https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-the-story--5965888enSociety & CultureCopyright WBGO Studioshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/18f9cf72b13b6316722549bbba82e4cb.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-the-story--5965888Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO Studioscontent@wbgo.orgWBGO'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,...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jimmy-greene-still-riding-the-trane--728537730000019f-3a65-d66d-a7ff-bfefda730000Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosDave Popkin catches up with saxophonist Jimmy Greene at the Saratoga Jazz Festival.216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sidran-chronicles-volume-1-ben-sidran-on-jazz-democracy--728390590000019f-3419-d616-a1ff-f73bda300000Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosLeo and Ben Sidran reflect on 250 years of America, jazz being arguably one of America's greatest contributions to the world, and democracy both conceptually and in practice.194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aaron-diehl-s-jazz-in-july-at-92ny--728065010000019f-286d-dcad-a7bf-bded26180000Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:31 +0000WBGO StudiosAaron Diehl on curating 92NY's Jazz in July and the enduring echoes of Miles Davis.224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writer-heather-aimee-o-neill-on-writing-the-irish-goodbye-in-private--727902030000019f-21a7-d616-a1ff-e3afab2b0000Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWriter Heather Aimee O’Neill spoke to Leo Sidran about her debut novel and about how she knew it was time to come out of the shadows as a writer.219falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/herbie-hancock-remembers-wayne-shorter--727730310000019f-1e28-da08-abbf-7e2feb760000Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:10:56 +0000WBGO StudiosHerbie Hancock talked recently with WBGO's Pat Prescott about Miles, Wayne Shorter, and his upcoming NJPAC show. Here on The Art Of The Story, Ray Long presents the standout Wayne Shorter memory that Herbie shared.181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tyreek-mcdole-following-the-light--727603910000019f-1949-dcad-a7bf-bdcd6d520000Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:25:07 +0000WBGO StudiosDave Popkin chats with rising vocalist and Saratoga Jazz Fest performer Tyreek McDole239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lil-ed-williams-steady-eddie-of-the-blues--727402410000019f-11de-dec0-a5bf-95ffc60f0000Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosDave Popkin catches up with Chicago blues man Lil Ed Williams219falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-hamburger-on-keeping-the-community-connected-with-capitalbop--727024130000019f-02db-df6d-afbf-77df4d890000Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWillard Jenkins catches up with the multifaceted Alex Hamburger - a musician as well as the managing director of CapitalBop, a resource for all things jazz in the D.C. area.194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vision-festival-turns-30--726881370000019e-fd0e-dec0-a5bf-fdaf453f0000Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosLeo Sidran chat with Patricia Nicholson Parker about the 30th Vision Festival, set for June 23–28 at the Abrons Arts Center in New York.231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/producer-danny-melnick-creatively-shapes-the-49th-saratoga-jazz-festival--726708880000019e-f985-dd80-ab9f-fbdf6c8b0000Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:06:28 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with legendary festival producer Danny Melnick about the upcoming Saratoga Jazz Festival224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-arturo-o-farrill-on-his-birthday--726329460000019e-ee49-d6b3-a59f-eecfecd80000Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosLeo Sidran talks to composer and musician Arturo O’Farrill about creation, discovery and imposter syndrome.240falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theo-bleckmann-on-community-individuality-and-a-life-in-music--726000800000019e-db81-dd80-ab9f-fbdbadc20000Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosVocalist and educator Theo Bleckmann on why artists need community, how to "code the self," and why a life in music matters more than a career.231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vince-wilburn-jr-keeper-of-the-flame--725822690000019e-db6a-dfc8-abfe-fbfbcb0f0000Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:12:35 +0000WBGO StudiosDave Popkin talks with drummer Vince Wilburn Jr. of the Miles Electric Band. Wilburn performed with Miles Davis throughout the 1980s and is his nephew. He is also a co-manager of the Davis estate’s business, including new releases, collaborations,...217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-african-pianist-and-nea-jazz-master-abdullah-ibrahim-became-an-idol-and-inspiration-to-new-generations-of-artists--725507760000019e-d0a8-ddc0-a3bf-dcab7c1b0000Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:57:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the passing of South African pianist and NEA Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-in-a-name-melissa-clark-has-an-answer--725495370000019e-cbc9-d3e6-a1de-cfdd976a0000Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosFood writer Melissa Clark talks to Leo Sidran about when a kitchen improvisation