Jazz and the American Spirit

Series produced by WUCF

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Jazz and the American Spirit examines the great stories of Jazz across America by looking at and listening to the musicians who have created it. Hosted by saxophonist and University of Central Florida Director of Jazz Studies Jeff Rupert.

Each week "Jazz and the American Spirit" examines the great stories of Jazz across America by telling the stories of the musicians who have created it. Saxophonist and University of Central Florida Director of Jazz Studies Jeff Rupert hosts the program, and thru music and storytelling he demonstrates how jazz is deeply connected to the history of America. Music featured in each week's program will paint a picture of America, thru jazz. Produced by WUCF FM 89.9, Orlando, Florida.


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Jeff checks out the compositional prowess of jazz musicians, including: Tadd Dameron, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Coleman Hawkins and Charlie Par...

Bought by Boise State Public Radio, KJZX-Austin, Northwest Public Broadcasting, and WCNY


  • Added: Mar 21, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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In this episode of Jazz and the American Spirit, host Jeff Rupert, celebrates the luck of the Irish in this jazz salute to St. Patrick’s Day!

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  • Added: Mar 15, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Jeff Rupert examines the Old Testament and New Testament Count Basie bands. What’s that about? Fire-and-brimstone-knock-you-down big band verses th...

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  • Added: Mar 07, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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In this Jazz and the American Spirit to commemorate Women’s History Month, Jeff Rupert discusses and listens to all thing's women! Women in jazz is...

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  • Added: Feb 28, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Jeff Rupert's theme this week on Jazz and the American Spirit is “Here Comes The Sun!” Listen as Jeff showcases music by artists like Stanley Turre...

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  • Added: Feb 21, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week host Jeff Rupert talks about the real king of swing, the drummer who set them all on fire, Chick Webb and his famous orchestra!

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  • Added: Feb 14, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz and the American Spirit, host Jeff Rupert takes a look at the role of the guitar player in a jazz band, and we learn about some r...

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  • Added: Feb 07, 2022
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 3
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This week on Jazz and the American Spirit, host Jeff Rupert takes a step away from the literal and concrete aspects of life to do a little daydream...

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  • Added: Jan 31, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz and the American Spirit, Host Jeff Rupert is checking out some dynamic duos! And we are not talking about Batman and Robin! Jeff ...

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  • Added: Jan 24, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Jeff Rupert continues checking out the music that was released and recorded in 1959. Up this week is Joao Gilberto, Miles Davis, Abbey Lincoln and ...

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  • Added: Jan 17, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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In 1959 the Dodgers won the World Series, Dwight Eisenhower is President, Rod Serlings Twilight Zone premiers on TV and it was a very good year for...

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  • Added: Jan 10, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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This week’s Jazz and the American Spirit is all about learning and how people learn. Host Jeff Rupert takes a deep dive into how jazz artists learn...

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  • Added: Jan 03, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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This week on Jazz and the American Spirit, host Jeff Rupert takes a look at welcoming in the New Year and getting rid of the old, with jazz!

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  • Added: Dec 27, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10
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This week on Jazz and the American Spirit, host Jeff Rupert checks out a jazz version of a ballet. Billy Strayhorn conceptualizes and arranges Tcha...

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  • Added: Dec 20, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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This episode of Jazz and the American Spirit features a great stable of jazz musicians: Mr. Rollins, Mr. Payne, Mr. Fortune, Mr. Greer, Mr. Ra, Mr...

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  • Added: Dec 13, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 6
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In this episode, Host Jeff Rupert examines the gamut of jazz music with a host of wonderful performers. The common thread? All are performing Cole ...

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  • Added: Dec 07, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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Put on your walkin’ shoes, listen and be prepared for some cool struttin’ as Jeff Rupert takes you walkin’ with some jazz greats like Clifford Brow...

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  • Added: Nov 30, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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Jeff Rupert celebrates Thanksgiving in a swingin’ style by giving thanks through jazz. On the playlist are Wynton Marsalis, John Coltrane, Vince Gu...

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  • Added: Nov 23, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
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In this episode of Jazz and the American Spirit, we experience musical worlds colliding! The Latin Scene and the Jazz Scene come together to create...

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  • Added: Nov 16, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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If you are into swinging music so beautiful it will make a mother cry, then join Jeff Rupert on Jazz and the American Spirit where he features the ...

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  • Added: Nov 08, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3