WBGO Studios
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
A night of conversation, music and fun with Jimmy Jam at City Winery NYC 09.01.2026 3:53
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with iconic music producer Jimmy Jam about a special legacy event at City Winery NYC
Lee Mergner receives Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award at 2026 Jazz Congress 08.01.2026 3:46
On this episode of The Art of the Story, we celebrate Lee Mergner who received the Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award at the 2026 Jazz Congress
Matt Merewitz celebrates the Side People 07.01.2026 3:19
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran chats with Matt Merewitz about jazz and community
Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter and guitarist James Hunter on his long-time friend and collaborator Van Morrison 06.01.2026 3:52
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats wtih British singer-songwriter and guitarist James Hunter
Gilles Peterson: Holding Up the Mirror 06.01.2026 3:30
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran chats with British DJ, broadcaster, and tastemaker Gilles Peterson
Deborah Silver's Grammy-nominated 'Basie Rocks!' is backed by the Count Basie Orchestra and produced by Steve Jordan 02.01.2026 3:44
On this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz singer Deborah Silver talks about her Grammy-nominated "Basie Rocks!"
Calendar Real Estate: Why music comes to New York every January 01.01.2026 3:53
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran previews the 2026 jazz festivals in January
Kevin Johansen and Liniers: Blurring the lines between music and art 31.12.2025 3:02
On this episode of The Art of the Story, musician and composer Leo Sidran chats with Kevin Johansen and Liniers about their special partnership that blurs the lines between music and art.
Grammy-nominated blues singer and guitarist Eric Bibb's latest album 'One Mississippi' to be released in late January 30.12.2025 3:53
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues singer and guitarist Eric Bibb
Bernie Williams and Katia Lindor to perform at Carnegie Hall 29.12.2025 3:37
New York Yankees legend and jazz guitarist Bernie Williams and violinist Katia Lindor are part of a special night of jazz, opera and sports at Carnegie Hall on January 13
WBGO Archive (2003): Michael Bourne chats with Herbie Hancock 27.12.2025 3:17
On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Michael Bourne chats with legendary pianist Herbie Hancock
WBGO Archive: Les McCann chats with Michael Bourne about 'Compared to What' and the Montreux Jazz Festival 24.12.2025 3:34
On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Les McCann chats with Michael Bourne about 'Compared to What' and the Montreux Jazz Festival
WBGO Archive (2010): The late Lindy Hop legend Norma Miller shared her amazing Savoy Ballroom stories 23.12.2025 3:48
On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, the late Lindy Hop legend Norma Miller shared her amazing Savoy Ballroom stories with "Daybreak" host Gary Walker
Singer-songwriter Paula Cole on being a groundbreaking female artist 22.12.2025 3:51
On this episode of The Art of the Story, singer-songwriter Paula Cole speaks about being a groundbreaking female artist
Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride on arranging for Sting and Samara Joy 19.12.2025 3:53
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride on arranging for Sting and Samara Joy
Singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger Nicole Zuraitis on Grammy-nominated 'Live at Vic's Las Vegas' 18.12.2025 3:40
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and arranger Nicole Zuraitis talks about her Grammy-nominated Live at Vic's Las Vegas
Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon headlines the Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island Jazz Festival 37 17.12.2025 3:30
On this edition of The Art of the Story, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon who is headlining the Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island Jazz Festival 37 talks about his approach to jazz education
Singer Christie Dashiell on her family's inspiration and second Grammy nomination 16.12.2025 3:51
On this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz vocalist Christie Dashiell talks about her musical inspiration and second Grammy nomination
Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander shares his boxing-related stories about Sinatra, Miles and Oscar Peterson 15.12.2025 3:46
On this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist Monty Alexander shares his boxing stories
WBGO Archive (2009): Anthony Rapp looks back at the impact of 'RENT' 12.12.2025 3:36
On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, RENT star Anthony Rapp came to the WBGO Studios in 2009 to talk about being a part of the smash-hit musical.
Louis Armstrong House Museum's Corona Collection open through March of 2026 11.12.2025 3:40
On this episode of The Art of the Story, host Doug Doyle talks about the Louis Armstrong House Museum's Corona Collection
Celebrating 2026 NEA Jazz Master and former WBGO host Rhonda Hamilton 10.12.2025 3:44
On this episode of The Art of the Story, we celebrate Rhonda Hamilton who is the recipient of the 2026 A.B. Spelman NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy
Saxophonists Melissa Aldana and Walter Smith III on the 13th annual Coltrane Festival at Smoke Jazz Club in NYC 09.12.2025 3:43
On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with saxophonists Melissa Aldana and Walter Smith III about the 13th annual Coltrane Festival at Smoke Jazz Club
A tribute to the late guitarist Phil Upchurch 08.12.2025 3:24
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo and Ben Sidran pay tribute to the late guitarist Phil Upchurch
Grammy Award-winning pianist Bob James share thoughts on working with Sarah Vaughan and being revered in Hip-Hop 05.12.2025 3:48
On this episode of The Art of the Story, Bob James talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about Sarah Vaughan and Hip-Hop sampling
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