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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. "One of These Days" - Pink Floyd - Meddle [Pink Floyd Records: 1971]
2. "Peaches En Regalia" - Frank Zappa - Hot Rats [Frank Zappa Catalog: 1969]
3. "Midnight Confessions" - TarantinosNYC - III ["A Band Together": 2019]
4. "Alternative Ulster" - Stiff Little Fingers - Inflammable Material [Parlophone UK: 1979]
5. "Jump Boys" - The Undertones - The Undertones [BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.: 1979]
6. "They Called It Rock" - Nick Lowe - Jesus of Cool [Yep Roc Records: 1978]
7. "Lipstick Vogue" - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Morat - Spanish Model [UMe/Elvis Costello: 2021]
8. "New Rose" - Gumball - Wisconsin Hayride - EP [Columbia/Legacy: 1992]
9. "98.6" - Keith - 30 Éxitos Ingleses Vol. 1 [Ok Records: 2013]
10. "Bob the Bob" - The Lounge Lizards - Voice Of Chunk [Strange and Beautiful: 1988]
11. "Ghost Party" - Messer Chups - The Incredible Crocotiger [Storage Records: 2015]
12. "Harbor Lights in Storm" - Moon Geel - Thunderstorms [Moon Geel: 2026]
13. "Header Now" - Tenpole Tudor - Eddie, Old Bob, Dick & Gary / Let The Four Winds Blow (The Stiff Anthology) [Stiff Records: 2007]
14. "Dirty Old Town" - The Pogues - Rum Sodomy & The Lash (Expanded Edition) [WM UK: 1985]
15. "House of Fun - 2000 Remastered Version" - Madness - Complete Madness [Union Square Music: 1982]
16. "King Tubby's Special" - King Tubby - King At The Control [Tad's Record Inc.: 2016]
17. "It's You, Only You (Mein Schmerz)" - Lene Lovich - No Man's Land [Stiff Records: 1982]
18. "You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties" - Jona Lewie - On The Other Hand There's A Fist [Stiff Records: 1978]
19. "Same Old Scene" - Roxy Music - Flesh And Blood [EMI (Virgin): 1980]
20. "Enola Gay - Remastered 2003" - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Organisation [EMI Marketing: 1980]
21. "Pump It Up - Duet Remix" - Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Juanes - Spanish Model [UMe/Elvis Costello: 2021]
22. "Hey Lord, Don't Ask Me Questions" - Graham Parker & The Rumour - The Parkerilla (Live) [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue): 1978]
23. "Here Comes the Summer" - The Undertones - The Undertones [BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.: 1979]
24. "Get Dressed" - Jeff Parker - The New Breed [International Anthem: 2016]
25. "Slow Blues - Instrumental" - Wu-Tang Clan - Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture Instrumentals [Babygrande Records: 2009]
26. "Dracula Hates Killer Icicles - 2023 Remaster" - Messer Chups - Adventures of Zombierella and Guitaracula (2023 Remaster) [Storage Records: 2023]
27. "Panning Waves" - Weather FX - Panning Waves [Weather FX: 2021]
28. "Healing Ocean Sounds" - In The Ocean (Sound FX) - Wave Sounds From Scandinavia [Firefly Entertainment AB: 2021]
29. "Disconnected" - The Slickee Boys - Uh Oh ... No Breaks! [Twin/Tone Records: 1985]
30. "You're Not There - Remastered" - Velvet Monkeys - Everything is Right [Instant Mayhem: 2011]
31. "Favorite Day - Remastered" - Velvet Monkeys - Everything is Right [Instant Mayhem: 2011]
32. "Going All the Way" - The Slickee Boys - Uh Oh ... No Breaks! [Twin/Tone Records: 1985]
