Jazz After Hours is a music program airing weekend evenings and into the night. Wilke guides late-night listeners through each program's engrossing line-up of contemporary and mainstream acoustic jazz. The program also features jazz-related guests occasionally. This is not a talk show. Send ONLY materials related to jazz.

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This blog covers jazz and other music genres. Mostly provides reviews and information on performances in New York City, but also discusses music across the globe. Offers insight on the jazz industry, institutionalization and fan base, and also provides tips, live concert recommendations, new releases, old favorites and information from other sources. This blog can be reached via the online contact form. The fundamentals of working with bloggers are the same as with traditional journalists at traditional media outlets: respect their schedules; take time to read their material to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You will also find that if a blogger is a journalist for another outlet(s), Cision tracks their contact preferences there as well. The outlet offers RSS (Really Simple Syndication).

Background and Format: Jazz FM, is a radio station broadcasting on digital radio in the United Kingdom which predominantly plays jazz, soul and blues. Their musical output is a mixture of eclectic new music and well known pieces by the legends of jazz, selected by the presenters. They are available on DAB Digital Radio in Greater London and DAB + (in Stereo)  across the UK Owner: Bauer Radio Schedule: Daily schedule available here Target Audience: Main Jazz FM listeners aged 40-59 in the UK Circulation: Source: RAJAR for period ending March 2020. Ad rates: Advertising information available here Tips for PRs: Jazz FM is a national station, all pitches need to be relevant to a national audience, they don't cover anything too 'local' or region specific. Jazz FM are not interested in guests who are not entertainment or music. The show are particularly interested in: Jazz and music, Travel, High end culture, art, theatre etc. The best thing to do is email the team with a few days notice. Guests are usually pre-recorded on weekdays 9-5, then broadcast as appropriate. There is no generic email address or switchboard number. Contact form here Awards: 2017 - ARIAS, Best Branded Content or Partnership: “Mardi Gras 2017” with British Airways (bronze)  2016 - Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards, Single Programme or Broadcast of the Year: Neil ‘n’ Dud – the Otherside of Dudley Moore (nominated) 2016 - Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards, Station of the Year (2 Million + TSA) (nominated) Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Monday 1 December 2014 Jazz FM has partnered with Alpari UK for their new early breakfast strand, The Alpari Business Breakfast. It commenced today and is hosted by Arise TV’s Global Business and Economics Editor Michael Wilson. The programme airs weekdays from 6am for 30 minutes and will cover daily business features, City and economic issues, and the latest market news. Producer Jonny Hart can be reached at jonny.hart@jazzfm.com, while Assistant Producer Nick Howard can be reached at nick.howard@jazzfm.com   Media Alerts UK Consumer Alert: Monday 3rd September 2018 Bauer Media has acquired Jazz FM, the radio station playing jazz, soul and blues music. The deal extends Bauer Radio’s audience and its portfolio of pop, urban, and rock stations to a new music genre. The full announcement can be viewed here. Gorkana Alert: Tuesday 29 March 2011 Jazz FM has launched a new travel show, Jazz Travels with Lufthansa, presented by Sarah Ward. The show airs every Tuesday from 6-7pm and is sponsored by Lufthansa, focusing on the internatinal jazz scene. Producer Dominic Tyerman can be reached at dominic.tyerman@jazzfm.com Gorkana Alert: Monday 15 March 2010 Jazz FM has launched a new weekly show called Wilson’s World, hosted by former Sky Business Editor Michael Wilson. The show is one hour of Michael&

Background & Format:Presented by Mark Walker, from Monday to Saturday from 7pm to 10pm. Dinner Jazz provides the perfect music to relax with at the end of the day. The music blends classic recordings from artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Billie Holiday, with contemporary artists like Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Pat Metheny and Kurt Elling. The programme also provides a showcase for the best homegrown jazz talent, including musicians like Nikki Iles, Gwilym Simcock, Ian Shaw and Stan Sulzmann. Plus Helen has all the latest news about forthcoming concerts and gigs.Production Company:Jazz FM Ltd.Schedule times:Monday to Saturday, 7:00-10:00pmTarget audience:Main Jazz FM listeners aged 40-59 in the UKStats:We are unable to provide audience data for individual programmes. Further information on listening figures is available on the parent outlet page.Ad rates:Advertising information available hereTips for PRs: There is no generic email address for this show. Contact form available here Jazz FM is a national station, all pitches need to be relevant to a national audience, they don't cover anything too local or region specific. Jazz FM are not interested in guests who are not entertainment or music. The best thing to do is email the team with a few days notice. Guests are usually pre-recorded on weekdays 9-5, then broadcast as appropriate.