becomes a recipe—and how finding the right name can help bring it to life.221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kingfish-ingram-breaking-blues-boundaries--725358490000019e-cbaa-d261-af9e-cbfe78b10000Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:56:39 +0000WBGO StudiosDave Popkin chats with Mississippi-born blues artist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.215falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunny-sumter-on-the-musical-crossroads-of-d-c-jazz-fest--724982570000019e-b904-df35-a9be-b9fc21960000Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWillard Jenkins talks with D.C. Jazz Festival President and CEO Sunny Sumter about the origins of the festival and the musical "crossroads" it embodies and represents.182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joel-harrison-and-the-inaugural-brooklyn-guitar-festival--724792690000019e-b5b2-df35-a9be-b5fe42410000Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosDave Popkin speaks with one of the key organizers of the inaugural Brooklyn Guitar Festival, musician Joel Harrison.239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warren-wolf-the-vibraphone-chose-him--724582820000019e-adfa-df35-a9be-adfe42290000Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosVibraphonist Warren Wolf is one of the most accomplished musicians of his generation, but he never planned on playing the instrument that would define his career. Raised in Baltimore by a father who insisted he study music, Wolf spent years practicing...233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vocalist-vuyo-sotashe-s-cosmic-agreements--724366800000019e-a774-d1ab-abfe-ff7f16930000Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosSouth African vocalist Vuyo Sotashe talks about his new EP with Chris Pattishall, 'Invocation'186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lakecia-benjamin-dreams-out-loud--724179080000019e-a5cf-dae6-abde-b5ffb6bb0000Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosSaxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin has become one of the most dynamic voices in jazz. She tells Leo Sidran about one of her first professional experiences, and how the mentors, heroes, setbacks and aspirations that shaped her journey continue...231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zev-feldman-the-promise-of-the-unheard--723722080000019e-9865-d4a6-a5be-bcf742240000Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:55:56 +0000WBGO StudiosLeo Sidran catches up with Zev Feldman, a man often called 'the Indiana Jones of Jazz'. Others know him as 'the jazz detective'. He prefers something simpler: a music fan who never stopped asking questions. “I literally search the world for previously...219falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleeves-like-a-book-club-but-for-records--723476640000019e-933e-de12-afff-ffbf90060000Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:52:34 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO’s Ray Long talks with Mikey Bar-Lavi, creator and host of the NYC-based “Sleeves” record club (‘like a book club, but for records…’)241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sonny-rollins-corazon--723217300000019e-871d-d4fa-addf-cf1f56730000Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosAfter traveling to Spain to accept a surprising jazz award, Leo Sidran finds himself wrestling with an old question: what is jazz, anyway? The answer arrives later that night at Madrid's Café Central, where musicians and fans gather to sing an...239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rumble-from-new-orleans-to-the-world--722963310000019e-86df-d4fa-addf-cedfe67d0000Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosDave Popkin talks with Big Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. of The Rumble about his New Orleans roots, shepherding tradition into the future, and more.239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-schapiro-s-jazz-history-hiding-in-plain-sight-for-60-years--722804430000019e-83af-da42-adbe-c3ff9c660000Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:40:38 +0000WBGO StudiosLeo Sidran explores the newly unearthed treasure trove from the archives of photographer Steve Schapiro, a photo book entitled "Jazz" offering a priceless look inside the happenings of jazz in 1960s New York City.236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jimmy-jam-on-his-career-of-intentional-longevity--722255930000019e-6c39-dae6-abde-fcbd56870000Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosJimmy Jam of legendary producing duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis talks about his 50+ year career and legacy, and his new live storytelling event, Jamz & Conversation, happening June 4 at Sony Hall.205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nth-power-never-alone--722078110000019e-6dc2-dbf9-adbe-ffe7dabd0000Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO’s Dave Popkin catches up with The Nth Power to cover their new record “Never Alone” plus performing with Snarky Puppy and more.235falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-and-the-jazz-community-mourn-the-loss-of-the-great-saxophonist-sonny-rollins--721693560000019e-6443-d441-a99e-7dcbb6150000Tue, 26 May 2026 13:24:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the death of the great jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/miles-davis-geniuses-are-selfish--721684570000019e-6284-ddee-a99f-6ede50670000Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosTo