Maxine Michaels’ signature style and programming selections are enjoyed by a huge list of friends and fans around the globe. Maxine consistently innovates with an uncanny ability to educate the masses about the rich history of jazz, cultural information and more.
She takes great pride in having given many Detroit-based music artists their first radio airplay, she has consistently stood as an advocate in support of Detroit area music makers and has worked to increase public awareness of talent through live jazz performances. She has also provided unforgettable service to the church and community Mayflower Music Series. Love from Detroit!
Maxine’s Latest Playlist
Start Time Duration Artist Song Album Label
5/3/24 7:04pm 4:05 Billy Preston – Summertime – YouTube Video – Billy Preston Music
5/3/24 7:09pm 12:41 Herbie Hancock Headhunters – Butterfly – Tokyo Jazz Fest – Herbie Hancock Music
5/3/24 7:23pm 9:59 Dobbins, Krahnke & Weed Trio – Love You Madly – Music Of Ellington & Strayhorn – DKW Trio
5/3/24 7:33pm 9:31 Marlena Shaw – Go Away Little Boy – It Is Love – Verve
5/3/24 7:43pm 14:33 Charles Earland – Killer Joe – Live At The Key Club – Fantasy
5/3/24 7:57pm 5:59 Michael Hanna Feat. Sir Roland Hanna – That’s All – Family & Friends – Rml 902
5/3/24 8:03pm 13:25 Quincy Jones Big Band – Stolen Moments – Jazz Big Band Session – Verve
5/3/24 8:16pm 8:10 Kenny Burrell Little Sunflower – Live At Catalina – High Note
5/3/24 8:25pm 7:19 Guymon Ensley Quintet – You’re On Point – Single Release – GEQ
5/3/24 8:33pm 7:05 Larry Coryell – Bumpin’ On Sunset – Aurora Coryellis – Purple Pyramid Records
5/3/24 8:42pm 11:00 Art Blakey &The Jazz Messengers – A Night In Tunisia – A Night In Tunisia – Blue Note
5/3/24 8:53pm 5:34 Donny Hathaway – Sack Full Of Dreams – In Performance – Atlantic
5/3/24 8:58pm 5:35 Christian McBride & Edgar Meyer – Days Of Wine & Roses – Who’s Gonna Play The Melody – Mack Avenue Records
5/3/24 9:03pm 7:12 James Brown – Cold Sweat Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 – Best Of James Brown – Polydor
5/3/24 9:11pm 13:29 Dobbins, Krahnke & Weed Trio – Wonder Medley – Live At The Firefly Club – PKO Records
5/3/24 9:24pm 4:30 Vanessa Rubin – Girl Talk – Girl Talk – Telarc
5/3/24 9:29pm 8:03 Higgins/Keller/Metz – Stella By Starlight – Live Firefly Club – PKO Records
5/2/24 9:38pm 6:15 Willie Bobo – Dindi – Watts Jazz Festival – Avenue Jazz
5/3/24 9:45pm 5:10 Papo Vazquez & Mighy Pirates Troubadours – NY Latin Jazz Mambo – Picaro Records
5/3/24 9:50pm 6:31 Cool Mood Trio – Europa – Soul Portraits – Fafana Records
5/3/24 9:56pm 6:35 Carmen McRae – New York State Of Mind -Vocal Jazz – Folio
5/3/24 10:02pm 21:37 Fred Wesley – On Green Dolphin Street – Swing & Be Finky – Minor Music Records
5/3/24 10:23pm 16:37 Keith Jarrett Trio – God Bless The Child – Standards Live – ECM
* (all airtime is approximate)
This year I had done nothing for Black History month. But your Feb 17th show took me where I needed to go. Hearing the Black National Anthem put me on the road. From that point on I sang, laughed, cried and danced. You touched my soul and made me happy! From an old Detroit jazz head, thank you
Wow, thank you Sharon, it’s nice to know our music touched you so deeply. Thanks for listening and keep on laughing and dancing!
Play Wayne Shorter Music
THOROUGHLY enjoy listening to Maxology! The playlists are diverse and the commentary is enlightening! Ms Michaels is the best and I could listen to her for hours on end!😍😍
We are happy to hear that, thank you Darryl!
Hello. While in the car driving, I heard the song A dream deferred. Who made that beautiful song?
A Dream Deferred by trumpeter John Douglas – CD titled JD’s Pursuit.
Thank you for listening.
MAXOLOGY!
Hi. Love the program. Is the playlist from 4/28 available? There was a great track that I can’t remember ( I think it was called “come with me” )
Hi Anthony,
Love to your listening, search and buy her music. Tania Maria – Come With Me
Thanks! WRCJ / MAXOLOGY
What was your playlist between 8:00 & 10:00 PM on 5/5/23….. it was fantastic!
Hi Bill, thank you, the playlist has been posted!
