Jazz90.1: Member Supported Jazz Radio in Rochester, N.Y.

Artistry in Jazz Returns to Jazz90.1

rob — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:40:43 +0000

Jazz90.1 is pleased to announce the return of Tom Pethic’s “Artistry in Jazz” to our lineup. The long-running, weekly program can be heard Saturday nights from 6 – 8 p.m. beginning February 11th. Since 1982, Tom Pethic has been an integral part of the Rochester jazz scene. At age 21, Tom heard Joe Romano, the late legendary Rochester jazz saxophonist. Romano was performing at The Portside, a local jazz hang-out that was located at the southern end of Irondequoit Bay. Night after night, great jazz music filled the air. As Tom was taking in the strong emotion that was coming from the horn of Joe Romano, his life as he once knew it, had changed. Eventually he needed an outlet for his new found love, jazz music. Pethic ended up seeking out his own jazz radio program. His dream of doing radio became reality, as his first Artistry in Jazz program aired on October 18, 1982, on the air waves of WGMC. Pethic had often relayed to JR, his musical mentor, that he most likely would not have experienced a strong love for jazz, not to mention landing his own radio show, were it not for him hearing Joe at The Portside in the late 70s.

Over the years, Tom has interviewed many of the world’s finest jazz musicians. They include Sonny Rollins, Dave Brubeck, James Moody, Chick Corea, Les Paul, Joe Pass, Pat Martino, Freddy Cole, Pete LaRoca, Cedar Walton, Joe Romano, David ‘Fathead’ Newman, Bucky Pizzarelli, Larry Willis, Ravi Coltrane, Dena DeRose, Jon Hendricks, Joey DeFrancesco, and Kenny Washington.

Pethic has been involved in jazz radio for 29 years.

Win the Jazz90.1 Ultimate Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

rob — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:53:17 +0000

Do you have a special person in your life, but can’t quite figure out what to get them for Valentine’s Day? Jazz90.1 has the answer! Win the Jazz90.1 Ultimate Valentine’s Day giveaway, including dinner for two at Tony D’s at their famous Chef’s Table, a carriage ride for two with dessert buffet at Nazareth College, one dozen roses from Sam’s Club, a couples massage from Journey Massage, Valentine’s candy from Hedonist Artisan Chocolate, and more! All you have to do is e-mail contests@jazz901.org, and tell us why you think your sweetheart deserves this awesome gift. Replies must be in by midnight February 12th, and the winner will be announced on Monday February 13th during Rob Linton’s show at 5:30 p.m. To qualify, winner must be able to claim prizes on February 14th between 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. only, as many of these prizes must be used on Valentine’s Day. Good luck!

Jazz90.1 App Now Available For Android

rob — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:12:14 +0000

Do you want to take Jazz90.1 with you everywhere you go? Don’t worry – we’ve got an app for that. You can download the Jazz90.1 app for your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android device FREE from the iTunes App Store and Android Market Place. You can listen to Jazz90.1 on the go, view DJ bios, our program schedule, news, pictures and even become a member of Jazz90.1. You can now also listen to previous episodes of American’s Longest Running Computer Show – Sound Bytes! Your mobile device never sounded so cool. Download it today!

Underwriter Spotlight – Lemoncello Café & Lounge

rob — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:04:29 +0000

(w/o) The owners, Fausto Albano and Massimo Albano, hail from Vaglio, Basilicata. It’s a 2000 year old town in the southern province of Italy. The region is still a mystery to most people around the world, however, those that visit fall in love with its rustic yet cozy hilltop villages, breathtaking panoramic views and the harmonic lifestyles of the classic and modern. We, along with our crafty brother Rocchino and parents Canio and Rosa Albano, have taken the property and transformed in into what today is Lemoncello Cafe & Lounge, a place that takes you back to beauty and tranquility. Every dining area will remind you of a wonderful European vacation.

We even sprinkled in a little bit of New York City. Our friendly staff welcomes you to try our delicious food, nice selections of wines, beer and martinis, homemade gelato or desserts. Come for a drink and enjoy live music 7 nights a week. There’s no rush. Sit back and enjoy the unique ambiance that we created for you. A PRESTO!!!! For more information, click here.

Jazz90.1 Presents Semi-Annual Open House

rob — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:01:14 +0000

You are invited to attend the Jazz90.1 Open House, Friday March 16th from 5-7 p.m. Come tour the Jazz90.1 studios and enjoy refreshments, and have great conversations with our DJ’s and other Jazz90.1 listeners. While you’re here you can renew your membership or become a brand new member of Jazz90.1. If you pledge your financial support at the open house, you’ll receive a special bonus thank you gift! Some of the other great gifts are available now for you to take home as an instant “Thank you!” for your support. Our studios are located at 1139 Maiden Lane at Greece Olympia High School.

Jazz90.1 Spring Pledge Drive Begins March 12th

rob — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:58:00 +0000

The Jazz90.1 spring membership campaign begins March 12th. Now is the time to renew your membership or become a brand new member to keep the jazz going on Jazz90.1 and jazz901.org. When you consider becoming a member of Jazz90.1, think about how much time you spend listening, how much you enjoy the great jazz music and specialty programs you can’t hear anywhere else, and how much it means to you to keep jazz at your fingertips on the radio and internet. Remember, Jazz90.1 is supported by our members. We receive no funding from the Greece Central School District, no government grants, and no large corporate sponsorships like other public radio stations. We’re counting on you to keep Jazz90.1 on the air. Please call 585-966-JAZZ, or toll-free to 1-800-790-0415, or click on the “donate now” button on this page to support Jazz90.1.

