Sunday, May 24, 2009

Smooth Jazz Radio is Alive in Chicago at 87.7 FM

On Friday morning the legendary WNUA switched to Spanish language radio, seemingly leaving a huge void in Chicago radio for Smooth Jazz. Within one hour Chicago had a new Smooth Jazz radio station at 87.7 FM. It is called “Smooth Jazz 87.7, The L”.

The new radio station features personalities familiar to Chicagoans, like Chicago native and Smooth Jazz keyboardist Brian Culbertson in AM Drive. Saxophonist and former WNUA afternoon personality Dave Koz can be heard from 2 to 7 each afternoon. World famous Smooth Jazz musicians will be heard extensively as hosts on The L, including Kenny G, Norman Brown, and Paul Hardcastle.

The music mix will represent what Chicagoan’s are asking for based on feedback over the past 22 years. Over the next few months, based on extensive market research, “The L” will base an increasing portion of locally based programming on feedback it receives from Chicago-area listeners. The full line-up is as follows:

Weekdays:

6A-10A The Brian Culbertson Morning Show
10A-2P Miranda Wilson
2P-7P Dave Koz – Grammy nominated Saxophonist
7P-Mid Maria Lopez
Mid-6A Billy Raven – 7 NIGHTS

Saturday

SAT 6A-8A Smooth Jazz Weekend with Allen Kepler
SAT 8A-10A Smooth jazz Top 20 Countdown with Allen Kepler
SAT 10A-2P Kenny G – Saxophonist and biggest selling instrumentalist of all time
SAT 2P-7P Norman Brown – Grammy winning guitarist
SAT 7P-MID Paul Hardcastle – International recording artist

Sunday

SUN 6A-10A Sunday Morning Sunrise with Allen Kepler
SUN 10A-2P Kenny G
SUN 2P—7P Norman Brown
SUN 7P-MID Paul Hardcastle

For new developments over the coming weeks, check The L’s web site at http://www.wlfm877.com.


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3 comments:

  1. Tresalyn5/24/09, 1:40 PM

    I wasn't sure what was going on with 87.7, because they never said any call letters. I waited all day just to see if they would identify themselves and I never heard it. At any rate, I'm glad that there's a definite format and intent to keep smooth jazz on the air.

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  2. Mike5/24/09, 8:28 PM

    Thanks for your comments. It's unfortunate how the FM smooth jazz market has evaporated over the last six months. We too lost a very popular station in south Florida. While there are great deal of very good internet options, it's a shame to lose FM stations at this rate.

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  3. Gary6/15/09, 11:55 AM

    I was devistated when WNUA went off the air. I was equally if not more happy to find the new Jazz station. It is a great tribute to the jazz lovers in this city that represent it's heart and soul. Best of luck to the new station and may you last at least another 22 years.

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