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In honor of America's 250th birthday, WUCF Jazz explores the 100 plus years of America's "classical music" – JAZZ – and illustrates how jazz is a part of the American story.  In this narrative style broadcast and digital series, the listeners take the spotlight by giving voice to what jazz means to them. The series highlights Jazz's timeless artists and songs that have gifted America's original musical style to the world. Starting Tuesday, January 6, the 26-week series will feature a new episode each week that will air multiple times each week on 89.9 FM in the Orlando area, and the most recent installment will be available weekly on this page,

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Check latest episodes from Jazz and America podcast

Shelli Browning

2026/02/02

High school band veteran Shelli Browning loves everything jazz. A fan of names like Stan Getz, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and David Sanborn, Shelli knows all about the music she loves!

Gerald Law II

2026/01/26

Gerald Law II is a jazzman who not only lives and breathes music - but forms the backbone of it as a drummer. Gerald gives a musician's insight into the story of jazz.

Andrew Yuska

2026/01/19

Pianist Andrew Yuska, winner of the Central Florida Jazz Society Scholarship, tells us about his experiences performing in band and what jazz means to him.

Robyn Austin

2026/01/12

Robyn Austin, former host of WUCF's Jazz Most Wanted, shares her vast knowledge and stories of the music she loves- jazz!

Jeff Rupert (Part One)

2026/01/12

The first episode of Jazz and America kicks off with UCF's Director of Jazz Studies and host of Jazz and The American Spirit on 89.9 WUCF Jazz - Jeff Rupert.

Jeanine McAdams

2025/03/05

Kayonne Riley catches up with Grammy award winning keyboardist Jeanine McAdams who founded Divas of Jazz and can be seen this weekend at the 13th Annual Mayor's Jazz in the Park on March 8! She recalls anecdotes about working with Prince, Janet Jackson, Jacqueline Jones and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis...and how gospel has always been her guide.

Hannah Stokes

2025/01/27

She came into our station to speak on her love for the Orlando scene, how Michelle Mailhot played a huge role in her studies and how she has harnessed the process of songwriting. From her first EP in 2015 to her latest release "Glory" in 2025 - a lot has happened in ten years. We love getting to spotlight the amazing artists here in our city, and so does Hannah. She tells us about Song Stringer Presents and her gratitude for places like Judson's Live.

Matt Catingub

2024/09/11

Kayonne Riley speaks with Matt Catingub ahead of WUCF FM's 45th anniversary 'Jazz That Rocks' event.

George Benson

2024/08/14

Jesse Morgado sits down with the legendary George Benson whose career spans over 60 years. This ten-time Grammy winner is a guitarist and singer/songwriter who has transcended jazz, blues, soul, pop, funk, r&b and more. His album 'Breezin' is one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time. He is one of the greatest artists of our time and a NEA jazz master.

Champian Fulton

2024/05/13

Kayonne Riley speaks with Champian Fulton about her latest album...or is it two albums?!

Celebrating 45 Years - Part Two

2024/04/01

What better way to celebrate 45 years than to speak with some of our most integral peers who have helped shape WUCF FM into what it is today? In part two of this captivating two part series, Kayonne speaks with Bob Kelley, Lyman Brodie and Robyn Austin. Tune in for a nostalgic journey through cherished memories and discover what makes Orlando truly exceptional.

Celebrating 45 Years - Part One

2024/04/01

What better way to celebrate 45 years than to speak with some of our most integral peers who have helped shape WUCF FM into what it is today? In part one of this captivating two part series, Kayonne speaks with Jeff Rupert, Alan Rock, Alex Diaz and Jen Cook. Tune in for a nostalgic journey through cherished memories and discover what makes Orlando truly exceptional.

Dave Meder

2023/12/26

Jesse speaks with Dave Meder ahead of his Timucua Arts Foundation appearance on January 19, 2024.

Bob James

2023/10/16

Jesse Morgado catches up with legendary pianist Bob James about his latest record "Jazz Hands", his collaborations, and sampling throughout hip hop history.

Ron Carter

2023/10/02

Kayonne Rileys talks with prolific bassist Ron Carter about his legendary career.