33. "Right Brigade" - Bad Brains - Rock for Light [Bad Brains Records: 1983]
34. "I and I Survive" - Bad Brains - Rock for Light [Bad Brains Records: 1983]
35. "Rock the Casbah (Ranking Roger)" - The Clash - Rock The Casbah (Ranking Roger) [Sony Music CG: 2022]
36. "Saturday Night Style - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music" - Mikey Dread - African Anthem Deluxe: The Mikey Dread Show Dubwise [Dread at the Controls: 2004]
37. "Big Noise from the Jungle - 2023 Remaster" - Messer Chups - Adventures of Zombierella and Guitaracula (2023 Remaster) [Storage Records: 2023]
38. "Rock Billy Boogie" - Johnny Burnette & The Rock 'N' Roll Trio - Johnny Burnette And The Rock 'N Roll Trio [CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92): 1956]
39. "Red Headed Woman" - Sonny Burgess - The Legendary Sun Classics [LicenseMusic ApS: 2010]
40. "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" - Nick Lowe - Untouched Takeaway [Yep Roc Records: 2004]

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. "Bossy (feat. Too $hort)" - Kelis, Too $hort - The Hits [Jive/Legacy: 2008]
2. "Touch It" - Monifah - Rhythm 'N' Grooves [Everything to Everyone: 2018]
3. "Been Around the World (feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & Mase) - 2014 Remaster" - Diddy, Mase, The Notorious B.I.G. - No Way Out (2014 Remaster) [Rhino Atlantic: 1997]
4. "Keep Risin' To The Top" - Doug E. Fresh, Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - The World's Greatest Entertainer [Get Fresh Crew: 1988]
5. "1 Thing" - Amerie - Touch [Richcraft/Sony Urban Music/Columbia: 2005]
6. "Be Happy" - Mary J. Blige - My Life [Uptown: 1994]
7. "The Only One (feat. Lil' Kim)" - 112, Lil' Kim - Room 112 [Bad Boy Records: 1998]
8. "Why Don't We Fall in Love (feat. Ludacris) - Main Mix" - Amerie, Ludacris - Why Don't We Fall In Love EP [Columbia/Legacy: 2002]
9. "Frontin' (feat. JAY-Z) - Club Mix" - Pharrell Williams, JAŸ-Z - The Neptunes Present... Clones [Arista: 2003]
10. "Love You Like I Did" - 112 - Room 112 [Bad Boy Records: 1998]
11. "Touch Me Tease Me" - Case, Foxy Brown, Mary J. Blige - Best Of [Def Soul: 2014]
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. "Minor Impulse" {Ike Quebec} - Ike Quebec - Blue and Senitmental [Blue Note: 1961]
2. "Blues 4U" {Frode Kjeckstad} - Frode Kjeckstad - Stars Aligned [Losen Records: 2025]
3. "Door Prize" {Danny Embrey} - Chris Hazelton - Peregrination [Chris Hazelton (Self Produced): 2012]
4. "The In Crowd" {Billy Page} - Lonnie Plaxico - Radiance [Plaxmusic: 2023]
5. "Lucky To Be Me" {Leonard Bernstein / Betty Comden / Adolphe Green} - Stacey Kent - A Time For Love [Naive Records: 2025]
6. "Shotgun Blues" {Neil Gray} - Neil Gray - In The Streets [Cellar Music Group: 2025]
7. "They Can't Take That Away From Me" {George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin} - Tony Bennett - Steppin' Out [Columbia Records: 1993]
8. "They Can't Take That Away From Me" {George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin} - Jean Toussaint - Blue Black [Space Time Records: 1001]
9. "I Won't Dance" {Jerome Kern} - Grant Stewart - Next Spring [Cellar Music Group: 2024]
10. "Dusk / Fall" {Erica Lindsay} - Erica Lindsay - Yes [Erica Lindsay (Self Produced): 2001]
