Jazz and America

Jazz and America

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Jazz and America episodes

  • 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.
    57 min
  • 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.

    52 min
  • 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!

    39 min
  • 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.
    24 min
  • 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.

    15 min
  • 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.

    19 min
  • 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. 

    16 min
  • Caesar Frazier - Episode 6

    Episode 6 of "Pivoted" features Hammond B-3 organist and previous on-air announcer Caesar Frazier. He talks about his life as an artist, being in no rush to produce content without quality behind it, and what people can do to pivot in a positive way.

    17 min

About Jazz and America

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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.