WBGO Jazz 88.3FM & WBGO.org Introduce ....

WBGO Jazz 88.3FM & WBGO.org Introduce WBGO RADAR

Presenting Exclusive Listening Opportunities

for New CDs Before Official Release to General Public

NEWARK, NJ, July 26, 2013 - Discover new music and listen to entire albums before they are officially released to the public on WBGO RADAR, a new online listening experience from WBGO, the area's only 24-hour jazz source.

New recordings are reviewed by the station's Music Director, Gary Walker, and Interim Vice President of Content, Josh Jackson, every week. After they select the best of the best, WBGO will debut these albums exclusively on WBGO.org/RADAR up to one week before they are available for purchase. Listeners to WBGO RADAR can pre-order CDs directly from Amazon, and a portion of those sales will benefit the station.

WBGO RADAR draws on the station's deep relationships with artists, their management and record labels to offer listeners this exclusive sneak peek at the best new music before it hits the market. It expands the station's innovative use of streaming and on-demand audio to showcase new music at WBGO.org.

Coming up on WBGO RADAR:

·  Chick Corea -  The Vigil (Mack Avenue Records), Listen July 29 - August 5; Street Date August 6

·  Christian McBride - Out Here (Concord Jazz), Listen August 2 - 5; Street Date August 6. McBride will perform at the WBGO Jazz Series at 54 Below on August 13 and at  the WBGO Gala in November

·  Steve Turre - Bones of Art (High Note), Listen August 13 -19; Street Date August  20

·  Albert Heath / Ethan Iverson / Ben Street - Tootie's Tempo (Sunnyside), Listen August 20 - 26; Street Date August 27

·  Roberto Fonseca - Yo (Concord Jazz),   Listen August 19 - 26; Street Date August 27

·  Geri Allen - Grand River Crossings (Motema), Listen September 3 - 9; Street Date September 10

·  Kenny Garrett - Pushing the World Away (Mack Avenue), Listen September 13 - 16; Street Date September 17

Founded in 1979, Newark Public Radio, Inc. is a publicly supported cultural institution that champions jazz at WBGO 88.3 FM in Newark, New Jersey and worldwide via wbgo.org. WBGO is the recognized world leader in jazz radio and one of the most respected jazz presenters in the country, and offers award-winning news and innovative children's programs. Beyond reaching 450,000 weekly listeners (including 17,000 contributing members) on air, online and via mobile devices, WBGO presents live broadcasts from prestigious jazz venues and produces acclaimed programs for NPR heard by millions.


From: Carolyn McClair / McClair Public Relations
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