The Vocal Hour with Karen Marguth Fridays at 3:00 PM
Join local jazz vocalist Karen Marguth for a new program that features the many different voices of jazz - The Vocal Hour - every Friday afternoon from 3:00 PM till 4:00 PM on 90.7 KFSR. You'll hear artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Eva Cassidy and beyond, so be sure to tune in.
KSEE 24 news aired a feature interview with 90.7 KFSR's Woody Miller on Wednesday November 5th, 2008. In addition to being a pioneering African American broadcaster in Fresno, Woody was also one of the first African Americans to run for Fresno City Council. KSEE 24 asked Woody about his life, and his thoughts on the historic election of Barack Obama. Watch the KSEE 24 feature on Woody Miller...
Interview with vocal legend Jimmy Scott
Blessed with an emotionally powerful style, and as some have said "the voice of an angel," Jimmy Scott has inspired dozens of the music industry's brightest stars, from Nancy Wilson to Stevie Wonder. Yet for many decades, his career languished, the victim of corrupt record company executives and the fickle commercial market. In the 1990's he experienced a late career renaissance and now has a new generation of fans. 90.7 KFSR's John Shafer interviewed Jimmy Scott in October of 2008. Listen to the interview with Jimmy Scott
Interview with latin jazz artist Dave Samuels
Dave Samuels is arguably the premier vibraphonist in latin jazz today. The founder of the Caribbean Jazz Project, Samuels, Dave is also a former member of Spyro Gyra and Double Image, and has worked with everyone from Frank Zappa to Gerry Mulligan. His current CD "Afro-Bop Alliance" is a latin jazz big band album, and is latin jazz GRAMMY nominee. In October, Dave visited the 90.7 KFSR studios for an interview with Steve Alcala.
Listen to the interview with Dave Samuels
Eva Scow hosts "World Jazz" on 90.7 KFSR - Wednesdays 4-6 PM
Join host Eva Scow every Wednesday afternoon for World Jazz, a program showcasing both jazz and world music, everything from the cool bossa nova of Antonio Carlos Jobim to the traditional Cuban sounds of the Buena Vista Social Club. We're thrilled to have Eva Scow, an acclaimed jazz mandolinist, as part of the 90.7 KFSR family, so be sure to tune in!
World Jazz with Eva Scow
Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Learn more about the incredible story of local radio legend and current 90.7 KFSR jazz host Woody Miller, in an hour long interview hosted by Joe Moore. Woody's tenure on the air in Fresno dates back to the early 1950's, though he is best known for the innovative AM station KLIP, which in the 60's and 70's was the only radio station in Fresno playing jazz and soul. From stories about Duke Ellington and Ray Charles to Woody's early days in radio and local politics, battling racism and becoming a "legend" in the community, Woody shares his memories and insights in this special program. You can hear Woody Miller hosting Morning Jazz on 90.7 KFSR every Friday from 9am-noon. Listen to 90.7 KFSR's interview with Woody Miller...
Listen to interviews with some of the world's top jazz artists, as heard on 90.7 KFSR's jazz programming. From jazz stars like Al Jarreau and Karrin Allyson, to lesser known artists, you'll hear unique insights and behind the scenes information about the music and artists themselves.
Talkin Jazz is a new daily two minute feature program that includes music, narrative segments, and recorded interviews on the topic of jazz. Hosted by Southern California jazz radio personality Scott Willis, each day the program feartures a little taste of jazz history, stories about compositions or recording sessions, or artists themselves. the artists themselves. The program details the influences and origins of some of jazz's legendary musicians and performances - and show us why the music is relevant to us today. Talkin Jazz is airs on 90.7 KFSR Monday - Friday at 12:02pm. www.talkinjazzradio.com
Woody Miller, longtime Valley radio pioneer, educator and jazz fan, is the newest member of KFSR's Morning Jazz family. Woody was instrumental in bringing the sounds of jazz and soul to the airwaves of the Valley in the 1950's, 60's and 70's on his Fowler based station KLIP AM. Now you can hear Woody play Duke, Lady Day, Sassy, Diz and more, every Friday morning from 9:00am till noon, on 90.7 KFSR's Morning Jazz.
