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WSSB-FM is a Community service of South Carolina State University. We feature news, sports & jazz music.
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WSSB began broadcasting in 1985 when the Federal Communications Commission, (FCC) granted an educational license to South Carolina State University. WSSB-FM Radio is operated by the Office of University Relations & Marketing at South Carolina State University. WSSB-FM Radio broadcast at 90.3 MHz with 80,000 watts of power. The station's signal covers the tri-county area of Orangeburg, Calhoun, and

Bamberg Counties. WSSB-FM, with 80,000 watts, is the most powerful noncommercial college radio station in the state. WSSB 90.3-FM broadcast 24 hours a day/365 days a year utilizing staff, students, and community volunteer operators. WSSB has developed a highly successful music format consisting of primarily smooth jazz with a blend of R&B Oldies, Gospel, Blues, and Hip Hop which has gained the respect and support of the university faculty, staff, students, the Orangeburg community and surrounding communities. WSSB-FM Radio is affiliated with NPR (National Public Radio); AURN (American Urban Radio Network); APM (American Public Media) which supply the station with news, time, sports, current event features, and diverse music programs.

10/04/2024

- Be sure to check out JAZZ SETS, Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. We will feature George Benson, Catherine Russell and Charlton Singleton.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will feature classic soul ballads with Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass and the Isley Brothers. No hype needed.

We will also feature music from Wynton Marsalis, Gregory Porter, Donald Byrd and Quentin Baxter.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station.

You can listen on your radio or listen to the show via the internet. JAZZ LIVES!

https://www.wssbradio.org/

09/19/2024

Your story isn’t over yet. Reach out, speak up, and remember that there is always hope. Let’s break the silence and support each other through the tough times. If you or someone you know needs help, don’t hesitate to ask. Together, we can make a difference.

09/14/2024

- Check out JAZZ SETS on Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. Jazz Sets will feature Nina Simone, Dexter Gordon and George Benson and Al Jarreau together and we showcase a Smooth Music Set with Phyllis Hyman. We will also feature music from Gregory Porter, Christian McBride, Jill Scott and Dianne Reeves.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM. JAZZ LIVES!

https://www.wssbradio.org/

09/11/2024

- Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience. During this time, as we navigate feelings of sorrow, reflection, and remembrance, we kindly ask for privacy and understanding, allowing us the space to grieve in our own way.

This period is one of healing, and we appreciate your respect for our need for solitude as we honor the memory of our beloved Howard Stanley Beverly, known to the world as Frankie Beverly.

He lived his life with a pure soul, as one would say, and for us, no one did it better. He lived for his music, family, and friends.

Love one another as he would want that for us all.

Howard Stanley Beverly, aka Frankie Beverly
12/6/46 - 9/10/24

The Beverly Family

09/06/2024

- Jazz family be sure to check out JAZZ SETS on today, Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3
FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. We will feature Coltrane, Etta James and Grover Washington, Jr. and a SMOOTH MUSIC SET with Aretha Franklin. We will also have great music from Gregory Porter, Take 6, Lee Morgan, Brian McKnight, Ramsey Lewis and Miles Davis.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station.

You can listen on your radio or listen to the show via the internet. JAZZ LIVES!

https://www.wssbradio.org/

08/30/2024

- Jazz Lives…..Check out JAZZ SETS on Saturday from
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. On this episode we will feature Stanley Turrentine, Gregory Porter and Freddie Hubbard and a SMOOTH MUSIC SET with Anita Baker.
We will also have great music from Mike LeDonne, Betty Carter, and Stevie Wonder.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM. JAZZ LIVES! Listen to the show on radio or via the internet at
https://www.wssbradio.org/

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend! Jazz Lives

08/16/2024

- JAZZ Lives on your favorite Jazz station, WSSB 90.3FM.