11. "Lazy Afternoon" {Jerome Moross & John La Touche} - Irene Kral - The Band and I [United Artists: 1958]
12. "Lazy Afternoon" {Jerome Moross & John La Touche} - Peter La Roca - Basra [Blue Note: 1965]
13. "I'm an Old Cowhand" {Johnny Mercer} - Sonny Rollins - Way Out West [Contemporary Records: 1957]
14. "As Long As There's Music" {Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn} - Richard Wyands - As Long As There's Music [Savant Records: 2000]
15. "One By One" {Wayne Shorter} - Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band - Rumba Buhaina [Random Chance Records: 2005]
16. "Marie Antoinette" {Wayne Shorter} - Freddie Hubbard - Ready For Freddie [Blue Note: 1961]
17. "Soul Bop" {Mike Clement} - Mike Clement - Unfinished Business [Mike Clement (Self Produced): 2022]
18. "Damn Right Blues" {Ronnie Cuber} - Ronnie Cuber & Gary Smulyan - Tough Baritones [SteepleChase Productions: 2019]

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. "Down to the River to Pray" - Alison Krauss - O Brother, Where Art Thou? (Music from a Film) [UMG: 2000]
3. "Lazy Old Moon" - Willie Watson - Hail Caesar! (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Universal: 2016]
4. "s'Rothe-Zauerli" - Ose Schuppel - The Grand Budapest Hotel (Original Soundtrack) [20th Century Fox: 2014]
5. "Stephanie Says" - The Velvet Underground - The Royal Tenenbaums (Original Soundtrack) [Hollywood: 2001]
6. "Zissou Society Blue Star Cadets/Ned's Theme Take 1" - Mark Mothersbaugh - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (Original Soundtrack) [Hollywood: 2004]
7. "Main Title" - Frank Sinner - Best James Stewart Movie Themes [Disques Cinemusique: 2021]
   Notes: from "Harvey" (1950)
8. "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" - The Delfonics - Jackie Brown (Music from the Motion Picture) [A Band Apart: 1997]
9. "The Pink Panther Theme" - Henry Mancini - The Pink Panther (Original Soundtrack) [RCA: 1963]
10. "El tango de Roxanne" - Jose Feliciano, Ewan McGregor, Jacek Koman - Moulin Rouge (Music from Film) [Interscope: 2001]
11. "The Plot" - Adolph Deutsch, John Morgan, Moscow Symphony Orchestra - The Maltese Falcon and Other Classic Film Scores by Adolph Deutsch [Marco-Polo: 2002]
    Notes: from "The Maltese Falcon" (1941)
12. "The Rain in Spain" - Fredrick Loewe, Marnie Nixon, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Rex Harrison, Andre Previn - My Fair Lady (Soundtrack) [BMG: 2008]
13. "Moon River" - Audrey Hepburn - Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany's) - Single [Steel Music: 2014]
    Notes: from "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961)
14. "La Belle P..." - Corinne Marchand, Michel Legrand - Cleo de 5 a 7 (Bande Originale du Film de Agnes Varda) - EP [Disques Cinemusique: 1962]
15. "Theme from Johnny Stecchino" - Evan Lurie - Johnny Stecchino [Penta: 1991]
16. "Camelot Song" - Monty Python - (The Album of the Soundtrack of the Trailer of the Film of) Monty Python and the Holy Grail [Arista: 2006]
17. "Wedding Festivities" - Arlo Guthrie - Alice's Restaurant (Soundtrack) [MGM: 2018]

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. "Two Stars" - John Moreland - LP5 [Old Omens: 2020]
   Notes: Welcome
