Maureen Malloy
Jazz HostMaureen began her radio career at WRTI in 1999 while studying broadcasting at Temple University. Determined to make it in the entertainment industry, she took advantage of all the creative opportunities presented to her at WRTI - she hosted the overnight jazz broadcasts through her entire college career, she was an arts and culture reporter, and she soaked up the jazz biz from her many WRTI mentors.
After graduation, Maureen held many positions in the broadcasting and entertainment industries. She worked in casting and as a booking agent for local talent. She taught speech and acting classes for children. And she had a stint in commercial radio working in production. Along with being an independent music promoter in her spare time, Maureen still managed to host jazz at WRTI. And soon it was clear to her that jazz was her true calling.
Maureen finally found her home in an office full of amazing music, and with a sign on the door that reads "Jazz Music Director."
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July 23, 2018. It’s been five years since we’ve had new music from saxophonist and York, Pennsylvania native Tim Warfield. His new album, Jazzland, uses… -
Saxophonist, composer, arranger and bandleader Immanuel Wilkins hails from South Philly, and—despite his youth—he’s already toured the world. His musical…
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July 16, 2018. Lynne Arriale has a special relationship with the piano. It’s apparent as soon as you hear a few bars of her playing on Give Us These Days.…
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July 9, 2018. New music from John Coltrane! I bet you thought you’d never hear that again—until this recording from 1963 surfaced. Trane and his classic…
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Enjoy musical fireworks on the 4th of July on WRTI starting at 6 pm when we bring you three hours with the Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of…
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Jazz Album of the Week: Vocalist Cyrille Aimée Captured One Summer Night at NYC's (Le) Poisson RougeJune 25, 2018. French-born vocalist Cyrille Aimée’s new album Live is a testament to why she’s made such a big splash in the American jazz scene. Cyrille…
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June 18, 2018. Not all duos are dynamic, and jazz duo albums tend to be described as “nice,” or “easygoing.” Blued Dharma is a duo album, and it is fairly…
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June 11, 2018. On West Coast Trio, pianist and composer Roberta Piket returns to a familiar setting for the first time in over a decade. With Darek…
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June 4, 2018. It’s been quite a few years since a noteworthy jazz release included narration and movements to tell a historical story. The last one I can…
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May 28, 2018. Powerhouse saxophonist Tia Fuller has always been about jazz. Even when she visited Philly as a touring member of Beyoncé’s all-female band,…
