Blog – Page 7 – Jazz 90.1

by: Dan Gross GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — Jazz90.1 WGMC-FM calls itself “Rochester’s jazz station” for good reason. With nearly 50 years of airtime in Rochester through the Greece Central School […]

This week, we celebrate the music, life and legacy of John Coltrane – born September 23, 1926. John William Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Working in the […]

Content provided by The National Museum of American History. Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 4, 1901. He was raised by his mother Mayann in a neighborhood so […]

Content provided by The National Museum of American History. In the 1930s, amateur contests were among the most popular attractions at theaters in Ella Fitzgerald’s neighborhood of Harlem, NY. At […]

Content provided by The National Museum of American History. Activity: Story 1 Duke Ellington, the ComposerDaybreak Express is one of Duke Ellington’s most original compositions. It provides a vivid picture of […]

Lesson For This Week: “Groovin’ to Jazz Activity: Check out some great audio recordings this week, provided by The National Museum of American History. First, read the caption to the […]

This week, we are going to dig a bit deeper into the history of jazz, and how America’s original true art form came to be. Below, you’ll find fun information, […]

Is your student new to jazz? Are they currently participating in jazz music in school? Check out these great Children’s books about jazz, with a focus on the multicultural aspects […]

As part of Jazz90.1 Kidz Zone, many of our DJ’s will be reading you fun stories about jazz! Check back often, and you never know which of your favorite DJ’s […]

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR AMAZON WISH LIST! Did you know that you can support Jazz90.1 with items that you may have just laying around your house, or perhaps something […]

Jazz90.1 WGMC-FM has again been named Station of the Year by JazzWeek. The award was given during the annual industry summit in San Jose, California on Thursday, and was accepted […]

By Amanda Dedie adedie@messengerpostmedia.com Jazz music – it has an “old” connotation, you have to admit. Even Rob Linton, station manager of Jazz 90.1 in Greece, agrees. So how has […]

Democrat and Chronicle – March 5, 2012 – There was no telling how large the following for WGMC 90.1 FM would become when it started as a 10-watt school radio station […]

Jessica Spies – Staff Writer – Greece Post Greece, N.Y. – The small radio station WGMC-FM has found supporters in its hometown, Greece. And in Athens, Greece. While that station […]

After 50 years, Jack Mindy retires from the talking side July 1, 2009 – Meaghan M. McDermott • Staff writer • Democrat & Chronicle – After a five-decade career, radio […]

In December 2017, Jazz90.1 Station Manager Rob Linton and Miss America Organization contestant Diana Marie Russo concluded the Rochester’s Gift of Music Project, with the donation of over 20 new […]

Volunteers of a certain age make all the difference in the world at Jazz 90.1 By John Addyman It’s the last little slice of real radio that’s left.” Rob Linton […]

Alysa Stryker, Staff Writer – Greece, New York – November 24, 2010 – It’s no secret that independent radio stations around the country are fighting for their lives, fending off the push […]

Greece still home to one of fewer than 10 such stations nationwide Alan Morrell – Staff Writer Derrick Lucas got into jazz at a young age. He was just 4 […]

Rochester community jazz radio station creating educational content for area kids (WROC-TV-8)

Week #7 – Celebrating John Coltrane

Jazz Kidz – Week #5

Week #5 – Ella’s Singing Class

Jazz Kidz Week #4

Jazz Kids Week #3

Jazz Kidz Week #2

Jazz Kidz Week #1

Jazz90.1 Kidz Story Time

Jazz90.1 Seeks Wish List Items – Buy From Our Amazon List!

Jazz90.1 Named Station of the Year by JazzWeek

Jazz90.1 Featured in Messenger Post – “Radio in a Smartphone World”

Jazz90.1 Featured in the Democrat and Chronicle

The Little Radio Station That Could

Longtime Greece Radio Man Leaves the Air

Jazz90.1 Donates Over 20 Radios to St. John’s Home

Jazz90.1 Featured in 55 Plus Magazine – “All That Jazz”

Jazz90.1 Featured in Greece Post

Greece Jazz Radio WGMC Marks 35 Years On Air

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