Favorite Sessions archive

Watch KCRW Presents: Jimmy Cliff KCRW
July 24, 2012 – Watch the reggae legend perform his new song "One More" live at KCRW's studios in Santa Monica. KCRW

Listen The Cookers: A Bebop Supergroup Jazz24
July 19, 2012 – Hear the colossal jazz collective play post-bop favorites from decades back in this Jazz24 session. Jazz24

Watch KCRW Presents: Blood Orange KCRW
July 18, 2012 – Dev Hynes handles vocals, piano, guitar and laptop to play the enigmatic "Champagne Coast." KCRW

Watch Bonnie 'Prince' Billy: A Man With A Plan KEXP
July 12, 2012 – Watch a half-hour studio session with Will Oldham, including his classic song "I See a Darkness." KEXP

Watch KCRW Presents: Bahamas KCRW
July 11, 2012 – Watch former Feist guitarist Afie Jurvanen perform "I Got You Babe" on Morning Becomes Eclectic. KCRW

Watch Chastity Brown: A Promising New Voice KCMP
July 5, 2012 – Watch the Twin Cities songwriter perform the uplifting "After You" live at The Current. KCMP

Listen Daniel Freedman: Lessons From Motoring In Mali WBGO
July 3, 2012 – Hear the New York percussionist lead a session at WBGO. WBGO

Watch KCRW Presents: Ben Howard KCRW
June 28, 2012 – The U.K. phenomenon sings his standout, haunting folk song called "Depth Over Distance". KCRW

Watch JD McPherson: From Little Kids To Little Richard OPB
June 28, 2012 – Watch the former schoolteacher perform a feisty blend of blues, rockabilly and rock 'n' roll. OPB

Watch Joe Pug: 'Hymn' For A Lasting Relationship FolkAlley
June 21, 2012 – "Hymn #76" isn't a starry-eyed tale of soap-opera love, but a tender song of faith and commitment. FolkAlley

Watch KCRW Presents: Ane Brun KCRW
June 20, 2012 – The Norwegian singer dances her way through a performance of her single, "Do You Remember," on KCRW. KCRW

Watch Christian McBride: The Bass Boss Jazz24
June 14, 2012 – The "go-to" jazz bassist dishes on his mentor, Ray Brown, and performs with pianist Peter Martin. Jazz24

Watch KCRW Presents: Kimbra KCRW
June 13, 2012 – Watch the New Zealand pop star perform "Come Into My Head" for KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic. KCRW

Listen Gregoire Maret: Harmonica With Legs WBGO
June 12, 2012 – A restless creative spirit (and stage presence), Maret performs tunes from his self-titled debut. WBGO

Listen Cold Specks: Singing The 'Graceful' Blues KUT
June 7, 2012 – Cold Specks' Al Spx visits KUT to discuss the origins of her band, her moniker and her debut. KUT