“Jazz in the Night” with Bob Seymour airs on Mondays from 9 p.m. to midnight. A well-rounded survey of jazz, “Jazz in the Night” combines good new releases, favorites from past eras, and brief commentary for context. Stylistically and instrumentally balanced to reflect the range of the music, from solo and small group performances to big band, Latin, vocals, etc., with an eye to including artists from the Tampa Bay area, or those making appearances here.
Bay Area jazz listeners have heard a familiar voice lately, sitting in on Jazz in the Night’s successful membership drive shows, and a couple of Monday evenings in June. We’re pleased to say that Mike Cornette will be covering the show for some upcoming weeks, as Bob Seymour takes time away.
Bob Seymour worked as a broadcaster throughout his professional life, retiring in 2016 after 35 years as Jazz Director at WUSF, Tampa's NPR station. While at WUSF, he also reported and anchored news programs, and recorded and hosted classical concerts for many years. During his tenure, WUSF's nightly jazz programming grew to 60 hours weekly, and received national recognition in the jazz community.
He previously worked in Florida and Illinois at several radio stations (including WQSR, Sarasota) at a time when creative freedom was allowed to music hosts, and for a year in the news/talk format. In addition, he has done a bit of hosting for cable and public television programs, assisted on TV pledge drives, and has voiced documentary films.
Bob maintains working relationships with the Suncoast and Sarasota Jazz Festivals. He and his wife Marian both serve as founding Board members of the Tampa Jazz Club, a non-profit organization presenting concerts and awarding scholarships for more than 20 years.
Mike led the jazz staff at WUSF's All Night Jazz in recent years, and was also part of the effort that made that station the home for jazz every night. In the meantime, his career in music led him to Houston, Miami, and Minneapolis, with positions ranging from record chain management, music and label distribution, digital services, and more. Since his return to Florida, he's a vital part of the jazz scene, including being a founding officer of the Tampa Jazz Club for the past couple of decades. Welcome to WMNF, Mike!
