Ever wonder what it would be like to DJ at a classical music station? Just ask me sometime after Tuesday, May 22 when I “sit in” as guest host at 98.7 WFMT from 3-7 p.m. with Kerry Frumkin.
OK, I think that must be the coolest job in the universe: playing all the music you 
love the most for people who want to hear it. Speaking with my colleagues at WFMT, I was advised to pick music about which I was passionate, sticking to the repertory and artists I find exciting and meaningful. Too bad I don’t have a week.
Last weekend I went through stacks from my own personal CD collection, thinking about the wonderful morsels I would offer. I wish I could give you some hints, but I will say that there are some old favorites, novel works with great artists, some of whom you know from the Grant Park Music Festival, and some performances many of you never have heard. Tune in, Tuesday, May 22 from 3-7 p.m. and please let me know how I did. Happy listening.
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James W | Thu, 05/17/2007 - 12:49pm
Jim, looking forward to your selections and commentary. I think WFMT is on to something with this guest host thing. As engaging as their regular hosts are, it's great to hear some fresh material or familiar material from a fresh perspective. Last Tuesday's program with guest host Ara Guzelimian made for fascinating listening.
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