WJZZ Detroit Radio Entertainment

WJZZ is an iconic legendary jazz format radio station based in Detroit, MI. It was originally founded by the famous jazz musician Dave Brubeck and a partner in 1960 as the first station in the United States dedicated to jazz music. It was acquired by Doctors Haley Bell, and Wendell Cox who established the WJZZ call letters in Detroit on March 18, 1974 where it became the premier jazz radio station in the nation. Due to business concerns the station shut down broadcasting in fall 1996 and remained dormant for 23 years. The station via the call letters was revived by Rodger Penzabene Jr, President, CEO WJZZ Detroit Jazz Radio Entertainment LLC in May 2015, and began broadcasting as a global internet radio station. Our mission is to preserve the history and legacy of jazz music and it’s culture, promote the fine arts and the WJZZ brand to a sophisticated worldwide audiance. Our vision is to grow the stations infrastructure and international appeal to become the most popular and successful jazz station in the world. “WJZZ The Coolest Station In The World”