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Straight No Filter

You want the hottest classic and contemporary jazz, blues, and soul? You'd better come straight to the source. Straight No Filter delivers two hours of pure musical bliss from 7-9… MoreYou want the hottest classic and contemporary jazz, blues, and soul? You'd better come straight to the source. Straight No Filter delivers two hours of pure musical bliss from 7-9 pm each Tuesday night on WTJU. Your hosts Barrington and Michael bring you uncut, undiluted, unadulterated bops you can't find anywhere else. Accept no substitutes. Less

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1. "Recorda Me" {Joe Henderson} - Jason Marshall - New Beginnings [Cellar Music Group: 2022]
2. "Deluge" {Wayne Shorter} - Ed Cherry - It's All Good [Positone Records: 2012]
3. "Black Nile" {Wayne Shorter} - Ray Vega - Sequeeze Squeeze [Palmetto Records: 2003]
4. "Condition Blue" {Jackie McLean} - Bobby Watson - Keepin' It Real [Smoke Sessions Records: 2020]
5. "Thedia" {Thad Jones} - Cory Weeds - Home Cookin' [Cellar Music Group: 2023]
6. "Desert Moonlight" {Lee Morgan} - Louis Hayes - Crisis [Savant Records: 2021]
7. "Hocus Pocus" {Lee Morgan / Alyssa Allgood} - Alyssa Allgood - Exactly Like You [Cellar Live Records: 2018]
8. "Pat 'n' Chat" {Hank Mobley} - Frank Runhof's Hi Voltage - Frank Runhof's Hi Voltage Plays The Music of Hank Mobley [Hot 'n' Cool Jazz Records: 2006]
9. "Jeannine" {Duke Pearson} - Jacob Chung - The Sage [Cellar Music Group: 2024]
10. "Soy Califa" {Dexter Gordon} - Nick Hempton & Cory Weeds - Horns Locked [Cellar Music Group: 2024]
11. "Chitlins Con Carne" {Kenny Burrell} - Ben Paterson - Cookin' In The Couve [Cellar Music Group: 2024]
12. "Punjab" {Joe Henderson} - Steve Kaldestad - New York Afternoon [Cellar Live Records: 2014]
13. "Mo Is On" {Elmo Hope} - Grand Stewart & Bruce Harris - The Lighting of The Lamps [Cellar Music Group: 2021]
14. "Blue Bossa" {Kenny Dorham} - Harold Mabern Trio - Kiss of Fire [Venus Records: 2001]
15. "The Fox" {Kenny Dorham} - Nicole Glover - Nicole Glover Plays [Savant Records: 2023]
16. "Filthy McNasty" {Horace Silver} - Something Else! - Soul Jazz [Smoke Sessions Records: 2024]
17. "Inner Urge" {Joe Henderson} - Ralph Peterson, Zaccai Curtis & Luques Curtis - Triangular III [Truth Revolution Records: 2016]

Sneak Previews

Your weekly hour of cinema scoops, soundtracks, and scores to have you saying 'Play it again, Sam.’

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1. "Funky Fanfare" - Keith Mansfield - The KPM 1000 Series - Volume 1 [KPM: 2006]
2. "His Morning Promenade" - Charlie Chaplin - Charlie Chaplin Film Music Anthology [Roy Export: 2019]
   Notes: from "The Kid" (1921)
3. "LIVE on WTJU" - Matthew Marshall - LIVE on WTJU [WTJU: 2025]
   Notes: performing piano accompaniment for "Silents Scored," a monthly series of silent film screenings at Violet Crown with Georges Melies shorts on Jan. 19 at 2pm

Around This Town

Join Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull… MoreJoin Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull some of them in for live performances before their concerts. Less

