Jazz and America

By WUCF JAZZ

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 b... more

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The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

Jazz and America episodes:

September 18, 2023 Carl Allen
Kendra Weaver speaks with Carl Allen about his involvement in JEN and the conference in Orlando January 2023.
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16min
September 18, 2023 Les McCann and Joe Alterman
Kayonne Riley had the pleasure of sitting down with the legendary pianist Les McCann- both a masterful sideman as well as leader. They are joined by pianist Joe Alterman - who shares a special friendship with McCann as well as having him as a mentor for the past decade. Alterman's latest album features collaboration with McCann.
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57min
September 18, 2023 Chris Brubeck
Chris talks about what it was like to grow up with Dave Brubeck as his dad, his own musical projects and their family's legacy.
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52min
September 18, 2023 Judy Carmichael 2
Did you know Judy Carmichael is celebrating her 20th anniversary on the air with her show Jazz Inspired? Kendra recently caught up with Judy to talk about life, music and her future plans. Her memoir is nothing short of amazing!
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39min
September 18, 2023 Mark Winkler
Kayonne Riley speaks with Mark Winkler about his album "Old Friends". (2021)
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31min
September 18, 2023 Judy Carmichael
In this vulnerable and eye opening interview, Kendra and Judy talk about her illustrious career.
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45min
September 18, 2023 Pete Escovedo
"We really like playing to an audience and we do have a great fan base. The people do support what I do and my family and so it's been a wonderful life for me." Hear from our Latin Jazz Artist of the Month Pete Escovedo about his new album on WUCF 89.9 HD2 Latin Jazz.
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24min
September 18, 2023 Eliane Elias
Kayonne Riley speaks with the multi-Grammy winning Brazilian artist Eliane Elias about her new album "Mirror Mirror" featuring Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés and the late Chick Corea.
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15min
August 20, 2020 Beth Mckee - Episode 8
Episode 8 of "Pivoted" features soulful singer songwriter Beth Mckee. As head of the Swamp Sistas, she has found a home here in Orlando with many other talented and inspiring women. Mckee discusses new discoveries during quarantine, staying engaged and moving forward.
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19min
August 13, 2020 Greg Parnell - Episode 7
Episode 7 of "Pivoted" features the driving force behind Central FL Jazz Society, The Orlando Jazz Orchestra and the Glenn Miller Orchestra - Greg Parnell. We talk about coping with things going from 100 to 0, reflecting and what the future looks like for the orchestras.
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16min

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How many episodes does Jazz and America have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.