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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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Jazz kicked off the legendary career of the late producer, composer and musician Quincy Jones 04.11.2024 3:45

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we pay tribute to the musical genius of Quincy Jones

Grammy Award-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter Warren Haynes took a cue from jazz legend Miles Davis 01.11.2024 3:42

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Warren Haynes chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin about his new release and his love of jazz

NEA Jazz Master Paquito D'Rivera teams with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to open the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at NJPAC 31.10.2024 3:46

On this episode of The Art of the Story, NEA Jazz Master Paquito D'Rivera chats with WBGO's Gary Walker

Multi-Grammy Award-winning musician and Blue Note label president Don Was is enjoying his latest tour 30.10.2024 3:05

On this episode of The Art of the Story Multi-Grammy Award-winning musician and record label president Don Was chats with WBGO's Gary Walker

Broadway star, actor and singer Norbert Leo Butz portrays legendary coach Bill Belichick in FX's 'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez' 28.10.2024 3:07

On this episode of The Art of the Story, actor and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz talks about portraying Bill Belichick in the new FX series

NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves joins Philip Bailey, Ms. Lisa Fischer and the Christian McBride Big Band at the TD James Moody Jazz Festival 25.10.2024 3:38

On this episode of The Art of the Story, NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves talks about a special concert as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at NJPAC

Orrin Evans is the arranger of Hudson Hall's musical drama tells the story of renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass 24.10.2024 3:37

On this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist Orrin Evans talks about his role in Hudson Hall's musical drama No Cowards in Our Band that focuses on the words of abolitionist Frederick Douglass

Actress and singer Linda Purl loves performing The Great American Songbook 23.10.2024 3:41

On this episode of The Art of the Story, actress and singer Linda Purl talks about her love of jazz and The Great American Songbook

WBGO Archive: James McBride chats with WBGO's Gary Walker 23.10.2024 3:29

On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with acclaimed author and musician James McBride

Pianist and composer Michael Wolff reflects about his amazing career in his new release 'Memoir' 21.10.2024 3:37

On this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist and composer Michael Wolff chats with WBGO's Gary Walker

Blues singer Jovin Webb releases his debut album "Drifter" 18.10.2024 2:46

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues singer Jovin Webb about his debut album Drifter

Saxophonist, composer and arranger Lakecia Benjamin returns to BRIC JazzFest 17.10.2024 2:34

On this episode of The Art of the Story, saxophonist, composer and arranger Lakecia Benjamin is excited about the 2024 BRIC JazzFest

NEA Jazz Master bassist Reggie Workman moves the music forward with his own band at the 2024 BRIC JazzFest 16.10.2024 3:47

On this episode of The Art of the Story, NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman chats with WBGO's Gary Walker about BRIC JazzFest

Rutgers-Newark professor, poet and author John Keene will deliver the ninth annual Philip Roth Lecture at the Newark Public Library 15.10.2024 3:12

On this episode of The Art of the Story, John Keene talks about giving the ninth annual Philip Roth Lecture at the Newark Public Library

Harpist Brandee Younger is the Artistic Curator and a headliner at the 10th annual BRIC JazzFest 14.10.2024 2:35

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger talks about curating the 10th BRIC JazzFest

Singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux brings her emotional 'Let's Walk' to NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival 12.10.2024 3:43

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

Keb' Mo' is making magic again with Taj Mahal 10.10.2024 3:13

On this episode of The Art of the Story, 5-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb' Mo' talks about his new projects

Kate Baldwin is thrilled to star in the George Street Playhouse production of 'What the Constitution Means to Me' 09.10.2024 3:36

On this episode of The Art of Story, two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin is thrilled to star in the George Street Playhouse production of What the Constitution Means to Me

Acclaimed gospel singer Cissy Houston leaves behind a rich musical legacy in Newark and beyond 08.10.2024 3:40

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO pays tribute to the late Cissy Houston

Author and Stuyvesant HS history teacher David Hanna's 'History Nation' includes plenty of jazz 07.10.2024 3:10

On this episode of The Art of the Story, author and Stuyvesant HS history teacher David Hanna talks about his new book History Nation that includes plenty of jazz

Jazz singer Stacey Kent explores her French roots in new album 04.10.2024 3:17

On this edition of The Art of the Story, jazz singer Stacey Kent explores her French foots in new album Summer Me, Winter Me

NYC-based jazz singer Vanisha Gould's new album features songs that embrace our imperfections 03.10.2024 3:29

On this episode of The Art of the Story, singer Vanisha Gould speaks to WBGO's Doug Doyle at the 2024 PIJF

WBGO Archive: Best-selling author and musician James McBride chats with host Gary Walker in 2003 about his search for an identity 02.10.2024 3:29

On this edition of The Art of Story, best-selling author and musician James McBride chats with host Gary Walker in 2003 about his search for an identity

Jazz pianist and educator Howie Alexander: Passing the torch is fascinating 01.10.2024 3:32

On this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz pianist and educator Howie Alexander chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle at the 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Singer Ekep Nkewelle pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at upcoming Hudson Jazz Festival 30.09.2024 3:40

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Singer Ekep Nkewelle gets ready fore tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at upcoming Hudson Jazz Festival