World Class Jazz, hosted by Luther Battiste.
Be sure to tune in and listen to JAZZ SETS this
Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3
FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station). Our featured artists will be Grover Washington, Freda Payne and Horace Silver and a Smooth Music Set with Sade.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will feature Sade. We will also feature music from Louis Hayes, Gregory Porter, Carmen Lundy, and Hugh Masekela.

Thanks to the listeners who joined me last week to celebrate my 50th Wedding Anniversary. Judy and I thank you for the wonderful messages. We felt the love.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each and every Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM.

Listen to the show online by visiting www.wssbradio.org

08/09/2024

- Jazz Family….It’s Our Anniversary!

Hey Jazz family check out JAZZ SETS on Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. I will feature John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, Gregory Porter, Samara Joy and Kirk Whalum and a Smooth Music Set with Alicia Keys.

This Saturday, August 10th is a very special milestone day for the Battiste Family. Saturday Judy and I will celebrate our 50th Anniversary. We were married on August 10, 1974. Celebrate this milestone with us.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM. JAZZ LIVES!

https://www.wssbradio.org/

08/02/2024

- Check out JAZZ SETS on Saturday from
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. Jazz Sets will feature Herbie Hancock, vocalist Catherine Russell and Sade.

We will also have music trom Bobby Mcterrin, Gregory Porter and Ledisi, The Fugees, Kirk Elling, Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway, Hugh Masakela, Bobby Humphrey, Clifford Brown and Max Roach and Conrad Herwig.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM. JAZZ LIVES!

https://www.wssbradio.org/

07/26/2024

- Be sure to check out JAZZ SETS on today, Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. We will feature Kirk Whalum, Dianne Reeves, Roy Hargrove and Al Jarreau and a Smooth Music Set with Jeffrey Osborne.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will feature Jeffrey Osborne. Jeffrey Osborne was the former drummer and lead singer for LTD. His musical career started in 1970 and he was nominated for 4 Grammy Awards.

We will feature music from Louis Hayes, Oscar Peterson, George Benson and Patti Austin.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station.

You can listen on your radio or listen to the show via the internet. JAZZ LIVES!

https://www.wssbradio.org/

07/19/2024

- Be sure to check out JAZZ SETS on today, Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3
FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. We will feature Gregory Porter and music from the Love Jones Soundtrack.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will be with Tina Broussard, The Refugee Camp Allstars and Lauryn Hill, Xscape and Maxwell. All music from the Love Jones Soundtrack.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station.

You can listen on your radio or listen to the show via the internet. JAZZ LIVES!

https://www.wssbradio.org/

07/06/2024

- JAZZ Lives on your favorite Jazz station, WSSB 90.3FM.

Be sure to check out JAZZ SETS on Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. This Saturday night on JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY), we will feature Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio, Jazz Soul Seven, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway and a Smooth Music Set with Luther Vandross.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will feature Luther Vandross doing music from his album LEGENDS OF SOUL DISC 2. I unapologetically play Luther Vandross often on JAZZ SETS. He is one of my favorite singers. I am told by our loyal listeners that I cannot play too much Luther Vandross.

We will feature music from Branford Marsalis, Terrence Blanchard, Cynda Williams, Gregory Porter, Shirley Horn and several selections from Ramsey Lewis.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. Listen to us on your radio or listen online via the internet by visiting our website -

https://www.wssbradio.org/

06/29/2024

- Check out JAZZ SETS on Saturday from 7:00 pm to
9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 South Carolina’s Jazz Station. This Saturday night on JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY), we Will feature Poncho Sanchez and Mongo Santamaria and a Smooth Music Set with Carlos Santana.

We will have a very special LATIN MUSIC JAZZ SETS featuring primarily music with flavors from Cuba and Brazil. This will be a high energy show which will make you pop your fingers and move your feet.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will feature Carlos Santana.
Carlos Santana was born in Mexico. We will feature music from Dizzy Gillespie, Dianne Reeves, Sarah Vaughan, Eddie Harris, Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto, Joab Gilberto, Gato Barberi, the Wayne Wallace Latin Quintet, Conrad Herwig, Guillermo Nojechowicz, Antonio Adolfo, Ignacio Berroa and Wayne Shorter.

