Michael Jewett
Operations Manager & HostMichael Jewett is the long-time host of 89.1 Jazz every weekday afternoon. Besides his on-air work; Michael is WEMU’s Operations Manager. Mr. Jewett started working for WEMU in 1983. He’s been on the air longer than any other current WEMU music host.
As you might imagine; Michael has a pretty large personal music collection. Most of those titles are jazz & blues, but there is also a fair amount of rock, soul, & reggae plus some hip-hop and the odd classical title. “I’ve no idea how many discs I own….thousands of records…I have my own filling system; but occasionally I have trouble locating a title. ”
A happy & devoted family guy; Michael shares a home with a marvelous wife, dynamic step-daughter, a pair of Shih tzu’s and three cats that don’t quite get along. Michael likes to cook but not clean. Taking the dogs for morning, evening and late-night walks is a routine highlight of Michael’s day.
Michael is a board game player/enthusiast. In the past few years he’s reawakened an interest in comic books and graphic novels. He also enjoys film and quality television dramas.
Contact Michael: mjewett1@emich.edu
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Michael Jewett and DJF President and Artistic Director Chris Collins discuss this year's festival. -
The Oscars are just days away now! WEMU's Michael Jewett and Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins share their last-minute predictions and talk about the new flicks and special screenings coming your way this weekend and beyond! -
Joshua Redman is one of the most accomplished saxophonists and band leaders in all of jazz. For his latest album, "where are we," he charts new territory by collaborating with vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa on new variations of tunes that represent the whole of America. Redman discusses the album and his upcoming gig at Ann Arbor's Blue LLama Jazz Club with WEMU's Michael Jewett. -
WEMU's Michael Jewett welcomed Blue LLama Jazz Club artistic director Dave Sharp to a special edition of "New at Two". They talked about some new offerings on the venue's label and some highlights to the upcoming schedule. The playlist for the show includes holiday sounds from Sean Dobbins, a selection from Charlie Porter's upcoming release and more! -
A WEMU alumni returns to the area this weekend with Michael Feinstein. Michael Jewett visited with Feinstein's assistant and tour manager, Brad McNett. The two discuss the upcoming show presented by UMS this Sunday at the Hill Auditorium featuring Michael Feinstein and Jean-Yves Thibaudet. -
The University Musical Society is bringing Detroit-based saxophonist Marcus Elliot and his seven-piece band to Ypsilanti this weekend. His upcoming concerts will be a celebration of Ypsilanti's history of being a refuge for Black Americans going all the way back to the 1830's. Elliot gives a preview of his performance in a conversation with WEMU's Michael Jewett. -
There's nothing like a cool movie theater on a hot, summer day! WEMU's Michael Jewett steps in for David Fair to talk about this weekend's new flicks special screenings at your favorite downtown theaters with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins. -
There's a lot to see in the movie world this weekend from new art house offerings to new and returning superheroes! While David Fair is away, WEMU's Michael Jewett steps in to chat about the latest cinematic offerings with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.
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It's time to talk movies, but with just a minor difference in voices. WEMU's Michael Jewett steps in for David Fair to discuss what's happening in the movie world this week with Michigan Theater executive director Russ Collins, including the official start of the 2023 Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti (iFFY). -
For the first time ever, the University Musical Society is bringing composer/conductor Maria Schneider and her orchestra to Ann Arbor this weekend. But, first, Schneider took time out of her busy schedule to talk to WEMU's Michael Jewett about the concert, her new album "Data Lords," and what drives her to create music after nearly 30 years.
