Maxology with Maxine Michaels
Fridays 7pm to 11pm
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 Title Album Label
2/7/25 7:00pm 6:07 King Curtis – Soul Serenade – Live At Fillmore West – Atco
2/7/25 7:07pm 7:04 Aretha Franklin – Dr. Feel Good – Live At Fillmore West – Atlantic
2/7/25 7:15pm 7:15 King Curtis – Memphis Soul Stew – Live At Fillmore West – Atco
2/7/25 7:23pm 10:36 Calvin Keys – My Funny Valentine – An Evening With Calvin Keys – Life Force Jazz
2/7/25 7:34pm 18:43 Isaac Hayes – By The Time I Get To Phoenix – Hot Buttered Soul – Stax Records
2/7/25 7:52pm 7:18 Emmet Cohen Trio – You Don’t Know What Love Is – Dirty In Detroit – Self Release
2/7/25 7:59pm 6:46 King Curtis – I Stand Accused – Live At Fillmore West Atco
2/7/25 8:05pm 5:20 Aretha Franklin – Spirit In The Dark – Live At Fillmore West – Atlantic
2/7/25 8:10pm 8:07 Ellen Rowe Octet – Ain’t I A Woman – Momentum – Sleddog Records
2/7/25 8:19pm 3:35 Gil Scott-Heron – Lady Day And John Coltrane – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – .BMG
2/7/25 8:23pm 15:09 Larry Smith & Company – A Night In Tunisia – Live At Slovak Philharmonic – A.L.I.
2/7/25 8:38pm 3:38 Dobbins, Krahnke & Weed Trio – Caravan – Swing Is The Thing – DKW Trio Music
2/7/25 8:42pm 13:36 Miles Davis – So What – Highlights From The Plugged Nickel – Columbia
2/7/25 8:55pm 7:32 Quincy Jones – Cool Joe, Mean Joe (Killer Joe) – Q’s Jook Joint – Qwest Records
2/7/25 9:02pm 13:45 William Hill III Trio – Tell Your Story – Three’s Company – William Hill Music
2/7/25 9:15pm 5:11 Trunino Lowe – By All Means – The Vision – TLowe Enterprise
2/7/25 9:20pm 5:28 The Temptations – Some Enchanted Evening – For Lovers Only – Motown
2/7/25 9:26pm 9:27 The Cannonball Adderley Quintet – Azule Serape – Live At The Lighthouse – Capitol Jazz
2/7/25 9:36pm 5:38 Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt – God Bless The Child – God Bless Jug And Sonny – Prestige
2/7/25 9:42pm 5:00 Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt – Autumn In New York – God Bless Jug & Sonny – Prestige
2/7/25 9:48pm 3:29 The Impressions – Amen – The Greatest Hits – MCA
2/7/25 9:53pm 9:28 Cassandra Wilson – Come Sunday – Higher Ground – Blue Note
2/7/25 10:03pm 7:48 Alex Harding & Lucian Ban – Chakra – Dark Blue – Sunnyside
2/7/25 10:11pm 6:01 In The Tradttion – Smile Happy – Ancestral Alliance – AFJ
2/7/25 10:17pm 16:19 Johnny Hammond – It’s Too Late – Breakout – CTI
2/7/25 10:34pm 7:46 Smokey Robinson – Quiet Storm – The Ultimate Collection – Motown
2/7/25 10:42pm 6:30 Russ Miller And The Jazz Orchestra – Can’t Hide Love – You And The Night And The Music – Russell Miller Music
* (all airtime is approximate)
Paul Vornhagen
February 15, 202517:36:50Happy Valentine’s weekend, Maxine. Just checking in to see if you received a copy of my latest recording, Paul Vornhagen–Live at the Blue LLama on Global Pulse Records. Thanks so much
WorkerB
February 17, 202519:28:42Hello Paul, Special thanks for the note…anxiously watching for your new project. ~ Max
Mark
February 15, 202500:33:18As I reminisce this Valentines Day Friday eve 2025 allow me to do it in the most soulful way that only Mizz Maxine Michaels can bring it!
Mark
February 8, 202503:05:19Amen amen amen 🙏
Exceptional Maxine!
Mark
February 8, 202502:09:157 too11 on Friday night 🌙 and we are just getting warmed up at the 9’oclock hour with Mizz Maxine keep on bringing it girl phenomenal stuff in laying it down and Herbie Hancock two boot as well only ultra 007 Maxine Michaels front row addition seats thank you just me & “U!”
