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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

Jeff Rupert (Part Two)

2026/06/29

Jazz and America concludes as UCF's Director of Jazz Studies, saxophonist Jeff Rupert, gives us an even deeper dive into the world of jazz.

Nat Adderley, Jr.

2026/06/22

As a music arranger and musician, Nat Adderley Jr. has certainly carried on the family legacy left by his father and uncle. Nat joins us today to tell us all about his life and career.

John Tomorowitz

2026/06/15

Although he grew up in a musical family, John Tomorowitz doesn't need to play an instrument to know all about jazz. John shows us how important music is to him through his own personal stories.

Champian Fulton

2026/06/08

Champian Fulton is very familiar with WUCF's studio, having performed in our program Live From Studio A. In this episode, she tells us what it was like to grow up surrounded by jazz and how music still fuels her life today.

Patrick McDonald

2026/06/01

Patrick McDonald, jazz fan and trumpet player, sits down with us to share his favorite musical moments and memories.

Nelson Placa

2026/05/25

Bassman Nelson Placa may be young- but that hasn't stopped him from learning all about the history of jazz. This UCF Jazz Studies student knows as much about jazz culture as he does about playing.

Dan Jordan

2026/05/18

Long-time professional musician Dan Jordan has a lot to say about jazz, and he's certainly qualified- having toured with musicians like Natalie Cole, Maynard Ferguson, and Paul Anka, he's played with some of the best of the best.

Richard Sloane

2026/05/11

Richard Sloane doesn't just listen to jazz... he's lived it! As a young man, Richard "took the A train" to work every morning. Duke Ellington would be proud!

Alison Adderley

2026/05/04

This week's guest has quite the connection to jazz... she's the daughter of world-famous trumpet player Nat Adderley! Alison Adderley shares how her relationship with jazz has changed from her childhood to now.

Jim Merritt

2026/04/27

Doctor of Ministry Jim Merritt is a master of more than just divinity. Having spent time as a choir director, organist, and minister of music, this jazz fan knows his way around the music world.

Chuck Archard

2026/04/20

Chuck Archard, Senior Artist in Residence at Rollins College, brings the past into the present as he regales us with the good old days of jazz.

Ronald Williams

2026/04/13

WUCF listener and musician Ronald Williams is no stranger to the world of jazz- with plenty of personal anecdotes about his saxophone and piano playing, Ronald's musical journey has been quite an interesting one.

Carol Stein

2026/04/06

The Piano Lady herself steps into Studio A to deliver her stories of jazz across the airwaves! Carol Stein shares her wealth of knowledge about America's classical music with us.

Byron Barr

2026/03/30

Byron Barr is a listener and a reader… of liner notes that is! Byron gives a rundown of some of his favorite jazz stories.

Joe Young IV

2026/03/23

This week's guest comes to us straight from the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra! Trumpet player Joe Young IV talks jazz and why the genre is so distinctly American.