Background & Format: Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul, funk and blues, alongside interviews with their equivalent in the business world: entrepreneurs who have defined and shaped business categories and ways of operating. Elliot Moss interviews shapers of the business world, people who, like the musicians in the show, have defied convention and gone on to achieve great success. Production Company: Jazz FM Ltd Schedule times: Saturday, 9:00-10:00am Target audience: Main Jazz FM listeners aged 40-59 in the UK Stats: We are unable to provide audience data for individual programmes. Further information on listening figures is available on the parent outlet page. Ad rates: Advertising information available here Tips for PRs: There is no generic email address for this show. Contact form available here Jazz FM is a national station, all pitches need to be relevant to a national audience, they don't cover anything too local or region specific. Jazz FM are not interested in guests who are not entertainment or music. The best thing to do is email the team with a few days notice. Guests are usually pre-recorded on weekdays 9-5, then broadcast as appropriate.

Background & Format: Nigel Williams’ afternoon show seeks to be an enlightening listen for jazz lovers and curious newcomers alike, featuring music from legends to the latest releases. Nigel focuses on melody to provide a highly enjoyable end to the workday, whilst keeping listeners updated with the latest news and travel information. Production Company: Jazz FM Ltd Schedule time: Weekdays, 2:00-6:00pm Target audience: Main Jazz FM listeners are aged 40-59 in the UK Stats: We are unable to provide audience data for individual programmes. Further information on listening figures is available on the parent outlet page. Ad rates: Advertising information available here Tips for PRs: There is no generic email address for this show. Contact form available here Jazz FM is a national station, all pitches need to be relevant to a national audience, they don't cover anything too local or region specific. Jazz FM are not interested in guests who are not entertainment or music. The best thing to do is email the team with a few days notice. Guests are usually pre-recorded on weekdays 9-5, then broadcast as appropriate.

Background and Format: Nigel Williams presents the Saturday show with upbeat music and top guests every week. Production Company: Jazz FM Ltd Schedule time: Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm Target audience: Main Jazz FM listeners are aged 40-59 in the UK Stats: We are unable to provide audience data for individual programmes. Further information on listening figures is available on the parent outlet page. Ad rates: Advertising information available here Tips for PRs: There is no generic email address for this show. Contact form available here Jazz FM is a national station, all pitches need to be relevant to a national audience, they don't cover anything too local or region specific. Jazz FM are not interested in guests who are not entertainment or music. The best thing to do is email the team with a few days notice. Guests are usually pre-recorded on weekdays 9-5, then broadcast as appropriate.

Background and Format: Chris Philips' morning show is an anecdotally loaded stroll through soul and jazz with the aim of informing and entertaining in a light-hearted but enlightening way. Production Company: Jazz FM Ltd Schedule time: Weekdays 10am-2pm Target audience: Main Jazz FM listeners are aged 40-59 in the UK Stats: We are unable to provide audience data for individual programmes. Further information on listening figures is available on the parent outlet page. Ad rates: Advertising information available here Tips for PRs: There is no generic email address for this show. Contact form available here Jazz FM is a national station, all pitches need to be relevant to a national audience, they don't cover anything too local or region specific. Jazz FM are not interested in guests who are not entertainment or music. The best thing to do is email the team with a few days notice. Guests are usually pre-recorded on weekdays 9-5, then broadcast as appropriate.

Formerly two separate publications, Jazz Improv and Jazz ImprovNY. Written for jazz enthusiasts. Contains exclusive in-depth interviews, full-length chapter excerpts from books about jazz, record reviews, philosophical articles, song charts, note-for-note transcriptions, analysis of improvised solos by master practitioners.