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88.1 The One is KNTU-FM
KNTU is licensed to the University of North Texas and is on the air 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, broadcasting with 100,000 watts at 88.1 FM. The station's format is primarily Jazz, but also includes at various times specialty programming created by UNT students. KNTU also offers educational and special interest programs, including news, sports, local

ly produced information/issues programs, and features. KNTU's purpose is essentially three-fold:
--To serve the public interest with news, public affairs, and entertainment programming for the McKinney, Denton, Dallas-Fort Worth area.
--To provide news and information of community interest about the University of North Texas.
--To provide an industry-standards environment in which students learn about radio broadcasting. KNTU's staff is mostly volunteer since the station offers UNT students an excellent opportunity to gain valuable broadcast experience in a variety of areas, including programming and production, news and sports announcing, sales and development, and station administration. KNTU alumni are employed by so many broadcasters there's no way to list them all. The studios are in the Radio/TV/Film & Performing Arts Building (RTFP) on the University of North Texas / Denton campus

Dorothy Ashby’s “Soft Winds: The Swinging Harp of Dorothy Ashby” is a rare and radiant moment in jazz. Recorded at Plaza...
11/21/2025

Dorothy Ashby’s “Soft Winds: The Swinging Harp of Dorothy Ashby” is a rare and radiant moment in jazz. Recorded at Plaza Sound and featuring vibraphonist Terry Pollard, the album pairs harp and vibes to create a sound that feels almost weightless. Ashby’s touch is cool, precise, and soulful, never ornamental, always swinging; a stereo gem that still feels timeless.

Ashby’s journey was shaped by determination and innovation. As a classically trained Black woman harpist in the 1950s and 60s, she carved her own path through barriers of race, gender, and expectation. She later became a sought-after session musician in Los Angeles, even recording the harp on Stevie Wonder’s “If It’s Magic.” *Soft Winds* captures her resilience and brilliance, offering a glimpse into the unmatched creativity that made her one of jazz’s underrated gems.

Today we’re spotlighting “The Man I Love,” one of the standout tracks on the album. Give it a listen and if the sound pulls you in, the whole record is perfect for easing into fall. 🌙🍂

Stéphane Wrembel is making a stop in North Texas 🎸. The acclaimed guitarist — known for his work in midnight in paris is...
11/20/2025

Stéphane Wrembel is making a stop in North Texas 🎸.

The acclaimed guitarist — known for his work in midnight in paris is bringing his trio to windmills craftworks in The Colony, Texas for two nights only: Friday, Nov 21 and Saturday, Nov 22.

With Josh Kaye on guitar and Ari Folman-cohen on bass, the trio will perform music from Wrembel’s newest release, Django New Orleans ii: Hors-Série, a special edition album blending jazz manouche with new orleans traditions. 🎶🔥

11/19/2025

Pianist and composer Kris Davis brings a fearless blend of rhythm, texture, and avant-garde spirit to this set, joined by bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Jonathan Blake. The Kris Davis Trio turns the Tiny Desk into a canvas of exploration, weaving modal colors, sharp rhythms, and conversational improvisation into a captivating performance!

Moving through pieces like “Lost in Geneva” and “Where Does That Tunnel Go,” Davis, Hurst, and Blake create a set that is bold, inviting, and full of motion. 🎹

Issue No. 52 of Más Jazz Magazine (the last printed jazz magazine in Spain) graced shelves in Winter 2021 with a stunnin...
11/14/2025

Issue No. 52 of Más Jazz Magazine (the last printed jazz magazine in Spain) graced shelves in Winter 2021 with a stunning cover designed by David Vaamonde, a French-born artist based in Madrid.

Known for his passion for jazz and elegant visual storytelling, Vaamonde’s work bridges art and sound. From exhibitions across Europe to jazz-inspired collaborations with Oh!JAZZ and Jazz y Más, his creations move with the same rhythm as the music itself. 🖌️🎷

We’re shining a spotlight on Fort Worth’s own Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield! 🎤✨A UNT alum, she is a true innovator in today...
11/12/2025

We’re shining a spotlight on Fort Worth’s own Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield! 🎤✨

A UNT alum, she is a true innovator in today’s jazz scene. As a vocalist, composer, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist, LadyMay has been sharing her radiant voice and spirit in jazz since she was just thirteen! From performing alongside legends to educating the next generation, she continues to push boundaries and inspire with every note. 🎶📚

Swipe to listen to her song “Insomnia” from her album *The Next Chapter*, and explore the rest of her discography! LadyMay is a hometown gem who reminds us that jazz is alive, evolving, and deeply rooted in community! 💫

The jazz world says goodbye to one of its most revered drummers and pianists. Jack DeJohnette wasn’t just a rhythm maker...
11/12/2025

The jazz world says goodbye to one of its most revered drummers and pianists. Jack DeJohnette wasn’t just a rhythm maker; he was a sound explorer, always chasing new colors and emotions behind the kit. His touch, energy, and curiosity left a mark that will echo through jazz. 🌟

Born in Chicago, Jack began studying classical piano at just four years old before switching to drums as a teenager. He never believed in musical boundaries, listening to everything from Opera to R&B, a mindset that fueled his multidimensional sound. Beyond his legendary work with Miles Davis and the Keith Jarrett Trio, he was a bandleader, educator, and even launched his own label, Golden Beams Productions, to explore music for healing and meditation.

