Listener favorites on WTJU come in many styles from a century of jazz recordings. This year’s WTJU Jazz Marathon promises an exploration of tremendous one-of-a-kind jazz recordings. Join WTJU this year’s Jazz Marathon, September 24-30 — our annual musical scavenger hunt for the lost and found favorites of jazz! DONATE TODAY! Special kick-off event: JOEL HARRISON Concert. On […]
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WTJU & Prism Present Beyond The Pale, Mar 2
Tags: Balkan, Beyond The Pale, Folk, Jazz, klezmer, live music, March 2, Prism Coffeehouse, world, WTJUWTJU is delighted to join the Prism Coffeehouse in presenting Klezmer/Balkan band Beyond The Pale in concert at C’Ville Coffee on Friday, March the 2nd. Beyond the Pale is one of Canada’s most innovative acoustic roots ensembles. Klezmer and balkan styles serve as the point of departure for their genre-defying sound, which is shaped by […]
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TUNE IN! Jazz Marathon celebrates a century of great jazz & blues: Sept 25 – Oct 1
A century after the first jazz recording, jazz and blues continue to bring originality, spontaneity, and improvisation. Every rendition of a song is new and different. From September 25 through October 1, WTJU’s 2017 Jazz Marathon celebrates 100 years of original, spontaneous jazz and blues! DONATE TODAY! View the Full Schedule with Show Descriptions. View […]
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Celebrating 60 years: Special Shows June 2-11
From June 2 through June 11, we’ll have a variety of special shows to celebrate 60 years of WTJU, including some hosted by WTJU alumni. You can check out the full schedule below. For all things 60th anniversary related, check out our overview page. June 2 – Friday Jazz at 100 Alum-Hosted Jazz Show: Left […]
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Professor Bebop’s Final Friday Night Show – Jan 13
For nearly 40 years, Professor Bebop has helped kick off the weekend with a generous helping of groovy Rhythm and Blues. Tonight, from 11pm-1am, catch his final Friday night show. Catch the Show Live Dave Rogers, aka Professor Bebop, has been combining wit, deep research, and a true love of musical expression into his iconic show […]
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Eli Cook Joins the Juddermeister Thursday October 27
Eli Cook joins the Juddermeister on Induced to Judder this Thursday to talk about his upcoming Jimi Hendrix tribute show:”Bold as Love.” Tune in at 9pm to hear Eli and the Juddermeister play some Hendrix classics and talk about his November 4th performance at the IX Art Park. Bold as Love will include medleys, extended jams, […]
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Marathons are Back! Jazz Marathon Sept 26 – Oct 2
You asked for it and we responded! One-week marathons are back on WTJU: seven days devoted to one genre — and supporting great community radio! We’re kicking off the return to Marathons with a full week of Jazz & Blues: September 26th through October 2nd. View the full schedule online or download it as a […]
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Final Rhythm & Romance available for 2 weeks in Archives
Illustration by Charles Peale After 26 years on-air, Rhythm & Romance had its final show on Tuesday, August 16, from 9am-12pm. Click here to hear the final edition of Rhythm & Romance (Available until August 30) Host Charles Peale can still recall the very show he ever did: June 11, 1990. Back then it was called “The […]
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Bobby Read Stops by Jazz Messenger on June 17
Image from Anteroom event page Composer, producer, and musician Bobby Read will join the Jazz Messenger this Friday morning to play tracks off his latest album, “Saturn Blue” as well as talk about his upcoming performance this Sunday at the Anteroom. Bobby will play alongside Jonah Kane-West, Randy Johnston, Robert Jospé, and Randall Pharr. In his […]