https://www.spreaker.com/show/jazz-unitedenMusic CommentaryCopyright WBGO Studioshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab76d7ee835268a1202e44642755a5a4.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/jazz-unitedTue, 16 Sep 2025 13:05:44 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO Studioscontent@wbgo.orgJazz United was a wide-ranging conversation show from WBGO Studios, hosted by critic Nate Chinen and broadcaster Greg Bryant. Covering a host of subjects relevant to the musical community, it draws on the shared enthusiasms of its hosts as well as...false4d97976a-2b0b-52bf-b41b-f1c997531a5eepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sorting-through-our-mixed-feelings-about-oscar-peterson--497897760000017f-2cb2-ded3-af7f-7cbb63a00000Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn the final episode of Jazz United, Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen work out their mutual ambivalence about one of jazz's best-loved virtuosos.3428falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-in-this-together--497897950000017f-02dc-dc68-a1ff-cfdce87d0000Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosJazz United began with a literal conversation, as Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen met up for some music just over two years ago. We're proud of how far we've come, and now we're asking for your support.228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-cacophony-to-clarity-cecil-taylor-s-1973-return-concert-is-a-fresh-revelation--497897780000017e-db3d-d2e0-a9fe-ff3fda610000Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosJazz United considers the vital challenge and rich reward of 'Cecil Taylor - The Complete, Legendary, Live Return Concert.'2762falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/digging-into-dilla-time-and-the-legacy-of-a-rhythm-pioneer--497897880000017e-8d62-d142-a17e-ef72a66a0000Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosJazz United digs deep into the trailblazing rhythm legacy of hip-hop producer J Dilla — in conversation with Dan Charnas, author of an essential new book, 'Dilla Time.'3566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-new-year-s-resolutions--497898050000017e-5073-d586-a77e-7a7b1b860000Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosAs 2022 gets underway, we're energized with a spirit of renewal. So we decided to devote this episode of Jazz United to some New Year’s resolutions.2641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-year-in-jazz-our-farewell-to-2021-from-the-national-jazz-museum-in-harlem--497897850000017d-e943-daa9-a97d-eb4722d00000Tue, 28 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosFor a dynamic look back at 2021, Nate Chinen and Greg Bryant welcomed critic Jordannah Elizabeth to a panel discussion at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.5056falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-two-kenny-gs--497897810000017d-c4ef-db76-a37f-c6ef11b40000Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOne is a chart-topping juggernaut who has sparked musical controversy for the last 35 years. The other is a master who’s spent that same span of time balancing improvisational fire with lyrical soul. Yes, in both instances we’re talking about...3580falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ready-or-not-here-come-the-yuletide-grooves--497897840000017d-7653-d7fa-a17f-fedf3eea0000Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosGreg Bryant is a self-admitted Grinch when it comes to Christmas jazz, while Nate Chinen is a full-blown Elf. Hear them work out their differences on this holiday edition of Jazz United.2607falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-decade-after-his-passing-paul-motian-is-still-with-us--497897910000017d-334e-d034-a3ff-bf6ee7ea0000Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosJazz United remembers the incomparable drummer and composer Paul Motian, whose spirit lives on in the music, and in a new documentary film.2999falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kurt-elling-and-charlie-hunter-emerge-from-lockdown-with-the-ultimate-groove-elixir-superblue--497897890000017c-ebc9-d39b-a97d-ebcb8d190000Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of Jazz United, we peer under the hood of Superblue, with a special attention to the mechanics of groove; reminisce about our separate relationships with Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter’s music; and hear from both artists about their...2922falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-holy-grail-experience-listening-to-john-coltrane-s-a-love-supreme-live-in-seattle--497897990000017c-a363-d65a-a3fe-bbffdfbe0000Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000WBGO StudiosJust how major is 'A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle'? Nate Chinen and Greg Bryant discuss this historic release on Jazz United, moments after listening together to the album.2790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/terence-blanchard-s-opera-fire-shut-up-in-my-bones-is-more-than-a-historic-first--497898140000017c-5c46-dbf1-a37c-fc4e4f250000Fri, 08 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosJazz United was in the house when Terence Blanchard became the first Black composer to have an opera presented at The Met. In this episode, Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen laud 'Fire Shut Up in My Bones' for its music, its message and its broader meaning.2976falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reunited-reconsidered-the-chick-corea-akoustic-band-deepens-a-legacy-with-live--497897980000017c-0dd3-d8de-a3fc-1fdbf8e90000Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:44:11 +0000WBGO StudiosJazz United goes deep on 'Live,' the first posthumous album by Chick Corea, and discusses the evolving legacy of Corea's Akoustic Band.2971falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-fall-preview-six-pack-jazz-united-picks-some-winners--497898120000017b-db6d-d25d-a1ff-ffffd2020000Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:01:54 +0000WBGO StudiosAs a supplement to WBGO's 2021 Fall Preview, Jazz United picks a half-dozen new releases we're excited about.1903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/question-and-answer-jazz-united-opens-the-mailbag--497898010000017b-74eb-d517-ad7b-f4ff83410000Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosIn the first mailbag episode of Jazz United, Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen answer many of your burning questions.2025falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lee-morgan-s-most-dynamic-band-is-revealed-in-full-on-a-staggering-new-boxed-set--497897900000017b-3aa7-dbbc-a3ff-3aa783300000Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000WBGO Studios'The Complete Live at the Lighthouse' finds trumpeter Lee Morgan leading one of the greatest bands of the early 1970s. Jazz United considers its legacy anew, as illuminated by this 12-LP boxed set.2778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-in-the-club-jazz-united-considers-the-return-of-live-concerts--497898130000017a-f42b-ddc2-a97b-fe2bf19b0000Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:14:01 +0000WBGO StudiosThe big intermission is over, but how long will it last? Jazz United examines the return to in-person performances and checks in with Spike Wilner, owner of Smalls Jazz Club.2403falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-wave-in-jazz-at-60-jazz-united-considers-the-legacy-of-impulse-records--497898190000017a-aa29-dadd-a57f-ffb913f80000Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:29:46 +0000WBGO StudiosTo kick off Season Two of Jazz United, we shine a light on Impulse Records, the self-proclaimed home for "The New Wave in Jazz" — describing its impact on us as listeners and its enduring significance on the musical landscape.3057falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-space-within-a-space-jazz-united-commemorates-asian-pacific-american-heritage--4978980300000179-8c5d-d727-a779-dfff35660000Fri, 21 May 2021 10:00:28 +0000WBGO StudiosFor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Jazz United considers the Asian-American experience in jazz — and welcomes a guest, violinist Tomoko Omura.1907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carla-bley-at-85-in-praise-and-awe-of-an-unfettered-genius--4978981100000179-43e4-d093-a3f9-cbf7d8b30000Fri, 07 May 2021 10:00:05 +0000WBGO StudiosJazz United celebrates Carla Bley, the irrefutably original composer and pianist, as she rounds the corner on an 85th birthday.1735falsefull