Grandma’s Jazz on WDBX, 91.1 FM, Carbondale, IL

07/17/2025

On July 18th, please wish a Happy Birthday to the host of Grandma's Jazz, Jean Armstrong! And on July 19th, tune into a special Grandma's Jazz for a not-so-surprise on-air celebration with Dr. Jen, from 10 until noon CST. Tune your radios to 91.1 FM or stream worldwide online at wdbx.org to join the party. See you on the radio! 🎈🎂👯‍♀️🥳🥂

05/10/2025

We're wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day here at Grandma's Jazz! Jean has the day off and Dr. Jen is filling in today. She's got a grand parade lined up featuring Maynard Ferguson, Dinah Washington, Hadda Brooks, Mary Lou Williams, and many more! Join us from 10 until noon CST at 91.1 FM Carbondale or stream online at wdbx.org . As Jean says, "See you on the radio!". 🎶

[Shirley Temple, 1943]

03/05/2025

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02/16/2025

Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval credits jazz for helping him to pursue his dreams in the U.S. after defecting from Cuba.

02/02/2025

02/01/2025

Celebrate life's ups and downs with Grandma Jean, this Saturday from 10 til noon! Tune into 91.1 FM Carbonite or stream online at wdbx.org. 🎪 🎶

01/29/2025

This week, Dr. Jen pays tribute to dear friend, and one of our own at WDBX, Say It With Music's Tom Novara on WDBX Community Radio for Southern Illinois 91.1fm who passed away tragically on January 21. Hear some of Tom's favorite tunes, and some music by the man himself. Tune in on Wednesday morning from 7 until 9 CST on 91.1 fm Carbondale or stream online worldwide at wdbx.org. 🚗🎶

01/26/2025

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01/26/2025

We at Grandma's Jazz join the WDBX family in mourning the great loss of our former co-host, Tom Novara. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Tom's family and friends. His musical knowledge, humor, and spirit will be missed so very much.

01/07/2025

All snowed in? Why not take the chill out the air by listening to some of the hottest in big band radio, Grandma’s Jazz, on the archive at wdbx.org/archive 🎶🎶

12/19/2024

There's one gift you won't have to wait to open... it's the Christmas edition of Grandma’s Jazz with host Jean Armstrong! Join the merriment this Saturday from 10 until noon CST! Stream online, from the North Pole or anywhere at wdbx.org or tune in at 91.1 FM Carbondale. 🌲🎁 🎶