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88.1 The One is KNTU-FM
KNTU is licensed to the University of North Texas and is on the air 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, broadcasting with 100,000 watts at 88.1 FM. The station's format is primarily Jazz, but also includes at various times specialty programming created by UNT students. KNTU also offers educational and special interest programs, including news, sports, local

ly produced information/issues programs, and features. KNTU's purpose is essentially three-fold:
--To serve the public interest with news, public affairs, and entertainment programming for the McKinney, Denton, Dallas-Fort Worth area.
--To provide news and information of community interest about the University of North Texas.
--To provide an industry-standards environment in which students learn about radio broadcasting. KNTU's staff is mostly volunteer since the station offers UNT students an excellent opportunity to gain valuable broadcast experience in a variety of areas, including programming and production, news and sports announcing, sales and development, and station administration. KNTU alumni are employed by so many broadcasters there's no way to list them all. The studios are in the Radio/TV/Film & Performing Arts Building (RTFP) on the University of North Texas / Denton campus

This past month has been a gold mine for good jazz fusion and avant-garde jazz releases. Jeff Parker’s ‘Happy Today’ and...
05/27/2026

This past month has been a gold mine for good jazz fusion and avant-garde jazz releases. Jeff Parker’s ‘Happy Today’ and Randy Brecker’s ‘espírito’ satisfy any fans of smooth, groovy jazz fusion, while the legendary John Zorn’s ‘Seven Sonnets’ and Organized Crime’s ‘Wander Positive Golden Forest’ both deliver for enjoyers of experimental jazz and free improvisation.

Let us know your favorites and if we missed any other releases! 🎺🎶

Calling all Jazz fans!! There is still a chance to win tickets to see Jeffrey Osborne & Will Downing live at Texas Trust...
05/07/2026

Calling all Jazz fans!!

There is still a chance to win tickets to see Jeffrey Osborne & Will Downing live at Texas Trust CU Theatre on May 22. Enter now through the contest on our website for your chance to win! 🎟️🎷

Use the link: https://881theone.com/contests/jeffery-osbourne-will-downing

Just in case you didn't know...these great jazz musicians and singers are celebrating their birthdays this week! 🍰All of...
05/07/2026

Just in case you didn't know...these great jazz musicians and singers are celebrating their birthdays this week! 🍰

All of these people have impacted the Jazz community one way or another. From David Friesen to Tania Maria to Keith Jarrett, each individual mentioned should be celebrated not only for their birthday, but for their contributions to Jazz culture. 🎆 🎵

Did we miss a special birthday? Let us know!

05/03/2026

Somewhere between a sigh and a melody. This is the great Chet Baker, 1964, singing “Time After Time! This song is soft tones, late-night mood, and a voice that lingers long after the last note. ✨🎺

What’s your favorite Chet Baker song?

Happy International Jazz Day 🎷✨Today, April 30th, we celebrate the rhythm, the soul, and the timeless spirit of jazz! A ...
04/30/2026

Happy International Jazz Day 🎷✨

Today, April 30th, we celebrate the rhythm, the soul, and the timeless spirit of jazz! A genre and a sound that connects cultures, tells stories, and keeps evolving with every note. From smoky late-night sessions to global stages, jazz lives everywhere. 🌍

The D’JAM Jazz Stroll is taking over the Dallas Arts District and Pacific Plaza Park on April 25! The city will transfor...
04/23/2026

The D’JAM Jazz Stroll is taking over the Dallas Arts District and Pacific Plaza Park on April 25! The city will transform into a vibrant “Jazz Alley” for a full day of live music, movement, and discovery. From local legends to rising voices, artists will fill indoor and outdoor stages, creating an open, citywide celebration of sound that invites everyone to experience jazz up close and at no cost. 🎷

This stroll is part of Dallas Jazz Appreciation Month, a monthlong tribute to North Texas’s rich jazz culture. As part of the national Jazz Appreciation Month, it brings together educators, performers, and organizations across the region to honor jazz's legacy and future.

Will you be there to experience it live? 🎶

Walter Smith III continues to refine a voice that rewards deep listening, where subtlety speaks louder than spectacle. O...
04/23/2026

Walter Smith III continues to refine a voice that rewards deep listening, where subtlety speaks louder than spectacle. On his third Blue Note Records release, he revisits the "Twio" concept with a mature sound shaped by years alongside legendary artists like Herbie Hancock and Joshua Redman! 🎷

This second Twio installment brings together Joe Sanders and Kendrick Scott, with special appearances from Ron Carter and Branford Marsalis, creating a dynamic listening experience!

We’re spotlighting the closing track, “Swingin’ at the Haven,” a fitting finale that captures the album’s joyful, exploratory spirit. 🎶

Three North Texas jazz shows you won’t want to miss this week 🎷 From the University of North Texas College of Music, cat...
04/21/2026

Three North Texas jazz shows you won’t want to miss this week 🎷

From the University of North Texas College of Music, catch the legendary One O’Clock Lab Band with Chuck Owen on April 20 at Paul Voertman Concert Hall, followed by the Zebras Commercial Music Lab on April 21 and the Third Street & West End ensembles on April 24, both lighting up Lab West! We are looking forward to three nights of top-tier student talent and live jazz energy right here in Denton 🎶

Happy Birthday to the late Herbie Mann! A musician that carved out a singular path in jazz, rising as one of the most po...
04/17/2026

Happy Birthday to the late Herbie Mann! A musician that carved out a singular path in jazz, rising as one of the most popular flutists of the 1960s while constantly pushing boundaries, blending bop roots with Afro-Jazz, bossa nova, and global influences; even as he ventured into pop, reggae, and beyond in later decades, his improvisational voice never faded, continuing to evolve right up until his final recordings 🎶

Celia Cruz made history as the first Afro-Latina woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a milestone that re...
04/16/2026

Celia Cruz made history as the first Afro-Latina woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a milestone that reflects her global impact and enduring legacy. While she may not be a jazz artist, her sound was deeply shaped by jazz traditions and, in turn, helped influence the evolution of Latin jazz, bridging cultures through rhythm, improvisation, and unmistakable energy. 🌍

¡Azúcar!

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