A few years ago, an article was written for Dickinson’s Sirena Journal that gives a detailed look at WDCV’s resident Jazz DJ, Bob Zieff. Did you know he is a famous jazz composer who has composed for jazz greats like Chet Baker? You will recognize his soft, paced voice when listening to his show, Jazz Pathways, Sundays from 12-2pm. The following is only an excerpt from the article but the entire thing can be read here.
Community Post: Interview with DJ Bob Zieff
Bob Zieff is the kind of person who actually has articles written about him in books, newspapers, and Google searches. There’s even a song written about him, called “Who the Hell is Bob Zieff?” He is a big star in the music world, and he DJ’s here at WDCV every week. He leads an intriguing life, guided by his love for music, specifically jazz and classical music, specifically of the 20th century, of which he has loved since the age of twelve. Outside of WDCV, Bob is a jazz composer. He studied music at Boston University and spent many years composing for jazz musicians of all kinds. Bob has connections to many famous jazz artists, including Chet Baker and Richard Twardzik, whom he mentored. Bob’s following reaches more than just neighboring states; people from Japan, Sweden, Germany, Norway, and many more know Bob Zieff as one of their favorite jazz composers. A CD of his was recently released, a compilation of musicians performing some of his best creations. Bob is very modest about his fame though, and when asked what he likes to do other than DJ, rather than focusing on his own musical creations, Bob laughed about the jazz book that he’s been writing for decades now.
It’s amazing that someone as 
profound and inspiring as Bob has been a member of WDCV for almost twelve years now. In Bob’s show, Jazz Pathways, he hopes that his music choices will help others learn more about jazz. During his two hours at WDCV each week, he does not care about what’s deemed as popular, because as Bob says, “if you want to know what’s bad, listen to what’s popular.” Rather, Bob is interested in the complex, colorful nature of the jazz that is great to listen to because of the skill of musician and composer alike, not just because of the aesthetic it creates. Bob enjoys playing music that represents something:a musical progression, a harmonic riff, a compositional puzzle.
By doing this, he introduces a lot of jazz artists who are not very popular in the jazz world.He wants to paint jazz as approachable to all listeners, which is why he is so perfect for WDCV. Artists include Lester Young, CharlieParker, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman among others. By listening to Bob’s show, he wishes that all listeners can learn just a little bit about what he has dedicated much of his life to.
Listen to Bob’s show, Jazz Pathways, on Sundays from 12pm to 2pm for a lesson on jazz!
Click here to listen to the Enrique Heredia Quartet play the music of Bob Zieff!
Click here to purchase Bob’s latest publication from Fresh Sound Records!
If you have any questions, email Julia Ormond at ormondj@dickinson.edu. Thanks for reading!
11am- 12pm Fiesta!- Elbio Rodríguez Barilari
12-2pm Jazz Pathways- Bob Zieff
Jazz and commentary by WDCV’s own Bob Zieff, the unsung jazz hero who composed for the likes of Chet Baker. Let his soft, paced voice take you on a jazz journey.
10-11pm Atomic Rockets- Tom Burns
6-8am Catching the Sun- Phil Peoples
8-10am Bluegrass@Dickinson- Davis Tracy
10-11am The Sustainability Jam Hour- DJ Ken Shutles
11am-12pm Democracy Now
6-8pm Spotlight on Sinatra- Deeg
6-8am Dig!- DJ Joe George
9-11am Alloy- Greg Bear
11am-12pm Democracy Now
8-10pm String Theory- Tom Wilkins
8-10am Bluegrass @ Dickinson
10-11am Art of the Song
11am-12pm Democracy Now
4-5pm Hidden History- Ellis Tucci
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11am-12pm Democracy Now
6-8pm The Capital C Show – Chuck “Capital C” Edward
8-10pm The International Our with Gus Sebastian
10-11pm The Crossroads – Danny Dicker
6-8am Catching the Sun- Phil Peoples
8-10am Bluegrass @ Dickinson- David Tracey
10-11am Beale Street Caravan
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11am-12pm Democracy Now
6-7pm The Theme Scheme- Carl Hamilton
10-11pm Powa Howa- Tom Powars
8-10am Bluegrass@Dickinson
11-11:30am 51%
In America, women make up more than half the population. Worldwide, women are expected to outnumber men within the next fifty years. And every issue we face is one that affects us all. Whether it’s the environment, health, our children, politics or the arts, there’s a women’s perspective, and 51% is a show dedicated to that viewpoint. Host Allison Dunne talks to experts in their field for a wide-ranging, entertaining discussion of issues that not only fall into the traditional ‘women’s issues’ category, but topics that concern us all as human beings and citizens of the global community. Tune to 51% weekly throughout the U. S. on public and community radio stations, some ABC Radio Network stations, Armed Forces Radio stations around the world and on the Internet.
11:30am-12pm To the Best of Our Knowledge
TTBOOK is a nationally-synd
12-1pm Jazz on the Rocks- Mike Conrad
3-5pm Eclectic Garage
10- 11am [Prerana]
11am- 12pm Fiesta!- Elbio Rodríguez Barilari
12-2pm Jazz Pathways- Bob Zieff
Jazz and commentary by WDCV’s own Bob Zieff, the unsung jazz hero who composed for the likes of Chet Baker. Let his soft, paced voice take you on a jazz journey.
2-3pm Panic! At the College
8-9pm I HAVE CLASS AT 8AM
10-11pm Atomic Rockets- Tom Burns
11pm- 12 am All that and a Bag of Chips- Sarah Goodwin
6-8am Catching the Sun- Phil Peoples
Catching the Sun featuring Phil Peoples airs live every Monday, 6-8am!
