Lester the Nightfly

My first record - that makes me cry every time I lhear it. The beloved work of Richard and Karen Carpenter: Singles.

I had the profound privilege of stepping into the vibrant 39th Street and 8th Avenue art studio of legendary jazz trombonist and painter Dick Griffin.

We welcome back Malka Russell to the show. So much to catch up on. And she brings collaborator, Jason Amoroso to the show as well. More lovely music from Malka and a whole new way to enjoy her work at an upcoming event

We are pulling back the curtain on Act I of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s brilliant opera buffa, Così fan tutte

Beabadoobee (real name Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus) is a Filipino-born British singer-songwriter known for her 90s- and early 2000s-inspired indie rock, alternative, and bedroom pop sound.

PinkPantheress is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer who rapidly ascended to global stardom in 2021 after her self-produced tracks went viral on TikTok.

This is part two - an episode of the Jazz New York radio show, featuring an interview with multi-instrumentalist and composer Eki Shola.

This is part one - an episode of the Jazz New York radio show, featuring an interview with multi-instrumentalist and composer Eki Shola.

Born in a Time Retold, is a heartfelt folk-jazz collection from Robert Wolf. This is PART II of our interview.

Born in a Time Retold, is a heartfelt folk-jazz collection shaped by patience, personal history, and a deep trust in the creative process.

Harvie S Bright Dawn | A critically acclaimed new album from a legendary jazz bassist. Only on Jazz New York.

Harvie S Bright Dawn | A critically acclaimed new album from a legendary jazz bassist. Only on Jazz New York.

A new song called Blue Genes from a new record from Taylor Watkins. Plus an exclusive interview on Lester the Nightfly Radio.

A new record from friend of the show Taylor Watkins: "Ghost Shirt Society."

Long before I was spinning records as Lester the Nightfly, I was a kid in Farmington Hills, Michigan obsessed with the tactile magic of a 45 rpm single.

The lights are low, the ice is clicking against the glass. You’ve just stepped into the sonic world of Ultra Lounge.

Our guest, the brilliant composer Jonathan Ammons, joined us to pull back the curtain on his creative process.

Lester Loves Ariana (S6 | E273) | this week, we’re pivoting to the contemporary master of pop and R&B: Ariana Grande.

Lester Loves Ariana (S6 | E273) | this week, we’re pivoting to the contemporary master of pop and R&B: Ariana Grande.

What an incredible weekend for opera lovers in New York. I’m still buzzing from Saturday’s performance of Porgy and Bess at The Metropolitan Opera.

This week’s episode takes us on a sweeping vocal journey, moving from the tender intimacy of a lullaby to the dramatic heights of Dichterliebe.