Jazz90.1 Celebrates Black History Month

rob — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:17:20 +0000

In celebration of Black History Month 2012, Jazz90.1 will honor a different African-American jazz musician Monday through Friday during the month of February. A biographical vignette will be broadcast four times each day Monday through Friday at 7:40 a.m. 12:40, 4:40, and 8:40 p.m. Vignettes will be repeated during weekend jazz programming. Each vignette will be followed by a selection of that artist’s music. The artists selected represent a variety of instruments, ages, and levels of achievement, but each has a story to tell and each has contributed significantly to the growth and enhancement of jazz music. Jazz90.1 hopes you, the listener will take this opportunity to learn more about and recognize the significant contributions of, individual African-American jazz musicians and that this will make jazz that much more enjoyable. Click “more” to see the complete schedule for the month.

			1Eubie Blake	2 Bobby Blue Bland	3Regina Carter	4
5	6Stanley Clarke	7The Crusaders	8Robert Glasper	9Dexter Gordon	10Roy Haynes	11
12	13Ahmad Jamal	14Etta James	15Charles Lloyd	16Taj Mahal	17Christian McBride	18
19	20Carmen McRae	21Hank Mobley	22Wes Montgomery	23Jason Moran	24David ‘Fathead’ Newman	25
26	27Joshua Redman	28Woody Shaw	29Clark Terry

Jazz90.1 Presents Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

rob — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:07:10 +0000

Tickets go on sale February 6 for the second annual Jazz90.1 pancake breakfast. The event will take place Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Greece Olympia High School large cafeteria, located at 1139 Maiden Lane in Greece. Attendees can enjoy pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Jazz90.1’s Polka Bandstand Show will broadcast live, with great giveaways and raffles. Attendees can also meet Sound Bytes hosts Nick Francesco, Dave Enright and Steve Rea until 12:30 p.m. Event tickets are $5 and children 5 and under get in free.

Jazz90.1 WGMC-FM is a not-for-profit, community radio station located in Greece. The station is owned and operated by the Greece Central School District, but must raise all operating funds through semi-annual membership campaigns, and fundraisers.

To purchase tickets, call (585) 966-2660, or order online at www.jazz901.org beginning February 6. Accepted forms of payment are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, check or money order. For more information, visit www.jazz901.org or call (585) 966-2660. Hurry…only a limited number of tickets will be sold!

Paul Pakusch

rob — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:29:29 +0000

Paul Pakusch first joined WGMC in 1975 as a freshman at Greece Arcadia High School, back when the station was mostly student-run. He hosted DJ shows and was the news director. He learned a lot about radio production, producing many spots and shows without the aid of today’s computer technology. His valuable experience led to several commercial radio jobs and ultimately to WHEC News10 NBC, where he has worked in the control room since 1982. He left WGMC in 1986 to raise a family. He is married to his college sweetheart, Mary, a Greece teacher, and is the proud father of three girls who are now grown up.

Paul has played the drums since age 11, marching in the Greece Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps for five years, and later participating in various local rock bands and marching bands. In 2008, while looking for a different type of drumming experience, Paul discovered the world of ancient martial music when he joined the Excelsior Brigade Fife and Drum Corps. Paul quickly adapted to the syle of snare drumming played by these musicians and grew a fond appreciation for the history of martial music. He marches in approximately 20 parades per year and loves to hang around carnivals after parades, watching the other bands that marched in the parades.

Many of these bands are featured on the Martial Music Muster. In November, 2011, Paul returned to his broadcasting beginnings at Jazz 90.1 and hosts the show at 6:00 Sunday mornings, featuring fife & drum corps, bagpipe bands, brass bands, drum & bugle corps, and military bands. These are all marching bands that have their roots in military history.

Paul is proud to have returned to the radio station that launched his long and successful broadcasting career! Hear the Martial Music Muster, Sundays from 6-7 a.m. on Jazz90.1. You can contact Paul by emailing paulp@jazz901.org.

Does Your Employer Match Your Pledge?

rob — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:36:56 +0000

Increase the value of your charitable gift to Jazz90.1 by participating in your company’s matching gift program. By taking part as an employee, retiree, or board member, you can have your company match your charitable contributions at a 1:1, 2:1, or even as high as a 3:1 ratio on outright or deferred gifsts! The following companies are just a few of the many corporations participating in gift matching programs. Don’t see your company name listed? Be sure to check with your employer to see if they participate. We thank you for your support, and appreciate the considerati

Aetna Life and Casualty Foundation
Albany International Corp.
American Express
Ameriprise
Apple
AT&T
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Allstate Insurance
AON
Argonaut Group
Barnes and Noble, Inc.
Boeing
Bon-Ton Stores
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Carrier Corp.
Chase Manhattan Bank
Citigroup, Inc.
Coca Cola Company
Cooper Industries – Thomson Reuters
Corning
CNA Insurance
Eaton Corp.
Eckerd
Exxon/Mobil
Farmers and Traders Insurance
Gannett Foundation
General Electric
Gillette Company
Grainger Industrial Supply
HSBC
H&R Block
IBM Corp.
John Hancock Financial Services
Johnson and Johnson
JP Morgan Chase
Keycorp
KMART
Lockheed Martin
MONY
McDonalds
National Grid
NYSEG
NCR
Prudential Insurance
Sallie Mae
Smith Kline Becham
State Farm Insurance
Sun Microsystems
The Hartford Financial Services Group
Time Warner Cable
Tops Markets
UPS
Verizon Wireless
Wachovia
Walmart Stores
Wegmans Food Markets