Kansas Public Radio
Lawrence 91.5 - Manhattan 91.3 - Emporia 89.7
Our Mission
Kansas Public Radio strives to provide the highest quality arts and information programming that inspires, enlightens and entertains an increasing number of listeners.
As we begin our second 50 years of broadcasting, KPR is proud and privileged to bring listeners national and international news from NPR, local and regional news, local and national variety and entertainment shows, and lots and lots of “good music.”
Jazz in the Night
M-F 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM, Host Bob McWilliams
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Kansas Public Radio
Lawrence 91.5 - Manhattan 91.3 - Emporia 89.7
Our Mission
Kansas Public Radio strives to provide the highest quality arts and information programming that inspires, enlightens and entertains an increasing number of listeners.
As we begin our second 50 years of broadcasting, KPR is proud and privileged to bring listeners national and international news from NPR, local and regional news, local and national variety and entertainment shows, and lots and lots of “good music.”
Jazz in the Night
M-F 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM, Host Bob McWilliams
From the traditional jazz of Louis Armstrong to the best in today's new jazz from young artists like Eldar Djangirov, from swinging singers to cooking Latin jazz, with plenty of bebop and ballads to boot, Jazz in the Night brings you a wide array of great jazz every Monday through Friday evening from 9 to midnight (10 to midnight on Wednesdays) with your host Bob McWilliams. Every week, there's a feature CD that you'll have a chance to win, and every Wednesday from 10 to 11 p.m., Bob presents four of the best new discs on the “New Release Spotlight.” And your requests are more than welcome.
The Jazz Scene Saturday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Host: David Basse
winning jazz show features new releases, classic jazz and information about area jazz concerts, festivals and performances in night clubs. Most Saturdays, David interviews artists that are visiting the area or are releasing new music. Guests have included Pat Metheny, Ron Carter, Marian McPartland, Ramsey Lewis and Chick Corea among many others. From time to time, the Jazz Scene with host live musical guests in KPR's Studio C. There have been holiday specials and visits from the big bands of KU and UMKC. 'I never met jazz I didn't like', says host David Basse, his love for the music and easy manner brings the novice and seasoned listener a new appreciation of the art form.
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