Jazz FM marks Robbie Vincent at 80
Jazz FM has marked Robbie Vincent’s 80th birthday with a special programme about his broadcasting career.
The programme featured an in-depth conversation with Robbie, looking back at his early days on Radio London in the 1970s, including his work on phone-in radio and later as a music presenter.
It also covered his time at LBC and Radio 1 in the late 1980s, along with his different periods at Jazz FM. Robbie’s most recent run with the station began in 2021, following specials during Jazz FM’s 30th anniversary year.
The show was hosted by Chris Philips and produced by Jazz FM Head of Content Chris Gilvear.
Contributors included musicians Robbie supported early in their careers, including David Grant of Lynx and Bluey from Incognito. More recent artists Laura Doyle and Lois Levin also took part, while Trevor Nelson spoke about Robbie’s influence on his own broadcasting career.
Music featured during the programme included artists Robbie helped bring to UK radio audiences, including Maze, Second Image, Incognito and Bob James.
Robbie said: “I was flattered by the kind messages from music makers like David Grant and Bluey, and the music players like Chris Philips and Trevor Nelson.”
He added: “I am very grateful to my friends at Jazz FM for such an honour!”