It’s with mixed emotions that we announce a significant change at jazz.fm91. After more than two decades of shaping the sound, spirit, and soul of our station, Brad Barker will be stepping away from his full-time daily role this month.
Brad’s journey with jazz.fm91 began in 2001 as a weekend host. As the station evolved, so did his impact. From his roles as Operations Manager and Music Director to his beloved presence on programs like Jazzology, Dinner Jazz, and of course, Afternoon Drive, Brad has been instrumental in crafting the unique voice of jazz.fm91. For over twenty years, Brad has shared his profound musical knowledge, his warm and generous spirit, and his unwavering passion for jazz with all of us – staff, volunteers, donors, partners, and listeners alike. His distinctive voice and deep impact are truly woven into the DNA of jazz.fm91, and his legacy will resonate through the station for many years to come.
Brad will be signing off from Afternoon Drive on June 20th. We sincerely hope you’ll join us in expressing our deepest gratitude for his extraordinary contributions, his friendship, his humour, and the sheer joy he’s brought to all of us over the years. This truly is a bittersweet moment. We feel immense appreciation and admiration for everything Brad has accomplished, a touch of sadness as this chapter closes, but also immense joy as Brad embarks on his next great adventure! And we’re thrilled to share that this new chapter will, indeed, still include jazz.fm91. More details on that to come!
Thank you, Brad, for everything.
