Ken Laster

I was turned on to Jazz music during my college days in the 70’s. Now, I spread the love of this art form through my radio show on WWUH 91.3 FM, and a weekly podcast. I am also a former Board Member and current webmaster for the Hartford Jazz Society. Outside of the jazz world, I spent over 40 years in the printing industry in management and technology. In retirement, I have taught basic computer skills at 1199 Service Employees Union, and Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford. I also enjoy contributing jazz news articles, music, movies and concert reviews for the Hartford Jazz Society Blog. Other interests; Baseball, Politics, Technology.

In late 2020, I moved cross country to San Diego CA, but remain active with WWUH radio and the Hartford Jazz Society.

Relevant Jazz Experiences

Radio/Podcast

2010-Present Produce a weekly jazz podcast In the Groove Jazz and Beyond (over 7 million downloads).

2015-Present Jazz radio host WWUH West Hartford CT (University of Hartford)

2005-2015 Jazz radio host WHUS Storrs CT (University of Connecticut).

Other

2023-Present Staff/Contributor to All About Jazz. Author record album reviews, articles and post content on Mastodon.

2016-2020 Board of Directors, Hartford Jazz Society. Served on program committee (select artists, negotiate contracts for festivals & concerts).

2017-Present Webmaster of www.hartfordjazzsociety.com. Designed and programmed new WordPress website. Update content and contribute blog posts.