WEEKLONG GIVEAWAY: Win a Night Out on WUCF Jazz

Support WUCF Jazz during our Spring Fund Drive (March 30 - April 5), and you’ll be entered to win an unforgettable Night Out on WUCF Jazz! 

• One lucky winner will receive: 
  A $200 gift card to Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster – the perfect spot for a delicious dinner and live music nightly! 
  A pair of tickets to Nicole Henry’s upcoming jazz concert on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. – an evening filled with world-class music at Judson’s Live.
• Every donation of $25 or more made between March 30 and April 5 automatically enters you into the drawing. So, while you’re keeping jazz alive on WUCF, you might just find yourself enjoying an incredible night of great food and live jazz!

Donation Level: $25 or higher.  

You do not need to donate to win and can enter the contest via our online giveaway form below.

Are you a huge fan of WUCF Jazz? Now is your chance to have the ultimate VIP experience and meet one of your favorite hosts from the station. This offer is extremely limited –– only 2 packages are available per Jazz Host!  With a qualifying donation, you can join Bob Kelley, Saylove, or Kayonne Riley in the studio for a LIVE broadcast of one of their programs.  

Bob Kelley* – Mine at Nine: Join Bob Kelley in the studio for a LIVE broadcast of Nine at Nine and pick the nine songs featured during the hour!  
K̶a̶y̶o̶n̶n̶e̶ ̶R̶i̶l̶e̶y̶ (SOLD OUT!) – Jazz Lunch: Join Kayonne Riley in the studio for a LIVE broadcast of Jazz Lunch and pick three songs featured during the hour!  
Saylove* – Jazz Happy Hour: Join Saylove in the studio for a LIVE broadcast of the Friday Jazz Happy Hour and pick three songs featured during the hour!  Receive bites and beverages, a WUCF Jazz gift bag, and a tour of WUCF.  

*Only one package remaining!

A member from the Member Services team will reach out to all donors who book the experience within two weeks of the end of Spring WUCF Jazz Fund Drive.  A qualifying donation is either $20 a month or $240 annually. Click the button below to select your gift.

The sound of Kenny G's saxophone is as iconic as his curly coif; indeed, both are instantly recognizable. His latest release, New Standards, the title of his 19th studio album, could well be used to describe his four-decade body of work, a vision of jazz that helped launch both a musical genre and radio format. 

 Performance Date:  Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM 

 Location: Hard Rock Live Orlando 

 Donation Level:  $80 for a single ticket 

Step into a world of timeless melodies and captivating rhythms as UCF musicians pay tribute to George and Ira Gershwin. This special evening with UCF friends, faculty, and alumni will bring the composers’ music to life. The concert will feature Rhapsody in Blue to celebrate its 100th anniversary, The Cuban Overture (for four hands and percussion), and a set of iconic songs performed by guest artists Jeff “T-Bone” Gerard and Samantha Barnes Daniel ’04 ’07, as well as a swinging ensemble featuring musicians from the UCF faculty. 

Performance Date:  Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM 

 Location: Dr. Phillips Center – Steinmetz Hall 

 Donation Level:  $60 for a single ticket 

Jazz has always been evolving, improvising, and creating – somehow both ahead of its time and yet exactly of its time. Embark on a journey through the sounds, ideas, artists and moments that shaped the music and shaped America. Join the CFCArts Big Band – a dynamic, powerful, and award-winning ensemble – for a powerhouse performance of jazz in many of its forms – from its roots in New Orleans to the big band swing of the ’30s, the bebop revolution of the ’50s, and the soulful sounds of the ‘70s. 

Performance Date:  Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM 

Location: Northland Church – The Rink 

 Donation Level: $45 for a single ticket 

One (1) Month of Jazz Concert Pass to seven concerts in the Timucua Arts Foundation Month of Jazz concert series. Each pass entitles one admission to the following seven concerts: 

• John Hart Trio & Jake Heart - April 11 at 7:30 PM
• Manny Echazabal Quartet with Tal Cohen - April 12 at 7:30 PM
• Charlie Morris Blue Band - April 13 at 7:30 PM
• The Fractal's Creative Jazz - April 18 at 7:30 PM
• Kelly Green Quartet - April 19 at 7:30 PM
• Joel Klein Quartet - April 25 at 7:30 PM
• Markus Gottschlich Trio - April 26 at 7:30 PM

Location: Timucua Arts Foundation 

Donation Level: $240 for a pass 

WUCF Jazz Saxophone Stress Reliever (Smooshie) 

We want to give you a little something to help relieve life’s tension—a gold saxophone-shaped stress ball (smooshie)! Just like jazz, it’s a reminder to breathe, relax, and let the music take you to a better place. 

When you become a member today, you're not just supporting the music that helps you relax—you’re ensuring that WUCF Jazz remains a sanctuary for listeners across our community. 

Donation Level: Any gift to WUCF Jazz of $30 or higher 

WUCF Vented Little Giant Umbrella 

WUCF is always here for you—rain or shine. And now, when you support WUCF Jazz, we’ve got you covered—literally! When you become a member with a monthly donation of $5 or annual donation of $60, you’ll receive our limited-edition WUCF umbrella. 

Donation Level: $60 or $5 a month 

Every day on WUCF Jazz, you’re offered a trip through the brilliant, inspiring world of jazz.And now, with your qualifying donation to WUCF, you can embark on a trip to a destination of your choice across the nation with a Westgate Travel Voucher! Each voucher gives you $500 toward your stay at most Westgate Resorts. 

Plus, with WUCF Jazz available to stream worldwide, you can enjoy your favorite jazz station no matter where your travels take you! 

Donation Level:  $500 / No Sustaining Donation 

Perfect for the lifelong learner, WUCF is thrilled to offer a year-long subscription to New York Times, New York Times Cooking, New York Times Games featuring Wordle, and Babbel, a language learning app. 

Donation Level: 

• Babbel: $120 or $10 a month
• New York Times Cooking: $180 or $15 a month
• New York Times Games: $180 or $15 a month
• New York Times: $240 or $20 a month
• New York Times + New York Times Cooking: $360 or $30 a month

Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster has been a favorite of the Orlando community for more than three decades – and counting! A fine dining experience, The Christner family has built a restaurant that provides meticulous service in an intimate and relaxed setting. All steaks are USDA Prime, aged in-house, and cut fresh to order. 

 Donation Level: $200 for a $100 gift certificate 

April 5 is 4/5, so we’re celebrating with a special giveaway just for WUCF Jazz supporters! 

 Today only, when you make a donation to WUCF, you’ll receive a WUCF Jazz mystery grab bag as our way of saying thanks. Inside could be an undiscovered jazz record or a WUCF Jazz swag item—but just like jazz, the thrill is in the discovery! 

 Don't miss out on this one-day-only giveaway. Help us hit 45 gifts on 4/5 and end the Fund Drive strong. Donate now, claim your mystery grab bag, and help keep WUCF as your home for Jazz! 

Donation Level: Any amount!