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1. "Oh, Pretty Woman (Arr. for Guitar)" - Aleko Nunez - Acoustic Guitar Covers 3 [Impossible Music: 2021]
2. "Starting Over" - Chris Stapleton - Starting Over [Mercury Nashville: 2020]
   Notes: June 7 JPJ Arena
3. "Don't Be Calling Me (at 4AM)" - Billy Strings - Highway Prayers [Reprise: 2024]
   Notes: April 15 JPJ Arena
4. "Highway Queen" - Mt. Joy - Highway Queen [Bloom Field Records / Neon Gold Records: 2024]
   Notes: April 19 JPJ Arena
5. "How Many Birds" - Erin Lunsford - The Damsel [EL Records: 2020]
   Notes: March 1 Grand Caves Grottoes
6. "Searching" - Into the Fog, Jam in the Van - Into the Fog - Jam in the Van (Live Session, Austin, Texas 2022) [Jam in the Van: 2022]
   Notes: Feb. 8 Grand Caves Grottoes
7. "Girl In Painting" - Redd & The Paper Flowers - Girl In Painting [Famous London Recording Studio: 2024]
   Notes: Feb. 15 Grand Caves Grottoes
8. "Floats Away" - Palmyra - Surprise No. 1 [Oh Boy Records: 2024]
   Notes: Feb. 22 Grand Caves Grottoes
9. "No Other Love" - Chuck Prophet - No Other Love [New West Records: 2002]
   Notes: Jan. 21 Southern Cafe
10. "The Mountain" - Tall Heights - Juniors [Tall Heights and Many Hats Distribution: 2022]
    Notes: Jan. 22 Southern Cafe
11. "Rude Awakening" - The Currys - Keepers [Currys Music LLC: 2023]
    Notes: Feb. 7 Southern Cafe
12. "What Have You Learned?" - Carbon Leaf - Nothing Rhymes With Woman [Vanguard Records: 2009]
    Notes: Jan. 24 The Foundry
13. "Revelation" - Keller Williams, The String Cheese Incident - Breathe [SCI Fidelity Records: 1999]
    Notes: March 7 The Foundry
14. "Inverness" - Chamomile and Whiskey - Wandering Boots [County Wide Music: 2013]
    Notes: Feb. 8 Pro Re Nata
15. "You Had a Way With Me" - Gia Ray - Marks on the Wall [Empty Sound Records: 2023]
    Notes: Feb. 8 Pro Re Nata
16. "All My Tears" - Holly Renee Allen - Appalachian Piecemeal [1047461 Records DK: 2019]
    Notes: Friday Neon Angels Front Porch
17. "Matter of Time" - Jordan Tice - Motivational Speakeasy [Padiddle Records: 2020]
    Notes: Feb. 21 Front Porch
18. "Heartloose" - Diane Cluck - Boneset [Bone & Bloom Publishing: 2014]
    Notes: March 28 Front Porch
19. "Black Muddy River" - Sierra Hull - Black Muddy River [Sierra Hull: 2024]
    Notes: March 1 Jefferson Theater
20. "Wine or the Weather" - Tophouse - Campfire Stories [Tophouse: 2023]
    Notes: March 7 Jefferson Theater
21. "Atlas" - The Wood Brothers - Ways Not To Lose [Blue Note Records: 2006]
    Notes: Feb. 11 Jefferson Theater
22. "Take My Mind" - Steep Canyon Rangers, Oliver Wood, Michael Bearden - Arm in Arm [Yep Roc Records: 2020]
    Notes: Feb. 7 Jefferson Theater
23. "Nebraska" - moe. - Tin Cans and Car Tires (25th Anniversary Edition) [550 Music/Legacy: 2023]
    Notes: March 5 Jefferson Theater
24. "Across The Way" - Donna The Buffalo - Dance In The Street [995712 Records DK: 2018]
    Notes: March 8 Jefferson Theater
25. "stranger in the garden" - Sam Burchfield - stranger in the garden [EatMusic Records: 2024]
    Notes: April 4 Jefferson Theater
26. "Are You Ready to Love Me?" - The War And Treaty - Healing Tide [Strong World Entertainment: 2018]
    Notes: April 26 Jefferson Theater
27. "Hashtag" - Gillian Welch, David Rawlings - Woodland [Acony Records: 2024]
    Notes: May 13 Paramount Theater
28. "Dear Sarah" - Scott Miller - Thus Always To Tyrants [Sugar Hill Records: 2006]
    Notes: Feb. 7 Tin Pan Richmond

Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show

Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 2-4, is an assortment of afternoon ear candy from 30 years ago to 30 seconds ago.

