ORLANDO, May 2, 2025 — WUCF Jazz is heartbroken to share the passing of longtime radio host and beloved on-air personality, Alan Rock, who died earlier this week at the age of 90.
For more than two decades, Alan’s unmistakable voice and infectious laugh graced the airwaves of 89.9 FM, bringing jazz legends to life every weekend and leaving an indelible mark on Central Florida.
Alan began officially hosting on WUCF FM in February 2001, but his contributions go back even further—through the hundreds of jazz albums he personally donated, each one bearing his signature and unmistakable love of the genre. Over the years, he became a fixture of the station and the broader jazz community, known for his encyclopedic knowledge and sharp wit…