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Get Jazz, motivation and inspiration on Morning Jazz with Morris in the Morning – weekdays from 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM featuring a mix of Contemporary and Progressive Jazz to move your morning. News Anchor Fonda Smith keeps you informed with news and traffic reports. Morris Baxter gives you your Morning Morris Motivation at 45 minutes past the hour. It's the best morning team on public radio – Morning Jazz, weekdays from 7:00 AM until 10:00 AM, right here on Jazz 91.9 WCLK – The Jazz of the City and, on CAU – TV Comcast Atlanta 23.
Location:
Atlanta, GA
Description:
Get Jazz, motivation and inspiration on Morning Jazz with Morris in the Morning – weekdays from 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM featuring a mix of Contemporary and Progressive Jazz to move your morning. News Anchor Fonda Smith keeps you informed with news and traffic reports. Morris Baxter gives you your Morning Morris Motivation at 45 minutes past the hour. It's the best morning team on public radio – Morning Jazz, weekdays from 7:00 AM until 10:00 AM, right here on Jazz 91.9 WCLK – The Jazz of the City and, on CAU – TV Comcast Atlanta 23.
Twitter:
@MorrisBaxter1
Language:
English
Contact:
Clark Atlanta University 111 James P. Brawley Dr., SW Atlanta, GA 30314 (404) 880-9255
Email:
Mbaxter@cau.edu
Episodes
CAU President Dr. George T. French, Jr. Joins Morris Baxter To Welcome Back Students
8/10/2021
Clark Atlanta University President Dr. George T. French, Jr. stopped by Morning Jazz to talk with Morris Baxter about the start of the new school year at CAU. Their discussion included French's decision to clear student account balances for all students, the detailed COVID-19 Protocols in place to keep the virus in check on campus, and Clark Atlanta University's ongoing commitment to excellence and achievement. Baxter also broke the news that Dr. French will be hosting a new talk program on...
Duration:00:25:49
Morris Baxter Joins Morning Jazz With A Personal Update
5/8/2020
Jazz 91.9 WCLK's own Morris Baxter, "Morris In The Morning" has been on medical leave in recent weeks. This morning he called in to Morning Jazz and chatted with Jazz 91.9 WCLK Program Director David C. Linton to update his listeners and friends about his health journey and his plans to return to the show in the future.
Duration:00:09:45
Morris Baxter talks with Businessman, Author Carl Ware about his new Memoir
9/19/2019
Morris Baxter was joined during Morning Jazz on Jazz 91.9 WCLK by Carl Ware, Clark Atlanta University Trustee Emeritus, businessman and author, to talk about Ware's new memoir Portrait of an American Businessman: One Generation from Cotton Field to Boardroom . Ware will appear at a special book signing/launch event on the CAU Campus, Thursday, September 26 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Carl and Mary Ware Academic Center. For more information about the book signing launch and to...
Duration:00:20:58
Lil John Roberts Talks To Morris Baxter About Atlanta Jazz Festival Late Night Jam May 25
5/20/2019
Atlanta's Jazz Station 91.9 WCLK is the Official Radio Station of the Atlanta Jazz Festival. Drummer Lil John Roberts stopped by Morning Jazz this morning to talk about his upcoming performance at the Late Night Jazz Jam Concert taking place on Saturday, May 25 at 10pm at the Park Tavern at the Southeast corner of Piedmont Park as part of the 2019 Atlanta Jazz Festival. He'll be joined by The Senators in a tribute to Herbie Hancock. This is a separately-ticketed event to the Saturday and...
Duration:00:11:10
May 11: Mother's Day Weekend Hattitude Brunch Features Morris Baxter, Milkshake, Kemistry
5/8/2019
Programming on Jazz 91.9 WCLK is made possible in part by the City of Riverdale, a proud WCLK Business Member. The City of Riverdale presents their 9th Annual Hattitude Mother's Day Brunch: Celebrating Mothers Past, Present And Future. The event takes place Saturday, May 11 from 11am until 2pm at the Riverdale Center, 7210 Church Street in Riverdale, with musical performance from Milkshake and Kemistry. Atlanta's Jazz Station 91.9 WCLK's Morris Baxter will be your host. Additional...
Duration:00:09:02
CAU Homecoming Spotlight: Filmmaker Nnegest Likké
10/17/2017
Jazz 91.9 WCLK celebrates Clark Atlanta University Homecoming Week by recognizing another proud Panther success - filmmaker Nnegest Likké, who has returned this week to campus to host a premiere of her new film Everything But A Man. I spoke with Likké this morning about her work and her CAU experience and the influence of CAU's Dr. Herb Eichelberger. For a complete list of CAU Homecoming 2017 events, click here .
Duration:00:17:45
Kandace Springs Stops By Morning Jazz, Talks About Her Music, Tonight's Sold Out WCLK Concert
6/23/2017
Singer-songwriter Kandace Springs is a fresh new voice in contemporary Jazz. WCLK has played her music from the beginning, and she is a part of tonight's sold-out WCLK Benefit Concert at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. She stopped by the station this morning to talk about it all with Morris Baxter, including the influence of vocalists such as Nina Simone, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy and Luther Vandross on her style. https://youtu.be/Bd_ZaBkdAHs
Duration:00:14:38
Patti Austin Drops By Morning Jazz, Reveals All In Advance of Thursday Night WCLK Appearance
11/17/2016
Vocalist Patti Austin will sing live at the WCLK Benefit Concert Thursday night at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. She stopped by to hang out with Morris In The Morning and talk about her music, her career, and even had a few words to say about the recent election results. Be sure to join your fellow WCLK listeners and members for the show, which will be opened by contemporary jazz innovators Spyro Gyra. Tickets are still available. Click here and join us for a great night at one of...
