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The Art of the Story — 701 episodes
Goldings, Bernstein & Stewart: A 35-Year Conversation
Ben Sidran at 83: A Conversation Across Time
Stephane Wrembel – The Jazz Philosopher
Monty Alexander: “I’m a Student of Joy”
Charles Rahmat Woods on Learning Choctaw and Celebrating Jazz in D.C.
Randy Ingram On Finds His Own Voice in the Music of Bill Evans
David Porter's new memoir 'The Soul Man' is a fascinating look into the legendary songwriter and producer's amazing career
Putting on a happy face with Duchess
Harrell Davenport – Blues Torchbearer
Tony Bennett at 100
Christian McBride Brings Jazz Home to Montclair
Andrea Bejar's Language of Longing
Ruido Tovar Brings Tropical Futurism to Lincoln Center's Summer for the City
Newport's new Artistic Director Nate Smith on what he wants to bring to the festival
When Flea met his hero Dizzy Gillespie
Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana's new album 'Coherence' blends jazz, rock, and fusion and features her iconic husband Carlos
Celebrating Janis Siegel
Herb Scott on fostering live music in D.C.
New York Voices: Where It All Began
One Flight Up: A New Jazz Club Rises in Lower Manhattan
Paula Cole and the Song That Took on a Life of Its Own
Nasar Abadey and Supernova
Pat MacDonald: Looking Back at “The Future’s So Bright”
Herbie Hancock on landing his pivotal gig with Donald Byrd
Jimmy Greene – Still Riding the Trane
The Sidran Chronicles-Volume 1: Ben Sidran on Jazz & Democracy
Aaron Diehl's Jazz in July at 92NY
Writer Heather Aimee O’Neill on writing The Irish Goodbye in private
Herbie Hancock remembers Wayne Shorter
Tyreek McDole – Following the Light
Lil’ Ed Williams – Steady Eddie of the Blues
Alex Hamburger on "keeping the community connected" with CapitalBop
Vision Festival Turns 30
Producer Danny Melnick creatively shapes the 49th Saratoga Jazz Festival
Celebrating Arturo O’Farrill on his birthday
Theo Bleckmann on Community, Individuality, and a Life in Music
Vince Wilburn, Jr. – Keeper of the Flame
South African pianist and NEA Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim became an idol and inspiration to new generations of artists
What's in a Name? Melissa Clark Has an Answer
Warren Wolf: The Vibraphone Chose Him
Vocalist Vuyo Sotashe's 'cosmic agreements'
Lakecia Benjamin Dreams Out Loud
Zev Feldman - The Promise of the Unheard
Sleeves - “like a book club, but for records”
Sonny Rollins, Corazón
The Rumble - from New Orleans to the world
Steve Schapiro’s Jazz: History hiding in plain sight for 60 years
Jimmy Jam on his career of 'intentional longevity'
The Nth Power – Never Alone
WBGO and the jazz community mourn the loss of the great saxophonist Sonny Rollins
Miles Davis: “Geniuses are selfish”
Emmet Cohen and the Search for Universal Truth
Crossroads Theater Company presents the classic play "Sizwe Banzi is Dead" through June 14
Mike Harrison and the Art of Contentment
Phoebe Katis on a lifelong “Coming Of Age”
Heidi Martin reflects on Abbey Lincoln and jazz education for the next generation
Julieta Venegas on Norteña
Shenel Johns
Standing on Miles’ Shoulders: Keyon Harrold at Carnegie Hall
Guy Davis – The Storyteller
Eli Yamin on the Jazz Power Initiative’s Syncopated Celebration 2026
GSP's production of 'My Lord, What a Night' focuses on the friendship between singer Marian Anderson and physicist Albert Einstein
Celebrating Keith Jarrett on his birthday
Jon Lampley Has Found His Voice
Carmen Lundy remembers her first trip to New York
Larry Ratso Sloman on making his acting debut at 75 in Marty Supreme
Roberta Flack fired him, Miles Davis hired him, and now Marcus Miller has a great story to tell.
The Sidran Chronicles-Volume 1: Ben's search for jazz and modernism
Revisiting the legacy of Howard Hughes hoaxer Clifford Irving
Celebrating Bobby McFerrin on his birthday
Remembering Bob Power, the innovative recording engineer and producer who helped to redefine the sound of Hip Hop
Going "All Out" on Broadway with the band Lawrence
Women’s History Month & Women in Jazz
John Pizzarelli celebrates Tony Bennett with Dear Mr. Bennett
Palladium Celebrates the Music of Wayne Shorter
Montclair Art Museum's "Art Meets Jazz" series continues with the Brandee Younger Trio on March 19
The 4th annual Let's Talk Women's Health & Wellness Symposium set for March 14 at NJPAC
Bassist and singer-songwriter Antonio McLendon on his faith, the family legacy and his jazz superstar daughter Samara Joy
Jazz pianist Charu Suri's 2026 Grammy-nominated album 'Shayan' brings a message of beauty, peace and healing
'Nanny Assis: AfroJobim with Ron Carter' brings the iconic sounds of Antonio Carlos Jobim to Dizzy's Club
The 18th Harlem Fine Arts Show runs February 20-22 at The Glasshouse
The Cookers on the most memorable gig they never played
The legacy of Louis and Lucille Armstrong lives on in the "Corona Collection" exhibit
Director Justin Emeka's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' at Two River Theater is set in 1950's New Jersey
WBGO Archive (2008) : Acclaimed singer Catherine Russell performed live on WBGO from J&R Music
Pianist Lafayette Harris Jr. pays tribute to his mentor Max Roach on his latest release 'All in Good Time'
WBGO Archive (1992): Iconic singer Tony Bennett talks to legendary announcer Michael Bourne about 'Perfectly Frank'
Video Music Box founder and media pioneer Ralph McDaniels on Hip-Hop and Jazz
Award-winning blues guitarist and singer Solomon Hicks's young career shows resiliency and talent
A deeper look at John Coltrane's 'Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album'
Legendary sportswriter and author Jerry Izenberg tells the story of black baseball in his novel 'Damn You, Josh Gibson: A Ghost Story'
Saxophonist Noah Preminger shares emotion and artistic creativity in his new release 'Dark Days'
Michael Dorf's 21st annual Music Of tribute concert and rehearsal show celebrate the timeless catalog of BIlly Joel
Award-winning clarinetist, saxophonist and bandleader Ken Peplowski dies at 66
Big jazz wins for Samara Joy and Christian McBride at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles
Arturo Sandoval returns to 92NY
The Julian Lage Quartet kicks off April's Jazz Appreciation Month celebration at SOPAC
The 5th annual "The Nearness of You Concert" honors the legacy of saxophonist Michael Brecker and benefits cancer research
Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano on his upcoming week at SMOKE Jazz Club
Joe Magnarelli's latest album 'Decidedly So' is a special one for the trumpeter, flugelhornist and bandleader
N'Kenge's 'That's Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical' premieres February 19 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center
Trailblazing Tony Award winner and Grammy nominated singer Melba Moore's new memoir highlights a 50-year-plus career
WBGO Archive (2014) As Diana Krall begins her 2026 tour, we look back at her love for the Montreal Jazz Festival
Underworld Production's 'The Diner Anthologies' premieres on YouTube (TV) January 25
The impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 2026
Acclaimed author Ashley Kahn's essay on John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme'
Gary U.S. Bonds joins Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers as part the Light of Day WinterFest 2026 lineup
Jazz pianist Aaron Parks on his latest album 'By All Means'
