Posted by RP on May 22, 2009 at 16:01:20:
In Reply to: WLFM 87.7 drops Country; picks up Smooth Jazz posted by chicagomedia.org on May 22, 2009 at 14:22:50:
Music sounds crystal clear. All speech sounds distorted. Dave Koz on now. Whenever he talks, it sounds distorted.
They are playing the same jingles WNUA did, just the instrumental ones. I guess the jingles are part of the package? All they need now is a jazz-type singer to sing the frequency and calls over the sax, I guess.
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: Hello friends of Chicago radio...
: As most of you are aware, after 22 years of Smooth Jazz WNUA has changed formats to Spanish. I'm sure it was a difficult decision to make, but also a perfect opportunity for the launch of a brand new station, WLFM 87.7 FM....
: "The L". Over the next few months we are going to build a more innovative contemporary smooth jazz station custom made for Chicago.
: I'm very pleased to announce this exciting news as the new SVP/General Manager of WLFM 87.7 FM.
: The Chicago Market has embraced the jazz format since it's beginning. This city has a tremendous love and passion for smooth jazz based as based on past success. Hundreds of thousands of smooth jazz fans have attended sold-out concerts at Chicago Theatre, Grant Park, Navy Pier, Park Grill, the demand and popularity of this format is evident. If you've followed Chicago radio, you know the true connection that this city has always had with contemporary Jazz music.
: WLFM is a full power signal with the transmitter located on top the Hancock building. More to come shortly.
: Please feel free to call me with questions and/or ideas.....and enjoy your long holiday weekend.
: Pat Kelley
: SVP/General Manager
: WLFM 87.7FM "The L" Smooth Jazz