Monterey Jazz Festival archive
Read Live At The 2011 Monterey Jazz Festival KUSP
September 22, 2011 – Hear concert recordings, see photos and read more coverage at npr.org/montereyjazz. KUSP
Listen Monterey Jazz 2011: Scott Colley Trio WBGO
September 21, 2011 – A bassist to jazz stars, Colley plays his own scorching tunes with Chris Potter and Antonio Sanchez. WBGO
Read Monterey Jazz 2011: A Recap
September 21, 2011 – A chat about Sonny Rollins, festival traditions and the other highlights of MJF 54.
Listen Monterey Jazz 2011: Bill Carrothers Trio
September 21, 2011 – Paired with old friends, the pianist's soft touch and luminous chord voicings were especially ripe.
Listen Monterey Jazz 2011: Sarah Wilson Quintet
September 21, 2011 – She writes knotty tunes, plays trumpet and sings. And her agreeable band executed her unusual ideas.
Listen Monterey Jazz 2011: Donny McCaslin Group
September 21, 2011 – He grew up in nearby Santa Cruz. Now a world-class saxman, he came home with a funky, electric band.
Listen Monterey Jazz 2011: Juan-Carlos Formell And Johnny's Dream Club WBGO
September 21, 2011 – The Cuban singer-songwriter conjures up a New Orleans fantasy with a band of jazz musicians. WBGO
Listen Monterey Jazz 2011: John Santos Sextet WBGO
September 21, 2011 – The outspoken ambassador of Latin jazz led a tight band, featuring the aggressive rapper Rico Pabón. WBGO
Read Between Sets: A Conversation with Pianist Bill Carrothers
September 19, 2011 – The jazzman, history buff and reputed recluse opens up about rural Michigan and being "overlooked."
Listen At Monterey, Fast Footwork And East Bay Voices
September 18, 2011 – Four highlights from the 54th annual event, including a New Orleans revue and Bay Area standouts.
Read Comrades In Coverage, Monterey Edition
September 18, 2011 – We're obviously not the only journalists here at Monterey. Here are some other folks to follow.
Read 'Round Midnight: A Late-Night Conversation With Helen Sung
September 17, 2011 – After playing three sets, the pianist talks Tommy Flanagan, Houston and learning to like poetry.
Read Monterey Jazz Festival 2011: A Game Plan
September 16, 2011 – Too many bands on too many stages requires advance planning. Here's our itinerary for the weekend.
Read The First Time Attendee's Guide To The Monterey Jazz Festival
September 14, 2011 – A few clues to getting around the Monterey County Fairgrounds during its world-class jazz event.
Read NPR Music Goes To The 2011 Monterey Jazz Festival
September 14, 2011 – Follow us for updates and recordings from the world's oldest continuously-operating jazz festival.