Radio News

KCRW's Nic Harcourt Steps Down

Source: Michael Ricci
November 11, 2008

Nic Harcourt, the music director of Santa Monica-based public radio station KCRW-FM (89.9), tells The Times he will step down Nov. 30. Harcourt has presided over KCRW's nationally known Morning Becomes Eclectic music program for 10 years.

Harcourt won't be completely splitting from the station -- he will continue to host a three-hour music program on Sunday evenings. “As a parent of two young children, I believe its time for me to explore new career opportunities and expand upon my ...

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Looking For Free Worldwide Exposure and Radio Play?

Source: All About Jazz
November 8, 2008

Beyond Bop is an internet radio station created for musicians by musicians, showcasing some of the best kept secrets in Jazz - you! We're looking for talented artists like yourself who play jazz, jazz fusion, world fusion, and acid jazz to play on our newly created internet radio station, free of charge. To submit your piece for consideration, send your CD(s) to: Tom Kiebzak W4885 Valley Heights Drive Fredonia, WI 53021

Please note: If ...

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Auto Troubles Hurting Sirius XM Growth

Source: PC Magazine
November 7, 2008

NEW YORK - Sirius XM Radio Inc warned that the dramatic slowdown in car sales would hurt subscriber growth next year, as it issued an updated financial outlook in light of its negotiations with banks to cover debt coming due in 2009. Sirius XM Radio, which is talking to financial institutions about ways to replace 2.5 percent convertible notes, has struggled since the company was formed last summer in the $3.3 billion merger of Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite ...

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Jazzanova's "Little Bird" is NPR's Song of the Day! | Jazzanova | News

Source: All About Jazz
November 6, 2008

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B.J. Jansen Refreshes North Jersey Jazz Radio with “The Jazz Life” on WPSC 88.7 FM

Source: JM Creative
November 6, 2008

Without any prior Radio Hosting experience, Jazz Baritone Sax Artist B.J Jansen began hosting his own Jazz Radio Show on WPSC 88.7 FM this September of 2008. B.J. created his show, “The Jazz Life”, to bring audiences to the Next Generation of Jazz Artists, who generally would receive little or no airplay in the United States. The programming format of “The Jazz Life” features 100% of newer content from artists who are still living, performing and active. He also created ...

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Freedom Jazz Dance is Back in the Groove

Source: All About Jazz
November 5, 2008

Sundays from 5 PM 7 PM EST 90.1 FM WDCE Richmond Live webcast Listen to the most recent show! The new studio is completed. The table is set. The jazz feast has begun. Dig in and dig it! Tune in this Sunday at 5 PM EST for the unstoppable sound of freedom in the groove with the latest, greatest performers and rare recordings throughout the history of jazz. This past week I featured tracks from fantastic ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: October 27, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
November 5, 2008

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 McCoy Tyner Guitars (McCoy Tyner Music) 246 290 -44 0 61 1 6 2 4 5 Javon Jackson Once Upon A Melody (Palmetto) 214 190 +24 3 53 2 4 3 3 2 David Sanborn Here And Gone (Decca) 200 193 +7 0 47 2 13 4 7 48 Joey DeFrancesco Joey D! (HighNote) 182 159 +23 14 58 4 3 5 5 7 Dave Holland Pass It ...

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The Jazz Session: Sonny Rollins on Election Day

Source: All About Jazz
November 5, 2008

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