[JPL] Airplay Ethics Question

[Tom Bingham]

I have a question regarding the ethics of my giving airplay to playing a CD
in which I have some small involvement. Since there are DJ's on this list
who are also musicians with their own CD's and other DJ's who are also
involved in radio promotion, I'm sure some of you have encountered this
dilemma before - if indeed it is dilemma.

The student-run big band, the Fredonia Jazz Ensemble, is about to release a
new CD. I happen to be one of the Faculty Advisers for the band (the other
being ex-Ferguson, ex-Herman bari saxman Bruce Johnstone, who guest solos on
the CD). This is a voluntary, unpaid position, which essentially amounts to
affixing my signature to purchase orders, rehearsal room reservation slips,
etc. (In other words, I have no creative input into the music, personnel
matters, etc.) I also contributed the liner notes to the new CD, for which I
donated my services. In other hands, I have no monetary involvement in this
project, and do not stand to make any financial gain from it.

Given these circumstances, are there any ethical problems involved with my
spinning a track or two from the CD on "General Eclectic"? Or am I creating
a quandary for myself where none exists? Any responses will be very much
appreciated.

Thank you.

-- 
Tom Bingham
"General Eclectic"
WCVF-FM
115 McEwen Hall
SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 14063
USA
http://genecdvd.blogspot.com
http://blog.myspace.com/mason2042 - "General Eclectic" playlist archive