Morris Baxter’s ‘Morris Motivations’ uplifts listeners on Jazz 91.9 WCLK FM

If you turn on your radio to Jazz 91.9 WCLK FM between 7 and 10 a.m. on weekdays and hear a motivational message, you are undoubtedly listening to Morris Baxter’s voice.& & 91.9 FM WCLK Morning Jazz Announcer Morris Baxter (6 a.m. – 10 a.m.) Credit: Photo submitted Baxter has been on-air with WCLK since 2006, when the previous morning show host, Bill Clark, passed away. He auditioned for the program with three other potential hosts and was chosen by staff members and listeners to become the station’s newest personality. “Morning Jazz with Morris Baxter” features an eclectic mix of jazz music from Maysa to Maxwell to Mike Phillips. But the highlight of his three-hour program is his “Morris Motivations.” He’s also the author of “The Morris Code—21 Ways Something Good Is Going To Happen To You Today,” a collection of 21 stories, quotes, and affirmations. “I believe that everybody should have a mantra and that mantra should be something that gets them motivated,” Baxter said. What motivates me is when I wake up in the morning. The first person I thank is God. The second thing I say is the ‘Morris Code’: ‘Something good is going to happen to...