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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Join David for the mix Saturday at one...guitarist Gabor Szabo was hip to the 60s rock scene -- his music bookends a connection between The Doors and The Monkees!!! -
Saturday at one on The Beat, Join David for new music from Jeremy Pelt, a new tribute to guitarist Pat Martino -- we'll also remember pianist Jessica Williams and bassist Charnett Moffett--plus mark the centennial of Charles Mingus!! -
For this week's mix on The Beat, David has Dodo Greene, Count Basie, brand new Carol Sloane, more recently released vocals from Cathy Segal-Garcia, Nicki Parrot, and Karen Marguth, plus Terence Blanchard's Malcolm X Suite!! -
Dave Nicholas has another mix for your gig this Saturday from 1-4 on The Beat -- CD debuts from Lisa K. Hilton, Ben Markley Big Band and saxophonist Jordan VanHemert along with Eddie Palmieri, Pat Metheny, Jean Luc Ponty, and, from Lansing, Organissimo!! -
Some great B-3 sounds this week on The Beat!! Dave Nicholas is with you Saturday from 1-4 and is bringing along Mel Rhyne, John Patton and Jack McDuff. Dinah Washington, Red Garland and Kenny Drew will keep things blue, plus classic Mobley and McLean!! -
Coming up Saturday from 1-4 on The Beat, Dave Nicholas has new CDs from Kit Downes, Idit Shner, Hal Galper, Mark Turner and others, plus classic blues from Ruth Brown and Son House!! -
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The mix for your gig is back this Saturday from 1-4 on The Beat! Dave Nicholas has vintage Ellington and Sidney Bechet, we wish a happy birthday to vocalist Carol Sloane, get bluesy with Benny Golson and Albert Collins. and we look back 45 years with the Mingus album, Cumbia and Jazz Fusion!! -
Dave Nicholas brings the mix to your gig every Saturday from 1-4. This week, brand new Broadway from Spencer Day, plus George Cables, Nathan Borton. Mike LeDonne, Bud Powell, Ray Charles, Willie Dixon and Howlin' Wolf!! -
On The Beat, David Nicholas has the mix for your gig Saturday from 1-4 -- this week, brand new releases from George Cables on the HighNote Records label, along with brand new music from Jared Sims and trumpeter Darren Johnston. You can also catch vintage Elvin Jones and Crusaders and organist Mike LeDonne's latest on Savant Records !!
