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 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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Jeff Rupert introduces us to the “Gunslingers”, the tenor sax players who first stepped out as soloists with the regional swing bands. The hotbed f...

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  • Added: Jun 01, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...be sure to join me this weekend to find out which of our Jazz Most Wanted contenders are moving up toward number on...

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  • Added: May 26, 2021
  • Length: 58:57
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Jazz and the American Spirit host Jeff Rupert takes a look and listen to how a dance song by a guy from New Brunswick, New Jersey changed jazz. Tha...

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  • Added: May 24, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...we added a new talent to our list this week, and at the same time, a long-standing duo dropped from Jazz Most Wante...

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  • Added: May 19, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This is Part Two of Gabriel’s Trumpet Section. That is the name for Duke Ellington’s horn soloists, including Cat Anderson, Clark Terry, Ray Nance,...

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  • Added: May 17, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted we have a lot of new Jazz Most Wanted contenders that are making a very fast rise towards number one in an attempt to...

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  • Added: May 12, 2021
  • Length: 59:07
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This week is all about Gabriel's Trumpet section. That, of course, is Duke Ellington's trumpet section. The great soloists, Cat Anderson, Clark Ter...

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  • Added: May 11, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted Iconic guitarist & composer Dave Stryker has been our reigning Jazz Most Wanted champ for two consecutive weeks since...

  • Added: May 07, 2021
  • Length: 59:01
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Jeff Rupert continues checking out the music that was released and recorded in 1959. Up this week is Joao Gilberto, Miles Davis, Abbey Lincoln and ...

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  • Added: May 04, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...Our top five Jazz Most Wanted contenders have all been on the move this week as they play musical chairs in an effo...

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  • Added: Apr 28, 2021
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 2