her public radio show Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired. Celebrated artists discuss their creative process and how their passion for jazz has inspired their work. They share their favorite recordings with the listener as well as insight into their life and art.

JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater

JazzSet delivers rhythm... melody... harmony... improv... every week since 1992.

Every week, host Dee Dee Bridgewater brings you music in performance, sweet and hot. With her fine, friendly voice, the Tony and Grammy winner introduces sets from coast to coast, and beyond.

JazzSet's quality recordings capture the legends, today's top bands, and promising new talent. Occasionally, the program dips into its archives and Dee Dee shares a moment that's too good not to share.

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Jazz at Lincoln Centeris a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to jazz. WUCF has the privilege to broadcast this Peabody Award winning program, Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio, for your pleasure and enjoyment. JALC's mission is "to enrich the artistic substance and perpetuate the democratic spirit of american music." Enjoy some of the best jazz on radio.

Jazz Profiles

Singer Nancy Wilson hosts this Gold Medal award-winning, documentary series chronicling the people, places and events in jazz. Jazz Profiles features jazz topics that are varied and all-encompassing, but focuses largely on individuals. Musicians who have been featured in-depth on Jazz Profiles include Dave Brubeck, Sarah Vaughan, Oscar Peterson, Sonny Rollins, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Charlie Parker. The series has covered significant anniversaries of the dearly departed, the instruments of jazz, jazz cities, jazz families and more.

Bob Edwards Weekend

Sit down with celebrated host Bob Edwards as he talks with the most fascinating entertainers, newsmakers, writers and regular folks with a story to tell. Al Gore, Yo-Yo Ma, John Updike and George Clooney have all dropped by the show, which features in-depth conversation, performance and the occasional documentary from Bob and his staff. Spend your weekend with Bob and his guests.

Sunday Jazz with John Segers

Steeped in a background of classical and preretic music, Johns Segers' Saturday and Afternoon Jazz shows showcase the best of tradition - in the straight ahead jazz style. Featuring music from jazz's golden era in the 30's, 40's, 50's and early 60's, John explores the very underpinings of America's homegrown artform.

Drivetime Jazz with Alan Rock

WUCF's breakfast guy, Alan picks music that reflects his listeners feelings in the morning - not too heavy, but upbeat and energetic. Trios like Nat 'King' Cole and Oscar Peterson; quartets like Dave Brubeck, Charlie Parker, Cannonball; and new music from national and local artists like Bill Allred, Rich Walker, Terry Myers, Don Scaletta, etc. are all part of what gets people going. And don't forget his jokes - it's not easy coming up with material like that. So start your day with Alan, and you'll start it with music that'll make you feel all right, all day!

Jazz Morning
with D. Kenneth Jenkins

Hey, it's Jazz 4 B-Fast! Join Host D. Kenneth Jenkins, Saturdays from 7AM to 10AM to sample Jazz that spans from the 1930's to brand new releases. Every program is filled with various features devoted to Live Recordings, Local Music, Veteran Vocalists, Master Musicians and Classic Composers. Set your clock radio and tune in. We can be your soundtrak for mowing the lawn, washing the car, weekend shopping, or just staying in bed! Come for the menu, stay for the Jazz, aws we serve your Saturday Morning Jazz for Breakfast!

Midday Jazz with Kayonne Riley

Kayonne has been a public radio host for over 22 years, starting at KAMU-FM in College Station, Texas where she hosted afternoon jazz as well as a daily classical music program. Relocating to Orlando in 1993, Kayonne started at WUCF as Program Director and program host. As Station Manager, she began the process of transitioning the station to a full-time straight-ahead jazz format in 1994 and culminating in the broadcast schedule that the community now enjoys.
Kayonne likes to play melodic classical jazz, bluesy vocals like Billie Holiday and pianists like Red Garland and Errol Garner are favorites.

