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Midnight Confession

Tuesday nights, come to "Midnight Confession" - blowing past the pretense and hobgoblin sameness of the daylight world and revealing the dark truth in late night music, with admissions across… MoreTuesday nights, come to "Midnight Confession" - blowing past the pretense and hobgoblin sameness of the daylight world and revealing the dark truth in late night music, with admissions across the spectrum of sound, from the Flintstones to the Jetsons and The Twilight Zone. From 11pm until 1am, lay it all down with your confessor Kendall, Actually, or Lucas and Simon Says as part of WTJU's “Groovy Tuesday” line up. Ask your pharmacist if "Midnight Confession" is right for you! Less

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1. "Rafting Starlit Everglades" - Baths - Cerulean [Basement's Basement: 2010]
2. "The One to Wait" - CCFX - CCFX EP [DFA Records: 2017]
3. "In Between Days - 2006 Remaster" - The Cure - The Head on the Door [Rhino/Elektra: 1985]
4. "When I Was A Painter" - The Breeders - Pod [4AD: 1990]
5. "Hammering So Hard" - Squirrel Bait - Squirrel Bait [Drag City Records: 1997]
6. "You're Here" - Ms Ray - Melt [Scenic Route Records: 2026]
7. "Runaround" - Rickie Lee Jones - The Magazine [Other Side of Desire, LLC: 1984]
8. "Lonely Girls" - Lucinda Williams - Essence [Lost Highway/IGA: 2001]
9. "Hallelujah Side" - Tindley Quaker City Gospel Singers - Roots 'N' Blues/The Retrospective 1925-1950 [Legacy/Columbia: 1992]
10. "Smells Like Content" - The Books - Lost and Safe (Remastered) [Temporary Residence Ltd.: 2011]
11. "Gray Air-o-Plane" - Ed Askew, Sharon Van Etten - Tough Guys [Drag City: 2026]
12. "The Sun" - Alice Coltrane - A Monastic Trio [Impulse!: 1998]
13. "Chosen Instruments" - Nuke Watch - Fusion [Sagome: 2026]
14. "Tallahassee" - Earth - Pentastar: In The Style of Demons [Sub Pop Records: 1996]
15. "Stinger (Five Wigs)" - Polvo - Today's Active Lifestyles [Merge Records: 1993]
16. "Because You Asked Me" - Linda Smith - All the Stars that Never Were [Juniper Tree Songs: 2014]
17. "You Went In Phases" - Brittle Stars - Brittle Stars [Shelflife Records: 2000]
18. "My Bed Is Red" - Eric's Trip - Forever Again [Sub Pop Records: 1994]
19. "Tension" - Sweet Tooth - Guppy [Sweet Tooth Audio: 2025]
20. "rainy poppy field" - 800 cherries - romantico [march records: 1999]
21. "The Diamond Sea" - Sonic Youth - Washing Machine [DGC: 1995]
22. "Thunder Road" - Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run [Columbia: 1975]

Cultural Vibes Radio

Cultural Vibes Radio with Ty Cooper takes a deep dive into fashion, film, art, and music. With interviews with filmmakers, fashion designers, fine artists, and musicians & performers. The music… MoreCultural Vibes Radio with Ty Cooper takes a deep dive into fashion, film, art, and music. With interviews with filmmakers, fashion designers, fine artists, and musicians & performers. The music is a fusion of R&B, Hip Hop, and Alternative. Tuesday night from 9-11 right here on WTJU. Less

