The Art of the Story

Historian and author Rob Bowman brings perspective to the new HBO doc 'STAX: Soulsville U.S.A' 06.06.2024 3:09 ↓

On this episode of AOS, historian and author Rob Bowman brings perspective to the new HBO doc STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.

Trumpeter and composer Keyon Harrold's 'Foreverland' explore themes of empowerment, positivity and vulnerability 05.06.2024 3:16 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Trumpeter and composer Keyon Harrold talks about his latest album Foreverland

Music has allowed Grammy Award-winning guitarist Lee Ritenour to survive and thrive 04.06.2024 3:15 ↓

On this episode of AOS, guitarist Lee Ritenour reflects on why music has helped him survive difficult times

Tony Award-winner, veteran actor and master clown Bill Irwin shares his love of baseball 03.06.2024 3:03 ↓

On this episode of AOS, master clown and veteran actor Bill Irwin shares his love of baseball

WBGO Archive: Celebrating the birthday of award-winning bassist and JNIA host Christian McBride 31.05.2024 3:16 ↓

On the first episode of the WBGO Archive AOS, we celebrate the birthday of Christian McBride

Grammy Award winner Nicole Zuraitis will be one of the performers at this year's Newport Jazz Festival 30.05.2024 2:55 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Nicole Zuraitis gets ready to perform at this year's Newport Jazz Festival

Peter Martin's Open Studio is creating more interest in playing in jazz at any level 29.05.2024 2:53 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's chats with pianist and educator Peter Martin about his Open Studio on-line program

The 11th Jersey City Jazz Festival brings diversity over the five-day event 28.05.2024 3:05 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle previews the 11th annual Jersey City Jazz Festival

Carnegie Hall’s interactive 'Link Up' concerts give NYC students a big introduction to playing an instrument 27.05.2024 3:15 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Emily Springer reports on Carnegie Hall's interactive 'Link Up' concerts

NEA Jazz Master pianist Kenny Barron would like to see more heart in today's jazz compositions 24.05.2024 3:09 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Brian Delp chats with NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron

Broadway star and award-winning vocalist, songwriter and actor Leslie Odom Jr. is excited his concert in Red Bank 23.05.2024 3:11 ↓

On this edition of AOS, Broadway star and award-winning vocalist, songwriter and actor Leslie Odom Jr. talks about his upcoming concert at the Count Basie Center for the Arts

The Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass summer camp gives young musicians an extraordinary experience 22.05.2024 3:10 ↓

On this episode of AOS, we highlight the Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass summer camp

Six-time Grammy Award-winning record producer and bassist Don Was on his Detroit roots 21.05.2024 3:05 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Gary Walker talks to six-time Grammy Award winner Don Was about his latest project and Detroit roots

SPAC President and CEO Elizabeth Sobol on the 47th Saratoga Jazz Festival 20.05.2024 3:16 ↓

On this episode of AOS, SPAC President and CEO Elizabeth Sobol talks about the 47th Saratoga Jazz Festival

Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa's new album features a 40-piece orchestra 17.05.2024 3:17 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Grammy-nominated blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin about his new album that features a 40-piece orchestra

The 'Bright Moments' podcast that features stories from NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk is now available 16.05.2024 3:34 ↓

On this episode of AOS, we get a taste of the opening segment of the Bright Moments podcast featuring stories from NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk

New York Times best-selling author Larry Tye's 'The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie Transformed America'  15.05.2024 3:24 ↓

On this episode of AOS, New York Times best-selling author Larry Tye chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about his new joint biography 'The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie Transformed America'

Playing great saxophone solos was a physical challenge for the late great David Sanborn 14.05.2024 2:58 ↓

On this episode of AOS, the late David Sanborn talks about the challenges he faced as a saxophonist

Saxaphonist David Sanborn leaves behind a legacy of great music and entertainment 13.05.2024 3:36 ↓

On this episode of AOS, we pay tribute to the life of 6-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist David Sanborn who died May 12 at age 78

English actor and multi-instrumentalist Max Beesley is enjoying success 13.05.2024 3:00 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Trevor Smith chats with actor and multi-instrumentalist Max Beesley

NEA Jazz Master and singer Dianne Reeves on working with legendary pianist Chucho Valdés 10.05.2024 3:13 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Janis Siegel chats with Dianne Reeves about a 92NY concert with Chucho Valdés and Joe Lovano

Legendary producer Danny Melnick on why the Saratoga Jazz Festival is so special 09.05.2024 3:00 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Danny Melnick, producer of the 47th Saratoga Jazz Festival talks about his love of the SPAC venue

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing brings his company to NJPAC this weekend 08.05.2024 3:21 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing talks about his new role with the company

Lost and found family heritage inspires pianist and composer Andy Milne's new album 07.05.2024 3:04 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Lee Mergner chats with pianist and composer Andy Milne about his ancestry and latest album Time Will Tell

Blues guitarist and singer Eden Brent gets back to her orginal sound in "Getaway Blues" 06.05.2024 3:23 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with guitarist and singer Eden Brent about Getaway Blues