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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164 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
204 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 added a NEW ensemble of “Heavy Hitters” to our List, and at the same time an award-winning drummer that hit number...

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  • Added: Feb 24, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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In the third volume of jazz piano trios, Jeff Rupert dives into the works of Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Kenny Barron and many more.

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  • Added: Feb 23, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, we added a NEW ensemble of “Heavy Hitters” to our List, and at the same time an award-winning drummer that hit numbe...

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


  • Added: Feb 16, 2023
  • Length: 58:58
  • Purchases: 4
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This week, Jeff checks out the collaborative efforts between Billie Holiday and Lester Young from 1933 up until 1940.

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  • Added: Feb 15, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, we have a new contender on our Top Ten and she is certainly making a positive impact on the jazz landscape! Young vo...

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  • Added: Feb 09, 2023
  • Length: 59:09
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This week, Jeff takes a look at jazz in 3/4 time. Featured artists include Mongo Santamaria, Wes Montgomery, Thad Jones and more.

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  • Added: Feb 09, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, there are 3 very talented vocalists on our Countdown and these ladies are giving the rest of the contenders a run fo...

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  • Added: Feb 02, 2023
  • Length: 58:58
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In this second installment of jazz piano trios, Jeff checks out artists such as Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Thelonious Monk and more.

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  • Added: Feb 01, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, we have a nice mix of talent on our latest Top Ten List, from Jazz Legends who helped pave the way to young jazz sta...

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  • Added: Jan 27, 2023
  • Length: 59:03
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This week, Jeff checks out the music of Joe Henderson, Grant Green, Miles Davis and many more for an exposé of the Hard Bop movement of jazz.

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  • Added: Jan 27, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5