Hello Maxine! Your show on Friday 5/12/23 helped us keep our cool as we successfully navigated the road construction ongoing along I-75–gigantic trucks barreling past us, impatient drivers changing lanes, unexpected traffic shifts and suddenly disappearing lanes–as we headed homeward after our downtown gig! Special highlights included Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s rambunctious delivery of “Afro Blue” followed by David Fathead Newman’s silken tenor sax, Emmett Cohen’s masterful command of the piano and the soothing prayer of Donny Hathaway’s soulful voice on “Sack Full of Dreams”. Rick Matle and I are grateful for your presence on WRCJ!
Sheila & Rick, At your service…to make navigating the roads more bearable.
Priceless note and special thank YOU! – Max
Hello, you are one of Detroit’s jewels! Do you still do any activities for the community like the monthly concerts at the church?
Thea, awww the note makes me sweet weep…plans on-going to restore Mayflower Music Series. Sending a special thank YOU! -Max
Happy birthday young lady!!
To Harold: Birthday Thanks! -Max
LOVE LOVE LOVE your show, your selections are outstanding.
Would love to hear Dinah Washington’s Salty Papa Blues one day. Or really, any Dinah.
Keep it on, and thanks
To K: Love, Love, Love – your note is inspiring…Dinah At Your Request – Max
Max is amazing @ i have friends in Singapore, across Europe and Jamaica and in South Africa I also have a friend that is the Captain of a all female crew in on a seafaring international cargo ship that listen to her show where ever they are!
Wow, an international ship playing 90.9 across the seas, that’s cool!
Hello Maxine I’m a big fan of yours and I love your playlist I listen every night I wished you guys played jazz all day keep up the amazing work yours truly one of Detroit’s Biggest jazz fans!
Maxine appreciates your priceless note Keith… awww and we thank you.
You are truly unique ! Voice, tone and style. Music selection is the BEST ! You always seem to capture my mood and make me smile. Keep on keepin’ on !
Love you !
Note To Rich: More Love, More Kindness, More Peace & More Smiles – Great Thanks. – Max
Hi Maxine, I want to say that I very much appreciate your show and the July 21 set list was especially good. Thanks!
Hotter Than July….Cool Comment
William Special Thanks WRCJ 90.9 FM / MAXOLOGY!
-Max
Max, just want to give you a heads-up about a Brazilian group that you may already be aware of ? They’re called Milk’nBlues and play a nice blusy /jazz style that is so easy to listen to like “Sade, smooth operator” and others. I found them on YouTube & Spotify Check them out ! You might be surprised. Love your work.
From The Desk Of Rich: Now I Know And Special Thank YOU! -Max
Been jazzin with you since way back when. Love it! Keep doin what you do how you do.
Like An Old Soul Record…We Go A Long Way Bach. Very Special Thanks! -Max
My first visit, and I am loving the vibe already already! The song, Gengie how is it actually spelled? I’
Charles E., Awww glad you caught it – the correct spelling Dindi it’s the Willie Bobo version Live At Watts Jazz Festival. Special thanks for listening. -Max
Love the show tonight
Thank you for the music Naima!
I love this jazz show.
Ms. Michaels is very creative with the excellent programming.
Max is Mighty,💪🇺🇸 Semper Fi
Hello Maxine, this is Pat Cronley. You’ve played my music years ago. Loving the sounds !! Saw you down at Det Jazz Fest , fabulous !
You played Killer Joe tonight, Jan 19 around 9:00 . Can you please tell me who the artist was ??
Thank you
Pat
Hi Pat, Your note is a great surprise. Glad you caught the Quincy Jones Project – Cool Joe, Mean Joe (Killer Joe). You’ll find it on the CD – Q’s Jook Joint. Thanks! -Max
Hello Maxine! Just a word to let you know that you are the undisputed “Queen of the Airwaves” a.k.a. “Queen of the Highway” as we barrel northward on I-75 with the radio tuned to WRCJ, driving home on Friday nights from our gig in downtown Detroit. Especially remarkable on 4/5/24 was hearing the Dobbins, Krahnke and Weed Trio performing “Love You Madly”, followed by the loquacious Lou Rawls spinning the tale of the “Charge Card Blues”. Thank you for making our road trip so much more pleasant with the sounds of “Maxology”. Maxine, I realize that your comment page may not be the most appropriate format on which to invite you to an event but here I go! On Thursday, May 2nd from 8-10:30pm I will be celebrating my 50th year as a Detroit Jazz Artist at Alchemi, located at 215 S. Main Street in Royal Oak. Live music by Sheila Landis, Rick Matle and drummer Darryl Pierce. Food and beverages will be available. There is no cover charge. Reservations may be made at http://www.alchemiroyaloak.com. Hope to see you there! Thank you for keeping the jazz flame alive with “Maxology” on WRCJ! Yes, you DO understand!
Hello Sheila, Maxine says:
Your flashback to the playlist of 4/5/24 in the 10:00pm hour was a WOW MOMENT TODAY! Heartfelt thanks for the priceless note…makes me feel like what I do makes an impact.
Extra thanks for your show invitation.
Yes, You DO Understand!
I think the station should say something about the passing of
O C Roberts MC for the Reggae Sound Blast on 90.9. His passing was April 13, 2024 and service was April 28, 2024.
Hi Noreen, we’re very sorry to hear that news.