Mark
February 8, 202501:34:44And now with John Coltrane added to the mix Mizz Maxine Michaels continues to mesmerize me with her soulful touch and musical prowess indeed!
Mark
February 8, 202500:46:10Human love can elevate you or deplete you but his almighty love will complete you amen 🙏 ✨️ girl!
Mark
February 8, 202500:27:45Much love right back at you Maxine with a little Markology coming from this end girl too you girl exclusively!
Mark
February 8, 202500:24:18I’m blowing a 50amp fuse on this end with Maxine’s Maximum Maxology Approach slamming the tunes!
Mark
February 8, 202500:14:12What a soul rush indeed spirit in the night but I’ll take my spirit in the sky if ya know what I mean sister amen. 🙏
Mark
February 8, 202500:02:41A good February Friday evening too you Maxine I am going to get Maxed out tonight with you girl if you don’t mind my saying so!
Sheila Landis
February 7, 202516:47:27Hello Maxine, You’ve done it again! You played a simply “dance-in-your-seat” segment of songs back-to-back: “Jan Jan”, “Song For My Father” and “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” (which guitarist Rick Matle and I thoroughly appreciated hearing while safely strapped in our seat belts driving home after the downtown gig during the 10 o’clock hour of “Maxology” on Friday January 31, 2025. Thank you!
WorkerB
February 7, 202523:16:06Hi Sheila & Rick,
What a sweet note…speaks volumes to the perfect timing and perfect placement for you to catch all that.
Warmest thanks for sharing great music.
~ Max
Mark
February 1, 202501:59:03Mizz Jazzine Maxine Michaels truly laying it down tonight with the mix amen sister ✨️
Mark
February 1, 202500:54:33Bring those mysterious ways on the only way you can Mizz Maxine Michaels into the ultimate Friday Jazzy night listening pleasure ride experience oh it feels so good girl! 🎙🎶
Mark
February 1, 202500:09:15Well here we are again tonight Mizz Maxine girl a cold chilly January night 🌙 and I am so looking forward to warming up with you girl nobody brings it like you do Mizz Jazzy Nights nobody at all and I thank you for that girl stay chill! 😎
Mark
January 25, 202500:12:11It is chilly out tonight but oh so hot 🔥 inside as Mizz Maxine Michaels stirs up her potions of Jazz Maxology once again on this crisp January 24 Friday eve!
Eric L. Wilkins
January 4, 202515:30:19Last night (1/3/25) I heard an amazing live version of Love for Sale! Please tell who is the singer and band. Thank you and happy new year. 🕊️
WorkerB
January 8, 202515:11:59Hi Eric, that was Dee Dee Bridgewater doing Love For Sale from her album Live At Yoshi’s on the Verve label. Thanks for listening!
Mark Egerer
January 4, 202503:40:06Chillin to the Max for two as the hits keep coming in this sensory ride into the New Year of 2025 only the way Mizz Michaels portrays it oh so layed back and ultra relaxing this night 🌙 for two you and me girl so fine indeed!
Mark Egerer
January 4, 202501:36:44Who lays it down so smoothly we’ll I’ll tell ya who Mizz Maxine Michaels does!
Mark Egerer
December 21, 202402:15:11A very blessed Christmas 🎄 🙏 & a very happy new year 🎉 😊 ✨️ to you Mizz Jazzy nights 🌙 🎶
Sincerely,
Mr. Mark Anthony
Steve Holt
December 4, 202400:11:06Still matching donations?
WorkerB
December 4, 202405:31:19Hi Steve, our Giving Tuesday donation match has ended but we hope to have another special event like that again soon. Thank you for checking!
Mark Egerer
November 23, 202403:51:16Maxine molds the Mood indeed goodnight Girl Sweet Dreams!
Mark Egerer
November 23, 202402:15:39MAXINE HAS MAXIMIZED THE SOUND BOARDS ONCE AGAIN TOUCHE!
Mark Egerer
November 23, 202400:34:09Maxine to the Maxx! So good to be with you tonight Girl! Restore The Roar, MY KITTEN!
Kristie Sharon
November 16, 202401:46:16What was played at 8:37-840 pm on Friday night with Maxology 11.15.24!!!! Very sexy!!!
WorkerB
November 20, 202415:55:49You heard Jr. Walker + The All Stars the track Cleo’s Mood.
P.S. thank you for listening.