Michael League’s Blue Note Residency
A night of conversation, music and fun with Jimmy Jam at City Winery NYC
Lee Mergner receives Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award at 2026 Jazz Congress
Matt Merewitz celebrates the Side People
Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter and guitarist James Hunter on his long-time friend and collaborator Van Morrison
Gilles Peterson: Holding Up the Mirror
Deborah Silver's Grammy-nominated 'Basie Rocks!' is backed by the Count Basie Orchestra and produced by Steve Jordan
Calendar Real Estate: Why music comes to New York every January
Kevin Johansen and Liniers: Blurring the lines between music and art
Grammy-nominated blues singer and guitarist Eric Bibb's latest album 'One Mississippi' to be released in late January
Bernie Williams and Katia Lindor to perform at Carnegie Hall
WBGO Archive (2003): Michael Bourne chats with Herbie Hancock
WBGO Archive: Les McCann chats with Michael Bourne about 'Compared to What' and the Montreux Jazz Festival
WBGO Archive (2010): The late Lindy Hop legend Norma Miller shared her amazing Savoy Ballroom stories
Singer-songwriter Paula Cole on being a groundbreaking female artist
Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride on arranging for Sting and Samara Joy
Singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger Nicole Zuraitis on Grammy-nominated 'Live at Vic's Las Vegas'
Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon headlines the Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island Jazz Festival 37
Singer Christie Dashiell on her family's inspiration and second Grammy nomination
Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander shares his boxing-related stories about Sinatra, Miles and Oscar Peterson
WBGO Archive (2009): Anthony Rapp looks back at the impact of 'RENT'
Louis Armstrong House Museum's Corona Collection open through March of 2026
Celebrating 2026 NEA Jazz Master and former WBGO host Rhonda Hamilton
Saxophonists Melissa Aldana and Walter Smith III on the 13th annual Coltrane Festival at Smoke Jazz Club in NYC
A tribute to the late guitarist Phil Upchurch
Grammy Award-winning pianist Bob James share thoughts on working with Sarah Vaughan and being revered in Hip-Hop
The music world mourns of the loss of STAX Records guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper
The magical music partnership of Rachael Price & Vilray
Mercedes Ellington directs "Such Sweet Thunder", a celebration honoring the life and music of her late grandfather Duke Ellington
Saxophonist Gerald Albright's big break came with Patrice Rushen's 'Forget Me Nots'
Blues singer-songwriter and guitarist Andrew Duncanson is 'Relearning to Climb' after losing several of his close friends
WBGO Archive (2003): Musician and author James McBride chats with WBGO's Gary Walker
'Wicked For Good' brings back magical memories for Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz
Kate Kortum wins the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition at NPAC
Veteran journalist Jonathan Capehart wrote his best-selling memoir while listening to WBGO
The powerful play 'Nat Turner's Last Struggle: Finding His Way Home' is back at Riverside Theatre
A new movie reimagines the 1987 thriller 'Fatal Attraction'
WBGO presents All That Jazz with pianist Alex Bugnon at the Bickford Theater
The journey of New Jersey's blue guitarist and singer Jimmy Vivino
WBGO Kids Jazz Series Concerts: Calvin Johnson and Native Son
Amateur Night at the Apollo open auditions at American Dream
A personal side of jazz pianist and composer Aaron Parks in his latest album 'By All Means'
The premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's 'The Monsters' runs through November 23 at Two River Theater
Alabama's latest season could add more meaning to the doc 'Nothing But A Winner'
'Hey Arnold!'s creator Craig Bartlett and composer Jim Lang created a magical jazzy cartoon
The George Cables trio brings jazz to Bethany Baptist Church as part of the 2025 TD James Moody Jazz Festival
WBGO Archive (2014): 'The Keep On Keepin' On' documentary brings legendary musicians together
Mike Griot's 'The Soul of Burt Bacharach' comes to Kean Stage on November 8
The hit Broadway musical 'The Prom' changed actress Caitlin Kinnunen's life in so many ways
A musical family legacy told in "Lee Berk: Leading the Berklee Way'
The Ma Rainey House and Blues Museum: Columbus, Georgia's treasure
WBGO Archive (2014): The passions of the great guitarist Vic Juris
Don't put the late drummer and composer Jack DeJohnette into a jazz category
WBGO Archive (1993): Jack DeJohnette joins Marian McPartland's 'Piano Jazz'
The new Springsteen biopic opens in theaters today
Knicks great Earl 'The Pearl" Monroe on jazz and Miles Davis
The new doc 'Clemente' shows the greatness of the late two-time World Series champion
Pianist and composer Omar Sosa's NJPAC debut is part of the 2025 TD James Moody Jazz Festival
Christian McBride's new album Without Further Ado, Vol 1 brings together great vocalists with a super big band
Vera Brandes on Köln 75: “A very serious spiritual lesson”
Celia Cruz: A Centennial Celebration! at JLC's Rose Theater
NEA Jazz Master George Cables bring his trio to the TD James Moody Jazz Festival
'Playing free' is what drummer Joe Farnsworth is all about
Kurt Elling on his Broadway Debut
Reggie Workman enjoys mentoring his latest ensemble members as they prepare for NAMA concert
The Gilmore's inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist Award goes to Brooklyn-based pianist Sullivan Fortner
WBGO Archive (2012): The powerful poetry of the late Amiri Baraka
Newark Symphony Hall celebrates the artistic connection between Newark and Harlem with a special event
Grammy Award-winning singer Peabo Bryson brings 'The Golden Touch Tour' to SOPAC
"California Trap' displays the soulful voice of blues singer-songwriter and guitarist Andrew Duncanson
The Corona Collection oral history exhibit at the Louis Armstrong House Museum pays tribute to his Queens neighborhood
WBGO Archive (2014): 14-time Grammy Award winner Lady Gaga on her love of jazz
WBGO Archive (2008): The late NEA Jazz Master Quincy Jones chats with legendary announcer Rhonda Hamilton
WBGO Archive (2009): Broadway star Anthony Rapp on the impact of 'RENT'
Bobby Sanabria's Multiverse Big Band's West Side Story Reimagined at McCarter on October 4
Jazz pianist Emmet Cohen's popularity soars on and off the stage
Coltrane 99: Acclaimed author Ashley Kahn's essay on John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme'
Coltrane 99: WBGO Archive (2018) Ravi Coltrane and Christian McBride on 'Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album'
Coltrane 99: WBGO Archive (2023): Milestones host Angélika Beener chats with saxophonist Marcus Strickland about 'My Favorite Things'
18th annual OSPAC West Orange Jazz Fest is Saturday, February 20
Jamie Bernstein curates a tribute concert at City Winery for her legendary father Leonard and her late brother Alexander
Julius Rodriguez headlines the 2025 Hudson Jazz Festival
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist Colin Hay recalls his collaboration with NEA Jazz Master Herbie Hancock
New Jersey's film industry is soaring
Singer Michael Mayo to 'FLY' at the 2025 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
José James is one of the headliners of the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival
