Chuck Niles -- the voice of Jazz in Los Angeles passed away at the age of 76. He spent over 50 years on-air and was beloved by all, earning him countless affectionate nicknames-- Bob Florence called him "Bebop Charlie"; the Latin Jazz world knew him as "Carlitos Neelace"; and Horace Silver dubbed him the "Hippest Cat in Hollywood."

He remains the only Jazz Disc Jockey with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The King of Jazz Radio, Chuck Niles. June 24, 1927 - March 15, 2004.

I will miss you, my friend and hero....

Straight Ahead.