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 
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
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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

1959, It Was A Very Good Year, Part 1
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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In 1959 the Dodgers won the World Series, Dwight Eisenhower is President, Rod Serlings Twilight Zone premiers on TV and it was a very good year for...

Bought by Boise State Public Radio and WCNY


  • Added: Apr 26, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown week of 4-23-2021
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...We have a new number one album on our top ten this week, but the remaining nine spots are up for grabs, so it’s any...

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


  • Added: Apr 21, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Soul Jazz Part 2
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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Jeff Rupert continues his survey of Soul Jazz, the music that combines Rhythm and Blues and Jazz music.

Bought by Boise State Public Radio, WCNY, KUGS Bellingham, Wash., and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Apr 19, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown week of 4-16-2021
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! Eric Reed has spent twelve weeks on JMW, Cory Weeds ...

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


  • Added: Apr 15, 2021
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 3
Soul Jazz Part 1
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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Jeff Rupert examines the earthy, funky, bluesy sound of Soul Jazz. To illustrate the genre, Jeff brings along Donald Byrd, Harold Mabern, Les McCan...

Bought by Boise State Public Radio, WCNY, KUGS Bellingham, Wash., and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Apr 14, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown Week of 4-09-2021
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. Eric Reed has spent twelve weeks on Jazz Most Wante...

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


  • Added: Apr 08, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Birth of the Cool Part 2
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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In Part Two of The Birth of the Cool, Jeff Rupert continues his look at the players who are a part of the movement. Including an alto sax player wh...

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


  • Added: Apr 05, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown Week of 4-02-2021
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...Our current top ten artists have been playing a very interesting game of musical chairs this past week and that mea...

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


  • Added: Mar 31, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Birth of the Cool Part 1
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz and the American Spirit
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In this episode of Jazz and the American Spirit, Jeff Rupert takes a look at jazz and the Birth of the Cool. But hasn’t jazz always been cool from ...

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


  • Added: Mar 29, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Jazz Most Wanted Countdown Week of 3-26-2021
From: WUCF
Series: Jazz Most Wanted
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted We have a lot of new JMW contenders that are making a very fast rise towards Number One in an attempt to edge out our...

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


  • Added: Mar 25, 2021
  • Length: 58:55
  • 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)