The Art of the Story

Trumpeter and Composer Keyon Harrold on his emotional single "Find Your Peace" 22.01.2024 3:19 ↓

On this episode of AOS, we hear from trumpeter, vocalist and composer Keyon Harrold about his emotional single "Find Your Peace"

Light of Day Foundation's "Bob Birthday Bash" concert in Red Bank raises funds to battle Parkinson's Disease 19.01.2024 3:18 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Doug Doyle chats with Light of Day co-founder Tony Pallagrosi and rocker Willie Nile about the benefit concert

Author Daisy Goodwin's new novel "Diva" focuses on misunderstood opera great Maria Callas 18.01.2024 3:19 ↓

On this episode of AOS, author Daisy Goodwin chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about her new novel Diva

Candid Records releases Chick Corea's Elektric Band box set 17.01.2024 3:19 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Lee Mergner speaks with John Patitucci and Eric Marienthal about the influence of Chick Corea's music

Guitarist Stefan Grossman carries on the fingerpicking legacy of Reverend Gary Davis 16.01.2024 3:10 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO Jon Kalish reports on the legacy of blues guitarist Reverend Gary Davis

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to reflect and push for a better world 15.01.2024 3:18 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Doug Doyle chats with Rev. Vernon Williams of the Fountain Baptist Church in Summit about the legacy of Dr. King

Two Max Roach Centennial events coming up in Newark 12.01.2024 3:17 ↓

On this episode of AOS, drummer Nasheet Waits and filmmaker Sam Pollard talk about the impact of legendary composer and drummer Max Roach

Bassist and composer Luke Stewart honored to be a part of Winter JazzFest's "A Night at The East" concert 11.01.2024 3:19 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with bassist and composer Luke Stewart about the NYC Winter JazzFest

NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz is one of the performers at Winter JazzFest's "A Night at The East" 10.01.2024 3:03 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz about "A Night at The East"

NYC Winter JazzFest founder Brice Rosenbloom is excited about the variety of this year's event 09.01.2024 2:52 ↓

On this episode of AOS, NYC Winter JazzFest founder Brice Rosenbloom talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about this year's event

Singer Lezlie Harrison and Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies' Wayne Winborne host WBGO's trip to South Africa 08.01.2024 3:18 ↓

On this edition of AOS, Lezlie Harrison and Rutgers University's Wayne Winborne talk about hosting the WBGO trip to South Africa

The Huntertones are enjoying their journey and live performances 05.01.2024 2:56 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Leo Sidran chats with the members of the Huntertones

Musicians and vocalists Daryl Sherman and Jay Leonhart pay tribute to the School House Rock greats during NJJS event 04.01.2024 3:22 ↓

On this episode of AOS, musicians and vocalists Daryl Sherman and Jay Leonhart talk about paying tribute to the School House Rock greats during a January 7 New Jersey Jazz Society concert

Kleztronica scene in Queens continues to grow 03.01.2024 3:11 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on the Kleztronica scene in Queens

Legendary photographer Chester Higgins hasn’t stopped documenting Africa's culture 22.12.2023 3:09 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Jon Kalish profiles legendary photographer Chester Higgins

NEA Jazz Master Big Chief Donald Harrison bring his Omniverse Music to The Town Hall and Winter JazzFest 21.12.2023 3:20 ↓

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with NEA Jazz Master and saxophonist Donald Harrison about his latest music and his appearance at NYC Winter JazzFest

Blues legend Charlie Musselwhite: A Mississippi Son 20.12.2023 3:10 ↓

WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues legend Charlie Musselwhite about his latest album "Mississippi Son"

Legendary songwriter and musician John Oates on providing hope in tough times 19.12.2023 3:20 ↓

On this episode of AOS, legendary songwriter and musician John Oates talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about his new single "Disconnected"

Dan Modlin brings his public radio experience into his powerful songwriting and music 18.12.2023 2:59 ↓

On this episode of AOS, former public radio news director Dan Modlin has written a song about the importance of organ donation

The Manhattan Transfer on their final performance 15.12.2023 3:24 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Leo Sidran chats with The Manhattan Transfer about their final performance

Author John D. Lukacs was honored to write legendary sports commentator Beano Cook's memoir 14.12.2023 2:35 ↓

On this episode of AOS, author John D. Lukacs talks about his special relationship with the late legendary sports commentator Beano Cook

Newark's own Tyshawn Sorey continues to breakdown musical boundaries 13.12.2023 2:53 ↓

On this episode of AOS, musician Leo Sidran chats with composer Tyshawn Sorey about his blossoming career

Ted Nash and Kristen Lee Sergeant launch their new album "Holidays" at Gotham Restaurant 12.12.2023 3:23 ↓

On this episode of AOS, Ted Nash and Kristen Lee Sergeant launch their new album Holidays at Gotham Restaurant on Dec. 17

Saxophonist Candy Dulfer's childhood home in the Netherlands was always filled with jazz 11.12.2023 2:44 ↓

On this episode of AOS, saxophonist Candy Dulfer chats with WBGO's Lezlie Harrison

An immersive production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" at the Vanguard Theater in Montclair 08.12.2023 3:14 ↓

On this episode of AOS, we learn about the immersive production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" at the Vanguard Theater in Montclair