WUCF 89.9 Presents
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Cultivated conversations with musicians about art, music, life, and more.
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Episodes
Dave Meder
December 26, 2023 18:19 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBJesse speaks with Dave Meder ahead of his Timucua Arts Foundation appearance on January 19, 2024.
Bob James
October 16, 2023 19:02 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MBJesse Morgado catches up with legendary pianist Bob James about his latest record "Jazz Hands", his collaborations, and sampling throughout hip hop history.
Ron Carter
October 02, 2023 14:54 - 17 minutes - 39.6 MBKayonne Rileys talks with prolific bassist Ron Carter about his legendary career.
Dee Daniels
September 18, 2023 20:27 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBKendra Weaver speaks with Dee Daniels about her involvement in JEN and the conference in Orlando January 2023.
Jeff Coffin and Chuck Owen
September 18, 2023 20:24 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBKendra Weaver speaks with Jeff Coffin and Chuck Owen about their involvement in JEN and the conference in Orlando January 2023.
Socrates Garcia
September 18, 2023 20:14 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBKendra Weaver speaks with Socrates Garcia about his involvement in JEN and the conference in Orlando January 2023.
Carl Allen
September 18, 2023 20:10 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBKendra Weaver speaks with Carl Allen about his involvement in JEN and the conference in Orlando January 2023.
Les McCann and Joe Alterman
September 18, 2023 20:01 - 56 minutes - 130 MBKayonne Riley had the pleasure of sitting down with the legendary pianist Les McCann- both a masterful sideman as well as leader. They are joined by pianist Joe Alterman - who shares a special friendship with McCann as well as having him as a mentor for the past decade. Alterman's latest album features collaboration with McCann.
Chris Brubeck
September 18, 2023 19:50 - 51 minutes - 118 MBChris talks about what it was like to grow up with Dave Brubeck as his dad, his own musical projects and their family's legacy.
Judy Carmichael 2
September 18, 2023 19:35 - 38 minutes - 88 MBDid you know Judy Carmichael is celebrating her 20th anniversary on the air with her show Jazz Inspired? Kendra recently caught up with Judy to talk about life, music and her future plans. Her memoir is nothing short of amazing!
Mark Winkler
September 18, 2023 19:32 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBKayonne Riley speaks with Mark Winkler about his album "Old Friends". (2021)
Judy Carmichael
September 18, 2023 19:28 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this vulnerable and eye opening interview, Kendra and Judy talk about her illustrious career.
Pete Escovedo
September 18, 2023 19:24 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MB"We really like playing to an audience and we do have a great fan base. The people do support what I do and my family and so it's been a wonderful life for me." Hear from our Latin Jazz Artist of the Month Pete Escovedo about his new album on WUCF 89.9 HD2 Latin Jazz.
Eliane Elias
September 18, 2023 19:20 - 14 minutes - 33.3 MBKayonne Riley speaks with the multi-Grammy winning Brazilian artist Eliane Elias about her new album “Mirror Mirror” featuring Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés and the late Chick Corea.
Beth Mckee - Episode 8
August 20, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBEpisode 8 of "Pivoted" features soulful singer songwriter Beth Mckee. As head of the Swamp Sistas, she has found a home here in Orlando with many other talented and inspiring women. Mckee discusses new discoveries during quarantine, staying engaged and moving forward.
Greg Parnell - Episode 7
August 13, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBEpisode 7 of "Pivoted" features the driving force behind Central FL Jazz Society, The Orlando Jazz Orchestra and the Glenn Miller Orchestra - Greg Parnell. We talk about coping with things going from 100 to 0, reflecting and what the future looks like for the orchestras.
Caesar Frazier - Episode 6
August 06, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBEpisode 6 of "Pivoted" features Hammond B-3 organist and previous on-air announcer Caesar Frazier. He talks about his life as an artist, being in no rush to produce content without quality behind it, and what people can do to pivot in a positive way.
Michelle Mailhot - Episode 5
July 30, 2020 17:04 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBEpisode 5 of "Pivoted" features vocalist, arranger and educator Michelle Mailhot. Complete with an unconventional online final exam, a venture into virtual reality and what Orlando built within her to this day - there is something for everyone to latch on to. Mentoring young artists may be her day job, but for Michelle - it's an embodiment and we are lucky to speak with her!
Episode 4
July 23, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBEpisode 4 of "Pivoted" features the creator of Timucua Arts Foundation Benoit Glazer. He wears many hats as a conductor, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, educator and more. Find out how busy he's been - working to produce content online weekly, the advantages of home also built for work, and how he continues to support artists in any way that he can. Quarantine may have slowed down life externally, but for Benoit - this is a transition period.
Benoit Glazer - Episode 4
July 23, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBEpisode 4 of "Pivoted" features the creator of Timucua Arts Foundation Benoit Glazer. He wears many hats as a conductor, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, educator and more. Find out how busy he's been - working to produce content online weekly, the advantages of home also built for work, and how he continues to support artists in any way that he can. Quarantine may have slowed down life externally, but for Benoit - this is a transition period.
Episode 3
July 16, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBEpisode 3 of "Pivoted" features vocalist, director, and choreographer for Céline Dion and previous "The Voice" contestant...Sisaundra Lewis. Find out how she's taken coaching to an online platform, used this time to focus on the 'back burner', and relied on her faith. With a beautiful uplifting personality and vocal range to back it up - Lewis is a star even in her own home.
Sisaundra Lewis - Episode 3
July 16, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBEpisode 3 of "Pivoted" features vocalist, director, and choreographer for Céline Dion and previous "The Voice" contestant...Sisaundra Lewis. Find out how she's taken coaching to an online platform, used this time to focus on the 'back burner', and relied on her faith. With a beautiful uplifting personality and vocal range to back it up - Lewis is a star even in her own home.
Jeff Rupert - Episode 2
July 15, 2020 14:13 - 16 minutes - 15 MBEpisode 2 of "Pivoted" features UCF's Jazz Studies Director Jeff Rupert! He fills us in on how the students have been transitioning to remote education, working with the Florida Youth Jazz Orchestra, creating at home in his yard, and what the Orlando community has done for him personally. He has touched a lot of lives and continues to do so in 2020. Thank you for all that you do!
Episode 2
July 15, 2020 14:13 - 16 minutes - 15 MBEpisode 2 of "Pivoted" features UCF's Jazz Studies Director Jeff Rupert! He fills us in on how the students have been transitioning to remote education, working with the Florida Youth Jazz Orchestra, creating at home in his yard, and what the Orlando community has done for him personally. He has touched a lot of lives and continues to do so in 2020. Thank you for all that you do!
Episode 1
July 14, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe first episode of our new podcast "Pivoted" features "The Piano Lady" Carol Stein! With a heart of gold, infectious energy, and positivity oozing from her take on life - the next 25 minutes are bound to make your day. We learn how being furloughed doesn't stop her days...in fact, she's taken up new activities and even bought an RV to travel the country. "Make lemons into lemonade" may be her calling!
Carol Stein - Episode 1
July 14, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe first episode of our new podcast "Pivoted" features "The Piano Lady" Carol Stein! With a heart of gold, infectious energy, and positivity oozing from her take on life - the next 25 minutes are bound to make your day. We learn how being furloughed doesn't stop her days...in fact, she's taken up new activities and even bought an RV to travel the country. "Make lemons into lemonade" may be her calling!