2. "Blue" - The Jayhawks - Tomorrow The Green Grass [American Recordings Catalog P&D: 1995]
   Notes: 6-20/21 Cultural Arts Center Glenn Allen
3. "Dreamsicle" - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jason Isbell - Reunions [Southeastern Records: 2020]
   Notes: July 26 Ting Pavilion
4. "No Letter" - Sierra Ferrell - Trail Of Flowers (Deluxe Edition) [Rounder: 2025]
   Notes: Sept. 8 Ting Pavilion
5. "My Last Drink Of Wine" - Charley Crockett - Age of the Ram [Charley Crockett PS/ Island: 2026]
   Notes: Sept. 5 Ting Pavilion
6. "Sinner Like Me - Live" - The Judy Chops - Live at Red Wing V [The Judy Chops: 2022]
   Notes: Sunday Crozet Arts Fest
7. "Ghost Country" - Kai Crowe-Getty - The Wreckage [Kai Crowe-Getty: 2025]
   Notes: Sunday Crozet arts fest
8. "Johnny Sunshine And The Rainbows" - The Pollocks - Johnny Sunshine and the Rainbows [Boot Hill Records: 2015]
   Notes: Saturday Crozet Arts fest
9. "Once Is Enough" - Lyle Lovett - Lyle Lovett And His Large Band [Curb Records: 1989]
   Notes: July 21 Paramount
10. "Chief" - Patty Griffin - 1000 Kisses [ATO Records: 2002]
    Notes: August 2 Jefferson
11. "People Need A Melody" - The Head And The Heart - Living Mirage [Reprise: 2019]
    Notes: May 12 Jefferson
12. "Dark and Stormy" - The Brudi Brothers - Dark and Stormy [Mom+Pop Music: 2026]
    Notes: May 12 Jefferson
13. "Revelate" - Adam Ezra Group - Revelate [Adam Ezra Group: 2025]
    Notes: May 31 Afton, VA www.adamezra.com for tickets
14. "Pocket Full of Seashells" - Adam Ezra Group - Pocket Full of Seashells [Adam Ezra Group: 2026]
    Notes: May 31 Afton VA
15. "The Toast" - Adam Ezra Group - Hurricane Wind [Adam Ezra Group: 2017]
    Notes: May 31 Afton VA
16. "Porter Hayes" - Charlie Hunter - Baboon Strength [SideHustle: 2008]
    Notes: May 16 The Front Porch Fonville x Fribush featuring Charlie Hunter
17. "Cider" - Sophie Wellington, Victor Furtado - Roving Jewel [Sophie Wellington: 2022]
    Notes: Friday WTJU Offbeat Roadhouse
18. "Puff of Smoke" - The Wood Brothers - Puff of Smoke [Honey Jar Records: 2025]
    Notes: JUne 19 Red Wing
19. "Turn the Radio On" - Golden Shoals - Turn the Radio On [Golden Shoals: 2025]
    Notes: June 19-20 Red Wing
20. "Bartenders Blues" - Seth Mulder & Midnight Run - Traveling Kind [2928002 Records DK: 2021]
    Notes: June 19 Red Wing
21. "Weathervane" - Hunter Metts - Weathervane [Position Music/Interscope Records: 2024]
    Notes: June 21 Red Wing
22. "Truckee" - Eddie 9V - Saratoga [Ruf Records: 2024]
    Notes: Saturday Souhern Cafe
23. "False Start" - Bella White - False Start [Rounder: 2026]
    Notes: Friday Southern Cafe
24. "Ain't Over Til It's Over" - Josh Oliver - Part of Life [Josh Oliver: 2014]
    Notes: May 14 Southern Cafe
25. "Canyon Walls" - Magoo - Canyon Walls [Magoo Grass Records: 2024]
    Notes: May 15 Southern Cafe
26. "I Remember Everything" - Gina Sobel - All the Best...from 6 Feet Away: A Charlottesville Tribute to John Prine [Jeff Sweatman: 2022]
    Notes: Thursday Batesvile Mkt.
27. "To New Hampshire" - Justin Trawick - How To Build A Life With A Lemonade Stand [Justin Trawick: 2007]
    Notes: Thursday Batesville Mkt.
28. "Raise Up Your Voices" - The Pollocks - Set And Setting [Boot Hill Records: 2022]
    Notes: Saturday Batesville Mkt.