Creator of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Janis Burley previews this year's lineup
Jazz House Kids founder Melissa Walker proudly presents the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival
The incredible journey of actor, dancer and author Ronald "Smokey" Stevens
WBGO Archive (1992): Two legends get together to talk about why Frank Sinatra was so special
Jeff Goldblum's 'Still Blooming' features guest vocalists Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
New Jersey acclaimed pianist Matthew Whitaker dazzled the crowd at the 2025 DC JazzFest
The 2025 DC JazzFest was a huge success
Acclaimed actor, singer and voiceover artist Keith David brings his new jazz album to the PIJF
Lalah Hathaway looks forward to performing live at the 2025 DC JazzFest
The emotional doc 'CLEMENTE' hits theaters September 12
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart doesn't hold back in his new memoir
Orrin Evans' third annual Jazz Train to the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Comedian and television host Roy Wood Jr.'s 'The Man of Many Fathers' gives his life lessons
"Lee Berk: Leading the Berklee Way' tells the story of a visionary family legacy that led to a unique music college
WBGO Archive (2013): Knicks great Earl Monroe on jazz and Miles Davis
Yunie Mojica on putting together the 2025 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival lineup
WBGO Archive (2014): Diana Krall chats with Michael Bourne at the Montreal Jazz Festival
Blues singer and guitarist Tommy Castro's tops charts with 'Closer to the Bone'
A wide variety of music planned for the 15th Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Acclaimed saxophonists Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander reunite for 'Split Decision'
A tribute to the late pioneering vocalist and NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan
The 2025 DCJazzPrix Finals showcases top jazz ensembles
Christian McBride's "Without Further Ado, Vol. 1" features amazing vocalists like Sting and Samara Joy
WBGO Archive (2020): NEA Jazz Master Eddie Palmieri chats with friend, percussionist and WBGO host Bobby Sanabria
Lizz Wright headlines the inaugural NoMad Jazz Festival
Vocalist, songwriter and composer Michael Mayo brings his emotional 'Fly' to the inaugural NOMAD Jazz Festival
Bill Charlap highlights 60th Anniversary of Jazz in the Garden Series at The Newark Museum of Art
A bright new chapter for veteran Broadway dancer, actor, director and author Ronald 'Smokey' Stevens
Actor, singer and voiceover artist Keith David on his new jazz album
Powerful films to be screened at the Women in Media Newark's Women's International Film Festival
Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman glad he's still playing music during troublesome times
WBGO Archive (2003): Dame Cleo Laine chats with Michael Bourne about her music and life
'Nothing But A Winner' director Jimmy Jenkins on why he wanted to tell the story of the integration of Alabama football
'Bam Bam: The Story of Sister Nancy' director Alison Duke gets the tell the story of legendary singer
New Jersey's film industry is booming because of tax incentives, talented crews and a variety of locations
WBGO Archive (2014): Michael Bourne chats with Lady Gaga about her love of jazz
Alexa Tarantino's new album 'The Roar and the Whisper' captures her artistic range
WBGO teams with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative to give veterans and their families a chance to share, listen and honor
Acclaimed jazz drummer Joe Farnsworth says he wants his band to 'just play'
Ute Lemper's new album 'Pirate Jenny' is just another milestone for the Broadway actress and singer
WBGO Archive (2014): The late great jazz guitarist Vic Juris on his love of Eric Dolphy's music
'Nothing But A Winner' focuses on legendary coaches Nick Saban and Paul 'Bear'Bryant and Alabama football greatness
April May Webb and Randall Haywood bring their Sounds of A & R band to WP's Summer Jazz Room Series July 23
Blues guitarist and singer Solomon Hicks didn't let the pandemic ruin his debut album in 2020
WBGO Archive (2008): Savion Glover taps his impression of NBA great Michael Jordan
WBGO Archive (2009): Broadway star Anthony Rapp on the impact of 'RENT'
The Bar-Kays bassist James Alexander on the creation of 'Soul Finger'
WBGO Archive (2003): Herbie Hancock on 'Rockit'
Grammy Award-winning drummer and composer Dan Pugach brings his big band to Shea Center for Performing Arts July 21
Legendary percussionist Sheila E. on legacy and her first Grammy Award
Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Samantha Fish gets her message out in 'Paper Doll'
MSNBC host and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart on his new memoir
The great Argentine composer Lalo Schifrin leaves behind a powerful musical legacy
Two River Theater's production of Arthur Miller's 'The Price' is receiving rave reviews
Branford Marsalis Quartet performs at The Town Hall as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival
Nigerian-born musician, composer and designer Amayo's life is filled with creativity
WBGO Archive (2003): Phoebe Jacobs chats with WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton about the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation
Joel Harrison: The story of our country can be told through guitar and voice
Ghost-Note performs at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn's 3rd Annual Juneteenth in the Park
Natalia Lafourcade has evolved from alt-pop prodigy to one of the most revered voices
North 2 Shore Festival brings a variety of music to Newark, Asbury Park and AC
'Caregiving' Director Chris Durrance hoping to create change
WBGO Archive (2014): Diana Krall chats with Michael Bourne at the Montreal Jazz Festival
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are guest vocalists on Jeff Goldblum's latest release
Blues guitarist and singer Jimmy Vivino: Glad to be touring again
Lee Berk followed his father's visionary steps in creating a unique music college
Blues legend Tommy Castro is going strong
Leslie Odom Jr. ready to reprise his role as Aaron Burr in Broadway's 'Hamilton'
Yellowjackets touring with latest release 'Fasten Up'
Bassist Robert 'Kool' Bell is enjoying his legendary musical run
WBGO Archive (1992): Longtime friends Tony Bennett and Michael Bourne talk about the magic of Frank Sinatra
Milestones for jazz trumpeter, promoter, producer and club owner Mark Morganelli
A tribute to the late legendary jazz drummer Al Foster
A star-studded lineup set for the 48th Saratoga Jazz Festival
Michael Arnone's 32 Annual Crawfish Fest set for this weekend in Augusta, NJ
The inspiration behind Blues singer and guitarist Carolyn Wonderland's 'Truth Is' album
WBGO Archive (2008): The late NEA Jazz Master Quincy Jones chats with legendary announcer Rhonda Hamilton
WBGO Archive (2013): Knicks great Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe talks about his friendship with jazz legend Miles Davis
Singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones will perform at the 2025 Blue Note Jazz Festival
Blues singer and pianist Marcia Ball headlines Michael Arnone's 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest in NJ
WBGO Archive (2014): Laga Gaga opens up to Michael Bourne about her jazz roots
WBGO Archive (1998): The magical connection between Benny Golson and Art Blakey
