Sometimes, during my college days, listeners asked me when "Jazz Odyssey" aired on KCOU. I'd respond, "From 11 to 1." Often, they'd ask, "11 p.m. until 1 a.m.?"
Actually, "Jazz Odyssey" aired Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. This surprised some listeners who listened to indie rock on the station for most of the day and didn't expect to hear jazz in the middle of the day.
I didn't blame them. For a station that concentrates primarily on indie bands and modern rock, it would be more logical to expect a jazz show to be on at night. I'm glad "Jazz Odyssey" aired at lunchtime, though. I liked that one of the best underappreciated genres of music got a prime time slot on the station.
Postscript: A DJ who was on before I hosted "Jazz Odyssey" one day told me a listener had called in an indie rock request. The DJ told her that his shift was almost over and that she'd have to wait until at least 1 p.m. to hear it because "we have two hours of jazz coming up next." The listener responded, "Ohhhhhh," in a disgusted tone. I hope that she stayed around for at least a little of "Jazz Odyssey" and realized what tasteful music she'd been missing.
