Jazz Music Interviews
Read The New SFJAZZ Center, As Seen By Its Musicians
January 22, 2013 – Two artists who played the first SFJAZZ festival 30 years ago reflect on its new $64 million home.
Listen Wynton Marsalis On 'Song Travels'
January 4, 2013 – The trumpeter and composer joins host Michael Feinstein to discuss the music that affects him most.
Listen Dave Douglas: Jazz Hymns Honor A Dying Wish
December 16, 2012 – The trumpeter's new album of reinterpreted religious music is a tribute to his late mother.
Listen 'World On A String': John Pizzarelli Jazzes It Up
December 13, 2012 – In a new book, the guitarist, singer and songwriter shares stories from a musical life.
Listen Celebrating The Life Of Jazz Pianist Dave Brubeck
December 7, 2012 – The jazz master died on Wednesday at age 91. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1999.
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 Jazz Man Maret Makes His Way On The Harmonica
October 9, 2012 – After cutting his teeth as a sideman for jazz greats, Maret is now taking the helm of bandleader.
Listen Anat Cohen Bends The Spectrum On 'Claroscuro'
October 7, 2012 – The Israeli-born clarinetist and saxophonist kick-started Israel into a vital exporter of jazz.
Listen Joe Jackson Pays Tribute To 'The Duke'
September 16, 2012 – Throughout his career, Joe Jackson has taken on any musical challenge — from the symphony to swing.
Listen Luciana Souza: From Bossa Nova To Chet Baker
August 31, 2012 – The Brazilian singer's two new albums of cover songs explore her love of both jazz and bossa nova.
Listen Ben Powell: In The Footsteps Of Jazz Fiddle Royalty WBUR
August 27, 2012 – The young Berklee-trained violinist dedicates his new album to the late legend Stephane Grappelli. WBUR
Listen Rhiannon: An Improviser Resists The Urge To Reuse
August 18, 2012 – The jazz vocalist says that once an idea is put to tape, "it's never going to be quite as strong."
Listen Marian McPartland's Storied Life, Told 'In Good Time'
August 18, 2012 – The jazz pianist and longtime host of NPR's Piano Jazz tells her story in a new documentary.
Listen Branford Marsalis On Sensitive Musicians And The First Family Of Jazz
August 11, 2012 – The saxophonist also outlined the failings of modern jazz and his hopes for the next generation.
Listen Jazz Vocalist Susie Arioli Goes 'All The Way'
August 8, 2012 – Listen to an in-studio concert and conversation with the Canadian singer and her guitarist.
