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Just Jazz Leaves the Airwaves

The face of jazz music on KCUR will change after this weekend. The long running program Just Jazz will end.

By Laura Ziegler

Kansas City, MO – The face of jazz music on KCUR will change after this weekend. The long running program Just Jazz will end. Laura Ziegler has this look back at the show and the hosts who made it unique.

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