8-10am Bluegrass@Dickinson- Davis Tracy
Live broadcast with Davis Tracy.
11am-12pm Democracy Now
Description:Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalists, ordinary people from around the world who are directly affected by U.S. foreign policy, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics and independent analysts. http://www.democracynow.org/about
5-6pm The Sustainability Jam Hour- DJ Ken Shutles
6-8pm Spotlight on Sinatra- Deeg
8-9pm Not Your Parent’s Radio- Victoria Dionisos
60s music.
10-11pm Girl at the Rock Show- Vama Rao
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11pm-12am [Hricz]
6-8am Dig!- DJ Joe George
9-11am Alloy- Greg Bear
“Alloy: A Mixture of Jazz and Progressive Music.
11am-12pm Democracy Now
Description:Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalists, ordinary people from around the world who are directly affected by U.S. foreign policy, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics and independent analysts. http://www.democracynow.org/about
2-3pm Disheveled Disco- Katelyn Hock and Olivia Buckley
5-6pm Maxin’ and Relaxin’- Amy Soba
It’s a regular show on Tuesdays.
7-8pm Queen Sophie For President-
8-10pm String Theory- Tom Wilkins
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10-11pm Chameleon Generation- Amelia Scarborough and Gen Whitlock
Two chameleons who love music, exploring a funky, transformative blend of genres to meet the collective adaptability of our generation.
11pm- 12 am Loud with Lawn- Amy Lawn
Mostly music geared towards more rap occasionally indie/pop. Little talking I may talk about the artists themselves and the background of the music being played.
8-10am Bluegrass @ Dickinson
Bluegrass music from Davis Tracy’s vault of tunes from 8-10AM.
10-11am Art of the Song
Art of the Song is much more than a music and interview radio show. We are engaged in very important work, and we must garner the support (financial and otherwise) of individuals, non-profits, corporations, radio stations, and other organizations who believe in – or would be convinced of – the importance of this creative mission. Let us spread the creative word. Let us lead by creative example. Let us grow this grassroots creative movement to transform the world!
11am-12pm Democracy Now
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalists, ordinary people from around the world who are directly affected by U.S. foreign policy, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics and independent analysts. http://www.democracynow.org/about
12-1pm Outside the Box- Brenda Landis
2-3pm Tango in the Afternoon
4-5pm Autosaved- Allison Christopher
A weekly themed music show with various genres ranging from Country, Pop, Classic Rock, and most importantly Pop Punk!
6-7pm Walker Airlines
8-9pm A.M. In the Evening- Amanda Wampler and Molly Gun
Playing all kinds of music, just things that we love
10pm- 12am- Telescopes on a Rainy Day- Nuhan B. Abid
Music, podcast, comedy
7-9am Uncle Max
9-11am JJ’s Coffeehouse [Rebroadcast]
11am-12pm Democracy Now
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalists, ordinary people from around the world who are directly affected by U.S. foreign policy, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics and independent analysts. http://www.democracynow.org/about
4-5pm Classy with Cansu
5-6pm Walkman’s Walkman
6-8pm The Capital C Show – Chuck “Capital C” Edward
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8-10pm The International Our with Gus Sebastian
10-11pm The Crossroads – Danny Dicker
11pm- 12 am Please Oh God Not This
12am- 1am Friday Tunes
8-10am Bluegrass @ Dickinson- David Tracey
10-11am Beale Street Caravan
From the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock and Roll, it’s time for the best in Blues on Beale Street Caravan! Beale Street Caravan is a one hour non commercial radio series broadcasting live recordings of Memphis music and its derivative forms to an international audience of 2.4 million worldwide weekly listeners on over 400 stations around the globe. Hosted by Pat Mitchell, each program presents seasoned veterans alongside up and coming artists recorded at festivals and venues throughout the United States. Music industry experts and celebrities liven up each program with serialized inside commentary about the history & process of the music.
11am-12pm Democracy Now
Description:Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Democracy Now!’s War and Peace Report provides our audience with access to people and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S.corporate-sponsored media, including independent and international journalists, ordinary people from around the world who are directly affected by U.S. foreign policy, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics and independent analysts. http://www.democracynow.org/about
1-2pm Classic Outbreak
2-3pm Bens Sports Outbreak
3-4pm Seize the Airwaves
5-6pm Rocks Rolls and In Between
6-7pm Mane Squeeze
8-9pm The Scorecard with Mike Baker- Mike Baker
10-11pm Gabby and the Idiot
1-2am Insomnia
8-10am Bluegrass@Dickinson
Description:Bluegrass music from Davis Tracy’s vault of tunes from 8-10AM.
11-11:30am 51%
In America, women make up more than half the population. Worldwide, women are expected to outnumber men within the next fifty years. And every issue we face is one that affects us all. Whether it’s the environment, health, our children, politics or the arts, there’s a women’s perspective, and 51% is a show dedicated to that viewpoint. Host Allison Dunne talks to experts in their field for a wide-ranging, entertaining discussion of issues that not only fall into the traditional ‘women’s issues’ category, but topics that concern us all as human beings and citizens of the global community. Tune to 51% weekly throughout the U. S. on public and community radio stations, some ABC Radio Network stations, Armed Forces Radio stations around the world and on the Internet.
11:30am-12pm To the Best of Our Knowledge
TTBOOK is a nationally-synd
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3-4pm Good Company
