Jazz archive
Listen Remembering The Vital Force Of Jazz Pianist Dave Brubeck
December 5, 2012 – One of the most recognized and recognizable musicians of the postwar era has died one day shy of 92.
Listen Wilson, Rosnes, Washington: Live At The Village Vanguard WBGO
December 5, 2012 – A sax player, a pianist and a bassist hit the fabled jazz club where they're each already regulars. WBGO
Listen Catherine Russell On Mountain Stage
December 4, 2012 – Hear one of the best contemporary jazz and blues vocalists working today perform on Mountain Stage.
Watch Graham Dechter: Youth, Steeped In Tradition Jazz24
December 1, 2012 – Watch the 26-year-old jazz guitarist perform the title tune from his new album, Takin' It There. Jazz24
Listen Mulgrew Miller Trio On JazzSet WBGO
November 30, 2012 – The pianist celebrates 10 years of the Kennedy Center Jazz Club with a pair of sets. WBGO
Listen Russell Malone On Piano Jazz
November 30, 2012 – The guitarist joins bassist Richie Good for a set of performances with host Marian McPartland.
Watch Austin Peralta: A Young Prodigy's Search, Cut Short
November 29, 2012 – The death of 22-year-old pianist prematurely ended a rapidly expanding career.
Listen Sound Prints Quintet: Live At The Village Vanguard WBGO
November 28, 2012 – Few jazz artists are as active as co-bandleaders Joe Lovano (saxophone) and Dave Douglas (trumpet). WBGO
Read 'Treme' Ep. 31: To Call It Quits WBGO
November 27, 2012 – As season three winds to a close, many regular guests of the show play a few numbers. WBGO
Watch 100 Years Of Don Byas And Teddy Wilson
November 26, 2012 – This fall marks the centennial anniversaries of two all-time great improvisers, born in 1912.
Listen Jason Kao Hwang: From The Blues To China And Back
November 26, 2012 – The violinist attempts to mix jazz, classical and traditional Chinese music on Burning Bridge.
Watch Coleman Hawkins: Tenor Saxophone, Front And Center Jazz24
November 21, 2012 – Starting in the 1920s, Hawkins made an afterthought of an instrument into a star attraction. Jazz24
Listen The Mythic Power Of Bessie Smith
November 21, 2012 – A new 10-CD box set collects the complete works of the colossus who straddled jazz and blues.
Read Pete La Roca, Top Post-Bop Jazz Drummer, Has Died
November 20, 2012 – Born Peter Sims, the percussionist was a first-call player in New York's '50s and '60s heyday.
Read 'Treme,' Ep. 30: Doing One Thing Right WBGO
November 19, 2012 – Recap the episode in music with living legend Lionel Ferbos, Irvin Mayfield and the Pinettes. WBGO