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1. "Sights In The City" - Guru, Carleen Anderson, Courtney Pine - Jazzmatazz Volume 1 [Chrysalis\EMI Records (USA): 1993]
2. "Like A Star" - Corinne Bailey Rae - Corinne Bailey Rae [EMI Records: 2006]
3. "Ain't Nobody" - Chaka Khan - Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan, Vol. 1 [Reprise: 1996]
4. "Can't Stay" - Dave Hollister - Ghetto Hymns [Geffen: 1999]
5. "Skit A (Interview) / Watch What You Say" - Guru, Chaka Khan, Branford Marsalis - Jazzmatazz Volume II: The New Reality [Chrysalis\EMI Records (USA): 1995]
6. "Poison & Wine" - The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow [sensibility recordings: 2011]
7. "Joy" - Blackstreet - Blackstreet [Interscope: 1994]
8. "Dust to Dust" - The Civil Wars - The Civil Wars [sensibility recordings: 2013]
9. "Missing You" - Case - Open Letter [Def Jam Recordings: 2001]
10. "Just in Case" - Jaheim - Ghetto Love [Warner Records: 2001]
11. "Faded Pictures" - Case, Joe - Personal Conversation [Def Jam Recordings: 1999]
12. "Summer Rain" - Carl Thomas - Emotional [Bad Boy Records: 2000]

Straight No Filter

You want the hottest classic and contemporary jazz, blues, and soul? You'd better come straight to the source. Straight No Filter delivers two hours of pure musical bliss from 7-9… MoreYou want the hottest classic and contemporary jazz, blues, and soul? You'd better come straight to the source. Straight No Filter delivers two hours of pure musical bliss from 7-9 pm each Tuesday night on WTJU. Your hosts Barrington and Michael bring you uncut, undiluted, unadulterated bops you can't find anywhere else. Accept no substitutes. Less

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1. "Where Children Still Play" - Christian Sands North Meets West Trio - Between Then and Now [Storyville: 2026]
2. "Rivers and Bridges" - Jun Iida - Bellflower [OA2: 2026]
3. "Feebles, Fables & Ferns" - Mick Goodrick & Fred Hersch - Feebles, Fables & Ferns [ECM: 2026]
4. "Blues For Brother Malone" - Ron Carter & Yotam Silverstein - Duets [Jojo: 2026]
5. "Floridian Winter" - John Panchos - John Panchos [Avgonima: 2026]
6. "You Know I Love You" - Michael Dease Big Band - Return Trajectory [Origin: 2026]
7. "Soul Eyes" - Mick Goodrick & Fred Hersch - Feebles, Fables & Ferns [ECM: 2026]
8. "Love Letters" - Ron Carter & Yotam Silverstein - Duets [Jojo: 2026]
9. "Two" - Steve Swallow - Winter Songs [ECM: 2026]
   Notes: Out on June 26
10. "Searching In Sahara" - Christian Sands North Meets West Trio - Between Then and Now [Storyville: 2026]
11. "Prelude to a Kiss - I Got It Bad - Sophisticated Lady" - Charles Chen - The Long Way Home [Cellar Live: 2026]
12. "Marco The Phoenix" - Jun iIda - Bellflower [OA2: 2026]
13. "Ask Me Now" - Billy Childs - Triumvirate [Mack Avenue: 2026]
14. "Transitional Imagery" - Ralph Alessi - A Sun That Never Sets [ECM: 2026]
    Notes: Out on July 3
15. "Window to Your World" - Mammal Hands - Circadia [ACT: 2026]
16. "Some Rain Must Fall" - Jasmine Myra - Where Light Settles [Gondwana: 2026]
17. "Waiting Pt. 1" - Immanuel Wilkins - Immanuel Wilkins Quartet: Live at the Village Vanguard Vol. 2 [Blue Note: 2026]

Sneak Previews

Your weekly hour of cinema scoops, soundtracks, and scores to have you saying 'Play it again, Sam.’