Swipe to watch Jack’s brilliance in motion performing “If I Were a Bell” with the Keith Jarrett Trio! We also invite you to take a moment to revisit his timeless recordings like Gateway, Special Edition, or his solo album Peace Time! 🥁💫

It’s release day for .unt ! 🦓🎶Their new EP Denton is out now on all platforms! A fresh sound straight from the UNT Coll...
11/07/2025

It’s release day for .unt ! 🦓🎶
Their new EP Denton is out now on all platforms! A fresh sound straight from the UNT College of Music’s Jazz Division.

A year in the making, Denton showcases the band’s range and originality through six dynamic tracks recorded and mixed right on their UNT campus. Highlights include His Problem Not Mine and Wack-A-Mole by Victoria Ricalde, and Solar Flare by Jeffery Bain.

Hit play and support the next generation of jazz talent, you’ll want this one in your rotation! 🔥

Happy National Saxophone Day! 🎷 Today we’re celebrating one of jazz’s most iconic instruments, the soul of countless sol...
11/06/2025

Happy National Saxophone Day! 🎷 Today we’re celebrating one of jazz’s most iconic instruments, the soul of countless solos and the heartbeat of so many unforgettable tunes.

Here are some fun sax facts for you! And to mark the occasion, we recommend listening to some John Coltrane, Tia Fuller, and any other sax legends you can think of. 🎶

The jazz world says goodbye to bassist Ray Drummond, who passed away on November 1 at the age of 78. Known for his impec...
11/05/2025

The jazz world says goodbye to bassist Ray Drummond, who passed away on November 1 at the age of 78. Known for his impeccable timing, deep tone, and relentless swing, Drummond was a master of the rhythm section whose groove could be felt as much as heard! ⭐🎻

Nicknamed “Bulldog,” he spent decades shaping the sound of modern jazz, performing with legends like Betty Carter and Joe Locke, leading his own groups, and mentoring the next generation. His unamplified bass lines carried both strength and soul, a steady heartbeat that will echo through jazz forever. 🎶

11/04/2025

What you’re watching is a landmark moment in jazz and television history! This 1956 Tonight Show performance brought Terry Pollard and Terry Gibbs together for a dazzling vibraphone duet, full of musical brilliance and playful humor. Nearly 70 years later, and it is still a mesmerizing watch! 🎶

Terry Pollard is a name every jazz fan should know. A Detroit-born prodigy admired by legends like Charlie Parker and Ella Fitzgerald, she broke barriers on national TV with elegance, precision, and pure joy. Her legacy continues to inspire musicians everywhere.

To see what a classic talent looks like, watch the entire clip on YouTube. The vibes (literally) are immaculate! ✨🎵

In 1979, Tito Puente took home his first Grammy Award for Homenaje a Beny Moré, honoring one of Cuba’s most beloved band...
10/15/2025

In 1979, Tito Puente took home his first Grammy Award for Homenaje a Beny Moré, honoring one of Cuba’s most beloved bandleaders and vocalists. After 29 years in the industry, Puente’s tribute album captured the enduring bond between Afro-Cuban rhythm and jazz artistry. 🏆🎶

Recorded in 1978, Homenaje a Beny Moré revisits some of Moré’s most iconic songs, including “Santa Isabel de las Lajas,” “Dolor y Perdón,” and “Francisco Guayabal.” Featuring powerhouse voices like Celia Cruz and Cheo Feliciano, the album bridges two generations of Latin jazz and Cuban music history.

A well-deserved win that marked the beginning of Puente’s five-time Grammy legacy, and a lasting reminder of how deeply Beny Moré’s spirit lives within Latin jazz. 📻

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88.1 The One is KNTU-FM KNTU is licensed to the University of North Texas and is on the air 24 hours, every day of the year, broadcasting with 100,000 watts at 88.1 FM. The station's format is primarily jazz, but also includes Tejano and classical music programming Saturday and Sunday mornings, respectively. KNTU also offers educational and special interest programs, including news, sports, locally produced information/issues programs, and features. KNTU's purpose is essentially three-fold: To serve the public interest with news, public affairs, and entertainment programming for the McKinney, Denton, Dallas-Fort Worth area. To provide news and information of community interest about the University of North Texas. To provide an industry-standards environment in which students learn about radio broadcasting. KNTU's staff is mostly volunteer since the station offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable broadcast experience in a variety of areas, including programming and production, news and sports announcing, sales and development, and station administration. All UNT students are eligible to work at KNTU. The studios are in the Radio/TV/Film & Performing Arts Building on the University of North Texas / Denton campus