On May 10, VPR will be implementing changes to our online jazz programming. will be added to the programming rotation on the and we will no longer offer the Jazz24 stream.
Earlier this year VPR learned that will stop offering Jazz24 as an affiliate service to stations because their satellite fees are doubling, making distribution financially unsustainable.
VPR is committed to providing jazz programming to our online listeners so beginning today, Friday Night Jazz will be included in the VPR Replay stream. There it will join the rotating program lineup with VPR鈥檚 other signature music programs, and .
鈥淰ermont is such a vibrant and thriving environment for jazz. VPR remains committed to providing locally produced jazz programming that speaks to the unique character of our region and its place as a home for jazz, on both digital and broadcast platforms,鈥� says Kari Anderson, VPR鈥檚 Program Director.
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Friday Night Jazz is hosted by , a Vermont-based trumpeter, percussionist, composer, arranger and educator. The program airs live each week from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. and features a wide variety of jazz styles.
Even though Jazz24 is no longer available via VPR, fans can to the stream at , the Jazz24 app for and , or by to stream Jazz24 on TuneIn.
