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South Bend's Jazz Station. On Air 24-7 at 105.7 FM
Our Programming
From the classics to emerging artists
From the beginning of Jazz to this month's releases
From far away venues to our local Merrimans' Playhouse
All these recordings may be heard at 105.7 FM in South Bend, Indiana
Our Mission and History of Our Station
OUR MISSION
To Preserve, Promote, Perpetuate and Present Jazz as America's original art form; using our funds, time and talent to that effect.
Funds raised beyond the needs of the station itself, to be applied to scholarships for college music majors, support of Jazz musicians and to fund Not For Profit venues that promote Jazz music performances.
OUR HISTORY
WETF The Jazz Station was born as a fundraiser arm for our Not For Profit Organization that raises funds to implement workshops, lectures and seminars, to educate parents on how to help their children succeed in school.
Funds were not being generated and after a reorganization, the Board decided to keep the station going, using it to meet its own educational purpose by educating listeners in Jazz appreciation.
Our Top Shows
"Front Row Seat" Where we enjoy recordings of performances in front of live audiences. Monday thru Thursday from 6 to 8 pm
"JM Jazz" brings you The Vocalists, a program dedicated to the art of Jazz singing, with commentary about the artists and composers. JM Jazz airs every Saturday at 5 pm replaying on Tuesday and Thursday at 1 pm
"This Is The Gig" News and interviews with local, national and international Jazz personalities. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6 pm.
"Open Mike" A space dedicated to showcase local artists and events, regardless of genre, although favoring Jazz. Mondays and Fridays from 5 to 6 pm.
"Shaving your Eyebrows" experimental and avant garde Jazz;
your host, Paul Mc Eldowney, shares his findings
of new trends in Jazz performance.
Wednesdays from 4 to 6 pm
"Collector's Choice" Brent Banulis shares with us his Jazz recordings collection as well as his knowledge of this his, and our favorite music, Monday thru Friday at noon replaying at 11 pm. All five installments are replayed on Sundays from 4 to 9 pm
"Prebys on Jazz" the best and most beautiful recordings of Jazz with notes and commentaries by Scott Prebys, Saturdays from 6 to 7 pm. His programs are rerun Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 2 pm