~ Max
Mark Egerer
November 16, 202400:22:57Good evening Maxine last Fridays show was superb. Now I lay me down to jazz. Total relaxation with the smoothest vibes once more!
Mark Anthony
Mark Egerer
November 2, 202400:17:55OUCH YOU HURT SO GOOD GIRL… MIZZ JAZZY NIGHTS!
Mark Egerer
November 2, 202400:11:18“ROLLIN TO THE MAX!” WITH MIZZ MAXINE MICHAELS… YO GIRL🤌
Mark Egerer
November 1, 202423:58:14Well if you will allow me to say to you, Mizz Jazz Maxine you thoroughly Mix My Mass for Jazz which only you can imply Sweet Soul Child to indulge my Soul!
Mark Egerer
November 1, 202423:35:29Mad Max Maxology Jazz Miss Professor!
Your worthy student Girl!
Mark Egerer
November 1, 202423:29:07Good evening Miss Maxine spinning the Jazz Extravaganza on this All Saints Day Amen 🙏 I so dig your groove/y girl motions/potions!
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Mark Anthony
Speak To Me…
Mark Anthony
October 25, 202423:27:43Maxine you have me in a moon trance of Jazz girl!
WorkerB
October 26, 202412:36:19Moon Dance – Moon Trance
We Thank YOU!
Mickie G
October 24, 202401:56:37WOO! This is a jam that has elements of James Brown’s J.B.s and FUNKY FUNKY FUNKY get-down jazz! Maxology is in the house! Thanks for the soulful Detroit-vibe!
WorkerB
October 24, 202405:29:13Felt That Funky & Soul ’cause we do that too. ..BONUS.to receive your pledge in support. Love From Detroit!
Mark Egerer
October 24, 202401:47:27Thankyou for making my evening so special Maxine your soothing Jazz caressing is so fine and I Thankyou from the bottom of my heart ❣️may your week be pleasant and adventurous! No I’m not signing off anytime soon I am just gettin warmed up Girl stay chill!
WorkerB
October 24, 202405:30:16Your inspirations well received in studio…we offer great thanks.
Mark Egerer
October 24, 202400:48:12Those board levels are Maximized thankyou my dear! 🙏
Dave Thomas
September 17, 202403:41:11Hi Maxine,
I caught a portion of your show on Friday the 13th and it was fabulous. Please post the playlist soon!
Dave Thomas aka Mr. T
Volunteer Broadcaster Host of Positive Amplitude
Elizabeth Hunter
September 21, 202413:44:34To Detroit treasure Maxine M. – Love your show. Great songs, awesome variety.
1. What is the name of the category of songs that include talking, ie, telling a story? (Like By the Time I Get to Phoenix which you played last night) I’d like to do a search on that category to have a list of them. 2. I see your playlist from Sept. 13 on WRCJ site, and wonder how to see past playlists?
WorkerB
September 23, 202406:15:13With honor to your mention as a Detroit treasure – truly humble & thankful. Appreciate the splash of love on the show for the variety in it.
Truth told I don’t do category of songs but prefer to weave groove theory and what feels good in the programming moments. The story telling is a bonus art form – glad you caught Isaac Hayes (By The Time I Get To To Phoenix).
Search sometimes we need the music and sometimes we need the lyrics . . .
Maxine M.
MAXOLOGY!
WorkerB
September 17, 202422:04:27Hi Dave, that playlist is now posted. Thanks for tuning in!
Garry Green
August 19, 202412:26:05MAXINE MICHAELS is Definitely a Detroit treasure that needs to be unearthed more!! …love her sets
Jerry
August 16, 202423:44:17Can you give me more info on that song you played around 7:30 on Friday, 08/16/24 ?
By …James (last name, I think)…song “Breathe” ? Lots of flute on it. Thanks.
WorkerB
August 19, 202417:38:09Hi Jerry, that was the James Russell Project doing Breathe.
Eric Vogel
August 10, 202402:31:21What show is playing now? It might have just ended at 1030pm (Friday 9th)guy was telling the story of jazz
WorkerB
August 13, 202412:27:25Hi Eric, there was some technical trouble so we switched over to John Hill’s program briefly but here’s what Maxine was playing around that time:
08/09/24 22:13 16:17 Lou Rawls – Tribute Medley – Live At Mark Hellinger Theater – Lou Rawls Music
08/09/24 22:30 11:16 Ahmad Jamal – La Costa – Live At Baker’s – Personal Compilation CD – Ahmad Jamal Music
08/09/24 22:41 5:59 Rachelle Ferrell – You Don’t Know What Love Is – Live In Montreux – Blue Note
Noreen Brown
April 30, 202421:51:33I 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.
