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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157 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
197 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 on Jazz Most Wanted we have a lot of JMW contenders that are making a very fast rise towards number one in an attempt to edge out our cur...

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  • Added: Jun 01, 2023
  • Length: 58:56
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This week, Jeff takes a look at more artists influenced by Charlie Parker.

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  • Added: Jun 01, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, we’ve had four JMW contenders move up our Top Ten List this week and one new artist joined the mix, so there is a lo...

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  • Added: May 26, 2023
  • Length: 58:58
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On this episode of Jazz and The American Spirit, Jeff dives into artists who were inspired by the legendary saxophonist Lester Young.

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  • Added: May 26, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, we’ve had four JMW contenders move up our Top Ten List this week and one new artist joined the mix, so there is a lo...

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


  • Added: May 19, 2023
  • Length: 59:01
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This week, Jeff checks out some of the most important bossa nova artists.

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  • Added: May 18, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, our Top Four JMW Contenders have all been on the move this week as they play musical chairs in an effort to take ove...

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  • Added: May 12, 2023
  • Length: 59:03
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This week, Jeff dives into popular song structures in jazz.

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  • Added: May 12, 2023
  • 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! Saxophonist Houston Person has spent nineteen weeks...

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  • Added: May 05, 2023
  • Length: 58:50
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This week, Jeff takes a look into artists who took residence at the Well'sbuilt Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

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  • Added: May 04, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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