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1. "Strangers" - Portishead - Glory Box 12' Single [Gol Discs: 1994]
2. "Beak>" - The Seal - >>>> [Invada / Temorary Residence: 2024]
3. "Darkness Rising" - Project Gemini - Single [Mr. Bongo: New]
4. "Fanzine Made Of Flesh" - Mogwai - Single [Rock Action / Temporary Residenc: New]
5. "Danube Incident" - Lalo Schifrin - More Mission Impossible [Geffen: 1969]
6. "Theme From The Tiki Wonder Hour" - Combustible Edison - I, Swinger [Sub Pop: 1994]
7. "Holdin' On" - The Clean - Getaway [Merge: 2001]
8. "Radio Song" - Rose City Band - Single [Thrill Jockey: New]
9. "Best Of Jill Hives" - Guided By Voices - Earthquake Glue [Matador: 2003]
10. "Driving Home" - Yo La Tengo - Single [Missisippi Records: New]
11. "He Do The Police In Different Voices / Sword Swallower" - The Loud Family - Plants And Birds And Rocks And Things [Alias: 1993]
12. "Planetarium / Keith And Telecaster" - 2Nd Grade - Easy Listening [Double Double Whammy: 2022]
13. "Indecision" - Blood Wizard - Grinning William [Sad Club Records: New]
14. "Silver Donna" - Damien Jurado - Brothers And Sisters Of The Eternal Son [Secretly Canadian: 2014]
15. "Vivea" - Aeriel M - Single [Drag City: 2024]
16. "2 H.B." - Roxy Music - S/T [Atco: 1972]
17. "Rush Around The Sun" - Borrowed Beams Of Light - Do It Again [Warhen: 2019]
18. "No Need For A Leader" - Unknown Mortal Orchestra - 2 [Jagjaguar: 2013]
19. "The Govt" - Diane Coffee - Everybody's A Godd Dog [Western Vinyl: 2015]
20. "Life During Wartime (Live)" - Talking Heads - Sand In The Vaseline (Popular Favorites 1976-1992) [Sire: 1992]
21. "Fake Talking Heads Song" - Liam Lynch - Fake Songs [Emi: 2003]
22. "Rewind" - Big Audio Dynamite - Megatop Phoenix [Cbs: 1989]
23. "Dear Old Greenland" - Andrew Bird - The Swimming Hour [Rykodisc: 2001]

Eclectic Woman

The only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh… MoreThe only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh and tantalizing musical menu of singer-songwriters, women of color, and womyn's music, spiced liberally with traditional, blues, world, jazz, rock, avant-garde, and instrumental music. The Eclectic Woman show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 12 til 2, also features music and occasional news updates which specifically serve the gay and lesbian community. Less

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1. "Winter Song" - Rosalie Sorrels - Folks Songs of Idaho and Utah [Smithsonian Folkways: 1961]
2. "Green Rolling Hills of West Virginia" - Rosalie Sorrels - Strangers In Another Country [Red House: 2008]
3. "I Feel Drunk All The Time" - Rosalie Sorrels - Strangers In Another Country [Red House: 2008]
4. "Goodnight Loving Trail" - Rosalie Sorrels - Strangers In Another Country [Red House: 2008]
5. "Will This World Survive?" - Rosalie Sorrels - Strangers In Another Country [Red House: 2008]
6. "I Think of You" - Rosalie Sorrels - If I Could Be the Rain [Smithsonian Folkways: 1967]
7. "Il Pleure" - Rosalie Sorrels - If I Could Be the Rain [Smithsonian Folkways: 1967]
8. "One More Next Time" - Rosalie Sorrels - If I Could Be the Rain [Smithsonian Folkways: 1967]
9. "Don't Marry The Mormon Boys" - Rosalie Sorrels - The Lonesome Roving Wolves [Green Linet: 1979]
10. "Brigham Young" - Rosalie Sorrels - The Lonesome Roving Wolves [Green Linet: 1979]
11. "The Merry Mormons" - Rosalie Sorrels - The Lonesome Roving Wolves [Green Linet: 1979]
12. "Ford Econoline" - Nanci Griffith - Lone Star State Of Mind [UMG: 1987]
13. "Little Boxes" - Malvina Reynolds - Sings The Truth [Columbia: 1967]
14. "Let Them Eat Cake" - Malvina Reynolds - Little Boxes and Other Handmade Songs [Omni: 2022]
15. "Willow Weep For Me" - Mary Lou Williams - The First Lady Of The Piano [MLP: 2024]
16. "Willow" - Joan Armatrading - Show Some Emotion [A&M: 1977]
17. "Hands" - Jewel - Spirit [Jewel: 1998]
18. "Trouble" - Connie Converse - How Sad, How Lovely [HEROIC CITIES: 2009]
19. "White Bird" - Tia Blake - Paris and Montreal Demos, 1973-1976 [Southern Folklife Collection: 2018]
20. "Waiting Around" - Aisha Badru - Vacancy [Nettwerk: 2017]
21. "It Hurts Me Too" - Karen Dalton - It's So Hard To Tell Who's Going To Love You The Best [Capitol: 1969]
22. "It's Starting To Get To Me Now" - Irma Thomas - Take A Look [Capitol: 1966]
23. "Selfish One" - Jackie Ross - Full Bloom [UMG: 1964]
24. "Pack My Things (And Go)" - Jan Bradley - Single [The Numero Group: 2021]
25. "Talk To Me of Mendocino" - Kate & Anna Mcgarrigle - Kate & Anna Mcgarrigle [Warner: 1976]
26. "Diamonds And Rust" - Joan Baez - Diamonds And Rust [UMG: 1975]
27. "Boots Of Spanish Leather" - Andrea von Kampen - Single [Andrea von Kampen: 2018]
28. "Softly" - Sibylle Baier - Colour Green [Orange Twin: 2006]
29. "Coffee Stain" - Sarah Harmer - You Were Here [Cold Snap: 2000]
30. "Here In California" - Kate Wolf - Close To You [Owl: 1981]
31. "Isn't That Enough" - Joan Shelley - Joan Shelley [No Quarter: 2017]
32. "Honest Life" - Courtney Marie Andrews - Honest Life [Mama Bird: 2016]
33. "Born To Run" - Emmylou Harris - Cimarron [Warner: 1981]
34. "Let The Mystery Be" - Iris DeMent - Infamous Angel [Yep Roc: 1992]
35. "Blind On The Inside" - Gillian Welch - Boots No. 2: The Lost Songs, Vol. 1 [Acony: 2020]