Afternoon Jazz
with Marc Taylor

My love for jazz is the motivating force behind my 20 plus years of working in radio. It is my privilege to have you join me, weekday afternoons on WUCF-FM and I hope you enjoy the music that is selected. From Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Dave Brubeck to the more contemporary work of the new class of jazz players...
Join me as we continue to explore the world of " Jazz & More".

Jazz On The Beach
with Jack Simpson

A veteran of jazz programming, Jack's "Jazz on the Beach" show was first aired by a Brevard radio station in 1967, and has been heard on WUCF since 1983. The show includes swing, bebop, and vocal jazz by small groups and big bands. A "Vintage Big Band" feature often comes from tapes of "remote" broadcasts of long ago. Memorial tributes are paid to jazz musicians as they pass from the scene. A "UK Jazz" segment including British recordings reflects Simpson's English background.

Smokestack Lightning

Smokestack Lightning's three hour show appears weekly on WUCF and celebrates new and reissued Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Funk, Blues/Rock, Gospel and Zydeco/Blues music. Comprised of the "bluesy" team of Marvin Rooks, Paul Newnum, Tommy Thompson and Rob McKinney, SL prides itself in presenting the "very best and very newest Blues in the world".

GG's Steamin' Greens

Gina "G.G." Brooks hosts our Saturday afternoon jazz program "Steamin' Greens" each saturday from 4-8PM. G.G. features four hours of hot jazz with artists like Freddy Hubbard, Miles Davis, Pharoah Sanders, Betty Carter, and lots more.
A native of Chicago, G.G. grew up listening to the music of James Moody, Ramsey Lewis, and she hosted her own radio show at the age of 15.

Jazzworks
Great Sounds from Great Artists

With music selection informed by listeners, JazzWorks features music by the masters and new artists. The sounds on JazzWorks are chosen to serve you, while also giving an entertaining, engaging tour of an American treasure.

Jazzworks
with Jeff Fox

Jeff has been involved off and on in jazz radio for over twenty years. In addition to being a producer and host of the nationally broadcast JazzWorks, he also hosts a local show which airs on public radio stations in Idaho.
Jeff's goal in his musical performance has always been attracting young players to jazz, and through JazzWorks, he hopes more people will come to know jazz as an accessible and enjoyable art.

Jazzworks
with Tony Mowod

Hosted by Tony Mowod, Jazzworks has a music selection informed by listeners and features music by the masters and new artists. The sounds on JazzWorks are chosen to serve the listeners, while also giving an entertaining, engaging tour of an american treasure - JAZZ!
Tony's ongoing love affair with jazz music is rekindled each night as he reminds listeners to "...keep a bit of love in your heart, and a taste of jazz in your soul." More than words to Tony Mowod, they are the man's philosophy.

Jazzworks
with Scott Hanley

Hosting Jazzworks Saturday night broadcast is Scott Hanley, who has experience in most aspects of broadcasting, especially public radio, in a 20+ year career. He has a special affinity for a jzz-oriented radio - he has been a session leader or panelist for many nattional conferences specifically related to jazz music. Mr. Hanley also serves as volunteer coordinator of the Jazz Radio Consortioum, an ongoing collaboration between public radio stations intent on improving jazz programming nationwide.

Jazzworks
with Bob Studebaker

With an avid interest in history, Bob has taught the "History of Jazz" at Carnegie Mellon University's Academy for Lifelong Learning, tracing the roots of jazz from 17th century West Africa to the many influences and experiences that have contributed to the evolution of "America's classical music."

European Jazz Stage
with Benjamin Herman

European Jazz Stage brings you live performances from venues across Europe; introducing you to some musicians you've never heard of and a jazz scene few are lucky enough to experience.
Join us on our exploration of European jazz music, with performances from the continent's hottest clubs, concert halls and festivals, including the spectacular North Sea Jazz Festival. European Jazz Stage is hosted by Benjamin Herman.

Reggae Reflections with Trainer

Reggae Reflections provides the finest reggae music for the Orlando community. Trainer has been programming music for over two decades.