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1. "Funky Fanfare" - Keith Mansfield - The KPM 1000 Series: Volume 1 [KPM: 2006]
2. "French Mistake" - Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra - Blazing Saddles (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [WaterTower: 1974]
3. "It's Good To Be The King Rap - Part 1 & 2" - Mel Brooks - It's Good To Be The King Rap: Part 1 & 2 - Single [Unidisc: 1981]
   Notes: from "History of the World: Part 1" (1981)
4. "Springtime for Hitler" - John Morris - The Producers (The Original Soundtrack Recording) [RCA: 1968]
5. "Elephant Man Theme" - John Morris, Aventurine - Les Plus Belles Musique De Films [Duo Aventurine: 2021]
   Notes: from "The Elephant Man" (1980)
6. "High Anxiety" - Mel Brooks - High Anxiety (Original Soundtrack Music) [Asylum: 1978]
7. "Spaceballs" - The Spinners - Spaceballs (The Soundtrack) [Atlantic: 1987]
8. "When You Got It, Flaunt It" - Uma Thurman, Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Mel Brooks, Cast - The Producers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Brooksworks: 2005]
9. "Blazing Saddles" - Frankie Laine - Blazing Saddles (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [WaterTower: 1974]
10. "Hope for the Best" - John Morris, Orchestra of The Twelve Chairs - The Twelve Chairs (Original Soundtrack Recording) [Brooks Films: 1983]
11. "The Walk Across Russia" - John Morris, Orchestra of The Twelve Chairs - The Twelve Chairs (Original Soundtrack Recording) [Brooks Films: 1983]
12. "Sweet Georgia Brown" - Mel Brooks & Anne Bancroft - To Be Or Not To Be (Original Dialogue & Music from the Motion Picture) [Island: 1984]
13. "Ballad of Rock Ridge" - Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra - Blazing Saddles (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [WaterTower: 1974]
14. "Sherwood Forest Rap #1 & #2" - Hummie Mann - Robin Hood: Men in Tights (Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Milan: 1993]
15. "Puttin' on the Ritz" - Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle - Young Frankenstein (Dialogue & Music from the Original Soundtrack) [ABC: 1975]
16. "Main Title" - John Morris - Young Frankenstein (Dialogue & Music from the Original Soundtrack) [ABC: 1975]
17. "2000 Year Old Man" - Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks - The Complete 2000 Year Old Man [Rhino: 1994]

Around This Town

Join Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull… MoreJoin Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull some of them in for live performances before their concerts. Less

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1. "Little Martha" - Allman Brothers Band - Eat A Peach [Island Def Jam: 1972]
2. "Paperwork" - The Honey Dewdrops - Here in the Mountains [The Honey Dewdrops: 2024]
   Notes: Saturday - Trinity Church Staunton
3. "Why Women Need Wine" - Anya Hinkle - Eden and Her Borderlands [Organic Records: 2021]
   Notes: Saturday- Lime Kiln Theater
4. "Heaven Sent" - The Steeldrivers - The SteelDrivers [Rounder: 2008]
   Notes: Friday/Saturday Lime Kiln Theater
5. "Forever Home" - Jon Spear - Dusty Streets [Jon Spear Music: 2019]
   Notes: Sunday- Glass House Winery
6. "A Southeast State" - Kai Crowe-Getty - The Wreckage [Kai Crowe-Getty: 2025]
   Notes: Sunday- Foundry- Bread Basket Fundraiser
7. "Sacred Mound" - Barling, Collins - New World Odor [Barling and Collins: 2010]
   Notes: Friday- Miller's
8. "City Of New Orleans" - The Seldom Scene - Act 1 [Rebel Records: 2005]
   Notes: July 17 Lime Kiln Thetae
9. "Whiskey Wants Me To" - Willie Nelson - Dream Chaser [Legacy Recordings: 2026]
   Notes: Sept. 26 Farm Aid Va. Beach
10. "Hard Times For An Honest Man" - John Mellencamp - The Lonesome Jubilee [John Mellencamp 2023 (Island): 1987]
    Notes: Sept. 26 Farm Aid Va. Beach
11. "Masks Off" - Jesse Welles - Masks Off [Jesse Welles: 2026]
    Notes: Sept. 26 Farm Aid Va. Beach
12. "Daydream" - Lily Meola - Daydream [Nettwerk Music Group: 2021]
    Notes: Sept. 26 Farm Aid Va. Beach
13. "Crossing Muddy Waters - Denver" - I'm With Her, Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan, Sara Watkins - Sing Me Alive [Rounder: 2026]
    Notes: Sept. 26 Farm Aid Va. Beach
14. "Pay No Rent" - Turnpike Troubadours - A Long Way from Your Heart [Bossier City Records: 2017]
    Notes: Sept. 26 Farm Aid Va. Beach
15. "Just Breathe" - Willie Nelson, Lukas Nelson - Heroes [Legacy Recordings: 2012]
    Notes: Sept. 26 Farm Aid Va. Beach
16. "Mountain Girl" - Josiah and the Bonnevilles - As Is [Rounder: 2026]
    Notes: Friday- Jefferson
17. "Sweet" - Spafford - Sweet [Spafford: 2026]
    Notes: Saturday- Jefferson
18. "Love Throw A Line" - Patty Griffin - Impossible Dream [ATO Records: 2004]
    Notes: August 2 Jefferson
19. "Wherever You Will Go" - The Calling - Camino Palmero [RCA Records Label: 2001]
    Notes: August 29 Jefferson
20. "Easier" - Andy Frasco & The U.N. - Growing Pains [Fun Machine Records: 2025]
    Notes: July 24 Floyd Fest
21. "Summertime Thing" - Chuck Prophet - No Other Love [New West Records: 2002]
    Notes: July 22 Floyd Fest
22. "Mountain Don't Care" - Valley Flower - Mountain Don't Care [Valley Flower: 2026]
    Notes: July 25 Floyd Fest
23. "New Day" - Sunny War - Anarchist Gospel [New West Records: 2023]
    Notes: Thursday Front Porch
24. "Living Out Loud" - Holly Renee Allen - Red Dirt Soul [Holly Renee Allen: 2011]
    Notes: July 17 Neon Angels Front Porch
25. "Middle Of The Moon" - Jacob Jolliff - The Jacob Jolliff Band [Adhyâropa Records: 2022]
    Notes: July 11 Rivanna River Company
26. "Wouldn't Do For You (Buddy)" - Chris Acker - Famous Lunch [Gar Hole Records: 2024]
    Notes: July 24 Southern Cafe
27. "Surefire Way" - Drew Pace - Surefire Way [Drew Pace: 2024]
    Notes: July 17 Friday's After 5

Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show

Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 2-4, is an assortment of afternoon ear candy from 30 years ago to 30 seconds ago.

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1. "Tunuwame" - Diles Que No Me Maten - Escrito En Agua [Moonlight Activities: 2026 New]
2. "Es Esto Y El Otro" - Grito Exclamacion - Grito Exclamacion [Grito Exclamacion: 2024]
3. "Seneca / Eros" - Tortoise - Standards [Thrill Jockey: 2000]
   Notes: at 9:30 club sunday!
4. "Front Row Seat" - Office Dog - Prime Corner [Flying Nun: 2026 New]
5. "Water Fountain" - Tuneyards - Nikki-Nack [4Ad: 2014]
6. "Blowin' Up" - Kiwi Jr - blowin' up [Perennial: 2026 New]
7. "The Fences Of Stonehenge" - Wild Pink - Dulling The Horns [Fire Talk: 2024]
8. "Age Of Capricorn" - Boards Of Capricorn - Inferno [Warp: 2026 New]
9. "Joyous Lake" - Pnuematic Tubes - A Letter From Treetops [Ghost Box: 2022]
   Notes: shoutout mr. chilps!
10. "San Tropez" - Pink Floyd - Meddle [Sony: 1971]
11. "Independence Day" - Elliott Smith - Xo [Skg Music: 1998]
12. "Axial Seamount" - Tortoise - Touch [International Anthem: 2025]
13. "Sunseekers" - Coke Weed - Back To Soft [Heavy Friends: 2013]
14. "The Favorite" - Station Aries - Single [Skinny Dip Records: 2025]
15. "Intro / Catastrophic / all churches" - Burma Jam - New Ground Reissue [Burma Jam: 1992 / 2026]
    Notes: reissue of legendary rva band!
16. "Tighten Up Vol. 88" - Big Audio Dynamite - Tighten Up Vol. 88 [Cbs: 1988]
17. "Backstairs" - The New Pornographers - Brill Bruisers [Matador: 2014]
18. "Dune" - Kikagaku Moyo - House In The Tall Grass [Kikagaku Moyo: 2016]
19. "Sweet Swinging Billy" - Ovven - Gnawing At The Cord [Ovven: 2026 new]
20. "Stella" - Lambchop - Single [Merge: 2026 New]

