Posted by Pat Kelley on December 07, 2009 at 20:12:40:
For Immediate Release:
Legendary Chicago Smooth Jazz radio personality Rick O'Dell is the new Program Director and Midday Personality at WLFM -- 87.7FM Chicago's exclusive Smooth Jazz station.
Pat Kelley, SVP/General Manager of WLFM-LP is pleased to make the announcement official. "Based on direction of the station and the windy city's enthusiastic response to 87.7FM, Rick was the natural choice to take the programming reins of 87.7FM as we continue to build out the local Smooth Jazz brand in Chicago. His 20 plus years in the format along with his passion and deep understanding of contemporary jazz music made him the right person." Pat also commented on his return to the airways: "Rick O'Dell had been a staple in middays for many years on WNUA. I'm sure I share Chicago's excitement in welcoming him back on the air at 87.7FM." Rick is expected to begin his midday show after the first of the year.
Rick is best known for his 20 years as the midday personality, as well as the pioneering host of the Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch on WNUA prior to their change to Spanish Pop. Rick also served as program director of WNUA in 2008. Since May, 2009, Rick was the Operations Manager at Accuradio.
Rick shared his excitement as well: "Formats don't often get a second chance, so I must give credit to Pat Kelley and Venture Technologies Group for their faith in the future of Smooth Jazz in Chicago. Pat and I worked together during the heyday of WNUA, and I'm thrilled to be part of his new team at WLFM. I also look forward to reconnecting with the most loyal and passionate listeners in Chicago when I'm back on the midday show."
For any questions... please call Pat Kelley directly at 847-446-8774 x88 or email him at pat(at)wlfm877.com.