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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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
Caption: 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

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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, it’s a diverse game of jazz musical chairs on this week’s Countdown! We have Trios, Quartets and Orchestras all mak...

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2023
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 2
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This week, Jeff dives into the works of alto saxophonist Phil Woods.

Bought by KMUW, KJZX-Austin, GCR (Global Community Radio), WCNY, and Northwest Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Jul 09, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted Countdown, there is some real diversity on our Top Ten this week, from sax players, to drummers, two guitarists and a...

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  • Added: Jun 30, 2023
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 2
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This week, Jeff features ‘fruit’ themed jazz. Find out what that means on this episode of Jazz and The American Spirit!

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  • Added: Jun 30, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, a tight formation remains in our Top Two positions of this week’s Countdown, the artists in those spots are not budg...

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  • Added: Jun 23, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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This week, Jeff features ‘street’ themed jazz. Find out what that means on this episode of Jazz and The American Spirit!

Bought by KJZX-Austin, GCR (Global Community Radio), WCNY, Boise State Public Radio, and Northwest Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Jun 23, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, A tight formation remains in our Top Two positions of this week’s Countdown, the artists in those spots are not budg...

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


  • Added: Jun 16, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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This week, Jeff dives into the visceral side of jazz and ‘greasy’ music.

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  • Added: Jun 16, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted, guitarist Ed Cherry has been standing at the ready to jump into that number one spot for the past three weeks… will ...

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2023
  • Length: 59:05
  • Purchases: 2
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On this week’s episode of Jazz and The American Spirit, Jeff checks out some of the more popular up-tempo songs in jazz.

Bought by KJZX-Austin, GCR (Global Community Radio), Boise State Public Radio, Northwest Public Broadcasting, and WCNY


  • Added: Jun 08, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 5