29. "Iron Giant" - Jon Spear - Iron Giant [Jon Spear Music: 2026]
    Notes: June 16 Durty Nelly's

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. "Get With the Program" - Doug Shorts - Casual Encounter [Daptone Records: 2019]
2. "Young World" - The Mighty Tiny & The Many Few - Be The Good People [ÅND&: 2024]
3. "You're Gonna Win" - Lady Wray - Cover Girl [Big Crown Records: 2025]
4. "Let Love Flow for Peace" - Sunbear - Sunbear [UNIDISC MUSIC INC.: 1977]
5. "Texas Sun" - Khruangbin, Leon Bridges - Texas Sun [Dead Oceans: 2020]
6. "Skin It Back" - Little Feat - Feats Don't Fail Me Now [Rhino/Warner Records: 1974]
7. "After Midnight" - Merl Saunders & Friends - Fire Up + [Fantasy: 1992]
8. "Celestial Blues" - Andy Bey - Experience And Judgment [Rhino Atlantic: 2003]
9. "Lies and Games" - Orgone, Terin Ector - Chimera [3 Palm Records: 2024]
10. "Yellow Moon" - The Neville Brothers - Yellow Moon [A&M: 1989]
11. "Use Me" - Bill Withers - Still Bill [Columbia/Legacy: 1972]
12. "DIG!" - Mamas Gun, Brian Jackson - DIG! [Blue Elan Records LLC: 2026]
13. "Who Loves You" - Faze-O - Good Thang [Rhino Atlantic: 1978]
14. "DR. Fonk" - Dabeull, Rude Jude, Rush Davis - Intimate Fonk [Dabeull Records: 2019]
15. "Heavy Love Affair" - Marvin Gaye - In Our Lifetime [Motown: 1981]
16. "Draw Me Your Favorite Funk" - Psychic Mirrors - Nature of Evil [Cosmic Chronic Records: 2016]
17. "Infinity High" - Sherwyn - Infinity High [Sherwyn: 2024]
18. "If I Ever Feel Better" - Phoenix - United [Parlophone (France): 2000]
19. "Things Fall Apart - Vocal" - Steve Monite - Only You [Soundway Records Ltd: 2022]
20. "Losing My Way" - FKJ, Tom Misch - Losing My Way [FKJ: 2019]
21. "Trouble" - Midnight Generation - Funk Your Bones (Side B) [Midnight Generation: 2016]
22. "Last Night" - Dabeull, Jordan Lee - Intimate Fonk [Dabeull Records: 2019]
23. "Spirit" - Eric Burdon, War - The Black-Man's Burdon [Avenue Records: 1970]

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. "You Make Me Feel So Young" - Monica Lewis - Fools Rush In [Photoplay Records: 2014]
2. "I'm Old Fashioned" - Ilene Woods - It's Late [Parlophone Records: 1957]
3. "Dance from 'Noah' (1972 Broadcast Version)" - Delia Derbyshire - Liquid Energy/Dance from 'Noah' (1972 Broadcast Version) [HMG: 2025]
4. "You Can't Take Country From Me" - Roni Stoneman - Roy [Chart Records: 1974]
5. "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" - Tammy Wynette - Inspiration [Sony Music: 1969]
6. "Crazy For You" - Adele - 19 [XL Recordings: 2008]
7. "Magic Fit" - JJ von Briesen - Single [JJ von Briesen: 2026]
8. "Nothing Easy" - JJ von Briesen - Single [JJ von Briesen: 2026]
9. "Stop Thinking" - Lindsay Mac - Stop Thinking [Red Cello Music: 2008]
10. "Dust Bowl" - Natalie Merchant - Live in Concert [Elektra Entertainment: 1999]
11. "El Payande" - Lhasa - Lilith Fair: A Celebration of Women In Music, Vol. 1 [Nettwerk Productions: 1998]
12. "Going Back To Harlan" - Emmylou Harris - Lilith Fair: A Celebration of Women In Music, Vol. 1 [Nettwerk Productions: 1998]
13. "Both Sides of the Moon" - Celeste - Lately-EP [Universal Music: 2019]
14. "A Walk On The Moon" - Dayna Manning - Single [Dayna Manning: 2026]
