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 examines the amorous side of life and how artists convey that through music. Check it out on this episode of Jazz and The American ...

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  • Added: Apr 25, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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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....

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  • Added: Apr 20, 2022
  • Length: 58:57
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In this episode, host Jeff Rupert looks at jazz artists following the mantra of Clark Terry on how to learn to play: Imitate, Emulate, Assimilate, ...

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  • Added: Apr 18, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...There are some Jazz Most Wanted contenders who are enjoying major “staying power” on our top ten. Pat Bianchi and h...

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  • Added: Apr 13, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week, Jeff Rupert examines the deep roots of Memphis, specifically Memphis horn players like Hank Crawford, George Coleman, Louis Smith and mo...

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  • Added: Apr 12, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...The long revered vocalist Sheila Jordan has been our reigning Jazz Most Wanted champ for the past two weeks with he...

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  • Added: Apr 06, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week Jeff Rupert checks out the Memphis Scene, specifically Memphis piano players like Mulgrew Miller, James Williams, Donna Brown, Harold Mab...

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  • Added: Apr 05, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...We have a new artist and his latest studio release joining Jazz Most Wanted this week, which makes for a real game ...

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  • Added: Mar 31, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week's episode may cause you to seek penance from your musical spiritual advisor. Jeff talks about the "Devil's Interval" and what it means to...

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  • Added: Mar 28, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...We have a nice mix of talent on our latest Jazz Most Wanted countdown, from jazz legends who helped pave the way to...

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  • Added: Mar 24, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
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