Jazz: A National American Treasure
On December 4, 1987, the United States Senate approved House Concurrent Resolution 57 designating Jazz a national American treasure.
History
Jazz 89.5 KEWU-FM is a non commercial, educational radio station serving Eastern Washington University and the surrounding Cheney/Spokane metropolitan area. The station has an extensive and illustrious broadcasting history in The Inland Northwest. KEWU was named the 2005 Best Small Market Jazz station and Program Director Elizabeth Farriss was named Best Small Market Jazz Programmer for 2005 by Jazz Week Magazine, the definitive Jazz radio resource.
KEWC as it was originally identified, first hit the airwaves on April 7, 1950. KEWU has undergone many changes throughout the years. In 1986 the station increased it's transmitter output from 10 watts to 10,000 watts and the station format was changed to Straight Ahead Classic and Contemporary Jazz.
KEWU is managed and operated by a combination of individuals representing the Eastern Washington University faculty, students, and broadcast communications professionals.
Philosophy
KEWU believes it is important to promote the music of contemporary Jazz artists who, while staying true to the art form are exploring and pushing the limits of the music. It is these artists who keep the music moving in a forward direction. KEWU strives to maintain a potent balance of music past and music present, so KEWU plays a prodigious amount of Classic Jazz in it's many incarnations; Ragtime, Traditional, Dixieland, Big Band, Swing, and Bop. KEWU also features Blues and World Music as well as Avant-garde, Acid, Groove, Fusion and Free Jazz. KEWU is the premier source for Classic and Contemporary Jazz in the Inland Northwest and beyond.
On The Air
Announcers at the station are individuals who are either participating in a work-study program, receiving up to three credits per quarter, or are being paid for their services.
Staff
Marvin Smith - General Manager
Elizabeth A. Farriss - Program Director/Music Director
Steve Patterson - Chief Engineer
Angela Schwendimann - Producer
All of you!
Meet the crew:
Our fearless leader, Elizabeth Farris, Program Director, and soon the DJ of the eclectic show, loves kayaking and biking; the cool-mom, big-sister, & friend to the crew.
Andrea, Promotion's Director (got a gig for me to advertise? *grin*), Saturdays 3-6pm, and "Women of Jazz" and "evening eclectic" on Sunday evenings . Double Majoring in Vocal Music and Psychology, minoring in counseling, and perhaps theater. Claim to fame: Opera Scenes Spring '07 as Mrs.Gleaton in Susanna, (and a baby dedication and various special church gigs).
Jim: (Morning Guy) Mornings 6-8am. Senior status, majoring in Secondary Music Ed. Hometown: Tri-Cities, WA. Interests: "Include trying to play my tenor sax at the level of my namesake"
Mary: 4-6pm Tuesday - Friday, & Sunday 9am-12pm. She is performing in various one-acts this summer, and likes making independant short films and kicking it with friends. Major: outdoor recreation. Hometown: Washtucna (go cats!).
Kate: Saturday 6-10pm. Sophomore, Theatre Major (declared), Film Major (Undeclared). Graduated with Honors from Cheney High School; did Special Activities Drama for 3 years & Marching Band for 4.
Favorite TV Shows: Doctor Who (2005), House, Mythbusters
Favorite Books: Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings
Colin: Monday 4-6pm, Wednesday 6pm-1am, & Saturday 9am-12pm. Senior status, major: Electronic Media, Theatre and Film. He has written & produced many a great theater production, including this past Spring's "Drop Noir", and has a big future in front of him. Hometown: Monroe, WA. Interests "No time......I live in the Film and Theatre buildings".
Jess: The Latin Jazz Show Fridays 6-8pm, Friday Night Blues 8pm-12pm, Sunday's World Party 12pm-3pm & Jazz with Jerry Dean 3pm-6pm, & Thursdays 6pm-12pm. Senior standing, Major Theater/EMAF.
Stimson: Saturday 10pm-12am. Stimson has an amazing imagination and fun sense of humor. He has created many a wonderful film.
John B: Monday Night 6p-12pm.
JAZZ!
Jazz full-time! We also have specialty shows:
*Latin Jazz w/ J, Fridays from 6-8pm,
*Friday night Blues Show from 8-12pm,
*The Big Band & Swing Show Saturdays from 5-8pm,
*The World Party, Sundays from 12-3pm, playing various music types from Celtic to Carribean to African Drums, to you-name it!
*Jazz with Jerry Dean Sundays from 3-6pm,
*Women of Jazz from 6-9pm Sunday evenings.
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Program Director: Elizabeth Farris.
"You have a friend in Jesus, and also in Dizzy and Zoot."- ([email protected])