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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 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

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Tha Banned - Studio Sessions video series

April 18, 2025

Tha Banned is a 6 piece jazz band consisting of Alejandro “Chach” Coronado (Trumpet), Malachi Elmore-Davis (Trombone), Kingsleyiii (Bass), Jeremiah "Yogi" Warren (Drums), Lincee St. Amand (Vocals) and Johnny Champagne (Keyboard). As a collective of Tampa based musicians and songwriters that started as a jam band in an auto shop, they are committed to spreading the spirit of live music and community.

AP3 - Studio Sessions video series

April 11, 2025

The Ayrias Pedigo Trio (AP3) is a jazz trio located in St Petersburg Florida featuring members Ayrias Pedigo, Cole Hazlitt, and Cooper Madden. They play a combination of originals by Ayrias Pedigo and classic jazz standards and are inspired heavily by bebop and ECM era jazz.

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Tal Cohen Trio - 2025 St Petersburg Jazz Festival Night 1

April 9, 2025

The Tal Cohen Trio manages to combine complex, modern jazz concepts with graceful phrasing, thoughtful development and honest expression. The original ideas, high level of communication and spontaneity of the group is a breath of fresh air and proof that jazz has a bright future” – David Manson, Director of EMIT & the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival

Recent album reviews

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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Samara Joy - Portrait - Album Review | Jazz at WUSF

March 6, 2025

GRAMMY award winning artist Samara Joy crafts a stunning soundscape of vivid hues and complex harmonies with her aptly-titled second studio album, Portrait. Each track is seamlessly woven together through some of the most impressive composing and arranging I’ve heard from any recent jazz release. Each track serves as a carefully brushed stroke on a massive canvas. With brilliant vocal control and an impressively dynamic range, Joy has no problem covering this canvas from top to bottom.

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Equilibrio - Review - Gabriel Guerrero - Jazz at WUSF

By Andy Harrison and Warren Buchholz • November 11, 2024

Gabriel Guerrero, a Colombian-born and NYC-based pianist, composer and educator has given us eleven charming and silky-smooth tracks to enjoy on his new record Equilibrio - while at times verging on the inoffensive and anodyne, Guerrero and his band QUΔΠTUM provide enough energy to keep listeners engaged with their particular brand of high end jazz.

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