The Art of the Story

Sam Pollard's latest docs about drummer Max Roach and Negro Leagues baseball 24.10.2023 3:15 ↓

Acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard talks about his latest docs "Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes" and "The League"

Remembering Newark jazz singer Willie Dwight West 23.10.2023 3:13 ↓

WBGO's Jon Kalish has this appreciation for the late jazz singer and Newark's own Willie Dwight West

Actor and multi-instrumentalist Max Beesley’s all-star record "ZEUS" flies high 20.10.2023 3:00 ↓

WBGO's Trevor Smith chats with English actor and multi-instrumentalist Max Beesley about his all-star record ZEUS

Trumpeter and educator Terell Stafford honors the legacy of "Prof" Fielder at memorial concert 19.10.2023 3:19 ↓

Trumpeter and educator Terell Stafford honors the legacy of "Prof" Fielder at Rutgers Jazz Ensemble's memorial concert

The inspiration behind Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performer and Newark native Christopher Taylor 18.10.2023 3:07 ↓

Alvin Ailey American Dance theater performer and Newark native Christopher Taylor talks about his introduction to the dance company

The three-day 2023 BRIC JAZZFEST runs from October 19-21 in Brooklyn 17.10.2023 3:18 ↓

WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Viviana Benitez, the producer and co-curator of the 2023 BRIC JAZZFEST

New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund's Executive Director Lynne Toye is keeping arts organizations strong post-pandemic 16.10.2023 3:06 ↓

WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund's Executive Director Lynne Toye who is keeping arts organizations strong post-pandemic

2023 North to Shore Festival headliner Natalie Merchant on her latest album 13.10.2023 3:16 ↓

2023 North to Shore Festival headliner Natalie Merchant on her latest album

Actress Olivia Puckett stars in "HAIR" at Two River Theater 12.10.2023 3:05 ↓

On this episode of AOS, actress Olivia Puckett talks about her role as "Sheila" in the Old Globe production of HAIR at Two River Theater

Trumpeter, vocalist and composer Benny Benack III talks about his musical influences 11.10.2023 3:08 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Brian Delp chats with trumpeter, vocalist and composer Benny Benack III

Veteran play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert talks about his new book celebrating 30 years in sports broadcasting 10.10.2023 3:14 ↓

On this episode of AOS, veteran play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert talks about his new book celebrating 30 years in sports broadcasting

Singer-songwriter Curtis Stigers loves to perform 09.10.2023 3:10 ↓

On this episode of AOS, singer-songwriter Curtis Stigers talks about why he loves his smash hit "I Wonder Why"

Singer Allan Harris co-writes, composes and stars in "Cross That River" 08.10.2023 2:40 ↓

On this episode of AOS, singer Allan Harris talks about his musical Cross That River

Actor Daniel Donskoy stars in new stage adaptation of "The Pianist" at GSP 08.10.2023 3:06 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with actor Daniel Donskoy about the new stage adaptation of "The Pianist" at GSP

Grammy Award-winning violinist Itzhak Perlman expresses his appreciation for jazz 08.10.2023 3:05 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Grammy Award-winning violinist Itzhak Perlman shows his appreciation for jazz

Legendary violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman on anti-semitism and "Schindler's List" theme 08.10.2023 3:09 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle speaks with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman about anti-semitism and the maestro's most requested piece, "The Theme from Schindler's List"

Prototype 237: A unique arts-oriented live/work space in an industrial building in Paterson, NJ 08.10.2023 3:08 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on Prototype 237, a unique arts-oriented live/work space in an industrial building in Paterson, NJ

Legendary singer Bettye Lavette reflects on new album 08.10.2023 3:10 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO Gary Walker chats with legendary singer Bettye Lavette as she reflects on new album

Writer Fran Lebowitz on her love of jazz and friendship with Charles Mingus 06.10.2023 3:00 ↓

On this episode, writer Fran Lebowitz talks about her love of jazz and friendship with Charles Mingus

Violinist and humanitarian Midori brings her emotional music to NJPAC 05.10.2023 2:55 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with violinist and humanitarian Midori who brings her emotional music to NJPAC

Legendary pianist and composer Bob James at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival 05.10.2023 3:16 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Legendary pianist and composer Bob James at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

Singer Ledisi honors Nina Simone at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival 05.10.2023 2:55 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Ledisi about her love of Nina Simone

Bassist Christian McBride on the Montclair Jazz Festival's Downtown Jamboree 05.10.2023 3:14 ↓

On this episode of AOS, bassist Christian McBride talks about the evolution of the Montclair Jazz Festival's Downtown Jamboree

Comedian and jazz fan Alonzo Bodden happy to be part of the Montclair Jazz Festival 05.10.2023 3:13 ↓

Comedian and jazz fan Alonzo Bodden happy to be part of the Montclair Jazz Festival

WBGO remembers the legendary singer Tony Bennett 04.10.2023 3:56 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO remembers the legendary singer Tony Bennett