Former Knicks President and legendary sports executive Dave Checketts continues to impact the sports world
Guitarists Gil Parris and Bernie Williams: A blend of music and two decades of friendship
The career of standup comedian Roy Wood Jr. is soaring
Eli Yamin's Jazz Power Initiative celebrates 21 years with a special concert at Symphony Space
Legendary Newark Mayor Sharpe James, the city's biggest cheerleader, dies at 89
Grammy Award-winning composer and pianist Hiromi is a musical chameleon
WBGO Archive (2014): Gary Walker interviews the late great Quincy Jones about his idol Clark Terry
Ute Lemper's new album 'Pirate Jenny' celebrates the music of legendary composer Kurt Weill
Trailblazing blues guitarist and singer Joe Louis Walker leaves behind an amazing musical legacy
Reed Turchi's 'World on Fire' is his first acoustic ensemble album
WBGO teams up with Aretsky's Patroon Restaurant for a five-part Jazz Series that begins tonight (May 2) with Lezlie Harrison
Tony-nominated Broadway actress and singer Melissa Errico embodies her Aunt Rose in 'The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War
Abu Dhabi is the Global Host City for International Jazz Day
Groundbreaking bassist Carol Kaye finally gets the recognition she truly deserves
The Outcrops and Yankee Stadium organist Ed Alstrom are the big winners at the 2025 North Jersey Blues Society's Blues Challenge
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's legacy on display at the upcoming NJPAC performances
Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin and guests to perform at 92NY
Christian McBride brings the sounds of Ray Brown and his group Ursa Major to JALC
Max Pollak Group 25th Stage Anniversary Celebration
Actress and singer Linda Purl's latest album 'This Could Be The Start'
Kool & The Gang drummer George Brown's posthumous album 'Jazz in Paris' was inspired by love and Miles Davis
NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom Kean with a Broadway music-filled concert
Harlem Globetrotter and mixed media artist Maxwell "Hops" Pearce shows off his talent on and off the court
George Clinton and Gregory Porter headline the 2025 North2Shore Festival
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón on his latest album 'Lost & Found'
Pianist and composer Jason Moran's 'Ellington in Focus' is tonight at The Apollo in Harlem
Legendary blues guitarist and singer Tommy Castro is reaching new highs with 'Closer to the Bone'
Pianist Alex Bugnon talks about learning from his uncle Donald Byrd
Rachael Price & Vilray's friendship has led to a beautiful musical partnership
Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Ronnie Baker Brooks gets personal in his latest album
Award winning jazz vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre will perform at this month's Earth Day Festival in Bedford, New York
Pianist and composer Eric Scott Reed's 'Out Late'
WBGO Archive (2023) Grammy Award-winning producer and guitarist John Pizzarelli chats with WBGO's Gary Walker
WBGO Archive: Legendary pianist Les McCann chats with WBGO's Michael Bourne about the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival
Women's History Month: Grammy-nominated singer Christie Dashiell
Actor, screenwriter and playwright Christina Pumariega brings her powerful world premiere play ¡VOS! to Two River Theater
Women's History Month: Celebrating the 101st anniversary of the birth of legendary jazz singer and Newark's 'Sassy' Sarah Vaughan
Women's History Month: The vast repertoire of Grammy Award-winning bassist, vocalist and composer esperenza spalding
Women's History Month: The passion of the late jazz promoter Phoebe Jacobs
Hazel Scott biographer Karen Chilton gives us many reasons to admire the late jazz pianist, singer and activist
Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra's new album 'Still Blooming" will be released April 25
WBGO Archive (2006): Trumpeter Jon Faddis chats with WBGO's Gary Walker
Let's Talk Women's Health & Wellness symposium at NJPAC set for March 29
WBGO celebrates Women's History Month with stories from legendary singer Sheila Jordan
Guitarist and singer-songwriter Jimmy Vivino loves his New Jersey roots
The Bar-Kays bassist James Alexander is part of the Stax Records Legacy
WBGO Archive (2003): Iconic pianist Herbie Hancock chats with WBGO's legendary announcer Michael Bourne
Pianist and composer Renee Rosnes captures the best in Brazilian jazz in 'Crossing Paths'
Legendary bassist George Porter Jr. brings his funky sound to SOPAC March 29
Dr. Katie Singer provides an in-depth historical narrative in her new book 'Alien Soil: Oral Histories of Great Migration Newark'
Blues People's new album 'The Skin I’m In' is connecting with audiences
The 2025 Prudential North to Shore Festival to bring music and laughter to Newark, Asbury Park and Atlantic City
Guitarists Gil Parris and Bernie Williams have mutual respect for each other
Singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux's though-provoking album 'Let's Walk' is filled with emotion
Legendary singer Roberta Flack's songs impacted many artists and fans
Former Antibalas frontman Amayo evokes his winding artistic journey on new record Lion Awakes
The GSP production of Rajiv Joseph's 'King James' runs through April 6
Legendary Pittsburgh Penguins announcer and Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Lange loved the blues
Harlem Globetrotter and award-winning mixed media artist Maxwell Pearce credits his family for his success
Stacey Kent shows off her amazing polyglot prowess in 'Summer Me, Winter Me'
HSA's President James C. Horton on the new Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy
Bassist, vocalist and composer esperenza spalding is excited about her residency at The Blue Note in NYC
Scholar and long-time civil rights activist Dr. James P. Garrett kicks off the 45th MTW at Rutgers-Newark
A Night of Music, Community, and Giving: Nir Felder’s Benefit for LA
Stuyvesant HS history teacher David Hanna's 'History Nation' displays the author's love of jazz
Coleman Mellett's new album is filled with the late guitarist's love songs to his widow Jeanie Bryson
Grammy-nominated blues guitarist, singer-songwriter Sue Foley headlines an international blues festival at SOPAC
LIFE, LOVE, & LENNY: A Celebration of Lenny White takes place at JALC on March 6
Drummer and composer Norman Connors on how he started working with legendary singer Phyllis Hyman
Blues guitarist and singer Joanne Shaw Taylor's album 'Heavy Soul' displays her master songwriting
Grammy wins for Samara Joy, Chick Corea and Béla Fleck, Dan Pugach Big Band and Ruthie Foster
WBGO Archive (2012): Newark's legendary Amiri Baraka recites a chilling poem
Branford Marsalis: Shaping the music of Broadway's 'A Wonderful World'
Blues singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster's 'Mileage' has paid off
The 'WOW' 1976 live radio recording of Al Jarreau in D.C. reveals a superstar in the making
WBGO Archive (1998): The late saxophonist Benny Golson on his time with Art Blakely and the Jazz Messengers
WICKED's 10 Academy Award nominations: Credit Broadway's popular 'Glinda' Kristin Chenoweth
WBGO Archive 2003: Legendary saxophonist Charles Lloyd with WBGO's late great announcer Michael Bourne
Actor and dancer Robert Montano misses her mentor and friend Chita Rivera
Jamila Wignot on directing and loving the sounds of STAX: SOULSVILLE, U.S.A.
