About KUNR Public Radio
KUNR Public Radio is the public radio station of the University of Nevada, Reno, broadcasting NPR news, classical music, and public affairs programming for the Truckee Meadows region and the broader northern Nevada and Sierra Nevada community. Broadcasting jazz in its many expressions for Radio Reno area listeners who appreciate the art form's sophistication, improvisation, and deep musical heritage, the station serves the local jazz community with programming that spans the full scope of America's original art form.
The playlist at KUNR Public Radio covers jazz from its earliest roots through bebop, hard bop, cool jazz, fusion, and contemporary jazz expressions. The station programs for jazz lovers who want both the familiar classics and the discovery of newer artists who carry the tradition forward with fresh creativity. Whether listeners prefer the swing era's big band sound, the intimate cool of the 1950s, or modern jazz's adventurous exploration, KUNR Public Radio offers programming that rewards attentive listening.
KUNR Public Radio streams free online 24/7, bringing world-class jazz programming to listeners in Radio Reno and beyond. For jazz enthusiasts who want a station that takes the music seriously — programming it with knowledge, passion, and a genuine love for jazz's infinite variety — KUNR Public Radio is Radio Reno's home for America's most sophisticated musical art form.