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The Art of the Story
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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Episodes
WBGO Archive (2008) : Acclaimed singer Catherine Russell performed live on WBGO from J&R Music 17.02.2026 3:30
On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Catherine Russell chats with Monifa Brown at J&R music in 2008
Pianist Lafayette Harris Jr. pays tribute to his mentor Max Roach on his latest release 'All in Good Time' 13.02.2026 3:29
On this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist Lafayette Harris, Jr. talks to WBGO's Gary Walker about his mentor Max Roach
WBGO Archive (1992): Iconic singer Tony Bennett talks to legendary announcer Michael Bourne about 'Perfectly Frank' 12.02.2026 3:45
On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Tony Bennett chats with WBGO's Michael Bourne about "Perfectly Frank"
Video Music Box founder and media pioneer Ralph McDaniels on Hip-Hop and Jazz 11.02.2026 3:49
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Video Music Box founder Ralph McDaniels talks about the similar beginnings of Jazz and Hip-Hop
Award-winning blues guitarist and singer Solomon Hicks's young career shows resiliency and talent 10.02.2026 3:45
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin speaks with blues guitarist and singer Solomon Hicks
A deeper look at John Coltrane's 'Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album' 09.02.2026 3:34
On this episode of The Art of the Story, we focus on a 2018 Audie Cornish interview with Ravi Coltrane and Christian McBride about the release of John Coltrane's Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album that year.
Legendary sportswriter and author Jerry Izenberg tells the story of black baseball in his novel 'Damn You, Josh Gibson: A Ghost Story' 06.02.2026 3:17
On this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary sportswriter Jerry Izenberg talks about his new novel "Damn You, Josh Gibson: A Ghost Story"
Saxophonist Noah Preminger shares emotion and artistic creativity in his new release 'Dark Days' 05.02.2026 3:53
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with saxophonist and composer Noah Preminger
Michael Dorf's 21st annual Music Of tribute concert and rehearsal show celebrate the timeless catalog of BIlly Joel 05.02.2026 3:53
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Michael Dorf, producer of the Music Of concert series and the founder of City Winery
Award-winning clarinetist, saxophonist and bandleader Ken Peplowski dies at 66 04.02.2026 3:36
On this episode of The Art of the Story, we pay tribute to Ken Peplowski who died this week while of The Jazz Cruise
Big jazz wins for Samara Joy and Christian McBride at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles 02.02.2026 3:40
On this episode of The Art of the Story, host Doug Doyle runs down the jazz winners at the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony in LA
Arturo Sandoval returns to 92NY 30.01.2026 3:27
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran talks to Arturo Sandoval about his return to 92NY
The Julian Lage Quartet kicks off April's Jazz Appreciation Month celebration at SOPAC 29.01.2026 3:33
On this episode of The Art of the Story, guitarist Julian Lage talks about how his parents have influenced his music
The 5th annual "The Nearness of You Concert" honors the legacy of saxophonist Michael Brecker and benefits cancer research 28.01.2026 3:54
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's "Daybreak" host Gary Walker chats with Susan Brecker and Darryl Pitt about the 5th annual "Nearness of You Concert"
Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano on his upcoming week at SMOKE Jazz Club 27.01.2026 3:46
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Brian Delp chats with Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano about his upcoming week at SMOKE Jazz Club
Joe Magnarelli's latest album 'Decidedly So' is a special one for the trumpeter, flugelhornist and bandleader 26.01.2026 3:38
On this episode of The Art of the Story, trumpeter Joe Magnarelli talks with WBGO's Gary Walker about his new album "Decidedly So"
N'Kenge's 'That's Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical' premieres February 19 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center 23.01.2026 3:50
On this episode of The Art of the Story, internationally acclaimed singer N'Kenge talks about her new musical honoring Dorothy Dandridge
Trailblazing Tony Award winner and Grammy nominated singer Melba Moore's new memoir highlights a 50-year-plus career 22.01.2026 3:50
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Melba Moore talks about her new memoir "This Is It - Marvelous and Getting Better"
WBGO Archive (2014) As Diana Krall begins her 2026 tour, we look back at her love for the Montreal Jazz Festival 21.01.2026 3:27
On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Diana Krall chats with Michael Bourne at the 2014 Montreal Jazz Festival
Underworld Production's 'The Diner Anthologies' premieres on YouTube (TV) January 25 20.01.2026 3:47
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with director Ryan Sarno and actress and co-producer Gabriella Piazza about "The Diner Anthologies"
The impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 2026 19.01.2026 3:49
On this episode of The Art of the Story, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Acclaimed author Ashley Kahn's essay on John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme' 17.01.2026 3:51
On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive (2002), Ashley Kahn gives his essay on John Coltrane
Gary U.S. Bonds joins Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers as part the Light of Day WinterFest 2026 lineup 15.01.2026 3:53
On this episode of The Art of the Story, we hear from Gary U.S. Bonds and Joe Grushecky about Light of Day WinterFest 2026
Jazz pianist Aaron Parks on his latest album 'By All Means' 14.01.2026 3:52
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with jazz pianist Aaron Parks
Michael League’s Blue Note Residency 13.01.2026 3:13
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran talks about Michael League's Blue Note residency
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