Check out Jazz Sets this Saturday from 7:00 pm to
9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station.

JAZZ LIVES!

06/22/2024

JAZZ Lives on your favorite Jazz station, WSSB 90.3FM.

Be sure to tune in and listen to JAZZ SETS this
Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3
FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. This Saturday night on JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY), We will feature Thelonious Monk, Nina Simone and Eugenie Jones. We will have a SMOOTH MUSIC SET with Rufus, Chaka Khan and Marvin Gaye.

We will also have music from bassist Charles Mingus, multiple songs from Bob James, and of course, I always play a song from my man Gregory Porter.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each and every Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM.
Listen online by visiting www.wssbradio.org

06/15/2024

- JAZZ Lives on your favorite Jazz station, WSSB 90.3FM.

Be sure to tune in and listen to JAZZ SETS this
Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3
FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. This Saturday night on JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY), We will feature Roy Hargrove and Wes Montgomery.

A native of Texas, Roy Hargrove was a two-time Grammy winner and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

A two time Grammy Award winner, Wes Montgomery is considered one of the founders of Smooth Jazz, as well as one of the most important guitarists of the 20th Century.

Our Smooth Music Set will feature Anita Baker. We will also have music from Gregory Porter, Kandace Springs, Stacey Kent, Giacomo Gates, and Eugenie Jones.
Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each and every Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM.

Listen online by visiting www.wssbradio.org

06/07/2024

- JAZZ Lives on South Carolina’s Jazz Station, WSSB 90.3 FM.

Check out JAZZ SETS on Saturday from 7:00 pm to
9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. This Saturday night on JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY), we Will feature Kandace Springs and Miles Davis and a SMOOTH MUSIC SET from the Midnight Soul album with Barry White, Luther Vandross, and Marvin Gaye.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will feature Barry White, Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye. We will feature songs from the Midnight Soul album. We will also have great music from Gregory Porter, Cannonball Adderley, Joe Farnsworth, Kenny Barron, Crusaders featuring Donnie McClurkin, and Najee.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. Turn your radio dial to 90.3 FM or listen online at www.wssbradio.org

05/31/2024

- JAZZ Lives on WSSB 90.3 FM!

Be sure to check out JAZZ SETS on Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. This Saturday night on JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY), we will feature Lee Morgan and David Sanborn and a SMOOTH MUSIC SET with Curtis Mayfield performing live at Ronnie Scott’s in London.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will feature Curtis Mayfield performing live at the noted London jazz club Ronnie Scott’s. Curtis Mayfield was a noted singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer.

We will also have great music from Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers and vocals by Bria Skonberg, Gregory Porter, Eddie Jefferson, Jazzmeia Horn, and Cassandra Wilson.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 South Carolina’s JAZZ Station.

Listen to the show on your radio or via the internet.
JAZZ LIVES!

05/24/2024

- JAZZ Lives on your favorite Jazz station, WSSB 90.3FM.

Be sure to check out JAZZ SETS on Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. This Saturday night on JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY), we will feature George Benson, Buster Williams and Jean Baylor.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will feature Stevie Wonder. We will feature music from Stevie Wonder’s Grammy winning album SQUARE CIRCLE released in 1985. It was Stevie Wonder’s 20th studio album.

We will also feature guitar players Earl Klugh and Kenny Burrell, vocalists Dee Dee Bridgewater and Catherine Russell, Lizz Wright and Gregory Porter together and tenor saxophone player Stanley Turrentine.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. Listen to us on your radio or listen online via the internet by visiting our website -

https://www.wssbradio.org/

05/17/2024

JAZZ LIVES..!

