KUVO Jazz

08/10/2025

What does it take to change a radio station’s call letters? At KUVO JAZZ, it meant filing through cobwebs and corporate chaos! See how dedication and a little grit made it happen.

Full story here:

Innocent question posed to an attorney: “Will you help us get the corporate papers from Granfalloon, the former license holder of Denver Educational Broadcasting KHUM so we can control the license and change the call letters of 89.3 FM?”

08/10/2025

Ever wonder where KUVO got its name? 🎶 Inspired by the phrase “qué hubo,” meaning “what’s happening,” KUVO has been the heartbeat of Denver jazz and community since 1983. Read the full story and celebrate 40 years with us!

KUVO was to be a Spanish-language radio station but according to a 1983 survey, the majority of the state’s Latinos had lived in the Denver metro area for many generations, far from the border with Mexico, and they did not speak Spanish.

08/09/2025

The Morning Set had a fantastic conversation with Molly Kim, Planned Giving Officer at Rocky Mountain Public Media! We discussed the critical role of estate planning, and Rocky Mountain Public Media will be hosting a series of free virtual sessions this summer and fall, offering valuable insights and guidance.

See all the details on our website:

RMPM Estate Planning Series

08/09/2025

These are this year’s KUVO wines prepared for Live at the Vineyards’ double celebration this Saturday for the SRO extravaganza. It’s the 20th edition of Live at the Vineyards and the 40th Anniversary of KUVO Jazz, 2 anniversaries, 2 bands! Sam Mayfield and His Blues R***e will open followed by Grammy winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra.

08/09/2025

On their way to play Cervantes tonight Friday and then to Telluride tomorrow morning, Brooklyn’s Brass Queens stopped at KUVO Jazz to record a session. The 30min set will be added to our KUVO YouTube and Twitch channels in about 10 days. A fantabulous performance.

08/08/2025

This Sunday's edition of Salsa con Jazz will be a special posthumous tribute to NEA Jazz Master, 10-time Grammy® winning pianist, Eddie Palmieri. Join Carlos Lando and Arturo Gómez as we'll cover his highly influential career from the early 1960s through the 2020s. Carlos has been a friend and collaborator of Eddie since the 1970s. Palmieri was a strong supporter of KUVO for over 35 years including hosting KUVO's "Caliente: Latin Jazz with Eddie Palmieri", a syndicated show heard in over 200 markets. It begins at 2pm this Sunday on Salsa con Jazz.

08/08/2025

Mr. Palmieri was well known to Coloradans as he performed many times over the years across our state. We will honor him in a special 2-hour celebration. Tune in this Sunday as Arturo Gomez and Carlos Lando Co-host a special tribute on Salsa Con Jazz, 2pm to 4pm.

KUVO’s connection with Eddie Palmieri is long and strong. Read more about it here:

Mr. Palmieri was well known to Coloradans as he performed many times over the years across our state.

08/08/2025

Lakecia Benjamin set Newport Jazz Fest 2025 ablaze with energy and soul. Dive into her inspiring conversation with Ayana Contreras in our latest feature:

Newport Jazz Fest 2025 - Lakecia Benjamin in Conversation with Ayana Contreras

08/07/2025

From its 1954 roots to a vibrant 2025 lineup, the Newport Jazz Festival continues to evolve. 🎷 Artistic Director Christian McBride sat down with Ayana Contreras to share his vision for the festival’s future. Dive into their conversation from the heart of Newport Harbor:

Set along the mouth of Newport Harbor in Rhode Island, surrounded by shimmering, deep teal water, this year’s Newport Jazz Festival celebrated the wide spectrum of jazz today.

08/07/2025

Have you ever wondered why Colorado is nicknamed the Centennial State? Or why Colorado is the only state in history to turn down the Olympics? ⛰️

All of these questions, and more, were answered last week during Community Connection when Tree King sat down with Sam Bock, a public historian and exhibit developer at History Colorado.

Watch the full interview here!

Community Connection: Colorado Day!

08/07/2025

KUVO Jazz joins the music world in mourning NEA Jazz Master Eddie Palmieri who was a friend and collaborator of KUVO for over 35 years. He played for KUVO ‘s 10th Anniversary, The 2004 NPR Toast Of the Nation from Aurora, at the Vineyards and many other KUVO sponsored events. In 2006 he hosted KUVO Jazz’s syndicated series, Caliente.
This Sunday on Salsa con Jazz, 2pm, Arturo Gómez will host a posthumous tribute to multi-Grammy award winning “Rompe Teclas”, -keys breaker- Eddie Palmieri, RIP at 88.

08/07/2025

Big things are happening in Colorado’s jazz scene. 🎷 Local artists are making waves, and there are some can’t-miss live shows coming up.

Find out who’s in the spotlight in this week's Jazz News:

Jazz News!