Alex Ariff

Stories By

Alex Ariff

Enlarge this image

Courtesy of Alex Ariff

Alex Ariff

Producer of Jazz Night In America, WBGO

Story Archive

Subscribe to Daily News Email

At 80, Saxophonist Charles Lloyd Finds Enlightenment in the Groove

This episode of Jazz Night in America features tenor saxophonist Charles Lloyd. Dorothy Darr/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

toggle caption

Dorothy Darr/Courtesy of the artist

Jazz Night In America: The Radio Program

At 80, Saxophonist Charles Lloyd Finds Enlightenment in the Groove

WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center

December 6, 2018 • In this episode of Jazz Night in America, we get a taste of Lloyd's collaboration with Lucinda Williams, along with choice moments from his recent appearances at Lincoln Center.

At 80, Saxophonist Charles Lloyd Finds Enlightenment in the Groove

58:55

Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/673799006/674218582" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">

Nico van der Stam/Octave Music

Jazz Night In America: The Radio Program

Into the Vault: Erroll Garner Uncovered

WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center

October 11, 2018 • Take an essential and unprecedented glimpse into the music and life of the groundbreaking pianist-composer.

Into the Vault: Erroll Garner Uncovered

57:08

Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/656189856/656604367" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">

Drummer, Allison Miller Colin Marshall/NPR hide caption

toggle caption

Colin Marshall/NPR

Jazz Night In America: Video Episodes And Shorts

More Than Keeping Time: A Melodic Drumming Demo

WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center

August 17, 2018 • Drummers usually make sure beats don't speed up or slow down. But drummer Allison Miller does more than keep time. Watch a demonstration of her unique style of playing called melodic drumming.

More Than Keeping Time: A Melodic Drumming Demo

56:08

Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/639233311/639346419" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">

The GroundUP Music Festival Brings Even More Heat to Miami

Stella K. /WBGO

Jazz Night In America: The Radio Program

The GroundUP Music Festival Brings Even More Heat to Miami

WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center

July 12, 2018 • GroundUP is unlike any other musical event. Lines blur between artist and fan, and spill onto Miami Beach. Hear a jazz sampler from the 2018 line-up.

The GroundUP Music Festival Brings Even More Heat to Miami

56:32

Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/628077558/628245062" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">

Niki Walker/Niki Walker

Jazz Night In America: Video Episodes And Shorts

Jazzmeia Horn Enters The Jazz-Vocal Pantheon

WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center

March 30, 2018 • A singer of ironclad capability, creative drive and irrepressible panache, she has emerged as the breakout new talent in a formidable jazz-vocal tradition.

Jazzmeia Horn Enters The Jazz-Vocal Pantheon

57:09

Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/598048516/598048666" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">

Jane Bunnett And Maqueque: The New Queens of Afro-Cuban Jazz

This week's episode of Jazz Night In America features music by Maqueque Emma Lee Photography/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

toggle caption

Emma Lee Photography/Courtesy of the artist

Jazz Night In America: The Radio Program

Jane Bunnett And Maqueque: The New Queens of Afro-Cuban Jazz

WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center

March 23, 2018 • Canadian saxophonist and flutist Jane Bunnett has dedicated her life to Cuban music. Her latest project is Maqueque, an all-female band of young Cuban artists blending folkloric grooves and jazz.

Jane Bunnett And Maqueque: The New Queens of Afro-Cuban Jazz

1:02:00

Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/596004201/596139016" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">

Robert Glasper explains why hip-hop producers gravitate towards jazz samples. NPR hide caption

toggle caption

NPR

Jazz Night In America Videos

'Jazz Is The Mother Of Hip-Hop': How Sampling Connects Genres

WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center

April 19, 2017 • Watch pianist Robert Glasper demonstrate how three samples from jazz tracks by Ahmad Jamal and Herbie Hancock served as source material for famed hip-hop producers J Dilla and Pete Rock.