Dear Guardians of the Groove, I am incredibly proud to share with you WWOZ's brand new 2024 Report to the Community! I think you'll agree--this is a WOW! Many thanks to our amazing staff, show hosts, volunteers, musicians, board and supporters. This is all possible becaus... Read more

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--Written by Melissa Milton   If you want to understand what makes people tick, ask a clinical psychologist. Or ask a jazz lover. Better yet, ask Charlie B - he’s both, and a lot more, all rolled into one soft-spoken enthusiast and explorer. Charles Burchell, aka Charlie ... Read more

  Once again for 2024, WWOZ show hosts are compiling lists of their favorite recordings of the year. Let those-in-the-know point you to the latest great tunes and help you catch up on what you might have missed. NOTE: our hosts will continue submitting lists through the en... Read more

WWOZ Video was on hand for the Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band's live performance at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, December 7! 'Tis the season for une Fête de Noël with a night of traditional and lively Cajun music.  Read more

This is dark-roux gumbo, with a couple of twists. It uses blackened-and-braised turkey necks (a recipe for which is included separately below), and it includes poblano rather than green bell peppers. See the Notes section for some excellent tips on executing this recipe. I... Read more