David Nicholas
Local Host, All Things ConsideredDavid Nicholas is a reporter and the local host of WCMU's All Things Considered. You can hear him each weekday from 4pm - 7pm.
David previously served as WCMU's Music Director, and was the host of "Mosaic" and "The Beat."
Hired in 1990 at WCMU, David served for 11 years as the main host of "Nightside Jazz and Blues." He was named News Director and served as local "Morning Edition" host in 2001, winning several awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, and played a role in winning "Station of the Year" in 2003.
In October 2015, David was tapped to be WCMU's music director. That same month, he launched "Mosaic," a daily music show that also focuses heavily on the arts. The title comes from the idea that WCMU has become a cultural center for those making, featuring and celebrating art in central and northern Michigan. Additionally, he hosted "The Beat," a weekly mix of jazz, blues and more.
David returned to his news background in March, 2023, when he was named the local host of All Things Considered.
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Coming up Saturday at 1 on The Beat, you'll get to know the jazz tunes written by Carl Saunders, thanks to a new CD by Jacob Christian from Summit Records -- that and other new releases, plus Program #8 in the 13-part series Jazz Singers in our 3:00 hour! -
New music next time on The Beat, most of the mix beginning Saturday at one is Michigan-made! New releases from Planet D Nonet, Paul Vornhagen, and Rick Roe!!! -
It's summer! It's the July 4th weekend!! You know it, Saturday at 1, Dave Nicholas brings you the Annual Summer Dance Party on The Beat -- that's until 3, plus the next program in the 13-part series Jazz Singers!! -
The mix for your gig on The Beat is Saturdays, 1-4!! This week, Dave Brubeck in the studio and on stage in concert, plus program 3 in the 13-part series, "Jazz Singers" in the 3:00 hour!! -
The mix for your gig on The Beat this Saturday from 1-4 will feature some brand new CDs, classic vinyl featuring the late trombonist Grachan Moncour III and, in the 3:00 hour, Program 2 of the 13-part series Jazz Singers!! -
Coming up Saturday from 1-4 on The Beat, great vocals from Nnenna Freelon Karrin Allyson and Michigan's Sheila Landis plus, starting this week in our 3:00 hour, the 13-part series, "Jazz Singers." -
David Nicholas' mix for your gig is back Saturday afternoon from 1-4 with some debuts to share and in the 2:00 hour, music and conversation with the legendary Stix Hooper! -
Coming up on the mix for your gig this Saturday from 1-4, David has, well, a mixed bag, including Flint's own Betty Carter!! -
On The Beat this Saturday, David has some more tracks from new CDs, classic Lonnie Smith and Sonny Rollins, plus a tribute to Tina Brooks from Skip Walker!! -
Coming up this Saturday, it's Graduation Day at CMU -- we have some awesome students finishing their college careers!! We'll send them out with a full three hours of NEW MUSIC -- including Michigan guitarist Randy Napoleon!
