Jazz archive
Listen Sarah Vaughan: A New Box Set Revels In Glorious Imperfections
A new anthology packs four CDs with music, recorded live or in the studio with bands big and small.
Listen Rudresh Mahanthappa On Piano Jazz
May 17, 2013 – Mahanthappa brings an explosive blend of jazz and South Indian classical music to the studio.
Listen Grady Tate On Piano Jazz
May 17, 2013 – The much-celebrated drummer trades in his skins for a microphone in a Piano Jazz session.
Read Woody Herman At 100: 'A Blues Player From His Heart'
May 16, 2013 – A reedman, talent scout and bandleader, Herman led "Herds" that were both popular and respected.
Listen Edmar Castañeda And Friends On JazzSet WBGO
May 16, 2013 – Hear passionate improvisation across borders on Colombian harp, Argentinian bandoneón and more. WBGO
Listen Miguel Zenón Quartet: Live At The Village Vanguard WBGO
May 15, 2013 – The Puerto Rican saxophonist's stunning quartet of 10 years presents new music in concert. WBGO
Watch Gregory Porter: A Lion In The Subway WBGO
May 14, 2013 – Watch a world-class jazz singer perform "Be Good (Lion's Song)" on a vintage Brooklyn train car. WBGO
Listen Balancing Influences: Saxophonist Mahanthappa Blends Styles
May 12, 2013 – Rudresh Mahanthappa blends Indian and Western styles, and still makes it rock.
Watch A DIY Guide To The History Of Women In Jazz
May 10, 2013 – As "Women in Jazz Day" officially hits New York City, here are more resources on the subject.
Listen Jane Monheit On Piano Jazz
May 10, 2013 – Marian McPartland accompanies the vocalist on music from the Gershwins, Duke Ellington and more.
Listen Stefon Harris: Are There Mistakes In Jazz?
May 10, 2013 – Jazz composer Stefon Harris says many actions are seen as mistakes but they can be opportunities.
Listen Donny McCaslin On Piano Jazz
May 10, 2013 – The tenor saxophonist plays "Take the 'A' Train" and "All the Things You Are" with host Jon Weber.
Watch Sexmob: Live In Concert WBGO
May 9, 2013 – Steven Bernstein's down-for-anything quartet parties to the themes of film composer Nino Rota. WBGO
Listen Eddie Palmieri's Latin Jazz Septet On JazzSet WBGO
May 9, 2013 – The pianist throws elbows and forearms to get what he needs in this Kennedy Center performance. WBGO
Read 'A Strict Taskmaster': 5 Ways To Play The Jazz Clarinet
May 9, 2013 – Ben Goldberg picks five legends, from legends to the present, who worked with the difficult horn.