Check out Luther Battiste and his show, JAZZ SETS on WSSB 90.3 FM Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST. This episode’s featured artists we will feature Miles Davis, Chaka Khan, Nicole Henry and Billy Valentine. Saturday’s show will be an oral feast for the ears with the melodic trumpet sounds of Miles Davis playing with his great early bands and wonderful vocals from Chaka Khan singing jazz and wonderful jazz vocals from Nicole Henry and Billy Valentine. Thank you to jazz afficionado Roger Washington for introducing me to Billy Valentine and his new album.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. Listen to us on your radio or listen online via the internet by visiting our website - https://www.wssbradio.org/

Jazz Lives!

05/11/2024

- Thank you to everyone who supported our Midlands Give Campaign.

05/07/2024

Please consider making a donation to WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. The station depends on funding from generous givers and listeners to assist with providing our listeners and the communities we serve with quality Jazz music and public affairs programs. Can we count on your support?

Please make your donation by visiting:
www.midlandsgives.org/jazz903

05/04/2024

- Jazz family checkout JAZZ SETS on Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. We will feature music from Don Braden, Stanley Turrentine, Najee, and Lady Blackbird.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will feature Smokey Robinson, Barry White, Marvin Gaye and The Four Tops.

Pease put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 South Carolina State University. JAZZ LIVES!

04/27/2024

- JAZZ Lives on your favorite Jazz station, WSSB 90.3FM.

Be sure to check out JAZZ SETS on Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. This Saturday night on JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY), we will feature Les McCann, Lou Rawls, Will Downing and Gerald Albright.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will feature Aretha Franklin, The Staple Singers, The Average White Band, and Luther Vandross. We will also have great music from Gregory Porter, The Baylor Project, Wes Montgomery, Beyonce, Wynton Kelly, and Charenee Wade.

Please put JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY) on your calendar for each Saturday
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. Listen to us on your radio or listen online via the internet by visiting our website - https://www.wssbradio.org/
Jazz

04/19/2024

- Jazz family check out JAZZ SETS on Saturday from
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm EST on WSSB 90.3 South Carolina’s Jazz Station. This Saturday night on JAZZ SETS (WORLD CLASS JAZZ WITH THE BACK STORY), we will feature Wynton Marsalis, Stanley Turrentine and Samara Joy and a SMOOTH MUSIC SET with Whitney Houston.

Our SMOOTH MUSIC SET will feature Whitney Houston. Whitney Houston was one of the most successful musicians ever with sales of over 200 million records. She was the only artist to have 7 consecutive Number 1 singles. She was the winner of 6 Grammy Awards. We will also have great music from Gregory Porter, Joey Alexander, Mary Stallings and Miles Davis.

Check out Jazz Sets this Saturday from 7:00 pm to
9:00 pm on WSSB 90.3 FM, South Carolina’s Jazz Station. Listen online by visiting www.wssbradio.

JAZZ Lives

04/12/2024

- Jazz family be sure to tune in this Saturday at 2:00 PM EST to check out Cool Jazz Conversations hosted by Marcellus “Bassman” Shephard ()

The Bassman will be speaking with trombonist and arranger, Mr. Greg Boyer. Born in Washington, DC, Boyer grew up in Bryans Road, Maryland. An avid music lover at an early age, by the time Boyer graduated from Lackey High School, he could play any and every instrument in the band. Switching to trombone in his freshman year at St. Mary’s College (Maryland), Boyer would go on and join the Parliament/Funkadelic in 1978.

In 2002 Boyer joined Prince and his NPG Band, with whom he served for several years as a trombonist and horn arranger. Along with the aforementioned, the list of artists/groups Boyer has recorded and played with includes: Sheila E, Bootsy Collins, Gap Band, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, David Sanborn, Eric Benét, David Murray, Kid Rock and many more.

Be sure to tune in this Saturday at 2:00 PM EST for the latest edition of Cool Jazz Conversations.

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