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The Art of the Story

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WBGO's daily afternoon feature the "Art of the Story" is now a podcast. It's a unique peek into the world of arts and entertainment, featuring interviews with top performers and people making a difference in the arts, whether it be music, dance, books, and much more. Join us at 4:04, 5:04 and 6:04pm weekdays on WBGO for the Art of the Story and catch the podcast at wbgo.org/studios.

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WBGO Studios

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Latest episode

Oct 8, 2026

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Episodes

Saxophonist, vocalist and bandleader Camille Thurman brings her 'Confluence' sound to the UTA Staten Island Jazz Festival 12.12.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, saxophonist and vocalist Camille Thurman talks about her new album Confluence

WBGO Archive: 2008 appearance at J & R Music with singer Catherine Russell and WBGO host Monifa Brown. 11.12.2024

On this edition of The Art of the Story, a 2008 appearance at J & R Music with singer Catherine Russell and WBGO host Monifa Brown.

WBGO Archive: Gary Walker's 2003 chat with acclaimed author and musician James McBride 08.12.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with award-winning author and musician James McBride in 2003

Pianist, composer and band leader Orrin Evans is a force in jazz and beyond 05.12.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist, composer and bandleader Orrin Evans talks about his background and projects

Award-winning playwright Cary Gitter brings 'Gene & Gilda' to the George Street Playhouse 04.12.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, playwright Cary Gitter talks about bringing his play Gene and Gilda to the George Street Playhouse

Newark's own trailblazing Olympic fencer Peter Westbrook dies at the age of 72 03.12.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on the legacy of Peter Westbrook, the trailblazing Olympic fencer from Newark who died on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the age of 72

Pianist and composer Michael Wolff puts soul and science into his projects 03.12.2024

Pianist and composer Michael Wolff chats with WBGO's Gary Walker about his latest album Memoir

Singer April May Webb: A proud winner of NPAC's 13th annual 'Sassy" Award 29.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we hear from singer April May Webb, winner of the 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

Pianist Monty Alexander on first meeting 'Satchmo' and coming to America 28.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, world-renowned pianist Monty Alexander talks about first meeting Louis Armstrong and then coming to America

Al Jarreau was a rising star when he sang at the Childe Harold club in D.C. in 1976 27.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, producer Zev Feldman and keyboardist Tom Canning talk about Al Jarreau's WOW! Live at the Child Harold new release

A spectacular David Sanborn Tribute Concert at Sony Hall 26.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we get a taste of the spectacular David Sanborn Tribute Concert at Sony Hall

Renowned pianist and composer Renee Rosnes brings Brazilian history and magic to her latest album 'Crossing Paths' 26.11.2024

On this edition of The Art of the Story, Renee Rosnes talks about latest album Crossing Paths which will be released on Smoke Sessions Records on December 6

'You'll Never Walk Alone': A sacred, communal ritual for Liverpool soccer fans for 60 years 22.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Trevor Smith reports on how 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel's “You’ll Never Walk Alone” is a Liverpool soccer tradition

Trombonist and composer David Gibson's connection to the late Slide Hampton 21.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, trombonist David Gibson talks about his early days with the late Slide Hampton

NEA Jazz Master Maria Schneider draws musical inspiration from life's personal moments 20.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with NEA Jazz Master Maria Schneider about her inspirational compositions

NEA Jazz Master and singer Dianne Reeves joins Ms. Lisa Fischer, Philip Bailey and the Christian McBride Big Band at the TD James Moody Jazz 19.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story , NEA Jazz Master and singer Dianne Reeves talks about working with bassist Christian McBride

Rev. Dr. Bill Howard to be honored as NJPAC concert celebrates Bethany Baptist Church's 25 years of Jazz Vespers 18.11.2024

WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Rev. Dr. Bill Howard about a concert celebrating Bethany Baptist Church's 25 years of jazz Vespers

WBGO's Jazz Kids Concert Series, presented with the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, features singer and educator Antoinette Montague 15.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we get a preview of the next WBGO Kids jazz Concert Series

Kamasi Washington's new album 'Fearless Movement' is a showcase of collaborative spirit 14.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Emily Springer chats with saxophonist, composer and bandleader Kamasi Washington

WBGO remembers the legendary and pioneering drummer Roy Haynes 13.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Doug Doyle pays tribute to the late NEA Jazz Master drummer Roy Haynes

World-renowned dancer and Ailey company executive Judith Jamison leaves behind a powerful legacy 12.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle pays tribute to the late Judith Jamison

The late NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson developed his own distinctive soulful and bluesy sound on the alto sax 12.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, the impact of NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson was legendary

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux to perform at NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival on November 16 08.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux talks about her upcoming concert at NJPAC's TD James Moody James Festival and her latest album Let's Walk.

Veteran theater executive Curt Stewart directs his Calliope Creative Foundation's production of 'Nat Turner's Last Struggle' 06.11.2024

On this episode of The Art of the Story, veteran theater executive Curt Stewart directs his Calliope Creative Foundation's production of Nat Turner's Last Struggle

Music save the life of trumpeter and vocalist Jumaane Smith 05.11.2024

On the episode of The Art of the Story, trumpeter and vocalist Jumaane Smith talks about how music saved his life

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