15. "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" - Joy Crookes - Skin [Insanity Records: 2021]
16. "Sandpaper Kisses" - Martina Topley-Bird - Quixotic [Craft Recordings: 2024]
17. "Zombie" - Joy Oladokun - Single [FEED THE FAMILY RECORDS: 2026]
18. "All This Disaster" - Sarah McLachlan - Single [Sarah McLachlan Entertainment Co: 2026]
19. "It's A Fire" - Portishead - Dummy [Go! Discs Ltd.: 1994]
20. "Watching Planes Go By" - Kassi Valazza - Kassi Valazza Knows Nothing [Fluff and Gravy Records: 2023]
21. "Russian Blue" - Maia Friedman - Goodbye Long Winter Shadow [Maia Friedman: 2025]
22. "The Logical Song" - Kathleen Edwards - Covers [Potty Mouth Productions: 2025]
23. "Ketamine" - Esther Rose - Want [New West Records: 2025]
24. "England Blues" - Gretchen Peters - Burnt Toast & Offerings [Scarlet Letter Records: 2007]
25. "Little Things" - Bella White - A Sign In The Weather [Rounder Records: 2026]
26. "Five Dollars" - Steph Cameron - Sad-Eyed Lonesome Lady [New Moon Records: 2014]
27. "Plastic Jesus" - The Local Honeys - The Gospel [JA-093D: 2019]
28. "Down by the Water" - Abigail Lapell - Single [Coax Records: 2019]
29. "Where I Like To Stand" - Vashti Bunyan - Just Another Diamond Day [Philips Records: 1970]
30. "Song For Vashti" - Molly Linen - When They Didn't Care [Lost Map Records: 2019]

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. "B.K." {McCall, Steve} - Nicole Mitchell - Tomeka Reid - Mike Reed trio (-fl, -cel, -d) - Artifacts [FPE Records: 2015]
2. "Sifting, Shifting" {McCabe, Nicole} - Nicole McCabe Quartet with Christie Dashiell (Nicole McCabe-as, Yvonne Rogers-p/syn, Maya Peredes-cel, Kanoa Mendenhall-b, Eliza Salem-d, Christie Dashiell-voc) - Color Theory [Self Produced: 2026]
3. "Tigress (ft. Cécile McLorin Salvant & Keita Ogawa)" {Strayhorn, Billy} - Alexa Tarantino Quartet with Cécile McLorin Salvant & Keita Ogawa (Alexa Tarantino-ss/fl, Steven Feiffer-p, Philip Norris-b, Mark Whitfield, Jr-d, Keita Ogawa-per, Cécile McLorin Salvant-voc) - The Roar and the Whisper [Blue Engine Records: 2025]
4. "Chorinho" {Mays, Lyle} - Aubrey Johnson Sextet (Alex LoRe-as/ts/bcl/fl, Chris McCarthy-p, Tomoko Omura-vln, Matt Aronoff-b, Jay Sawyer-d, Aubrey Johnson-voc) - The Lively Air [Greenleaf Records: 2025]
5. "Repeat After Me" {Wendel, Ben} - Ben Wendel Quintet (Ben Wendel-ts/EFX, Joel Ross-vib/mar, Simon Moullier-vib/chromatic balafon/EFX, Patricia Brennan-vib/EFX, Juan Diego Villalobos-vib/mallet station/per/EFX) - BaRcoDe [Edition Records: 2026]
6. "Repentance" {Ross, Joel} - Joel Ross & Good Vibes (Josh Johnson-as, Maria Grand-ts, Jeremy Corren-p, Joel Ross-vib, Kanoa Mendenhall-b, Jeremy Dutton-d) - Gospel Music [Blue Note Records: 2026]
7. "Something To Relax With" - Nolatet (Brian Haas-p, Mike Dillon-vib/per/tabla, James Singleton-b, Johnny Vidacovich-d/cym) - Something to Relax With [Royal Potato Family Records: 2026]
8. "When Kabuya Dances" {Allen, Geri} - Craig Taborn Trio (Craig Taborn-p/key/elect, Tomeka Reid-cel, Ches Smith-d/vib/per/elect) - Dream Archives [ECM: 2026]
9. "Seer " {Stillman, Loren} - Loren Stillman Trio (Loren Stillman-as/ss, Craig Taborn-p, Thomas Morgan-b) - Seer [Newville Records: 2026]