Jazz at 100 Now!

With over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of… MoreWith over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of a deep and rich history. Less

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1. "Back In" - Paolo Fresu, Marco Bardoscia, Stefano Bagnoli, Bebo Ferra, Dino Rubino, Filippo Vignato - Back In / Call It Something [Tuk Music: 2025]
2. "Parker's Mood" - Carl Allen - Tippin' [Cellar Live: 2025]
3. "Twist del Mono Liso" - Yamile Burich - Cantando al sol [Club del Disco: 2024]
4. "Forecast" - Zela Margossian Quintet - The Road [Ropeadope: 2022]
5. "The Smile of the Snake" - ARTEMIS - Arboresque [Blue Note Records: 2025]
6. "Bold" - Lauren Henderson, Sullivan Fortner, Joel Ross, Dezron Douglas, Joe Dyson - Bold [Brontosaurus Records: 2025]
7. "Waiter, Make Mine Blues" - Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra, Jenna McLean, Don Aliquo - Tenor Madness [Ear Up Records: 2025]
8. "What Are You Waiting For?" - Allegra Levy - Out of the Question [SteepleChase: 2024]
9. "Song for the Selkie" - Josephine Davies - Satori: Weatherwards [Whirlwind Recordings: 2024]
10. "The Earth Below" - Julia Hülsmann Quartet, Hildegunn Øiseth - Under the Surface [ECM Records: 2025]
11. "Again, Never" - Sullivan Fortner - Southern Nights [Artwork Records: 2025]
12. "Timeless" - Zela Margossian Quintet - The Road [Ropeadope: 2022]
13. "Will You Still Be Mine?" - Allegra Levy - Out of the Question [SteepleChase: 2024]
14. "De Ton Pra Tom" - Kevin Hays, Jorge Rossy - The Wait [Clap Your Hands: 2025]
15. "Trane" - Yes Pavlov, Ruben Verbruggen, Ben Van Bortel, Jasper De Roeck, Simon Van Brandt - Trane [Zennez Records: 2025]
16. "Under Mediterranean Skies" - Eyal Lovett - Where Do We Go From Here? [Berthold Records: 2024]
17. "Herzog" - Miki Yamanaka - Chance [Cellar Live: 2024]
    Notes: Mike Yamanaka's Quartet livestreams from Smalls tonight and from Ravenscroft in Arizona on Jan 18.
18. "Gangway" - Wallace Roney jr - Gangway [Wallace Roney Jr.: 2023]
    Notes: Trumpeter Wallace Roney Jr. livestreams from the Jazz Gallery on Wed, Jan 15.
19. "On the Trail" - Sarah Hanahan - Among Giants [Blue Engine Records: 2024]
    Notes: Sarah Hanahan livestreams from Keystone Korner Baltimore on Jan 15.
20. "Street of Dreams - Live" - Jesse Davis - Live at Smalls Jazz Club [Cellar Live: 2023]
    Notes: Jesse Davis leads a quartet livestreaming from Club Unterfahrt on Jan 15.
21. "C.T.A." - Willie Jones III - Fallen Heroes [Wj3 Records: 2021]
    Notes: Celebrating Cedar Walton with Willie Jones III livestreams from Club Dizzy on Jan 17.
22. "Pride I" - Meshell Ndegeocello - No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin [Blue Note Records: 2024]
    Notes: MeShell Ndegeocello livestreams from SF Jazz on Jan 17 (replay on 18).
23. "Half Nelson" - Al Foster - Reflections [Smoke Sessions: 2022]
    Notes: Al Foster leads a group featuring Chris Potter and Brad Mehldau, livestreaming from Smoke on Jan 17.
24. "Summer Nights" - Thomas Marriott, Orrin Evans, Robert Hurst, Mark Whitfield Jr. - Summer Nights [Imani Records: 2024]
    Notes: Thomas Marriott Quartet livestreams from the Jazz Gallery on Jan 17.
25. "All the Thangs" - Jerry Bergonzi, Sheryl Bailey - Beantown Ballads [amm: 2024]
    Notes: Jerry Bergonzi Quintet livestreams from Smalls on Jan 18-19.
26. "Requiem for JW - Radio Edit" - Richard Andersson, Carl Winther, Jeff "Tain" Watts - Requiem for JW (Radio Edit) [Hobby Horse Records: 2024]
    Notes: Jeff "Tain" Watts celebrates his birthday with livestreams from Keystone Korner Baltimore on Jan 18-19.
27. "Fair Weather" - Jeremy Pelt - Fair Weather [HighNote Records: 2025]
    Notes: The Joe Farnsworth Group featuring Jeremy Pelt and Georgia Heers livestreams from Chris Jazz on Jan 18-19.
28. "DARK EYES SMILE" - Immanuel Wilkins, Cécile McLorin Salvant - Blues Blood [Blue Note Records: 2024]
    Notes: Immanuel Wilkins Quartet is at Bimhuis in Amsterdam on Jan 19.
29. "Search for a Better Planet" - George Colligan - You'll Hear It [La Reserve Records: 2024]
    Notes: George Colligan Quintet featuring Nicole Glover is at Chris Jazz on Jan 24-25.
30. "Here Comes the Sun" - Monty Alexander - Here Comes the Sun [MPS: 2016]
    Notes: Pianist Monty Alexander and his trio livestream from Jazz at Lincoln Center on Jan 24.

