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Public Radio Music Day

Public Radio Music Day is a nationwide celebration uniting public radio music stations, lawmakers, fans, artists, and other members of the music industry to celebrate and spread the word about the special role noncommercial stations play in the music industry both locally and nationally.

Jazz at WUSF

Jazz has been an integral part of WUSF's 60+ year history and continues to support the local jazz scene through Jazz on Arts Axis Florida: a digital platform that celebrates all things jazz by offering professionally produced videos in the WUSF Performance Studio, providing a robust events calendar of Florida jazz, and curating playlists.


Jazz on Arts Axis Florida strives to make Florida jazz more accessible through its online platform and community connection to provide creativity, enrich the mind and create curiosity.

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STUDIO SESSIONS VIDEO SERIES

Bryan Hughes & the Crew

Trained in both traditional and contemporary jazz, American Jazz Vocalist Bryan J. Hughes mixes the seasoned sound of a classic jazz frontman with big band popular stylings and a contemporary R&B smoothness that breathes life into songs both old and new.

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Bryan Hughes and the Crew - Studio Sessions video series

October 29, 2025
Trained in both traditional and contemporary jazz, American Jazz Vocalist Bryan J. Hughes mixes the seasoned sound of a classic jazz frontman with big band popular stylings and a contemporary R&B smoothness that breathes life into songs both old and new.
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Daniela Soledade & Nate Najar - Studio Sessions video series

May 9, 2025
Daniela Soledade is a rising star among legends in the Brazilian music scene. Downbeat Magazine calls Daniela a “master of classic samba and bossa nova.” An heir to the Bossa Nova legacy, Soledade is highly acclaimed for her poignantly expressive vocal style and intimate aesthetic.. With a tremendous talent for paying tribute to her musical heritage while staying true to her own artistry, Soledade is a mix of authentic bossa nova, samba, MPB, and American Popular Song.
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Tha Banned - Studio Sessions video series

April 18, 2025
Tha Banned is a 6 piece jazz band consisting of Alejandro “Chach” Coronado (Trumpet), Malachi Elmore-Davis (Trombone), Kingsleyiii (Bass), Jeremiah "Yogi" Warren (Drums), Lincee St. Amand (Vocals) and Johnny Champagne (Keyboard). As a collective of Tampa based musicians and songwriters that started as a jam band in an auto shop, they are committed to spreading the spirit of live music and community.

LIVE AT THE Palladium

Siobhan Monique - A Night of Legends

Featuring the captivating Siobhan Monique, who channels the soul of Simone and the elegance of Fitzgerald, this concert will transport you through timeless songs and imagined conversations between these jazz legends.

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Mindi Abair - Christmas 2025 - Studio Sessions Conversations

By Warren Buchholz • December 10, 2025
Meet Mindi Abair. She’s is a 2x GRAMMY nominated saxophonist, vocalist, author and wine entrepreneur. She’s recorded and toured with ensembles and musicians like Aerosmith, Gerald Albright, Gregg Allman, Dave Koz and Trombone Shorty.
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Ron Carter - Studio Sessions Conversations

By Warren Buchholz • December 3, 2025
Meet jazz bassist Ron Carter. He is a performer, band leader, author, and educator with a prolific record of performing with some of the greats like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Eric Dolphy, Cannonball Adderley, Dexter Gordon, Wes Montgomery, and so many more.
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Dave Koz - Christmas 2025 - Studio Sessions Conversations

November 26, 2025
Meet Dave Koz. He’s an American saxophonist, composer, and radio host. Over the past 30 years, he’s earned nine Grammy nominations and performed with artists like Celine Dion and Stevie Nicks–to say the very least.

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Help us continue to create free jazz content like the Studio Sessions video and podcast series, support community jazz events, and provide a free platform for all things Florida jazz.

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Studio Sessions podcast

Tune in for live jazz performances from local musicians in this brand new podcast from WUSF and Arts Axis Florida. Listen now wherever you stream podcasts.

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STUDIO SESSIONS VIDEO SERIES

Schaff-Wall Collective

Formed in 2022 by Trombonist James Wall and Multi-Instrumentalist T.J. Schaff, The Schaff - Wall Collective is a diverse and experimental music ensemble that performs in multiple configurations across the West Coast of Florida. The group draws influence from multiple genres and specializes in live jazz, fusion, pop, and New-Orleans style music.

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Jazz Studio Sessions video series

Bryan Hughes & The Crew, performing in a studio. Man sings into a mic. Text:

Bryan Hughes and the Crew - Studio Sessions video series

October 29, 2025
Trained in both traditional and contemporary jazz, American Jazz Vocalist Bryan J. Hughes mixes the seasoned sound of a classic jazz frontman with big band popular stylings and a contemporary R&B smoothness that breathes life into songs both old and new.
A woman singing into a microphone next to a man playing a guitar

Daniela Soledade & Nate Najar - Studio Sessions video series

May 9, 2025
Daniela Soledade is a rising star among legends in the Brazilian music scene. Downbeat Magazine calls Daniela a “master of classic samba and bossa nova.” An heir to the Bossa Nova legacy, Soledade is highly acclaimed for her poignantly expressive vocal style and intimate aesthetic.. With a tremendous talent for paying tribute to her musical heritage while staying true to her own artistry, Soledade is a mix of authentic bossa nova, samba, MPB, and American Popular Song.
A man is playing a piano in a room with a sign that says studio session

Tha Banned - Studio Sessions video series

April 18, 2025
Tha Banned is a 6 piece jazz band consisting of Alejandro “Chach” Coronado (Trumpet), Malachi Elmore-Davis (Trombone), Kingsleyiii (Bass), Jeremiah "Yogi" Warren (Drums), Lincee St. Amand (Vocals) and Johnny Champagne (Keyboard). As a collective of Tampa based musicians and songwriters that started as a jam band in an auto shop, they are committed to spreading the spirit of live music and community.
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Recent album reviews

From What I Recall – Premazzi / Nasser Quartet

By Adam Darbyshire • August 12, 2025
Within the opening moments of the Premazzi/Nasser Quartet’s debut release From What I Recall, it becomes clear that this is the work of a distinctly unique and modern voice.
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Review - A Nuyorican Tale - Carlos Henriquez

By Scott Watchler • May 1, 2025
Make no mistake, Carlos Henriquez’s album A Nuyorican Tale is heavily influenced by its Latin music roots. However, there are threads of Straight Ahead Jazz, Afro-Jazz and even some Big-Band winding through the 9 songs that help broaden its appeal to a wider audience.
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Smokin Guitar Cat - Julie Black

By Warren Buchholz • March 21, 2025
“Smokin’ Guitar Cat” is a beautiful single from vocalist Julie Black, which features Julie’s classic raspy, mellifluous bluesy voice. Dave Eichenberger's acoustic guitar and synth structure compliment Julie’s vocals, which makes you feel like you’re roaming the rainy streets of Ybor City. The song’s Cuban noir influences showcase lyrics like “soon everybody’s dancing to this smokin’ guitar cat on the rainy streets of Tampa where they roll the cigars at.”

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