Tune in every weekday morning at 8:55 and 11:55 for the 90.7 KFSR - JazzFresno.org calendar of upcoming jazz events. Find out what musicians are playing in Fresno, and also learn about events at out of town venues like Yoshi's in Oakland and the Jazz Bakery in LA. For a complete listing of local jazz events, visit JazzFresno.org
90.7 KFSR's Jazz Program Schedule
90.7 KFSR is Central California's radio home for quality jazz programming year round. Our weekday morning programs start your day in style with cool and swinging sounds. Full Spectrum Jazz brings you the latest sounds every afternoon, plus classic tracks. And our weekday Jazz Drive hosts bring it home with a diverse mix of sounds from swing to bossa nova to salsa.
Jazz Classics Overnight
Monday thru Friday 12am-6am A mix of some of your favorite classic jazz recordings
and new releases for the overnight hours..
Start your weekend off right, every Friday from 4:00pm till 6:00pm with Jazz Blues and More. Each week Roger Gonzales plays an eclectic mix of music ranging from Paul DeLay to The Swan Silvertones, to Kurt Elling and much more. Roger's love of music goes beyond his work on 90.7 KFSR. In fact, Roger is one the Valley's top harmonica players, and is well versed in both jazz and blues. Roger's music career began when he picked up a harmonica at the tender age of 37. After six months in the music school of hard knocks, Roger sought a mentor. He was fortunate to find harmonica master Eddie Gordon as his mentor and continues to be under his tutelage. Returning to college in his forties, Roger has since completed his Bachelor's degree in Music Education and is currently working toward his Masters in Music Education at CSUF. Roger currently teaches music for the Fresno Unified School District and maintains a busy performance schedule. In July 2005, Roger's music was featured in the CSU Summer Arts TV special "Summer Arts Celebrates the Blues" which was the winner of the prestigious "Silver Telly" award, and was broadcast on KVPT Valley Public Television. In the past he has hosted 90.7 KFSR's "Morning Jazz" and "Monday Night Blues" programs. His current program "Jazz Blues and More" can be heard Fridays from 4pm-6pm on 90.7 KFSR. More about Roger Gonzales...
There's a new place to congregate for the hang at KFSR on Tuesdays afternoons. From 4pm -6pm Jeff Parker hosts Jazz Joint Jump a mix of medium and up-tempo big band and small group jazz that spans over seven decades of jazz history. Jeff has been programming jazz in the Central Valley steadily since his start in 1985, broadcasting a program called Parker's Place on KEAP-AM in 1988-9 and on KAAT-FM from 1989 to 2005.
Jazz Joint Jump includes music from the masters of jazz in the 1930s and 1940s and follows many of the great Swing Era soloists and bandleaders throughout their careers. Attention is also given to the mainstream jazz instrumentalists and vocalists of the 1950s and 1960s swinging the songs of the great songwriters of Tin Pan Alley. You'll also hear a number of modern day jazz musicians and soloists on the play list. From Duke Ellington to Diana Krall, Jazz Joint Jump runs the full gamut of jazz that swings.
Join local jazz vocalist Karen Marguth for a new program that features the many different voices of jazz - The Vocal Hour - every Friday afternoon from 3:00 PM till 4:00 PM on 90.7 KFSR. You'll hear artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Eva Cassidy and beyond, so be sure to tune in.
Blessed with an emotionally powerful style, and as some have said "the voice of an angel," Jimmy Scott has inspired dozens of the music industry's brightest stars, from Nancy Wilson to Stevie Wonder. Yet for many decades, his career languished, the victim of corrupt record company executives and the fickle commercial market. In the 1990's he experienced a late career renaissance and now has a new generation of fans. 90.7 KFSR's John Shafer interviewed Jimmy Scott in October of 2008.
Dave Samuels is arguably the premier vibraphonist in latin jazz today. The founder of the Caribbean Jazz Project, Samuels, Dave is also a former member of Spyro Gyra and Double Image, and has worked with everyone from Frank Zappa to Gerry Mulligan. His current CD "Afro-Bop Alliance" is a latin jazz big band album, and is latin jazz GRAMMY nominee. In October, Dave visited the 90.7 KFSR studios for an interview with Steve Alcala.
Join host Eva Scow every Wednesday afternoon for World Jazz, a program showcasing both jazz and world music, everything from the cool bossa nova of Antonio Carlos Jobim to the traditional Cuban sounds of the Buena Vista Social Club. We're thrilled to have Eva Scow, an acclaimed jazz mandolinist, as part of the 90.7 KFSR family, so be sure to tune in!
