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 
162 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 
202 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

#031 Ad Hoc Directors
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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Why are there no Conductors in Jazz bands? There are in orchestras. In this episode, Jeff Rupert tells you how it works in Jazz, with “Ad Hoc Condu...

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


  • Added: Aug 30, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown week of 8-27-2021
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted…We have the same top four contenders vying to move closer to that coveted number one spot as we did last week, and th...

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


  • Added: Aug 25, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
Tough Tenors Part 2
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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This week on Jazz and the American Spirit, host Jeff Rupert continues his deep dive into great tenors. No, not Pavarotti and Placido Domingo. Jeff’...

Bought by Boise State Public Radio, KMUW, WCNY, and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Aug 23, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown week of 8-20-2021
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted our most recent Top ten has had some talent with staying power! Vocalist Roseanna Vitro has spent thirteen weeks on ...

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


  • Added: Aug 18, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 4
Tough Tenors Part One
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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This week on Jazz and the American Spirit, host Jeff Rupert examines the great tenors. No, not Pavarotti and Placido Domingo. Jeff’s talking about ...

Bought by Boise State Public Radio, KMUW, WCNY, and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Aug 16, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown Week of 8-13-21
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted After fifteen weeks one of our JMW contenders will be dropping off our Top Ten, and at the same time there’s a new G...

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


  • Added: Aug 12, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 4
#0028, Jazz + Country
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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This week on Jazz And The American Spirit, Jeff Rupert examines the relationship between good country people, country music and jazz music.

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


  • Added: Aug 09, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown Week of 8 - 6 - 2021
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted…Saxophonist Greg Abate has been enjoying the view from the head of our Jazz Most Wanted table for the past two weeks ...

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


  • Added: Aug 04, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
I Love Paris
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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Take a musical journey through Europe with Jeff Rupert and Jazz and the American Spirit when he shares great jazz centered around the musical theme...

Bought by WCNY, Boise State Public Radio, and WCNY


  • Added: Aug 03, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown Week of 7 - 30 - 2021
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted…After eleven weeks, one of our Jazz Most Wanted contenders will be dropping off our top ten, and at the same time, th...

Bought by RADIOLEX, RadioStPete Florida, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 28, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • 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)