WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM

WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM, founded in 1979, is a cultural cornerstone in the world of jazz and blues, broadcasting from the music's heartland, Newark, New Jersey. The station's mission is to educate, entertain, and inspire the public through curated high-quality programming, celebrating jazz in all its forms as America's cultural gift to the world. WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM is the global leader in jazz radio, preserving and promoting both jazz and blues music.

The station reaches a weekly audience of more than 400,000 in the New York-New Jersey metro area via 88.3 FM. In partnership with NPR and Jazz at Lincoln Center, WBGO produces Jazz Night in America, extending its reach to millions more nationwide. As an authoritative content provider to NPR, WBGO's influence is felt far beyond its local community.

WBGO's commitment to community engagement is demonstrated through partnerships, concerts, educational initiatives, and news programming. It's not just a radio station - it's an institution that bridges the past, present, and future of jazz music, connecting the local community to a global audience. WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM is a publicly-supported entity dedicated to preserving and elevating America's music for all to enjoy.