Classical Sunrise - Tuesday

Start the day right with WTJU! Every weekday morning from 7-9 Classical Sunrise eases you through your busy morning with friendly, knowledgeable hosts and special features you won't find anywhere else.

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1. "String Quartet No. 12 in B-Flat Major, K. 172" {W. A. MOZART} - Eder Quartet - Mozart: String Quartet No. 12 in B-Flat Major, K. 172 [Naxos ]
2. "Sonata-Idylle in G Major, Op. 56" {Nicolai MEDTNER} - Marc-Andre Hamelin, piano - Medtner: Complete Piano Sonatas [hyperion ]
3. "Symphony No. 8 in D Minor, Op. 2" {William BOYCE} - The English Concert; Trevor Pinnock, director - Boyce: Symphonies Nos. 1 - 8 [Deutsche Grammophon ]
4. "Sonata for Flute, Violin and Piano, H. 254" {Bohuslav MARTINU} - Fenwick Smith, flute; Haldan Martinson, violin; Sally Pinkas, piano - Martinu: Sonata for Flute, Violin, and Piano H. 254 [Naxos ]
5. "Symphony No. 2, Op. 132, "Mysterious Mountain"" {Alan HOVHANESS} - Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Fritz Reiner, conductor - Hovhaness: Symphony No. 2 / Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kije Suite / Stravinsky: Divertimento [RCA ]
6. "Gardens" {Peter SCHICKELE} - Jared Hauser, oboe; Melissa Rose, piano - Schickele: A Year in the Catskills [Naxos ]
7. "Cringlemire Garden, Op. 39" {Ruth GIPPS} - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Gipps: Orchestral Works Vol. 3 [Chandos ]
8. "String Quintet in C Major, G. 324, La musica notturna delle strade di Madrid" {Luigi BOCCHERINI} - Eckart Runge, cello; Cuarteto Casals - Boccherini: La music notturna delle strade di Madrid [harmonia mundi ]
9. "Waltz No. 14 in E Minor, Op. posth. (BI 56)" {Frederic CHOPIN} - Cyprien Katsaris - Chopin: Waltzes [Teldec ]

Classical Prelude - Tuesday

Classical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to… MoreClassical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to music by classical and romantic composers such as Beethoven, Bruckner, Mozart, and Schubert. Less

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WTJU Overnight Mix

An assortment of tunes curated from WTJU's digital database.

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