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 
160 Pieces

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
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Jazz Most Wanted 
200 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

Jerome Kern and Jazz
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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Jeff explores the musical connection between Jerome Kern, a composer who was born 32 years before the first jazz recording, and jazz!

Bought by Boise State Public Radio, KJZX-Austin, WCNY, and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: May 23, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown Week of 5-20-2022
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...After twelve weeks, one of our Jazz Most Wanted contenders is dropping off our top ten, and that makes room for a n...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: May 18, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
The Story Tellers
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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This week, it's all about the story tellers, story telling through music, the Great American Songbook, and the passion for being yourself and showi...

Bought by Boise State Public Radio, GCR (Global Community Radio), KJZX-Austin, and WCNY


  • Added: May 16, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown Week of 5-13-2022
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
Caption: Jazz Most Wanted
Our most recent Top Ten has had some talent with staying power! Guitarist Randy Napoleon has spent ten weeks on JMW, singer-songwriter Jazzmeia Ho...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KSRQ, RADIOLEX, and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: May 11, 2022
  • Length: 59:04
  • Purchases: 4
Lunceford
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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This week, Jeff Rupert dives into the work of Jimmy Lunceford. As one of jazz’s most influential bandleaders during the swing era, you won’t want t...

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


  • Added: May 09, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown Week of 5-6-2022
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, we added a NEW Drummer to our “List” this week, and at the same time a singer/songwriter that hit number one drops f...

Bought by KSRQ, RADIOLEX, and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: May 06, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Hammond Vol. 1
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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This week Jeff checks out jazz’s notable Hammond organ players. Put on your sunglasses, take a slow drive through town and tune in to Jazz and The ...

Bought by Boise State Public Radio, KJZX-Austin, WCNY, and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: May 02, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown Week of 4-29-2022
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...Our top four contenders held onto their respective spots, but there is a lot of movement happening in positions fiv...

Bought by KSRQ, GCR (Global Community Radio), RADIOLEX, and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Apr 27, 2022
  • Length: 58:53
  • Purchases: 4
The Kiss
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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This week, Jeff examines the amorous side of life and how artists convey that through music. Check it out on this episode of Jazz and The American ...

Bought by Boise State Public Radio, KJZX-Austin, WCNY, KUGS Bellingham, Wash., and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Apr 25, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown Week of 4-22-2022
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...Our Jazz Most Wanted contenders played musical chairs this week, making for some interesting shifts in our top ten....

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), RADIOLEX, and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Apr 20, 2022
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 3

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Staff of WUCF

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Kayonne Riley (Admin)
General Manager
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Jennifer Cook
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Jesse Morgado (Admin)