Singer Andromeda Turre: Growing up around Dizzy Gillespie
Actor, dancer and playwright Robert Montano tells his extraordinary true story in 'SMALL' running through February 2 at GSP
Two River Theater presents Grammy-nominated poet, author and journalist Kevin Powell on 'What Would Dr. King Say Now?'
Wrestling champion Anthony Robles hopes the new movie 'Unstoppable' inspires many others that face challenges in their lives
Light of Day Foundation celebrates 25 years of great music for a great cause
Jazz Congress 2025: A conference that brings together artists, industry leaders and media
NEA Jazz Master Branford Marsalis brings his quartet to KCA for a special MLK celebration concert
In the Moment: NYC Winter Jazzfest 2025 showcases innovation and legacy
Trombonist, composer and arranger David Gibson on working with the legends of jazz
Rachael & Vilray bring beautiful music to Jazz at Lincoln Center's The Unity Jazz Festival this week
2024 was another big year for Steven Van Zandt
Bob Dylan's poetry inspired Raul Midon's 'Lost and Found'
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble continue their tour into 2025
Bassist Marcus Miller on how Robert Flack predicted he would wind up playing with Miles Davis
Guitarist and singer-songwriter Ronnie Baker Brooks certainly has Blues in his DNA
Liam Forde captures the spirit in his arrangement of 'The Holiday Season'
Keb' Mo' is excited about latest collaboration with Taj Mahal coming out in 2025
Pianist and educator Howie Alexander is enjoying Pittsburgh's rich jazz history
Sports media trailblazer Ann Liguori's 'Life on the Green' focuses on 12 golf legends including iconic champion Jack Nicklaus
Charlie Musselwhite's latest album 'Mississippi Son' was taken from a series of pandemic-era recordings
Blues People: A New Jersey band with strong societal messages
Saxophonist, vocalist and bandleader Camille Thurman brings her 'Confluence' sound to the UTA Staten Island Jazz Festival
WBGO Archive: 2008 appearance at J & R Music with singer Catherine Russell and WBGO host Monifa Brown.
WBGO Archive: Gary Walker's 2003 chat with acclaimed author and musician James McBride
Pianist, composer and band leader Orrin Evans is a force in jazz and beyond
Award-winning playwright Cary Gitter brings 'Gene & Gilda' to the George Street Playhouse
Newark's own trailblazing Olympic fencer Peter Westbrook dies at the age of 72
Pianist and composer Michael Wolff puts soul and science into his projects
Singer April May Webb: A proud winner of NPAC's 13th annual 'Sassy" Award
Pianist Monty Alexander on first meeting 'Satchmo' and coming to America
Al Jarreau was a rising star when he sang at the Childe Harold club in D.C. in 1976
A spectacular David Sanborn Tribute Concert at Sony Hall
Renowned pianist and composer Renee Rosnes brings Brazilian history and magic to her latest album 'Crossing Paths'
'You'll Never Walk Alone': A sacred, communal ritual for Liverpool soccer fans for 60 years
Trombonist and composer David Gibson's connection to the late Slide Hampton
NEA Jazz Master Maria Schneider draws musical inspiration from life's personal moments
NEA Jazz Master and singer Dianne Reeves joins Ms. Lisa Fischer, Philip Bailey and the Christian McBride Big Band at the TD James Moody Jazz
Rev. Dr. Bill Howard to be honored as NJPAC concert celebrates Bethany Baptist Church's 25 years of Jazz Vespers
WBGO's Jazz Kids Concert Series, presented with the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, features singer and educator Antoinette Montague
Kamasi Washington's new album 'Fearless Movement' is a showcase of collaborative spirit
WBGO remembers the legendary and pioneering drummer Roy Haynes
World-renowned dancer and Ailey company executive Judith Jamison leaves behind a powerful legacy
The late NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson developed his own distinctive soulful and bluesy sound on the alto sax
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux to perform at NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival on November 16
Veteran theater executive Curt Stewart directs his Calliope Creative Foundation's production of 'Nat Turner's Last Struggle'
Music save the life of trumpeter and vocalist Jumaane Smith
Jazz kicked off the legendary career of the late producer, composer and musician Quincy Jones
Grammy Award-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter Warren Haynes took a cue from jazz legend Miles Davis
NEA Jazz Master Paquito D'Rivera teams with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to open the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at NJPAC
Multi-Grammy Award-winning musician and Blue Note label president Don Was is enjoying his latest tour
Broadway star, actor and singer Norbert Leo Butz portrays legendary coach Bill Belichick in FX's 'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez'
NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves joins Philip Bailey, Ms. Lisa Fischer and the Christian McBride Big Band at the TD James Moody Jazz Festival
Orrin Evans is the arranger of Hudson Hall's musical drama tells the story of renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass
Actress and singer Linda Purl loves performing The Great American Songbook
WBGO Archive: James McBride chats with WBGO's Gary Walker
Pianist and composer Michael Wolff reflects about his amazing career in his new release 'Memoir'
Blues singer Jovin Webb releases his debut album "Drifter"
Saxophonist, composer and arranger Lakecia Benjamin returns to BRIC JazzFest
NEA Jazz Master bassist Reggie Workman moves the music forward with his own band at the 2024 BRIC JazzFest
Rutgers-Newark professor, poet and author John Keene will deliver the ninth annual Philip Roth Lecture at the Newark Public Library
Harpist Brandee Younger is the Artistic Curator and a headliner at the 10th annual BRIC JazzFest
Singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux brings her emotional 'Let's Walk' to NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival
Keb' Mo' is making magic again with Taj Mahal
Kate Baldwin is thrilled to star in the George Street Playhouse production of 'What the Constitution Means to Me'
Acclaimed gospel singer Cissy Houston leaves behind a rich musical legacy in Newark and beyond
Author and Stuyvesant HS history teacher David Hanna's 'History Nation' includes plenty of jazz
Jazz singer Stacey Kent explores her French roots in new album
NYC-based jazz singer Vanisha Gould's new album features songs that embrace our imperfections
WBGO Archive: Best-selling author and musician James McBride chats with host Gary Walker in 2003 about his search for an identity
Jazz pianist and educator Howie Alexander: Passing the torch is fascinating
Singer Ekep Nkewelle pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at upcoming Hudson Jazz Festival
WBGO Archive: Iconic pianist and composer Herbie Hancock on his musical choices over his five-decade career
WBGO Archive: Benny Golson speaks with WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton in 1998 about becoming a Jazz Messenger
Singer Maysa takes control of her own emotional music
Remembering the legendary saxophonist, composer and NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson
WBGO Archive: In 2008, singer Catherine Russell performed live on WBGO from J&R Music
Grammy Award-winning singer Lala Hathaway embraces her family's musical legacy
Addie Morales stars in Two River Theater's production of 'American Mariachi'
Master guitarist Stephane Wrembel is excited about his upcoming Festival performances and new projects
Drummer Dan Pugach's Big Band album 'Bianca Reimagined: Music for Paws and Persistence' captures his passion to save Pit bulls
