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WKCR is thrilled to announce a birthday broadcast in honor of bassist, composer, and cultural icon Charles Mingus, on April 22, 2024. Listeners can tune in at 89.9 on the FM dial in NY, or stream it via wkcr.org. 🌀

WKCR was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of legendary Philadelphia-born drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath. Join us as we dedicate a special 9-hour program tomorrow, April 5th, from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm to honor Tootie Heath. Tune in at 89.9 FM or wkcr.org.

Jazz host Rachel Smith brings in a special guest, Aidan Levy, to celebrate 67 years of Sonny Rollins's iconic album, Saxophone Colossus, live on air from 12-2 PM (ET) this Thursday, April 4. Tune in at wkcr.org or 89.9 FM.

WKCR is excited to announce a birthday broadcast in honor of jazz vocalist and luminary Billie Holiday. Tune in to the WKCR special broadcast of Lady Day on 89.9 FM or stream it live on our website, wkcr.org. 🌷

WKCR is very pleased to announce a 48-hour broadcast in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan. Tune in at WKCR 89.9 FM NY or wkcr.org from March 26-27, 2024. 📻

This Monday (3/18) cornetist/composer Graham Haynes joins host Mitch Goldman for a Deep Focus on trumpeter Woody Shaw.  Jewels of the WKCR archives shall sparkle.

On WKCR 89.9FM, WKCR-HD or wkcr.org.

Sid Gribetz presents a five hour radio tribute to saxophonist JR Monterose this Sunday March 17, 2024 from 2-7 PM on WKCR's Profiles. Tune in at 89.9 FM NY or at wkcr.org.

WKCR is very excited to announce the return of a beloved birthday broadcast in honor of one of the most influential jazz soloists of the 1920s: cornetist, pianist, and composer Bix Beiderbecke. Tune in on 89.9FM or stream it live on our website, wkcr.org

WKCR announces our festival honoring Maurice Ravel, broadcast on FM and HD radio for 24 hours on his birthday: March 7th, 2024. Tune in at 89.9 FM in NYC or stream it at wkcr.org. 🎹

WKCR is excited to announce our annual birthday broadcast of a legendary figure in the world of jazz, Ornette Coleman. Tune in at 89.9 FM on March 9th, or stream at wkcr.org.

Sid Gribetz presents a five hour radio special featuring saxophonist Sonny Stitt this Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 2-7 PM on WKCR’s Profiles. Tune in at 89.9 FM or wkcr.org. 🎷

South African Trumpeter Mongezi Feza, in the company of the multiethnic band The Blue Notes, emerged in the sixties to become one of the fiercest and freest voices on the European scene. Tune in to Deep Focus on Monday (2/19) from 6-9pm at 89.9 FM or wkcr.org.

WKCR is very excited to announce a special birthday broadcast in honor of one of the most important vocalists of the 20th century: Nina Simone. Tune in on February 21st via 89.9 FM or by visiting wkcr.org to listen to our celebration of Nina Simone.

WKCR announces a 24-hour broadcast, on Saturday, February 10th, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. On the first day of the lunisolar and lunar calendars, WKCR will honor the Year of the Dragon by airing music from East and Southeast Asia on 89.9 FM NY and wkcr.org.

WKCR introduces a new program titled ‘Now’s The Time,’ which will inherit the Friday 8:30-9:30am slot previously held by Birdflight. We encourage everyone to read more about it in the latest edition of our On Air Guide (link in bio). Inaugural broadcast Feb 9th, 2024 at 8:30 am⏰

Tune in tomorrow for an interview with American trombonist and composer, Craig Harris, to hear about his extensive discography and the current state of jazz.

Listen to the interview on Wed, Feb 7th from 9-10 pm on WKCR.org or 89.9 FM in NY.

Not all of our heroes have streets named after them but this one does. So, will we be playing recordings of Sonny Sharrock on Deep Focus this Monday night (Feb 5)?  

Find out by tuning in to Deep Focus from 6pm to 9pm NYC time on WKCR 89.9FM, WKCR-HD and wkcr.org.