The Curious Case of CD 101.9: A Tale of Smooth Jazz, Rock and Roll, and News...But Mostly Smooth Jazz
Ah, CD 101.9, New York. The radio station that soundtracked commutes, fueled elevator singalongs, and maybe even inspired a few air guitar solos in your living room. But if you haven't been tuning in lately, you might be wondering... where did that smooth jazz go?
Fear not, fellow travelers on the nostalgia highway, for we shall take a bumpy ride (because hey, that's what car radios were like back then) through the history of this beloved station.
From Cassette Dreams to Smooth Streams
Back in 1988, CD 101.9, known as WQCD, emerged as a haven for all things smooth jazz. It was a time when Kenny G reigned supreme, and the saxophone was practically a fifth limb for every musician. Imagine your parents cruising down Fifth Avenue, windows down, Grover Washington Jr. serenading the pigeons.
The Great Format Flip-Flop
Then, in 2008, things got a little rock and roll. The station did a complete 180, ditching the sax for power chords and becoming WRXP, "The New York Rock Experience." Let's just say some listeners experienced whiplash.
News Flash: Not Quite What We Expected
But wait, there's more! In 2011, WRXP decided news was the new smooth jazz (or maybe rock wasn't as smooth sailing as they'd hoped). They became "FM News 101.9," a station that promised a "looser and conversational" take on the news. Let's just hope they didn't get too loose with the facts.
So Where Can You Get Your Smooth Fix Now?
Fear not, smooth jazz aficionados! The spirit of CD 101.9 lives on! You can find a web stream called "Smooth Jazz CD 101.9 New York" playing all your favorite tunes from the past and present. It's like having your own personal time machine set to the era of comfy sweaters and background music.
## Frequently Asked Questions (Because We Know You Have Them!)
How to find Smooth Jazz CD 101.9 New York? Search for it online or through apps like iHeartRadio.
How to recreate that nostalgic feeling of cruising with CD 101.9? Turn up the smooth jazz, roll down the windows (or pretend to if you're stuck in traffic), and try not to wince at the price of gas these days.
How to convince your friends that smooth jazz is cool again? This one's a tough one. Maybe bribery with delicious snacks?
How to play the saxophone like Grover Washington Jr.? Practice. Lots and lots of practice.
How to appreciate the history of CD 101.9? By reading this very article, of course! You're welcome.