The 15th annual Montclair Jazz Festival's Downtown Jamboree Finale features great music, food and fun
'Heavy Soul': The new blues album from blues guitarist and singer Joanne Shaw Taylor
WBGO Archive: The terror attacks in 2001 prompted saxophonist Charles Lloyd to record 'Lift Every Voice' in 2003
The Afro-Semitic Experience is enjoying a more than two decade run of presenting a unique blend of jazz
Pianist and educator Peter Martin's Open Studio is creating a positive jazz space for all
STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. executive producer Michele Smith would have loved to have met the legendary singer Otis Redding
Kim Wilson: Leading The Fabulous Thunderbirds to top of the blues charts
Trumpeter Terence Blanchard adds flavor to New Orleans culture doc "Up From The Streets"
Princeton resident and award-winning author James Hockenberry's fictional World War One Intrigue Series reflects his passions
Legendary singer Sheila Jordan shares stories about her early days sing 'Bird' tunes
WBGO Archive: Remembering the musical roots of the late Russell Malone
Wayne Shorter Week: This Sunday 'Singers Unlimited' features the music of Newark's legendary saxophonist and composer
Wayne Shorter Week: A look back at the musical legacy of the 'Newark Flash'
Wayne Shorter Week: NYU's Wayne Shorter Ensemble presents a wide range of music from the legendary saxophonist
Wayne Shorter Week: Jazz Night in America's tribute to the legendary saxophonist and composer
WBGO celebrates Newark's own with Wayne Shorter Week (August 19-25)
Singer Roxana Amed brings her musical telepathy to New York
Trailblazing tennis legend Althea Gibson wanted to be a singing star
Trumpeter, vocalist and composer Jumaane Smith gets personal with 'Come on Home'
WBGO Archive: Trumpeter Jon Faddis chats with host Gary Walker in 2006 about his mentors and their impact on his music
Guitarist Julian Lage's innovative approach to music
Percussionists Warren Smith, Bobby Sanabria and others will celebrate the late Max Roach and his M'Boom ensemble at Marcus Garvey Park on Au
STAX: SOULSVILLE, USA doc grabs two Emmy nominations
Bob Dylan's poem inspires singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón to record new single 'Lost and Found'
The 2024 Newport Jazz Festival was another huge success for spectators and musicians
Keyboardist Julius Rodriguez shines at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival
Saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington collaborates with rapper D Smoke and Funk legend George Clinton
Emmet Cohen's latest album 'Vibe Provider' is a tribute to his late friend Funmi Ononaiye
Canadian jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson turns her passions into a record-breaking career
A WBGO two-hour special celebration of the life and music of David Sanborn airs this weekend
Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal will release another album in 2025
Jazz and R & B singer and TV host Volora returns to Newark for a special concert on August 6
'Sistahs Getting Well' is one of the important screenings at the 15th Women in Media-Newark International Film Festival
USA Wrestling is expected to dominate the Paris Olympics
Multi-talented musician and actor Steven Van Zandt's TeachRock continues to make a difference in youth education
Classical pianist and NPR host Lara Downes presents her NYC debut of "Rhapsody in Blue Reimagined"
Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz ensemble heads to South Africa for debut performances
WBGO Archive: A 2003 conversation between WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton and the late Phoebe Jacobs on the legacy of Louis Armstrong
Singer-songwriter Curtis Stigers doesn't "Wonder Why" his songs relate to people all over the world
"Midnight Train to Georgia" recording celebrated in new podcast
WBGO Archive: Best-selling author and musician James McBride
Louis Armstrong House Museum being recognized nationally for community contributions
Daisy Goodwin's "Diva" celebrates the 100th anniversary of legendary opera star Maria Callas' birth
Bed Stuy Brooklyn vocalist Bette Smith's sound harks to the raw, stripped down funk of Betty Davis
Jay Golding’s figurative paintings and drawings evoke mythology and migration
Sheila Jordan chats with Christian McBride about her early days in Jazz
Ella Fitzgerald's latest biography from Judith Tick is a revealing one
The new play 'Ella the UnGovernable' dives into the darker teenage years of the legendary singer
WBGO Archive: Pianist and singer Les McCann on 'Compared to What'
Bettye LaVette: Her magical storytelling continues with her latest album 'LaVette'
The Afro-futuristic artwork of legendary drummer Will Calhoun
World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli on his music and famous dad
Acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard's love of jazz comes through in his latest docs
Chicago Bluesman Toronzo Cannon speaks out in latest album
Grammy Award-winning composer Charles Fox on working with late singer Jim Croce
Singer Christy Dashiell hopes the younger audience appreciates the history of Jazz
Blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor gets personal with 'Heavy Soul'
Hall of Fame sportswriter Jerry Izenberg on the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays
Two River Theater presents August Wilson's 'Gem of the Ocean'
Award-winning composer Charles Fox teams up with the Bobby Sanabria Band for a night of Latin music
All-Star Salute to Albert 'Tootie' Heath set for June 28 at Flushing Town Hall
The second episode of the 'Bright Moments' Podcast launches June 20
Award-winning Brazilian pianist, singer and composer Eliane Elias is excited about 'Time And Again'
The Bar-Kays bassist James Alexander reflects on the legacy of Stax Records and his career
Legendary pianist, keyboardist and composer Bob James brings his latest sound to NYC
Author and Stuyvesant HS history teacher David Hanna shares his love of jazz in 'History Nation'
Historian and author Rob Bowman brings perspective to the new HBO doc 'STAX: Soulsville U.S.A'
Trumpeter and composer Keyon Harrold's 'Foreverland' explore themes of empowerment, positivity and vulnerability
Music has allowed Grammy Award-winning guitarist Lee Ritenour to survive and thrive
Tony Award-winner, veteran actor and master clown Bill Irwin shares his love of baseball
WBGO Archive: Celebrating the birthday of award-winning bassist and JNIA host Christian McBride
Grammy Award winner Nicole Zuraitis will be one of the performers at this year's Newport Jazz Festival
Peter Martin's Open Studio is creating more interest in playing in jazz at any level
The 11th Jersey City Jazz Festival brings diversity over the five-day event
Carnegie Hall’s interactive 'Link Up' concerts give NYC students a big introduction to playing an instrument
NEA Jazz Master pianist Kenny Barron would like to see more heart in today's jazz compositions
Broadway star and award-winning vocalist, songwriter and actor Leslie Odom Jr. is excited his concert in Red Bank
The Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass summer camp gives young musicians an extraordinary experience
Six-time Grammy Award-winning record producer and bassist Don Was on his Detroit roots
SPAC President and CEO Elizabeth Sobol on the 47th Saratoga Jazz Festival
Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa's new album features a 40-piece orchestra
The 'Bright Moments' podcast that features stories from NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk is now available
New York Times best-selling author Larry Tye's 'The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie Transformed America'
Playing great saxophone solos was a physical challenge for the late great David Sanborn
