Take Five: A Jazz Sampler archive
Read Duke Ellington: Highlights Of His Twilight WFIU
May 23, 2013 – After writing partner Billy Strayhorn died, the great composer experienced a burst of productivity. WFIU
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.
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.
Read Jazzahead! Highlights: 5 New Bands From Europe WBGO
April 26, 2013 – More than 20,000 jazz fans and industry types descend upon Bremen's discovery-intensive festival. WBGO
Read Jazz Salutes Its Disc Jockeys Jazz24
April 18, 2013 – So important were jazz DJs of the '40s and '50s that jazz artists often wrote songs for them. Jazz24
Watch South By South Africa: 5 Jazz Acts From The Rainbow Nation WBGO
April 16, 2013 – The Cape Town International Jazz Festival, one of Africa's largest, featured all five of these acts. WBGO
Read The Women In Charge Of The Band WFIU
March 29, 2013 – Jazz musicians like Lil Armstrong, Carla Bley and Mary Lou Williams drove their own ensembles. WFIU
Read 75 Years Of Charles Lloyd, Jazz's Spirit Warrior
March 15, 2013 – Hear five tunes spanning the saxophonist's career, from '60s mysticism to modern spirituals.
Read A List Of 5 Songs About ... Lists Jazz24
February 28, 2013 – Many jazz standards are about making lists. Here are five examples, from Louis Armstrong on. Jazz24
Read History As Symphony: The African-American Experience In Jazz Suites WFIU
February 21, 2013 – Composers such as Duke Ellington have captured black history in long-form works. Hear five examples. WFIU
Read Survey The Portland Jazz Scene With Five Great Tunes KMHD
February 14, 2013 – The Portland Jazz Festival, opening Friday, turns the spotlight on a diverse community of talent. KMHD
Read 5 Blues Songs That Feel Your Midwinter Chill Jazz24
January 18, 2013 – Muddy Waters and Blind Willie McTell have music to help you through a month that never seems to end. Jazz24
Read Five Pioneers Of Electric Jazz Guitar Jazz24
January 15, 2013 – Every guitarist now playing owes something to at least one of these pioneering jazz guitarists. Jazz24
Read 5 New Projects At Winter Jazzfest 2013 WBGO
January 11, 2013 – Unpredictability is key at the annual New York showcase, which emphasizes new bands and projects. WBGO
Read 5 Jazz Christmas Albums For 2012
December 14, 2012 – These recordings range from deep meditation on the Christian narrative to more offbeat celebration.