WUCF

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WUCF, a listener supported service of the University of Central Florida, Orlando, broadcasts a 24-hour schedule of jazz music and other non-commercial programming from the University of Central Florida. 

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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.

  • From: WUCF
  • Updated: Jan 29, 2021
Caption: Jazz Most Wanted
201 Pieces

Each week, Jazz Most Wanted counts down the song and artist from number ten to number one by playing the individual songs and by highlighting the players and aspects of the recording that make it special!

  • From: WUCF
  • Updated: Jun 08, 2020

Latest Pieces

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This week, Jeff checks out fifty second street, Vine Street, Lonely Avenue and more…

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  • Added: Nov 23, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, there is such a wonderfully diverse group that makes up our countdown this week, and they all seem to be on the fast...

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  • Added: Nov 16, 2022
  • Length: 59:01
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, guitar great Grant Geissman is currently sitting pretty in the number one spot — will he hang onto it for a second w...

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  • Added: Nov 16, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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This week is all about you, with Jeff bringing Grant Green, Dinah Washington, Woody Shaw and more into the mix!

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  • Added: Nov 15, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week, Jeff examines two great trumpeters from the swing era – Joe Newman and Charlie Shavers

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  • Added: Nov 08, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, we have a new number one album this week, but the remaining nine spots are up for grabs. And with a new contender jo...

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  • Added: Nov 02, 2022
  • Length: 58:55
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This week, Jeff examines the makings of a great jazz singer.

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  • Added: Nov 02, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, the contenders on this current top ten are proving they have staying power. Hendrik Meurkens and the WDR Big Band ha...

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  • Added: Oct 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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In this special Halloween show, Jeff Rupert takes a look and listen to all things Halloween and Jazz! Are you up for Dracula’s Dance, That Old Blac...

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  • Added: Oct 24, 2022
  • Length: 58:58
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, we added some new talent to our list this week, and at the same time, a long-standing vocal contender drops from Jaz...

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  • Added: Oct 19, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 4