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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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Nick Peters Quartet - Studio Sessions video series

By Warren Buchholz • January 26, 2026
The Nick Peters Quartet is a dynamic jazz ensemble led by pianist Nicholas Peters, who has been performing since age four and immersed in jazz since middle school. Based in the Tampa Bay area, Nicholas has performed at renowned venues such as the Straz Center, Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Clearwater Jazz Festival, the Mahaffe
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Aliqua - Studio Sessions video series

By Warren Buchholz • January 21, 2026
Aliqua, “to some extent”, is a jazz fusion band formed in Tampa, Florida. With members originating from all walks of life and different corners of the world, they blend their cultures and passions into a musical dialogue that listeners can resonate, engage, and change their lives with.
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Mutant Fusion Collective - Studio Sessions video series

By Warren Buchholz • January 9, 2026
Mutant Fusion Collective (MFC), the jazz/rock sonic conquistadors, have set sail from Dunedin, FL. Fronted by guitarist and bandleader Kirk Yates, MFC has earned a reputation for its genre-blending prowess. Their signature sound seamlessly melds original compositions with classic jazz standards and ‘90s alt-rock anthe

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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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Al Di Meola - Studio Sessions Conversations

By Warren Buchholz • January 15, 2026
Meet Al Di Meola. He’s a GRAMMY® Award-Winning American jazz fusion and Latin jazz guitarist/composer, working as a solo artist on hit albums like Casino and Land of the Midnight Sun and performed with Chick Corea’s Return to Forever. He recently released a new album Twenty Four and is currently on tour where he’ll be
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Laila Biali - Studio Sessions Conversations

By Warren Buchholz • January 13, 2026
Meet Al Di Meola. He’s a GRAMMY® Award-Winning American jazz fusion and Latin jazz guitarist/composer, working as a solo artist on hit albums like Casino and Land of the Midnight Sun and performed with Chick Corea’s Return to Forever. He recently released a new album Twenty Four and is currently on tour where he’ll be
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Gumbi Ortiz - Latin Rhythm Workshop

January 7, 2026
Gumbi Ortiz a 30 year veteran of The Al Di Meola Group, was born and raised in The South Bronx, Gumbi has Recorded, performed, and/or Produced, some of today’s most diverse and acclaimed musicians on the Planet

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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

Pianist with long hair plays piano in a band. Other musicians in background: drums, bass, saxophone. Indoors, dim lighting.

Nick Peters Quartet - Studio Sessions video series

By Warren Buchholz • January 26, 2026
The Nick Peters Quartet is a dynamic jazz ensemble led by pianist Nicholas Peters, who has been performing since age four and immersed in jazz since middle school. Based in the Tampa Bay area, Nicholas has performed at renowned venues such as the Straz Center, Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Clearwater Jazz Festival, the Mahaffe
Man singing into microphone at piano, wearing glasses, yellow vest, and shirt. Drummer in background.

Aliqua - Studio Sessions video series

By Warren Buchholz • January 21, 2026
Aliqua, “to some extent”, is a jazz fusion band formed in Tampa, Florida. With members originating from all walks of life and different corners of the world, they blend their cultures and passions into a musical dialogue that listeners can resonate, engage, and change their lives with.
Man in sunglasses plays a saxophone in a radio studio.

Mutant Fusion Collective - Studio Sessions video series

By Warren Buchholz • January 9, 2026
Mutant Fusion Collective (MFC), the jazz/rock sonic conquistadors, have set sail from Dunedin, FL. Fronted by guitarist and bandleader Kirk Yates, MFC has earned a reputation for its genre-blending prowess. Their signature sound seamlessly melds original compositions with classic jazz standards and ‘90s alt-rock anthe
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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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