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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161 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
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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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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We are taking a look back at the best jazz albums from the last few years in the Jazz Most Wanted countdown. This week we take a listen to the top ...

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


  • Added: Mar 16, 2022
  • Length: 59:01
  • 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!

Bought by KVCR, KLCC, WVTF, Boise State Public Radio, and WCNY


  • Added: Mar 15, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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We are taking a look back at some of the best jazz from the last few years in the Jazz Most Wanted Countdown. This week we revisit the top jazz alb...

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


  • Added: Mar 09, 2022
  • Length: 59:13
  • Purchases: 4
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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...

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


  • Added: Mar 07, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
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We are taking a look back at some of the best jazz from the last few years in the Jazz Most Wanted Countdown. This week we revisit the top jazz alb...

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


  • Added: Mar 02, 2022
  • Length: 59:16
  • 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...

Bought by WVTF, Boise State Public Radio, WJSU, WVIA, GCR (Global Community Radio) and more


  • Added: Feb 28, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 7
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We are taking a look back at some of the best jazz from the last few years in the Jazz Most Wanted Countdown. This week we remember the top albums ...

Bought by KSRQ, RADIOLEX, and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Feb 23, 2022
  • Length: 59:15
  • Purchases: 3
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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...

Bought by Boise State Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 21, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
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For the next few weeks we are going to take a look back at some of the best jazz from the last few years. This week, we revisit the top jazz albums...

Bought by KSRQ and RADIOLEX


  • Added: Feb 17, 2022
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 2