I was turned on to Jazz music during my college days in the 70’s. Now, I spread the love of this art form through my radio show on WWUH 91.3 FM, and a weekly podcast. I am also a former Board Member and current webmaster for the Hartford Jazz Society. Outside of the jazz world, I spent over 40 years in the printing industry in management and technology. In retirement, I have taught basic computer skills at 1199 Service Employees Union, and Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford. I also enjoy contributing jazz news articles, music, movies and concert reviews for the Hartford Jazz Society Blog. Other interests; Baseball, Politics, Technology.
In late 2020, I moved cross country to San Diego CA, but remain active with WWUH radio and the Hartford Jazz Society.
Relevant Jazz Experiences
Radio/Podcast
- 2010-Present Produce a weekly jazz podcast In the Groove Jazz and Beyond (over 7 million downloads).
- 2015-Present Jazz radio host WWUH West Hartford CT (University of Hartford)
- 2005-2015 Jazz radio host WHUS Storrs CT (University of Connecticut).
Other
- 2023-Present Staff/Contributor to All About Jazz. Record album reviews, articles and posting content to Mastodon.
- 2023-Present Contributor to Young Lions Jazz Conservatory website, San Diego CA.
- 2017-Present Webmaster of www.hartfordjazzsociety.com. Design and maintain WordPress website. Create new content and blog posts.
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2016-2020 Board of Directors, Hartford Jazz Society. Served on program committee (select artists, negotiate contracts for festivals & concerts).
Contact email: Ken Laster