An innovative multiplatform collaboration between NPR Music, Jazz at Lincoln Center and WBGO, is set to premiere this Sunday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m., with the pilot episode of a brand new program, Jazz Night in America.

Hosted by Grammy-winner Christian McBride, the program features storytelling along with concert performances, connecting jazz fans with artists, venues and each other through the weekly broadcasts, plus live videocasts and on-demand video of jazz events. Not only can you hear the show on KGOU Friday nights at 9 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m., but you can stream the videocasts from KGOU.org.

Backstage Jazz will move to a new time beginning Friday, Oct. 17 -- to 10 p.m.

 

The time is now to show and share your support for KGOU and public radio excellence. Use one of these signs as your profile pic, or take a photo or video of yourself holding one. Be creative -- make your own sign, or take some truly innovative photos or video! Then share on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #SupportKGOU. Show what KGOU means to your daily life and share it with your friends and followers!

Members have asked for it, and KGOU now has a new and improved online donation form -- easier to use, with some additional features. We now have more ways to give: Electronic Fund Transfers from a bank account (great for monthly installments and Sustainers), and the convenience of PayPal for one-time donations. Of course credit cards and checks are still accepted, too.

If you currently have an installment payment schedule running, there's no need to make a new pledge -- the old system is still charging credit and debit cards on schedule. Stay tuned in future months for more information on the transition to the new system.

 

A native of Duncan, Okla. and longtime Norman resident Ron Burton has just finished a year as president of Rotary International. World Views host Suzette Grillot talks with him about how the organization is promoting peace in a time of great conflict. The interview airs tomorrow, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m.

Then on the Oct. 17 episode of World Views, Suzette talks with Ponca City native, economist and social anthropologist Kevin Bales about the economics of modern-day human trafficking. 

 

KGOU student broadcasters and the reporters for public media's collaborative project StateImpact Oklahoma have been recognized for excellent work. The student competition by the South Central Broadcasting Society recognized several KGOU students for their work on our student newsmagazine Assignment: Radio.

The local Sierra Club honored StateImpact reporters Logan Layden and Joe Wertz with the Aldo Leopold Conservation Journalism Award. Get the details on our Awards page. Congratulations to all!

 

KGOU will air a special Friday Night Live broadcast recalling some of the best moments from the 2014 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Produced by WWOZ, Jazz Fest 2014 Live! highlights performances from Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Dukes of Dixieland, Shotgun Jazz Band, Treme Brass Band, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band -- each captured live during this year's festival. Tune in tomorrow night from 9 p.m. to midnight, and check out more upcoming specials on our Special Programs page.