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 on Jazz and the American Spirit, Jeff Rupert dives into the works of Charlie “Bird” Parker and what made him a staple musician in jazz.

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  • Added: Jul 04, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...There are five ladies of jazz that have had some staying power on Jazz Most Wanted as they sing their way to the to...

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  • Added: Jun 29, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz and the American Spirit, Jeff Rupert takes another look and listen to the music of the great American composer, Jerome Kern, and ...

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  • Added: Jun 27, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...Our top ten rivals continue to vie for that number one spot as we have one contender that drops from our countdown,...

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  • Added: Jun 22, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
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In this show, called “Coltrane Takes a Leap,” host Jeff Rupert takes a listen to the transition in the sound of tenor saxophone player, John Coltra...

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  • Added: Jun 20, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...There has been a big shake-up on our top ten list this week. The albums that were in the top five spots have played...

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  • Added: Jun 15, 2022
  • Length: 58:57
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Jazz and the American Spirit host Jeff Rupert takes a look and listens to how a dance song by a guy from New Brunswick New Jersey changed jazz. Tha...

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  • Added: Jun 13, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...Last week songbird Catherine Russell took over the number one spot, will she make it two in a row this week? Three ...

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2022
  • Length: 58:58
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This week Jeff ventures back to to the subject of the Hammond B3 organ and its use in Jazz.

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  • Added: Jun 06, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...We had six Jazz Most Wanted contenders move up our top ten list this week, so there is a long line of players who a...

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  • Added: Jun 01, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3