10. "Mambo Diablo" {Puente, Tito} - Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band (Eklund, Hilgenberg, Rodriguez Peña, Neesley, Darché, Miller, Bless, Vergara, Washburne, Dejesus, Gould, Brainin, Lederer, Rivera, Noguera, Lapidus, Garo, Sutin, Traversa, Sanabria, Abrantes, Gonzalez, Heisho, Contino) - Arsenio And Beyond [Jazzheads: 2025]
11. "Lado a Lado" {Stride, R} - Vancouver Jazz Orchestra (Michael Kim, Derry Byrne, Jocelyn Waugh, Julian Borkowski, Andy Hunter, Nebyu Yohannes, Ellen Marple, Jim Hopson, James Danderfer, Geoff Claridge, Steve Kaldestad, Lum, Gazley, Brian Charette, Sikula, Caballero, Cahill, Duncan) - Vancouver Jazz Orchestra Meets Brian Charette [Cellar Music: 2025]
12. "Afreaka" {Walton, Cedar} - Roy Hargrove's Crisol (Roy Hargrove-tp/flh, Frank Lacy-tb, Shermin Irby-as, Jacques Schwartz-Bart-ts, Gabriel Hernández-p, Larry Willis-p, Ed Cherry-g, Gerald Cannon-b, Miguel “Angá” Diaz-per, Changuito-per, Julio Barreto-d, Willie Jones III-d) - Grand-Terre [Verve: 2024]
13. "Una Tarde en Puerto Padre" {Falcón, Alejandro} - Alejandro Falcón Quartet with Orlando Valle (Orlando Valle-fl, Alejandro Falcón-p, Arnulfo Guerras-b, Ruy López Nussa-d, José Julián Morejón-bgo/per) - Falcón in Blue [Dot Time Records: 2026]
14. "Just A Thought" {Parker, Chris} - Chris Parker Septet (Doug Beavers-tb, Alejandro Aviles-as/ss, Dave Riekenberg-bs/bcl, Chris Parker-p, Rob Thomas-vln, Tony Marino-b, Marko Marcinko-d/bgo/per, Luisito Quintero-cga/per) - Reunion [Circle 9 Records: 2029]
15. "The Magic Touch (tropical / salsa version)" {Harrison, Donald} - Donald Harrison Sextet (Julie Acosta-tp, Doug Beavers-tb, Donald Harrison-as/voc/p/org/key/d-prog/per, Zaccai Curtis-p, Luques Curtis-b, Jess Timbalon" Perez-per) - The Magic Touch [Roots To Infinity Records: 2026]
16. "Samba D'Blue" {Miller, Mulgrew} - Nat Reeves Sextet (Eddie Henderson-tp, Steve Davis-tb, Eric Alexander-ts, Orrin Evans-p, Nat Reeves-b, Jeff "Tain" Watts-d) - Now In Time [The Side Door: 2026]
17. "Stand Back" {Parker, Chris} - Chris Parker Septet (Doug Beavers-tb, Alejandro Aviles-as/ss, Dave Riekenberg-bs/bcl, Chris Parker-p, Rob Thomas-vln, Tony Marino-b, Marko Marcinko-d/bgo/per, Luisito Quintero-cga/per) - Reunion [Circle 9 Records: 2029]
18. "In A Sentimental Mood" {Ellington, Duke} - The Greg Hopkins Jazz Orchestra (Greg Hopkins, Bijon Watson, Carlos Ramos, Dan Rosenthal, Don Gorder, Jeff Galindo, Peter Fanelli, Jeremy Duke, Peter Cirelli, Musayelyan, Leclaire, Haruvi, DiMuzio, Patton, Brian Landrus, Ray, Kaumeheiwa, Walker, King) - Then And Now [Self Produced: 2025]
19. "I Like the Sunrise" {Ellington, Duke} - Kurt Elling & The WDR Big Band (Wim Both, Rob Bruynen, Andy Haderer, Ruud Breuls, Carlo Nardozza, Jonathan Böbel, Raphael Klemm, Andy Hunter, Mattis Cederberg, Hörlén, Strassmayer, Fitzpatrick, Heller, Neufang, Bob Mintzer, Test, Goldsby, Dekker, Elling) - In The Brass Palace [Big Shoulders Fecords: 2026]
