Charlie Haden
Charlie Haden.
Charlie Haden artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
January 10, 2012 Sheila Jordan, Jack DeJohnette, Charlie Haden, Jimmy Owens and Von Freeman are honored.
Studio Sessions
December 23, 2008 The jazz bassist returns to his Americana roots in a session with his family on WXPN.
Interviews & Profiles
January 15, 2012 The venerable jazz bassist says there's nothing more illuminating than improvisation.
December 29, 2011 The elegant countertenor shares some of his favorite folk music, jazz and his own (!) club tune.
August 30, 2010 The jazz bassist details growing up with country music in a 2008 Fresh Air interview.
September 24, 2008 Jazz bassist Charlie Haden and his family talk about growing up country and Charlie's new album.
More Stories
December 29, 2011 Twelve new songs to ring in 2012, from musicians including Sleigh Bells, Craig Finn and Shearwater.
January 1, 2012 Two legendary musicians pair up to gracefully interpret traditional hymns and spirituals.
December 23, 2011 These tunes each exemplify how great singers and great songs fit together.
December 21, 2011 Hear five wholly-endorsed tracks from a few of the standout Christmas jazz records of this year.
November 23, 2009 Music eases frustration, so here are five jazz songs to lift your travel-weary spirits.
August 4, 2009 It's Haden's birthday this week, so here's a chance to celebrate with five of his best songs.
August 25, 2008 As Labor Day approaches, these songs are here to bring summer to a close on a positive note.











