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Brian Culbertson
6AM to 10AM
Pianist Brian Culbertson grew up in Chicago and was a musical prodigy, by age 12 he could play four instruments, and he composed all the music he played at his 7th grade piano recital! While attending DePaul University, Brian began a lucrative career writing jingles for ad agencies. His clients have included Sears, McDonald’s and United Airlines.
Also while at college, Brian wrote and recorded his first album in his apartment. The result was Long Night Out, his 1994 debut, which featured the tender “Alone With You”. He was just 20 years old at the time!
Brian has released close to a dozen CDs since then. Over the years he’s honed his musical skills and effortlessly fuses jazz with R&B and pop. He’s also established a reputation for making seductive ‘in the mood’ music. Some of Brian’s biggest hits include “On My Mind”, “Let’s Get Started” and “Come To Me”.
Brian’s energetic concert appearances have become well-known and much-anticipated in the smooth jazz world. The star of his backing band is horn player Jim Culbertson, Brian’s dad and onetime high school jazz band teacher.
Brian Culbertson is certain to bring the same energy to his radio show that characterizes his concerts. Waking up each weekday has never been so much fun!
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TrappMan
Q: and A: with TrappMan
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
Most prized possession: My Children (I still own’em)
One thing you couldn’t live without: Music
Worst Habit: Crown Royal
Favorite Charity: Arthritis Foundation
Most Famous Jazz Artist ever met: Grover Washington Jr
Hidden Talent: Grill Master
Favorite Restaurant: The Knotty Pine
Favorite Dive: Johnny’s Bar and Grill
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Dave Koz
2PM to 7PM
5PM to 7PM Sunday
Saxophonist and composer Dave Koz has cemented his reputation as one of the most expressive artists in contemporary music. He has established himself not only as a world-renowned saxophone player and multi-million selling solo recording artist, but also a humanitariant and instrumental music advocate.
Join Dave weekday afternoons as he drives ease's you out of your workday and drives you home plenty of Smooth Jazz.
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Mike J. Roebuck
7PM to 12AM
I have been a Columbus Resident since the start of 1985. I am one of 10 siblings, altogether, and the third of eight born to John Roebuck and the late Louise Roebuck. I credit my “momma Lou” for my love of people, my sense of humor and my singing ability, and I credit my “Adoptive Mom”…evangelist Edna Neal for my spiritual foundation. She and my “Adoptive Dad” deacon Willie Neal exposed me to gospel and classical music, and the arts. My folks were avid “Radio” listeners, and mom even (unknowingly) groomed me for a career in radio that recently hit the 30 year mark. I began my radio career in my home state of West Virginia, and through the years I’ve met many stars, legends, and dignitaries, but it has been the honest everyday people that have touched my heart the most. Although I am enjoying my time here with Smooth Jazz WJZA, retirement is just a few exits down the road…at which time I’ll hang up my headphones and devote my time and passion to the call and cause of Ministry.
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Harmonic Lounge
7AM-10AM Sunday
Every Sunday morning join us for The Harmonic Lounge from 7-10AM. The Harmonic Lounge features a remarkable blend of contemporary instrumentals and vocals unlike anything you've heard, with your host Bill Harman. It’s the perfect place to stop by on a Sunday morning to savor a mimosa, read the paper or enjoy brunch. For more information on the Harmonic Lounge, click here.
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Fritz the Night Owl
Sunday 9PM to 12 Midnight
In December 1934, the Doc slapped my behind, and I responded with the time, temperature, call letters, and what was comin’ up in the next set. Fast-forward 20 years later, and I start my professional broadcasting career (behind the scenes).
5 years after that (1959—see? math is a strong suit) I land my FIRST ON-AIR DJ-gig as a weekend rock-jock in Columbus.
Since then, I’ve worked at a lot of stations, in a lot of formats, ALL of which I've enjoyed. Rock, Pop, Folk, Adult-Contemporary, Country & Western, Classical—and of course, my favorite, hard-core, industrial-strength JAZZ!. “Oldies” stations are now playing artists I introduced as “New-ies.”
Along the way, I defended our country as a Corporal in the Army, dabbled in TV and won 5 EMMY Awards for my on-air TV performances as “Fritz The Nite Owl,” helped Captain Marvel and Superman save the universe in the Power of Shazam comic book, made a couple of nationally-released movies, and assisted my wife Pat in raising our 5 sons and spoiling our 10 granddaughters.
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