WorkerB
May 3, 202405:36:12Hi Noreen, we’re very sorry to hear that news.
Sheila Landis
April 22, 202418:03:42Hello 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!
WorkerB
April 23, 202414:20:24Hello 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!
Pat Cronley
January 20, 202403:01:48Hello 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
WorkerB
January 20, 202413:36:30Hi 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
Michael Giles
January 6, 202422:25:30Max is Mighty,💪🇺🇸 Semper Fi
Kenneth Hill
November 18, 202309:30:11I love this jazz show.
Ms. Michaels is very creative with the excellent programming.
Naima Shamborguer
October 28, 202300:11:44Love the show tonight
WorkerB
October 29, 202300:45:42Thank you for the music Naima!
Charles E
August 25, 202323:35:08My first visit, and I am loving the vibe already already! The song, Gengie how is it actually spelled? I’
WorkerB
August 28, 202320:51:58Charles 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
David
August 16, 202312:31:34Been jazzin with you since way back when. Love it! Keep doin what you do how you do.
WorkerB
August 16, 202318:05:26Like An Old Soul Record…We Go A Long Way Bach. Very Special Thanks! -Max
Rich
August 1, 202318:30:24Max, 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.
WorkerB
August 3, 202302:24:19From The Desk Of Rich: Now I Know And Special Thank YOU! -Max
William Sturm
July 24, 202323:26:15Hi Maxine, I want to say that I very much appreciate your show and the July 21 set list was especially good. Thanks!
WorkerB
July 25, 202300:40:43Hotter Than July….Cool Comment
William Special Thanks WRCJ 90.9 FM / MAXOLOGY!
-Max
Rich
July 22, 202323:15:30You 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 !
WorkerB
July 24, 202306:47:56Note To Rich: More Love, More Kindness, More Peace & More Smiles – Great Thanks. – Max
Keith Warren
July 15, 202307:10:38Hello 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!
WorkerB
July 16, 202303:39:26Maxine appreciates your priceless note Keith… awww and we thank you.
Barak
July 10, 202304:20:48Max 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!
WorkerB
July 10, 202318:59:25Wow, an international ship playing 90.9 across the seas, that’s cool!
K
June 19, 202313:56:11LOVE 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
WorkerB
June 20, 202313:20:56To K: Love, Love, Love – your note is inspiring…Dinah At Your Request – Max
Harold
June 17, 202302:45:27Happy birthday young lady!!
WorkerB
June 20, 202313:20:42To Harold: Birthday Thanks! -Max
Thea Simmons
May 25, 202318:08:58Hello, you are one of Detroit’s jewels! Do you still do any activities for the community like the monthly concerts at the church?
WorkerB
May 26, 202303:41:34Thea, awww the note makes me sweet weep…plans on-going to restore Mayflower Music Series. Sending a special thank YOU! -Max
Sheila Landis
May 13, 202313:10:45Hello 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!
WorkerB
May 14, 202302:26:08Sheila & Rick, At your service…to make navigating the roads more bearable.
Priceless note and special thank YOU! – Max
Bill Spaulding
May 6, 202301:53:28What was your playlist between 8:00 & 10:00 PM on 5/5/23….. it was fantastic!
WorkerB
May 8, 202300:36:32Hi Bill, thank you, the playlist has been posted!
Anthony
May 1, 202319:58:02Hi. 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” )
WorkerB
May 2, 202321:27:33Hi Anthony,
Love to your listening, search and buy her music. Tania Maria – Come With Me
Thanks! WRCJ / MAXOLOGY
D Mitchell
April 29, 202300:02:29Hello. While in the car driving, I heard the song A dream deferred. Who made that beautiful song?
WorkerB
April 29, 202304:36:28A Dream Deferred by trumpeter John Douglas – CD titled JD’s Pursuit.
Thank you for listening.
MAXOLOGY!
Darryl
March 31, 202323:55:30THOROUGHLY 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!😍😍
WorkerB
April 1, 202302:46:41We are happy to hear that, thank you Darryl!
Richard King
March 31, 202308:48:43Play Wayne Shorter Music
Sharon Blount
February 18, 202302:26:54This 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
WorkerB
February 18, 202321:06:52Wow, thank you Sharon, it’s nice to know our music touched you so deeply. Thanks for listening and keep on laughing and dancing!
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