Eclectic Woman

The only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh… MoreThe only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh and tantalizing musical menu of singer-songwriters, women of color, and womyn's music, spiced liberally with traditional, blues, world, jazz, rock, avant-garde, and instrumental music. The Eclectic Woman show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 12 til 2, also features music and occasional news updates which specifically serve the gay and lesbian community. Less

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1. "Cuban Getaway" - Sue Foley - Young Girl Blues [Antone's Records And Tapes: 1992]
2. "Girl In The Coconut Hat" - Hula Honeys - A Hui Hou [Community Music, Inc: 2013]
3. "Home" - Melissa Ferrick - The Truth Is [Mpress Records: 2013]
4. "Ol Fashioned Kiss" - ALA.NI - You & I [No Format!: 2011]
5. "Swimming Song" - Kate And Anna McGarrigle - Folk & Roots: 50 Finest [Warner: 2018]
6. "Jessie Likes Birds" - Carrie Elkin - Call It My Garden [Red House Records: 2011]
7. "Summer Fly" - Maura O'Connell - The View From Here: the Very Best of [Third Floor Music: 1987]
8. "Firefly" - Helen Counts - Single [Helen Counts & 5050 Songs, inc.: 2022]
9. "Summertime Sadness" - Lana Del Ray - Born To Die [Interscope Records: 2012]
10. "Empty Bed Blues" - Elizabeth Johnson - Roots 'N' Blues: The Retrospective 1925-1950 [Sony: 1992]
11. "Worried Blues" - Gladys Bentley - Roots 'N' Blues: The Retrospective 1925-1950 [Sony: 1992]
12. "I Got Rhythm" - Ethel Waters - 100 Super Best [Ethel Waters: 2018]
13. "Am I Blue?" - Ethel Waters - 100 Super Best [Ethel Waters: 2018]
14. "Blue Skies (Version 2)" - Mary Lou Williams - The Asch Recordings 1944-1947 [Smithsonian Folkways: 1977]
15. "Mary Lou" - Mary Lou Williams - The Asch Recordings 1944-1947 [Smithsonian Folkways: 1977]
16. "Tell Mama" - Etta James - Tell Mama: The Complete Muscle Shoals Albums [UMG Recordings: 2001]
17. "One More Time" - Etta Marie - Single [Dead River Records: 2026]
18. "St. Louis" - Nanseera - American Odyssy [New Elf Records: 2022]
19. "No Springtime" - Allison Russell with Joy Oladokun and Julie Williams - In The Hour Of Chaos [Black Wonders: 2026]
20. "Black Lavender" - Allison Russell With Britney Spencer - In The Hour Of Chaos [Black Wonders: 2026]
21. "Accidental Tattoo" - Case/Lang/Veirs (Neko Case, k.d. lang, laura veirs - Single [Anti: 2026]
22. "Oh, Neglect" - Neko Case - Neon Grey Midnight Green [Anti: 2025]
23. "Tres Pajaritos" - Elizabeth Mitchell - Tu Eres Mi Flor: Songs for Children en Espanol [Smithsonian Folkways: 2018]
24. "Dancing In The Dark" - Kathleen Hanna - Maggie's Plan Soundtrack [Milan Entertainment: 2016]
25. "While We Wait" - Dominique Fils-Aime - Single [Ensoul Records: 2021]
26. "Grey Skies" - Ken Pomeroy - Cruel Joke [Rounder Records: 2025]
27. "Hey Pocky Way" - Susana Baca - Afrodiaspora [Luaka Bop, Inc: 2011]
28. "One Week Last Summer" - Joni Mitchell - Shine [Hearmusic: 2007]
29. "Rich Girl" - Nina Simone - Baltimore [CTI Records: 1978]
30. "Farmland And The Sky" - Sonia & Disappear Fear - Live At Maximal [Disappear Records: 2016]

Jazz at 100 Now!

