Jason Moran archive
Read First Listen: Jason Moran, 'Ten'
June 13, 2010 – Hear Ten, the new album by an astounding young pianist who thinks way beyond jazz.
Read Gary Giddins: 101 Ways To Get Into 'Jazz' WBGO
November 17, 2009 – Giddins picks five songs from his list of 101 jazz recordings for new and aspiring fans. WBGO
Read The 50 Most Important Recordings Of The Decade: J-M
November 13, 2009 – The decade's 50 most important recordings continues, from Norah Jones to Jason Moran.
Listen Blue Note Classics In Black And White
September 14, 2009 – See how the visual aesthetic of Blue Note carries almost as much artistic cachet as the music.
Listen Jenny Scheinman: Live At The Village Vanguard WBGO
October 29, 2008 – The violinist and composer has developed an earthy blend where Americana meets adventurous jazz. WBGO
Listen Marian McPartland's 90th-Birthday Concert: Set II
October 17, 2008 – Her birthday concert continues with more one-of-a-kind performances, featuring Wynton Marsalis.
Listen Moran On Monk: Finding Rhythm And Space WNYC
October 15, 2008 – Jazz pianist Jason Moran talks about one of his biggest musical influences: Thelonious Monk. WNYC
Listen Setting a Mission Statement to Music
July 31, 2006 – Pianist Jason Moran uses pre-recorded dialogue as a guide for etching a melodic statement.
Listen Jazz Pianist Jason Moran
June 27, 2005 – Hear a profile of Jason Moran, the Jazz Journalist Association's 2005 Pianist of the Year.
Listen Playing Jazz, And Making a Living
May 5, 2005 – A discussion with saxophonist Frank Foster and others on the struggles of making a living in jazz.
Listen The Year Ahead: 2005
January 12, 2005 – Bob Boilen speaks with All Things Considered music reviewers Mikel Jollett, Tom Moon and Meredit...