Jazz Blues Fusion
Tuesday marked my final show as Presenter of Jazz Blues Fusion, the flagship radio show for the University of York Jazz and Blues society, on University Radio York (URY). Over a dozen shows have passed with myself at the healm of the show and I feel it has been one of the most worthwhile activities I have experienced during my three years at the University.
Firstly, being the Presenter is a wonderful opportunity to be yourself whilst informing a keen and appreciative audience of your particular knowledge and interests in music. Secondly, having the responsibility of being the Presenter encourages one to explore one’s interests in the areas where one has a particular enthusiasm for. In my judgement, this is one of the most important aspects to the University experience as it develops the undergraduate’s persona for later life. Thirdly, the aptitudes any Presenter gains in organisation, communication and leadership inevitably improve making the experience even more worthwhile. However, the most satisfying part of being the Presenter are warm and positive emails, text messages and phone calls that are received to the studio during the show. This allows for improvisation and sponteneity whilst reinforcing that people appreciate you for what you enjoy.
I must thank everyone who contributed making the show what it was and the people who offered their support during the last year. However, my particular appreciation should be directed towards the effervescent Kieran O’Shea, who founded the show, and the very reliable and extremely knowledgeable Fabiano Corsetti who was an excellent guest throughout my time as Presenter. Fabiano will be taking Jazz Blues Fusion forward in October and I will be exploring various paths where I can continue my immense enjoyment with radio broadcasting.