With over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of… MoreWith over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of a deep and rich history. Less

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1. "The Diamond Jig" - Blue Lou Marini - Playtime [La Reserve Records: 2026]
2. "Convergence" - Helen Sung Big Band, Helen Sung - Oracles [Sunnyside: 2026]
3. "Blue Beetle" - Harben Kay - The World I Live In [Sulis Records: 2025]
4. "Stolen Moments" - Anthony Caceres - Let's Take A Trip [Jig In G: 2026]
5. "Mannenberg Revisited" - Abdullah Ibrahim - A Celebration [ENJA RECORDS Matthias Winckelmann: 2004]
6. "Unembeza" - Nduduzo Makhathini - Unembeza [Blue Note Records: 2026]
7. "Family Gathering" - Vimbs Mavimbs - Late Bloomer [La Reserve Records: 2026]
8. "Jai Ganga" - Charles Lloyd - Sangam and Friends [Blue Note Records: 2026]
9. "I Wanted a Map" - Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, Dafnis Prieto - Fifteen [Nonesuch: 2026]
10. "Pianism: II. Kenny Barron" - Helen Sung Big Band, Helen Sung - Oracles [Sunnyside: 2026]
11. "I´ll keeping loving you" - Arturo Serra - The Vision [newstepsrecords: 2026]
12. "Husmus" - AGE, Gustav Lundgren, Adrien Sanchez, Édouard Pennes, Marc Michel - Husmus [Prisma Music: 2026]
13. "A View of the City!" - Elias Haslanger - Legacy [Bandstand Presents: 2026]
14. "Sweet Lotus Blossom" - Sarah Sharp - Deja Vu [Spaceflight Records: 2026]
15. "It's Sand, Man!" - Muriel Grossmann - MG and the Echoes of Swing [Muriel Grossmann: 2026]
16. "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing" - Ken Peplowski, Felix Peikli - Accentuate the Positive [Songbook Ink: 2026]
17. "Water from an Ancient Well - Live" - Abdullah Ibrahim, Noah Jackson, Cleave Guyton Jr. - 3 [Gearbox Records: 2024]
18. "Favela" - Kat Gang - Bossa & Bordeaux [NKR Records: 2026]
    Notes: Kat Gang Sextet streams from Smalls on June 23
19. "Blow Top Blues" - Lucy Yeghiazaryan - Hey Love! [La Reserve Records: 2026]
    Notes: The Lucy Yeghiazaryan Sextet is at Birdland June 26-28 and hopefully they will stream one of the sets.
20. "Friday: A Ghostly Vision" - Mauricio Morales, Jongkuk Kim, Horace Bray, Luca Mendoza, Ido Meshulam, Edmar Colon - Seven Days [Mauricio Morales: 2024]
    Notes: Mauricio Morales Quartet streams from Sam First in LA on June 24.
21. "Gitmo's Groove (Live)" - The Rodriguez Brothers - Reunited (Live) [Rodbros Music: 2023]
    Notes: The Rodriguez Brothers stream from Jazz St Louis on June 25.
22. "Satin Doll" - Joel Frahm, Pat Coil, Jacob Jezioro, Danny Gottlieb - The Duke Ellington Songbook [Burton Avenue Music: 2026]
    Notes: Joel Frahm Quartet streams from Jazzcultural on June 25-28.
23. "Low Blues" - Simon Moullier - Ceiba [Simon Moullier: 2026]
    Notes: Simon Moullier streams from the Jazz Gallery on June 26.
24. "Where The Nubians Grow" - Endea Owens - Feel Good Music [BassBae Music: 2023]
    Notes: Endea Owens streams from SF Jazz on June 26 (replay on 27).
25. "Solid" - Eric Alexander, John Hicks, George Mraz, Idris Muhammad - Solid! [Milestone: 1998]
    Notes: Eric Alexander pays tribute to Sonny Rollins with an all-star group streaming from Smoke Jazz on June 26.
26. "The Spell" - Vana Gierig - Making Memories [ENJA RECORDS Matthias Winckelmann: 2013]
    Notes: Vana Gierig Trio with Paquito D'Rivera and Jacques Morelbaum streams from Porgy & Bess on June 26.
27. "Manifesto" - Jeremy Pelt - Our Community Will Not Be Erased [HighNote Records: 2026]
    Notes: Jeremy Pelt Trio streams from Mezzrow on June 26-27.
28. "Rapture" - Wayne Escoffery - Alone [Smoke Sessions: 2024]
    Notes: Wayne Escoffery Quartet streams from Smalls on June 26-27.
29. "Love Letters" - Ron Carter, Yotam Silberstein - Duets [Jojo Records: 2026]
    Notes: Yotam Silberstein Trio streams from Sam First on June 26-27.
30. "Danza su una nube (Jazz Version)" - Stefano Bollani - Il Dio dell'Amore (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Kickout Films: 2026]
    Notes: Stefano Bollani Quartet streams from Mezzrow on June 28.
31. "The Artist" - Bokani Dyer - World Music [Dyertribe Music: 2015]
    Notes: Bokani Dyer streams from Keystone Korner Baltimore on June 28 and Chris Jazz on June 30.
32. "For Coltrane, Pt. 2" - Abdullah Ibrahim - The Song Is My Story [Sunnyside: 2015]
    Notes: RIP Maestro.

