Jazz 91.9 WCLK Affiliations David C. Linton, a former senior music label executive returns to radio after a successful career heading promotions departments at Warner Bros, Island Records, Arista & Capitol Records, as the new program director of Jazz 91.9 WCLK. Linton’s career started in radio as an on air personality rising to program director and eventually general manager previous to the record label positions. WCLK General Manager, Wendy Williams states, “we are excited to have someone of David’s experience in both radio and the music industry to be leading our station at this time.” Join us in welcoming David to Jazz 91.9 WCLK! WCLK WELCOMES NEW PROGRAM DIRECTOR Jazz 91.9 WCLK Atlanta’s Jazz Station is named Best Radio Station by Creative Loafing. The recognition is announced in the October 2018 issue of the publication as a part of the Best of Atlanta special edition. Jazz 91.9 WCLK was selected by Creative Loafing critics from a pool of more than 50 radio stations in the Atlanta market. “We are truly humbled to receive such an incredible honor from Creative Loafing,” says Wendy Williams, general manager, Jazz 91.9 WCLK. “Since the inception of the Creative Loafing Best of Atlanta honors, Jazz 91.9 WCLK has received tremendous accolades from readers and critics alike. “In addition to its licensee, Clark Atlanta University, WCLK acknowledges its cohort of supportive members, listeners, staff and announcers, students, the WCLK Advisory Board and Jazz Preservation Society members for its growing success.” Creative Loafing has been honoring organizations in the Best of Atlanta edition since 2005. The Best of Atlanta edition is an assembly of the best things to do, eat and experience in the metropolitan community. This year, Jazz 91.9 WCLK celebrates 44 years of providing Jazz programming and high quality broadcasting services to Greater Atlanta and globally at WCLK.com. WCLK will celebrate this milestone during its annual Fall Membership Campaign taking place October 25 through November 5. As a nonprofit, National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate station, listeners are invited along with new and renewing members to join the WCLK family by calling Pledge Central at: (404) 880 – 8807 or making a secure financial donation online at WCLK.com. Wendy Williams
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Jazz 91.9 WCLK Affiliations
David C. Linton, a former senior music label executive returns to radio after a successful career heading promotions departments at Warner Bros, Island Records, Arista & Capitol Records, as the new program director of
Jazz 91.9 WCLK. Linton’s career started in radio as an on air personality rising to program director and eventually general manager previous to the record label positions. WCLK General Manager, Wendy Williams states, “we are excited to have someone of David’s experience in both radio and the music industry to be leading our station at this time.” Join us in welcoming David to Jazz 91.9 WCLK!
WCLK WELCOMES NEW PROGRAM
DIRECTOR
Jazz 91.9 WCLK Atlanta’s Jazz Station is named Best Radio Station by Creative Loafing. The recognition is announced in the October 2018 issue of the publication as a part of the Best of Atlanta special edition. Jazz 91.9 WCLK was selected by Creative Loafing critics from a pool of more than 50 radio stations in the Atlanta market.
“We are truly humbled to receive such an incredible honor from Creative Loafing,” says Wendy Williams, general manager, Jazz 91.9 WCLK. “Since the inception of the Creative Loafing Best of Atlanta honors, Jazz 91.9 WCLK has received tremendous accolades from readers and
critics alike. “In addition to its licensee, Clark Atlanta University, WCLK acknowledges its cohort of supportive members, listeners, staff and announcers, students, the WCLK Advisory Board and Jazz Preservation Society members for its growing success.”
Creative Loafing has been honoring organizations in the Best of Atlanta edition since 2005. The Best of Atlanta edition is an assembly of the best things to do, eat and experience in the metropolitan community.
This year, Jazz 91.9 WCLK celebrates 44 years of providing Jazz programming and high quality broadcasting services to Greater Atlanta and globally at WCLK.com. WCLK will celebrate this milestone during its annual Fall Membership Campaign taking place October 25 through November 5. As a nonprofit, National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate station, listeners are invited along with new and renewing members to join the WCLK family by calling Pledge Central at: (404) 880 – 8807 or making a secure financial donation online at WCLK.com.
Join Jazz 91.9 WCLK at the fourth annual Taste of Hartsfield -Jackson food festival on Thursday, November 8 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Domestic Terminal atrium before the security checkpoints. Taste of Hartsfield-Jackson showcases the diverse dining options the world’s busiest airport, featuring samples from some of Atlanta’s best restaurants as well as a live chef competition and live music from Atlanta-based band Gritz and Jelly Butter. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $15 for 10 tasting vouchers. All ticket proceeds benefit No Kid Hungry, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the U.S.
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A. Sarah Vaughn B. Billie Holliday C. Freddie Hubbard Answer: B
Jazz 91.9 WCLK, a 501(c) 3 non profit radio station licensed to Clark Atlanta University, is committed to preserving the legacy of Jazz through dynamic Jazz musical selections, cultural programming and community-focused initiatives. Founded in 1974, Jazz 91.9 WCLK broadcasts a mix of Classic and Contemporary Jazz and Gospel music. WCLK is a nonprofit, member supported, National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and Public Radio International (PRI) station that serves the interest of the citizens in metropolitan Atlanta. For more station information, programming details, and to listen on the Web, please visit: www.wclk.com.
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The Local Take w/ Kiplyn Primus
Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
The CheckUp w/ Dr. Shelton
Fourth Saturdays, 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Your Health Connection w/
Paula Gwynn Grant Third Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Suite Food Lounge presents the Suite Jazz Series featuring Althea Rene Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 PM Suite Food Lounge 375 Luckie St. NW Atlanta, GA 30313 Friday Jazz at the High Museum of Art featuring Flautist Rasheeda Ali hosted by Jamal Ahmad Friday, October 19 at 6:00 PM High Museum or Art 1280 W. Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Smooth Sundays presents Keyboardist Phil Davis Sunday, October 21 at 7:00 PM St. James Live 3220 Butner Rd. #240 Atlanta, GA 30331
The Jazzette Readers Music Poll, October Issue selection is I’m Coming Home by Jacob Webb. Five stars is not enough. Top notch music from an amazing artist! Amazon.
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CD of the month is your choice! The tally of reader responses determine the spotlight. Send your favorite CD titles for preview and voting consideration to: [email protected].
I’m Coming Home track list: 1. Groovin’ J 2. Belmont Ave 3. Dancing For You 4. Near the Amazon 5. My Feelings 6. Another Day 7. Please Come Home 8. I’m Coming Home 9. Brazilian Moments 10. With You Tonight
Thicker Than Water
Brian Bromberg
Nightconcert Erroll Garner
Georgia born Guitarist Willie Barrow started playing guitar at the age of 9. Early in his career, he explored many different styles of music. However, when he first heard the genius of Jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell, Willie devoted himself to becoming a Jazz artist. His major influences include guitarists Joe Pass, Pat Metheny and John Scofield as well as other instrumentalists. Willie currently resides in the Atlanta area where he leads his own groups and works as a freelance guitarist. In July 1961 he moved to N.Y.C. went to N.Y. School of music, also studied jazz guitar with Ronny Lee and Sal Salvador. Taught Saturday morning guitar classes for New Jersey Board of Education 5 years. For more information about Willie Barrow, visit: williebarrowguitar.com.