Duration:00:28:34
Bluey, Deborah Bond Stop By Morning Jazz In Advance of Tonight's Cobb Energy Centre Performance
10/27/2016
Incognito featuring Maysa, along with Deborah Bond, stopped by Morning Jazz today to talk about their performance tonight at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. We also touched on the music business, the creative process, and Bluey's tips for getting work done in the studio. Tickets are still available for tonight's performance. Click here for ticket information.
Duration:00:19:10
Congratulations To Signature Serenade Winner And WCLK Supporter Extraordinaire Vaughn Thomas
8/17/2016
Congratulations to Vaughn Thomas of Harmony Entertainment, the winner of the Jazz 91.9 WCLK Signature Serenade silver cup for raising the most money for the station during his stint as host on Signature Serenade during our Summer Jazz-a-thon. In June, Thomas played his favorite Jazz cuts and sat in with Debb Moore for an evening devoted to great music and raising money to keep his favorite Jazz public radio station alive. Thomas joined Morris Baxter, host of Morning Jazz and Kerwin D. Sims,...
Duration:00:11:13
Huge Thanks To Fall 2015 Signature Serenade Winner Attorney Don Edwards
12/18/2015
Attorney Don Edwards has supported Jazz 91.9 WCLK since its beginning. Attorney Edwards is a regular participant in Jazz 91.9 Signature Serenade segments. Signature Serenade is a special segment during Jazz at Sundown in support of Jazz 91.9 WCLK Fall and Spring Membership Campaigns. This Fall, Attorney Edwards took the WCLK Silver Cup Award of Excellence. The award recognizes individuals who raise the most funds for WCLK during their special Signature Serenade air-shift. Don dropped by...
Duration:00:11:07
Morris Baxter Talks w/ APS Superintendent Dr. Carstarphen
11/24/2015
Morris Baxter talked with Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent, Meria Joel Carstarphen, Ed. D, during the Tuesday, November 24 edition of Morning Jazz. Since April 2014, Dr. Carstarphen has been committed to providing equal opportunities for all Atlanta Public School students to achieve and grow. Listen to the interview with Dr. Carstarphen: From her APS bio: Before coming to Atlanta, Dr. Carstarphen was superintendent of the Austin Independent School District from 2009 to 2014. With a...
Duration:00:26:53
Rev. Jesse Jackson Talks Creating Opportunity Conference During Morning Jazz
10/29/2015
Rev. Jackson stopped by Jazz 91.9 to talk with Morris Baxter during Morning Jazz . He was joined by Rainbow PUSH, Vice President of Legal Affairs, Attorney Janice Mathis. Reverend Jesse Jackson is in Atlanta for the 16th Annual Rainbow PUSH Creating Opportunity Conference on Friday, October 30 and a Financial Empowerment Series event on Saturday, October 31. Both events take place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Below are highlights from the interview: More information about the Creating...
Duration:00:23:22
Najee Stops By WCLK, Talks With Morris In The Morning Before CAU Guild Perf
5/1/2015
Najee stopped by WCLK this morning to talk with Morris Baxter on Morning Jazz before tomorrow evening's CAU Guild Jazz Under The Stars Fundraiser. Two...
Duration:00:12:36
Najee Stops By WCLK, Talks With Morris In The Morning Before CAU Guild Performance
5/1/2015
Najee stopped by WCLK this morning to talk with Morris Baxter on Morning Jazz before tomorrow evening's CAU Guild Jazz Under The Stars Fundraiser. Two-time Grammy nominated saxophonist and flautist, Najee will headline The Clark Atlanta University Guild's 22nd Annual Jazz Under The Stars concert, along with Jazz vocalist Kathleen Bertrand as the opening artist. The Clark Atlanta University Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Vocal Ensemble will also perform. Hosted by the CAU Guild, with UPS® as the...
Duration:00:12:36
Atlanta Business League Women of Vision, Super Tuesday September 30
9/24/2014
The Atlanta Business League is a proud supporter of WCLK. They present their 30th Annual Super Tuesday Conference on Tuesday, September 30 from 8a-4:30p at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel . This event kicks off with the Annual 100 Women of Vision Breakfast, recognizing African American female entrepreneurs and professionals, along with the Women's Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony featuring this year's honoree Patricia Russell-McCloud. For more information about this event, which includes...
Duration:00:16:07
Time Is Ours To Use--Get Your Morris Motivation
5/29/2013
Success is always earned the hard way, by putting in time. Having trouble reaching your goals? Put in some more time. Get your Morris Motivations, each morning at 7:45, 8:45 and 9:45. Only from Morris In The Morning, right here on Jazz 91.9 FM The Jazz Of The City.
Duration:00:02:24
Get Your Morning Motivation--Chase Your Dreams
5/10/2013
Get Jazz, motivation and inspiration on Morning Jazz with Morris in the Morning – weekdays from 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM featuring a mix of Contemporary and Progressive Jazz to move your morning. News Anchor Fonda Smith keeps you informed with news and traffic on the 15's, 30's and 45's. Morris Baxter gives you your morning motivation at 45 minutes past the hour 7-8-9. It's the best morning team on public radio – Morning Jazz, weekdays from 7:00 AM until 10:00 AM, right here on Jazz 91.9 WCLK...
Duration:00:02:02
George Duke Stops By To Talk Jazz-Funk From Miles To Zappa
4/3/2013
George Duke stopped by Morning Jazz today to talk Jazz-Funk with Morris Baxter. Duke talks about his music, his roots, and the amazing list of musicians he's worked with over the years, including Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley, and Frank Zappa. If you're headed to tonight's WCLK 39th Anniversary Benefit Concert at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, here's a chance to give a listen to this morning's conversation in case you missed it. Tickets are still available up until showtime. Click...
Duration:00:10:08