Jazz and America

Jazz and America

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Jazz and America episodes

  • Chuck Archard

    Chuck Archard, Senior Artist in Residence at Rollins College, brings the past into the present as he regales us with the good old days of jazz.

    11 min
  • Ronald Williams

    WUCF listener and musician Ronald Williams is no stranger to the world of jazz- with plenty of personal anecdotes about his saxophone and piano playing, Ronald's musical journey has been quite an interesting one.

    10 min
  • Carol Stein

    The Piano Lady herself steps into Studio A to deliver her stories of jazz across the airwaves! Carol Stein shares her wealth of knowledge about America's classical music with us.

    11 min
  • Byron Barr

    Byron Barr is a listener and a reader… of liner notes that is! Byron gives a rundown of some of his favorite jazz stories.

    8 min
  • Joe Young IV

    This week's guest comes to us straight from the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra! Trumpet player Joe Young IV talks jazz and why the genre is so distinctly American.

    8 min
  • Judy Carmichael

    This one's a real WUCF Jazz fan favorite... it's pianist, vocalist, and host of 'Jazz Inspired' Judy Carmichael! Judy brings her love of jazz to the main stage once again as she inspires us to dive deeper into the musical world.

    10 min
  • Sims Kline

    Introducing Sims Kline, a jazz fan who really knows his stuff. As a pianist, his knowledge brings a new perspective on jazz as he tells all about the experiences that have made him the musician and jazz listener he is today.

    9 min
  • Imer Santiago

    Imer Santiago isn't just bringing jazz to the Central Florida area through his own playing. As Director of Bands at St. Cloud Middle School, he's helping countless young musicians grow into passionate jazzmen and women.

    10 min
  • Joanne Granberry

    Joanne Granberry is a big-time lover of jazz and WUCF, and she has the stories to back it up! Joanne gets into her personal connection to jazz and the role it has played in her life.

    7 min
  • Graeme Arklie

    WUCF Jazz has fans all over the place- even outside of the country. Dedicated listener and trombone player Graeme Arklie tells us why jazz is so important to him.

    9 min

About Jazz and America

From the publisher's feed

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.