Bill Stewart was one of the KMPC Los Angeles radio talents between 1951 and 1959, later at KGIL and KRHM. He was also a famous record producer. In 1969 he was honored with a concert at the Hollywood Palladium. Bill Stewart, and a few other hosts, recorded and stored their shows at AFRTS-LA for four to six month before releasing recordings to AFRTS radio world-wide by transcription discs. He played most of the best of jazz. His programs had many famous guests, commenting on their careers in music. Stewart had a unique role in the history of AFRTS presenting many legendary jazz recordings. In the 1950s he was broadcasting first hand knowledge and notes about friendships with jazz legends. We present some of his shows In rotation with other popular DJs of the time.
