The Art of the Story

Guitarists Gil Parris and Bernie Williams: A blend of music and two decades of friendship 16.05.2025 3:31 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, guitarists Gil Parris and Bernie Williams talk about their friendship and musical collaborations

The career of standup comedian Roy Wood Jr. is soaring 14.05.2025 3:42 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Pat Prescott chats with standup comedian and TV host Roy Wood Jr.

Eli Yamin's Jazz Power Initiative celebrates 21 years with a special concert at Symphony Space 13.05.2025 3:47 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with Eli Yamin about his Jazz Power Initiative

Legendary Newark Mayor Sharpe James, the city's biggest cheerleader, dies at 89 12.05.2025 3:45 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, former Newark Mayor Sharpe James dies at the age of 89

Grammy Award-winning composer and pianist Hiromi is a musical chameleon 09.05.2025 3:12 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Trevor Smith profiles pianist and composer Hiromi

WBGO Archive (2014): Gary Walker interviews the late great Quincy Jones about his idol Clark Terry 08.05.2025 3:40 ↓

On this episode from the WBGO Archive, a 2014 conversation between Gary Walker and Quincy Jones

Ute Lemper's new album 'Pirate Jenny' celebrates the music of legendary composer Kurt Weill 07.05.2025 3:32 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Ute Lemper talks about her new album Pirate Jenny which celebrates the music of legendary composer Kurt Weill

Trailblazing blues guitarist and singer Joe Louis Walker leaves behind an amazing musical legacy 06.05.2025 3:46 ↓

On this episode, we pay tribute to the late blues guitarist and singer Joe Louis Walker who died on April 30 at the age of 75

Reed Turchi's 'World on Fire' is his first acoustic ensemble album 05.05.2025 3:41 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer Reed Turchi about his new album

WBGO teams up with Aretsky's Patroon Restaurant for a five-part Jazz Series that begins tonight (May 2) with Lezlie Harrison 02.05.2025 2:53 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we preview the new WBGO/Aretsky's Patroon Restaurant's five-part jazz series

Tony-nominated Broadway actress and singer Melissa Errico embodies her Aunt Rose in 'The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War 01.05.2025 3:46 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Tony-nominated Broadway actress and singer Melissa Errico talks her Aunt Rose and her upcoming show "The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War"

Abu Dhabi is the Global Host City for International Jazz Day 30.04.2025 3:33 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we focus on the 2025 International Jazz Day Concert in Abu Dhabi

Groundbreaking bassist Carol Kaye finally gets the recognition she truly deserves 29.04.2025 3:30 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary bassist Carol Kaye will be inducted into the Rock and Roll HOF in November

The Outcrops and Yankee Stadium organist Ed Alstrom are the big winners at the 2025 North Jersey Blues Society's Blues Challenge 28.04.2025 3:43 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO Dave Popkin chats with the winners of the 2025 North Jersey Blues Society's Blues Challenge

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's legacy on display at the upcoming NJPAC performances 25.04.2025 29:34 ↓

On The Art of the Story, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's legacy on display at the upcoming NJPAC performances

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin and guests to perform at 92NY 24.04.2025 3:26 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Lakecia Benjamin talks about the importance of Gary Bartz and how her New York roots helped shaped her career

Christian McBride brings the sounds of Ray Brown and his group Ursa Major to JALC 23.04.2025 3:21 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Christian McBride talks about his upcoming performances at JALC

Max Pollak Group 25th Stage Anniversary Celebration 22.04.2025 3:09 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Max Pollak talks about his unusual dance journey

Actress and singer Linda Purl's latest album 'This Could Be The Start' 21.04.2025 3:41 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, actress and singer Linda Purl talks about why she loves performing in jazz clubs

Kool & The Gang drummer George Brown's posthumous album 'Jazz in Paris' was inspired by love and Miles Davis 18.04.2025 3:30 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we focus on the late George Brown's new album Jazz in Paris

NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom Kean with a Broadway music-filled concert 17.04.2025 3:38 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom Kean with a Broadway music-filled concert on April 21

Harlem Globetrotter and mixed media artist Maxwell "Hops" Pearce shows off his talent on and off the court 16.04.2025 3:31 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we highlight Harlem Globetrotter and mixed media artist Maxwell "Hops" Pearce

George Clinton and Gregory Porter headline the 2025 North2Shore Festival 16.04.2025 3:08 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we highlight this year's Prudential North2Shore Festival in Newark, Asbury Park and Atlantic City

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón on his latest album 'Lost & Found' 14.04.2025 3:21 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Raul Midón talks about Lost & Found

Pianist and composer Jason Moran's 'Ellington in Focus' is tonight at The Apollo in Harlem 11.04.2025 3:21 ↓

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Jason Moran talks about his "Ellington in Focus" presentation at The Apollo Theater in Harlem