Jazz Archive

Music to Our Ears: Music Industry Reflections on Public Radio Music

noncomMUSIC AllianceJuly 6, 2020Classical, Community, Jazz, Triple A

Artists, label execs, and radio promoters shared their heartwarming tributes and appreciation in celebration of the first-ever Public Radio Music Day.

A Meaningful, Vital Tribute on the first Public Radio Music Day

noncomMUSIC AllianceJune 4, 2020Classical, Community, Jazz, Triple A

While stations had to rework plans in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s tribute ultimately had a deeper meaning for stations, DJs, artists, and listeners across the country.

Singing Creates Community and Harmony in Philadelphia

noncomMUSIC AllianceNovember 18, 2019Classical, Community, Jazz

WRTI and John Conahan prepare for their second annual Silent Night Sing-In, a community-wide, interactive holiday performance in Philadelphia.

WWOZ: A Cultural Hub for the City of New Orleans and its Artists

noncomMUSIC AllianceJanuary 2, 2019Jazz, Performance

WWOZ public radio believes New Orleans is something to be cherished, and is a guardian of groove by putting artists first.

Making Live Musical Performance Available On Stage, On Air, and Online

Anne StandleyJune 21, 2018Classical, Jazz, Performance, Testimonial, Triple A

Noncommercial public radio stations give valuable exposure to local musicians and greater access to listeners seeking live musical performance.

America’s Jazz Heritage Growing & Evolving on Public Radio

noncomMUSIC AllianceJune 14, 2018Jazz, Preservation, Testimonial

From coast to coast, and everywhere in between, the full range of America’s jazz heritage is drawing big audiences and giving the format a place to grow and transform.

KNKX’s School of Jazz Fosters Emerging Young Musicians

noncomMUSIC AllianceMay 9, 2018Jazz, Preservation

School of Jazz gives high school students visibility and mentorship while strengthening the future of America’s most treasured musical heritage.

Keeping Blues Music Alive in Kentucky

noncomMUSIC AllianceMay 2, 2018Curation, Jazz, Preservation

Since 2002, Joe’s Blues has been curating playlists to deliver steady offering of blues…

WBGO Reinventing Jazz for Audiences

noncomMUSIC AllianceApril 23, 2018Jazz

WBGO has a strong history of making jazz accessible for audiences

WCLK host Jamal Ahmad Brings Jazz to the South

noncomMUSIC AllianceApril 16, 2018Curation, Jazz

Jamal Ahmad takes a free hand with his signature show, SOUL of Jazz