While I was driving around town in my car, I kept turning the radio dial to find some music to listen to. Found it. WBGO. 88.3 FM on your dial. It’s a jazz (and blues) station. In fact, It’s the best jazz station in the country. They are publically sponsored, so they occasionally run their little marathons between shows. That’s the only annoying part, but I guess they have to do it to stay on the air.  They also do live interviews with jazz artists, and announce concert details.
Here’s a little part of their mission statement:

 WBGO is a publicly-supported, cultural institution that champions jazz and presents news to a worldwide audience through radio, other technologies and events.

Organizational values that guide WBGO in accomplishing its mission are:

• A belief in the vibrancy and continuance of jazz as a cultural art form
• Educational outreach is an important part of the station’s programming
• A diverse, open workplace that supports the development and enhancement of the staff’s talents and skills
• Listeners, members and the general public deserve to be treated with respect, quality service and information

I didn’t realize they also have a website:
http://www.wbgo.org/#

I wonder if my jazz friend, Fred, knows about this. I bet he does, LOL!

deletereply parsonsblvd wrote on May 11, ’10 WBGO is great, been listening to them in NY since they first came on the air. Thanks for spreading their gospel!    Fred  : )

deletereply josfreshlybrewedmood wrote on May 11, ’10 I will check it out…thanks for the link!