Saxaphonist David Sanborn leaves behind a legacy of great music and entertainment
English actor and multi-instrumentalist Max Beesley is enjoying success
NEA Jazz Master and singer Dianne Reeves on working with legendary pianist Chucho Valdés
Legendary producer Danny Melnick on why the Saratoga Jazz Festival is so special
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing brings his company to NJPAC this weekend
Lost and found family heritage inspires pianist and composer Andy Milne's new album
Blues guitarist and singer Eden Brent gets back to her orginal sound in "Getaway Blues"
Livingston Steele's "The Theory of Brick City Music" stars Newark saxophonist Josué Simon
Pianist Taylor Eigsti on being a child prodigy and collaborator with vocalist Lisa Fischer
World-renowned bassists Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer collaborate on a new project
Mississippi son Charlie Musselwhite never expected to become a Blues legend
The Huntertones give unique perspective to jazz
McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton presents Winnie Holzman's new comedy "Choice"
Jazz singer Stacey Kent talks to WBGO's Janis Siegel about her French roots and new album
Banjo master Bela Fleck on his collaborations with the late Chick Corea
Formula One Champion Driver Jenson Button relives a magical season on the racetrack
The Woodsiders Collective's jazz jam sessions in Queens
Rutgers-Newark professor, journalist and author Larry Jaffee gets us ready for 'Record Store Day'
The Afro-Semitic Experience brings its powerful sound to a New Jersey synagogue
Amy Hall Garner's 'CENTURY' brings nostalgic music to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming NJPAC performance
Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap on the magic of playing with Tony Bennett
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut teams with the Cecilia Chorus of New York at Carnegie Hall on April 19
Award-winning actor and comedian Kate Siahaan-Rigg stars in world premiere of 'A Thousand Maids' at Two River Theater
LaGuardia HS Jazz Orchestra is heading to Copenhagen to collaborate in a jazz project with Denmark students
The weeklong free exhibition “TONY BENNETT: A LIFE WELL LIVED,” is at Jazz at Lincoln Center
NYU's Wayne Shorter Jazz Ensemble shares the music of a Newark legend
Acclaimed author Thomas Hauser gets personal with his memoir 'My Mother and Me'
Legendary blues guitarist Duke Robillard continues to cross musical boundaries
Grammy Award-winning bassist and composer Marcus Miller remembers his early performances
The latest episode of the NJ PBS podcast 'Off Exit' with host Harrison Malkin focuses on jazz
WBGO President and CEO Steven A. Williams remembers his family's musical legacy
Singer Hilary Gardner explores her country roots with 'On the Trail with The Lonesome Pines'
Women's History Month: CBS Saturday Morning co-host Michelle Miller is tied to U.S. History
Author Paul Alexander has come out with what may be the definitive biography of legendary singer Billie Holiday
Women's History Month: Ann Hampton Callaway continues "Finding Beauty" in her music
Tyreek McDole to perform at WBGO's 45th Birthday Celebration on April 12
Blues Hall of Fame singer and musician Bobby Rush is still touring and loving the music
WBGO's 45th Birthday Celebration will be a special evening of music and dance
Women's History Month: Grammy Award-winning singer, playwright and actress Ledisi
Women's History Month: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow shares her love of jazz
Women's History Month: Tennis legend and singer Althea Gibson
Author James Kaplan captures the magic of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans in his new book
5-time Grammy Award-winning singer and composer Lalah Hathaway embraces her father's legacy
Pianist Monty Alexander's dream to play in America became a reality when he was just a teenager
The Jazz Power Initiative's “Here’s to the Ladies Who Swing and Bling”
Jazz singer Christie Dashiell carries on her family's musical legacy
Singer Rickie Lee Jones has always been in love with The American Standard
Pianist and vocalist Kandace Springs pays tribute to her late father in new single "Run Your Race"
Newark filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno bring "American Women Saints" to PBS
Award-winning singer, actress and Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth has a special surprise for NJPAC concert
Dionne Warwick doc still making an impact
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Nicole Zuraitis shares "How Love Begins"
Trumpeter and educator Sean Jones: "It’s up to us to lift one another up."
Villa Albertine's "A Night of Ideas 2024" set for Jersey City on March 1st
Award-winning trumpeter, pianist and composer Terence Blanchard is the host and executive producer of the New Orleans culture doc "Up From T
Blues and rock guitarist and singer Kenny Wayne Shepherd on his latest "Dirt on my Diamonds" record
Capathia Jenkins and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra pay tribute to Aretha Franklin
Harlem Globetrotters committed to legacy and community
The power of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman's music
Camden native and actor Khris Davis loved portraying "Big George Foreman" on film
More than 30 musicians will play in the Paco de Lucia Legacy Festival this week in NYC
The Woodshed Network continues to connect women in jazz
Actor and musician Michael Shannon puts his loves together in "George & Tammy"
Award-winning bassist and educator Rufus Reid to receive Wharton Arts Lifetime Achievement Award
The 44th annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series addresses racism and colonialism
8-time Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer Arturo O'Farrill to be part of Paco de Lucia Legacy Festival
Jamaican-born artist is painting his way to success in New Jersey
Pianist and educator Peter Martin's Open Studio project is creating an even larger jazz community
Stride pianist and WBGO announcer Judy Carmichael on her latest book
Composer, pianist and educator Brandon McCune on the importance of community and collaboration
WBGO panelists discuss the PBS doc "GOSPEL"
Female artists dominate the 2024 Grammy Awards
Saxophonist Bobby Watson is excited about his Kansas City Chiefs
Blues legendary guitarist and singer Robert Cray kicks off 50th anniversary tour
The Nearness of You benefit concert honors the legacy of the great saxophonist Michael Brecker
Kate Hamill's "The Scarlet Letter" runs through February 25 at Two River Theater
Author and historian Ashley Kahn on "The New Jazz Emigres"
Legendary singer Sheila Jordan on her first encounter with Charlie Parker
Saxophonist Boney James says his latest album takes a "Detour"
Author Judith Tick's new Ella Fitzgerald biography busts some myths about the legendary singer
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Paula Cole is thrilled to be a part of NJPAC's tribute to Peggy Lee
Trumpeter and Composer Keyon Harrold on his emotional single "Find Your Peace"
Light of Day Foundation's "Bob Birthday Bash" concert in Red Bank raises funds to battle Parkinson's Disease
Author Daisy Goodwin's new novel "Diva" focuses on misunderstood opera great Maria Callas
Candid Records releases Chick Corea's Elektric Band box set
Guitarist Stefan Grossman carries on the fingerpicking legacy of Reverend Gary Davis
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to reflect and push for a better world
Two Max Roach Centennial events coming up in Newark
Bassist and composer Luke Stewart honored to be a part of Winter JazzFest's "A Night at The East" concert
NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz is one of the performers at Winter JazzFest's "A Night at The East"
