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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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
Caption: 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

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Put on your walkin’ shoes, listen and be prepared for some cool struttin’ as Jeff Rupert takes you walkin’ with some jazz greats like Clifford Brow...

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


  • Added: Nov 30, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted we have a new #1 album, but the remaining nine spots are up for grabs and with two new contenders joining our List of...

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  • Added: Nov 29, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Jeff Rupert celebrates Thanksgiving in a swingin’ style by giving thanks through jazz. On the playlist are Wynton Marsalis, John Coltrane, Vince Gu...

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  • Added: Nov 23, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted…We added a new contender to our Jazz Most Wanted list this week and there’s a new star sitting at number one, so we h...

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  • Added: Nov 17, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
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In this episode of Jazz and the American Spirit, we experience musical worlds colliding! The Latin Scene and the Jazz Scene come together to create...

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  • Added: Nov 16, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted…We had some big jumps up our countdown as our top ten contenders continue to vie for that number one spot. The field ...

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  • Added: Nov 10, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
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If you are into swinging music so beautiful it will make a mother cry, then join Jeff Rupert on Jazz and the American Spirit where he features the ...

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  • Added: Nov 08, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted…There has been some major movement on our top ten this past week, with a shift in almost every position. The competit...

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  • Added: Nov 03, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
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In this show, host Jeff Rupert examines the saxophone, or reed section of Duke Ellington’s Orchestra. If the reed section is to a jazz orchestra wh...

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


  • Added: Nov 01, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted…Our most recent top ten has had some talent with staying power. Mike LeDonne has spent fifteen weeks on our top ten, ...

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  • Added: Oct 27, 2021
  • Length: 59:03
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