Jazz 90.1 Employee Directory
Broadcast Media Production and DistributionNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Jazz 90.1 is a nonprofit radio station based in Rochester, New York, funded entirely by its members and not supported by federal or state funding. Operating within the broadcast media production and distribution sector, it has been on air since 1972. The station blends contemporary jazz with a substantial catalog of classic jazz, presenting new music from current artists alongside performances by legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Billie Holiday. Jazz 90.1 serves jazz enthusiasts seeking both forward-moving contemporary work and enduring favorites, positioning itself as a source for both the latest jazz releases and timeless standards. In 2019, the station launched Jazz90.1 University to offer community learning events about jazz history and the music, reflecting its educational outreach. The organization has received recognition in the jazz community, including JazzWeek awards for Station of the Year, illustrating its presence within the field.