NYC Winter JazzFest founder Brice Rosenbloom is excited about the variety of this year's event
Singer Lezlie Harrison and Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies' Wayne Winborne host WBGO's trip to South Africa
The Huntertones are enjoying their journey and live performances
Musicians and vocalists Daryl Sherman and Jay Leonhart pay tribute to the School House Rock greats during NJJS event
Kleztronica scene in Queens continues to grow
Legendary photographer Chester Higgins hasn’t stopped documenting Africa's culture
NEA Jazz Master Big Chief Donald Harrison bring his Omniverse Music to The Town Hall and Winter JazzFest
Blues legend Charlie Musselwhite: A Mississippi Son
Legendary songwriter and musician John Oates on providing hope in tough times
Dan Modlin brings his public radio experience into his powerful songwriting and music
The Manhattan Transfer on their final performance
Author John D. Lukacs was honored to write legendary sports commentator Beano Cook's memoir
Newark's own Tyshawn Sorey continues to breakdown musical boundaries
Ted Nash and Kristen Lee Sergeant launch their new album "Holidays" at Gotham Restaurant
Saxophonist Candy Dulfer's childhood home in the Netherlands was always filled with jazz
An immersive production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" at the Vanguard Theater in Montclair
Former Knicks World Champion and college star Dick Barnett is an inspiring trailblazer
Singer and songwriter Anne Hampton Callaway is "Finding Beauty" in her original songs
Sassy Award winning-singer Tyreek McDole credits a Disney alligator for creating a desire to learn about jazz
Singer Liam Forde toasts Kay Thompson with his own rousing arrangement of “The Holiday Season”
Master clown, dancer and Tony Award-winning actor Bill Irwin brings his "On Beckett" one-man show to Two River Theater
Two-time Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon stars in "Waiting for Godot" at the Theatre for a New Audience in Brooklyn
McCarter Theatre Center's director of special programming Paula Abreu brings a global and NYC perspective to her role in Princeton
Dionne Warwick documentary from filmmaker Dave Wooley shows why she's a musical pioneer
A new podcast pays tribute to the late music producer Tony Camillo and the Gladys Knight and the Pips smash hit "Midnight Train to Georgia"
Bassist Marcus Miller shares stories about early gigs
Kevin Johansen and Liniers: Blurring the lines between music and art
Singer Darlene Love talks about her friend and former background vocalist Cher on "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"
Blues legendary guitarist Duke Robillard is excited about his 37th album
NFL Film's new revealing doc "Bye Bye Barry" debuts on Prime Video November 21
Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition finalists are ready for Sunday's big concert at NJPAC
The new Hulu doc series "Brawn" brings back powerful memories for 2009 F1 World Champion driver Jenson Button
Blues guitarist and singer Robert Cray is still on top of his game
Bobby Sanabria's Multiverse Big Band grabs Grammy nomination for "Vox Humana"
Guitarist Jake Eddy encourages Klezmer legend Andy Statman to return to his Bluegrass roots
Musication Camps in Brooklyn are teaching kids to appreciate live music
Guitarist Julian Lage credits his parents for his innovative approach to music
Documentarian Robert Mugge's encounters with jazz legend Sun Ra changed his life
Jazz musician Lonnie Liston Smith's new recording is his first in 25 years
NEA Jazz Master and award-winning singer Dee Dee Bridgewater shares her love for the late James Moody
Guitarist John Pizzarelli shares stories with WBGO's Daybreak host Gary Walker
Documentary "It Ain't Over" tells the incredible story of Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra
Veteran CBS News host Michelle Miller talks about her emotional memoir
Louis Cato, bandleader of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," gets reflective with new album
Guitarist Lee Ritenour on upcoming NJPAC concert celebrating Dave Grusin and GRP Records
Marc Myers' new book "Anatomy of 55 More Songs" includes Steely Dan's "Peg"
Legendary sports author Jerry Izenberg's memoir highlights his childhood days in Newark
The late NFL and lacrosse Hall of Famer Jim Brown on jazz
Sam Pollard's latest docs about drummer Max Roach and Negro Leagues baseball
Remembering Newark jazz singer Willie Dwight West
Actor and multi-instrumentalist Max Beesley’s all-star record "ZEUS" flies high
Trumpeter and educator Terell Stafford honors the legacy of "Prof" Fielder at memorial concert
The inspiration behind Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performer and Newark native Christopher Taylor
The three-day 2023 BRIC JAZZFEST runs from October 19-21 in Brooklyn
New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund's Executive Director Lynne Toye is keeping arts organizations strong post-pandemic
2023 North to Shore Festival headliner Natalie Merchant on her latest album
Actress Olivia Puckett stars in "HAIR" at Two River Theater
Trumpeter, vocalist and composer Benny Benack III talks about his musical influences
Veteran play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert talks about his new book celebrating 30 years in sports broadcasting
Singer-songwriter Curtis Stigers loves to perform
Singer Allan Harris co-writes, composes and stars in "Cross That River"
Actor Daniel Donskoy stars in new stage adaptation of "The Pianist" at GSP
Grammy Award-winning violinist Itzhak Perlman expresses his appreciation for jazz
Legendary violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman on anti-semitism and "Schindler's List" theme
Prototype 237: A unique arts-oriented live/work space in an industrial building in Paterson, NJ
Legendary singer Bettye Lavette reflects on new album
Writer Fran Lebowitz on her love of jazz and friendship with Charles Mingus
Violinist and humanitarian Midori brings her emotional music to NJPAC
Legendary pianist and composer Bob James at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Singer Ledisi honors Nina Simone at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Bassist Christian McBride on the Montclair Jazz Festival's Downtown Jamboree
Comedian and jazz fan Alonzo Bodden happy to be part of the Montclair Jazz Festival
WBGO remembers the legendary singer Tony Bennett
Actor Steve Guttenberg on starring in his memoir play "Tales from the Guttenberg Bible"
Elizabeth Meaders' vast collection of African American history is sold at auction
Actor Tommy Davidson is enjoying his musical passions
T.J. English's book "Dangerous Rhythms" explores the Jazz Underworld
Boxing legend George Foreman is excited about "Big George Foreman"
Professor and author Ashley Brown on her new biography about tennis legend Althea Gibson
Award-winning documentarian Ken Burns on his love and appreciation of jazz
Harlem School of the Arts director James C. Horton institutes new jazz programs
Film director Malcolm D. Lee talks about his appreciation for jazz
Yellowjackets still in motion after more than 40 years
80 for Brady cast share some laughs about the hilarious movie from Paramount Pictures
Legendary funk musician George Clinton talks about his Newark roots
NYTB Artistic Director Steven Melendez shares his incredible story gaining fame after being homeless
Legendary bassist Carol Kaye talks about her jazz roots
Grammy Award-winning drummer Steve Jordan on the importance of the Jazz Foundation of America
Steven Van Zandt's TeachRock is making a difference in the classroom
New Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow talks about her love of jazz
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