[JPL] A library question...

[Bradley M. Stone]

Aloha Claudia,

For us, "currents" go 8-13 weeks, but typically these days a Heavy goes
9-10 weeks.  Re-currents stay in a "New to the Library" section for 3 or
4 weeks before getting rotated into the library.  We typically add the
entire CD, unless there is an inappropriate track.  I (or someone on my
staff) try to identify key or focus trax, but I leave it up to the DJ to
program the track for his/her show.

Hope all is well in S.D., from up here in S.J.!

The light is on.

Brad


Dr. Brad Stone
Music Director (Jazz, Blues World)
Faculty Advisor
KSJS 90.5 FM
1 Washington Square
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA   95192-0094
 
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[mailto:jazzproglist-bounces at jazzweek.com] On Behalf Of Claudia Russell
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 3:36 PM
To: jazzproglist at jazzweek.com
Subject: [JPL] A library question...

Greetings Jazz Gurus,

How long do you keep currents "current" and how long do you keep
releases in
the "re-current" section?  Also, when you add new music (or if you have
retro-fitted your music library, as we are about to do)...are you adding
an
entire CD or do you select only a few cuts for air.

In the past, we have allowed our announcers to play any viable cut from
a CD,
something I have enjoyed because it really opens up the musical
possibilities
and prevents us from creating "hit" radio.  But, our library is out of
control now and we will begin a serious effort in the early part of next
year
to tame the beast.

I'd love to hear from programmers and from artists/industry people as
well on
this.

Many thanks in advance,
Claudia

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Claudia Russell 
Program Director
Jazz Host
KSDS 88.3fm Public Radio
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San Diego, CA 92101
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