The Art of the Story

Louis Armstrong House Museum being recognized nationally for community contributions 12.07.2024 3:01 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Ang Santos reports on the most recent honor for the Louis Armstrong House Museum in New York

Daisy Goodwin's "Diva" celebrates the 100th anniversary of legendary opera star Maria Callas' birth 11.07.2024 3:19 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with author Daisy Goodwin about her new book Diva

Bed Stuy Brooklyn vocalist Bette Smith's sound harks to the raw, stripped down funk of Betty Davis 10.07.2024 3:15 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Trevor Smith profiles Bed Stuy Brooklyn vocalist Bette Smith

Jay Golding’s figurative paintings and drawings evoke mythology and migration 09.07.2024 3:14 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Jon Kalish reports Jay Golding’s figurative paintings and drawings

Sheila Jordan chats with Christian McBride about her early days in Jazz 07.07.2024 3:21 ↓

On this episode, JNIA host, bassist and band leader Christian McBride chats with singing legend Sheila Jordan

Ella Fitzgerald's latest biography from Judith Tick is a revealing one 04.07.2024 3:13 ↓

On this edition of The Art of the Story, Ella Fitzgerald's latest biography from Judith Tick is a revealing one

The new play 'Ella the UnGovernable' dives into the darker teenage years of the legendary singer 03.07.2024 3:37 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on the new play Ella the Ungovernable

WBGO Archive: Pianist and singer Les McCann on 'Compared to What' 02.07.2024 3:34 ↓

On this episode of AOS, we go to the WBGO Archive for a conversation between Les McCann and host Michael Bourne

Bettye LaVette: Her magical storytelling continues with her latest album 'LaVette' 01.07.2024 3:14 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Daybreak host Gary Walker chats with legendary singer Bettye LaVette

The Afro-futuristic artwork of legendary drummer Will Calhoun 28.06.2024 3:26 ↓

WBGO's Sheila Anderson chats with drummer Will Calhoun

World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli on his music and famous dad 28.06.2024 3:13 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with pianist and singer Jon Pizzarelli

Acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard's love of jazz comes through in his latest docs 26.06.2024 3:11 ↓

On this episode of AOS, acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard talks about his love of jazz

Chicago Bluesman Toronzo Cannon speaks out in latest album 25.06.2024 2:56 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Chicago Bluesman Toronzo Cannon speaks out in latest album "Shut Up & Play!"

Grammy Award-winning composer Charles Fox on working with late singer Jim Croce 24.06.2024 3:27 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Grammy Award-winning composer Charles Fox on working with late singer Jim Croce

Singer Christy Dashiell hopes the younger audience appreciates the history of Jazz 21.06.2024 3:07 ↓

On this episode of AOS, singer Christie Dashiell talks about the importance of Jazz

Blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor gets personal with 'Heavy Soul' 20.06.2024 3:10 ↓

On this episode of AOS, blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor talks about her new album Heavy Soul

Hall of Fame sportswriter Jerry Izenberg on the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays 19.06.2024 3:30 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Hall of Fame sportswriter Jerry Izenberg talks about why Willie Mays was above the rest

Two River Theater presents August Wilson's 'Gem of the Ocean' 18.06.2024 3:10 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Brandon J. Dirden and Crystal A. Dickinson talk about their roles in Two River Theater's production of August Wilson'sGem of the Ocean

Award-winning composer Charles Fox teams up with the Bobby Sanabria Band for a night of Latin music 17.06.2024 3:32 ↓

On this episode of AOS, composer Charles Fox and percussionist and band leader Bobby Sanabria talk about their upcoming concert

All-Star Salute to Albert 'Tootie' Heath set for June 28 at Flushing Town Hall 14.06.2024 3:24 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with Antonio Hart and Clyde Bullard about the All-Star Salute to the late "Tootie" Heath at Flushing Town Hall

The second episode of the 'Bright Moments' Podcast launches June 20 13.06.2024 3:36 ↓

On this episode of AOS, we get a preview of the second episode of Bright Moments podcast

Award-winning Brazilian pianist, singer and composer Eliane Elias is excited about 'Time And Again' 12.06.2024 3:13 ↓

On this episode of AOS, award-winning Brazilian pianist, singer and composer Eliane Elias chat with WBGO's Bobby Sanabria about Time And Again

The Bar-Kays bassist James Alexander reflects on the legacy of Stax Records and his career 11.06.2024 3:11 ↓

On this episode of AOS, The Bar-Kays bassist James Alexander reflects on the legacy of Stax Records and his career

Legendary pianist, keyboardist and composer Bob James brings his latest sound to NYC 10.06.2024 3:09 ↓

On this episode of AOS, legendary pianist, keyboardist and composer Bob James chat with WBGO's Doug Doyle about his latest album and playing with Sarah Vaughan

Author and Stuyvesant HS history teacher David Hanna shares his love of jazz in 'History Nation' 07.06.2024 3:09 ↓

On this episode of AOS, author and history teacher David Hanna shares his love of jazz in his new book History Nation