Classical Sunrise - Tuesday

Start the day right with WTJU! Every weekday morning from 7-9 Classical Sunrise eases you through your busy morning with friendly, knowledgeable hosts and special features you won't find anywhere else.

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1. "Art of Piano, Op. 66: III. Winter Morning in Istanbul" - Fazil Say - Fazil Say: Morning [Warner Classics ]
2. "Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120 (re-orchestrated by G. Mahler)" {Robert SCHUMANN} - ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra - Marin Alsop, Conductor - Symphonies Nos. 3 and 4 (re-orchestrated by G. Mahler) [Naxos ]
3. "12 New Etudes for Piano- Book II" {William BOLCOM} - Marc-Andre Hamelin - Bolcom: 12 New Etudes/Wolpe: Battle Piece [New World Records ]
   Notes: The 12 new etudes were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1988
4. "Stride" {Tania LEON} - London Philharmonic Orchestra - Dmitri Slobodeniouk, Conductor - [LPO ]
   Notes: Stride was awarded the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Music. Leon is a Cuban-born American composer renowned as a conductor, educator, and advisor to arts organizations.
5. "Yanga" {Gabriela ORTIZ} - Los Angeles Philharmonic- Gustavo Dudamel, cond. / Los Angeles Master Chorale / Tambuco Percussion Ensemble - Yanga [LA Philharmonic ]
   Notes: Winner of two awards at the 2026 Grammys: Best Classical Compendium and Best Choral Performance.
6. "Concerto pathétique, S258/R356" {Franz LISZT} - Martha Argerich and Nelson Freire, pianos - Martha: Solo and Duo Piano [Warner Classics - Parlophone ]
7. "Banner" {Jessie MONTGOMERY} - Catalyst Quartet and String Orchestra - Julian Wachner, Conductor - Music for Strings (Strum) [Azica ]
   Notes: Born in 1981 in Manhattan's Lower East Side, Montgomery's compositions focus on the vernacular and social justice. She is the 2025 Classical Woman of the Year
8. "Isolation Variation" {Michael ABELS} - Haillary Hahn - Abels: Isolation Variation [Deutsche Grammophon ]
   Notes: Abels is best known for the opera Omar and his scores for the Jordan Peele films Get Out, Us and Nope.
9. "Tibetan Dance" {Ryuichi SAKAMOTO} - Ryuichi Sakamoto - Playing the Piano [KAB America ]

Classical Prelude - Tuesday

Classical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to… MoreClassical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to music by classical and romantic composers such as Beethoven, Bruckner, Mozart, and Schubert. Less

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WTJU Overnight

An assortment of tunes curated from WTJU's digital database.

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