20. "Caravan" {Ellington, Duke - Tizol, Juan} - Ledisi Big Band (Frank Greene, Freddie Hendrix, Alex Norris, Nabate Isles, James Burton III, Michael Dease, Steve Davis, Douyglas Purviance, Todd Bashore, Ron Blake, Dan Pratt, Steve Wilson, Rodney Jones, Xavier Davis, Christian McBride, Hunter, Ledisi) - For Dinah [Candid Records: 2025]
21. "I’m Beginning to See the Light" {Ellington, Duke} - Eyal Vilner Big Band (John Lake-tp, Brandon Lee-tp, Ron Wilkins-tb, Eyal Vilner-as/cl/fl, Julieta Eugenio-ts, Josh Lee-bs, Martha Kato-p, Ian Hutchison-b, Eran Fink-d) - Big Apple Stomp [Self Produced: 2026]
22. "Black Butterfly" {Ellington, Duke - Carruthers, Ben - Mills, Irving} - Charles Lloyd Trio (Charles Lloyd-ts/afl, Jason Moran-p, Marvin Sewell-g) - Figure In Blue [Blue Note: 2025]
23. "Come Sunday" {Ellington, Duke} - Jordan VanHemert - Rodney Whitacker duo (Jordan VanHemert-sax, Rodney Whitaker-b) - Survival Of The Fittest [Origin Records: 2025]
24. "The Feeling of Jazz" {Ellington, Duke} - Martin Wind Quartet (Anat Cohen-cl, Kenny Barron-p, Martin Wind-b, Matt Wilson-d) - Stars [Newville Records: 2026]
25. "All Too Soon" {Ellington, Duke - Sigman, Carl} - Scott Silbert Quartet (Scott Silbert-ts/ss, Robert Redd-p, Amy Shook-b, Chuck Redd-d) - Dream Dancing: Celebrating Zoot Sims At 100 [Scott Silbert Music: 2025]
26. "The Feeling of Jazz" {Ellington, Duke - Simon, George - Troup, Bobby} - Jon Bentley Quartet (Jon Bentley-ts, Chris Gestrin-org, Tristan Paxton-g, Joe Poole-d) - Go Ahead! [Cellar Music: 2025]

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. "Symphony in E Flat Major, "Great", Op.8" {Vojtěch JIROVEC} - Prague Chamber Orchestra (without conductor) - Music Antiqua Bohemia [Supraphon: 1964]
2. "Etude "La Fileuse", Op. 157, No. 2" {Joseph Joachim RAFF} - László Gyimesi - Piano Fantasies and Etudes by pupils of Franz Liszt [Ex Libris Verlag: 1986]
3. "Excelsior!, Op. 13" {Wilhelm STENHAMMER} - Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra - Paavo Järvi: Stenhammer [Warner Classics/Erato/Parlophone: 1999]
4. "Ouverture dramatique 'L'Apparition'" {Ferdinand RIES} - WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln; Howard Griffiths, conductor - Ferdinand Ries: Concert Overtures [CPO: 1998]
5. "Hamlet, Concert Overture Op. 37" {Niels GADE} - Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra; Dmitri Kitajenko, conductor - Gade: Symphony No. 1 [Chandos: 1996]
6. "Wind Quintet, op. 56, no. 1" {Franz DANZI} - Monet Wind Quintett - Wind Quintets by... [Cavi-Music: 2014]
7. "Sonata for Solo Cello and Basso Continuo in D Minor" {Giovanni PLATTI} - Ensemble CORDIA - Platti: Chamber Music [Brilliant Classics: 2010]
8. "Cinq Petits duos for flute, violin and piano, Op. 56" {César CUI} - Bent Larsen (flute), Tim Frederiksen (violin) and Sverre Larsen (piano) - The Russian Flute [Scandinavian Classics: 2002]
9. "Les biches FP36: 1. Overture" {Francis POULENC} - Orchestre de Paris; Semyon Bychkov, conductor - Poulenc: Les Biches; Milhaud: Le boeuf sur le toit; Honegger: Pacific 231 [Universal International Music B.: 1991]
10. "Ein Spätsommertag, Sonatine, op. 155" {Walter NIEMANN} - John Kersey - Live Performance [YT/John Kersey: 2026]

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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