mark what would have been Miles Davis’s 100th birthday, Leo Sidran revisits a rare 1986 conversation between Miles and Ben Sidran, recorded on the terrace of Miles’s Malibu home. As musicians around the world celebrate the centennial, Miles...237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emmet-cohen-and-the-search-for-universal-truth--721545000000019e-528a-d307-abfe-d7bb1b4e0000Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosIn the centennial year of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, pianist Emmet Cohen says the greatest tribute to the masters isn’t imitation, it’s self-discovery. As his new album Universal Truth arrives the same week he turns 36, Cohen reflects on artistry,...231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossroads-theater-company-presents-the-classic-play-sizwe-banzi-is-dead-through-june-14--721147630000019e-4abc-df20-a79f-5afce2b80000Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle previews Crossroads Theatre's production of "Sizwe Banzi is Dead"199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-harrison-and-the-art-of-contentment--720991330000019e-4ae1-d881-a1de-4ef31b630000Thu, 21 May 2026 14:28:09 +0000WBGO StudiosAt a moment when musicians are increasingly expected to market themselves as brands, Detroit pianist and songwriter Mike Harrison is connecting for almost the opposite reason: he seems perfectly content not trying to sell you anything at all. Leo...237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phoebe-katis-on-a-lifelong-coming-of-age--720835670000019e-4531-d307-abfe-c7bb67790000Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO’s Ray Long dives into the new album from singer-songwriter Phoebe Katis, “A Coming Of Age” taking some highlights from the record track-by-track.240falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heidi-martin-reflects-on-abbey-lincoln-and-jazz-education-for-the-next-generation--720690490000019e-3ea9-ddee-a99f-7efb9b550000Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's Willard Jenkins sat down with D.C. based vocalist Heidi Martin to chat about one of her heroes Abbey Lincoln, as well as the importance of jazz education and the D.C. Jazz Fest.175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julieta-venegas-on-nortena--720555340000019e-39eb-da28-a1ff-7bef3f3f0000Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosMexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas on how growing up in Tijuana - a border city suspended between Mexico and the United States - developed an instinct for living “in-between,” musically and personally.236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shenel-johns--720199670000019e-2a63-da3d-a59f-ee6bed610000Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:30 +0000WBGO StudiosKyla Marshell catches up with vocalist Shenel Johns about her journey of self-discovery, musical and otherwise.214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/standing-on-miles-shoulders-keyon-harrold-at-carnegie-hall--720053930000019e-2310-dc23-a7df-6b54dd4f0000Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO Studios“You can only go as far forward as you go back.” Ahead of his Miles Davis tribute at Carnegie Hall, trumpeter Keyon Harrold talks about influences, collaboration, and honoring Miles by staying true to himself.232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guy-davis-the-storyteller--719904210000019e-2052-d215-a5df-b4d2e4710000Wed, 13 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO’s Dave Popkin recently spoke with Guy Davis about his new record “Fight On! True Blues Vol. 2” as well as his original play “Sugarbelly and Other Tales My Father Told Me.”237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eli-yamin-on-the-jazz-power-initiative-s-syncopated-celebration-2026--719759330000019e-1a53-da52-a7fe-7e7b577b0000Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosPianist, educator, and longtime jazz advocate Eli Yamin got his first job in jazz at WBGO as an 18-year-old board operator. Now, nearly four decades later, Yamin’s Jazz Power Initiative is partnering with WBGO as the organization prepares for its...237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gsp-s-production-of-my-lord-what-a-night-focuses-on-the-friendship-between-singer-marian-anderson-and-physicist-albert-einstein--719568400000019e-16f2-da3d-a59f-f6fa1a610000Mon, 11 May 2026 12:33:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle previews the GSP production of "My Lord, What a Night"228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-keith-jarrett-on-his-birthday--719228190000019e-05fa-d707-a7df-67feea7e0000Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosTo mark Keith Jarrett’s birthday, Leo Sidran revisits a rare 1980s conversation between Jarrett and his father, Ben Sidran - exploring the pianist’s deeply personal ideas about presence, improvisation, and the state of mind behind his music.203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jon-lampley-has-found-his-voice--719066930000019e-0200-da28-a1ff-5a471c980000Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO’s Ray Long chats with NYC-based trumpet player Jon Lampley about his forthcoming album Notes To Self, as well as a prolific career as a sideman, backing Jon Batiste, Lake Street Dive, Cory Wong, O.A.R. and many more - not to mention Lampley’s...241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmen-lundy-remembers-her-first-trip-to-new-york--718906770000019d-f15b-d215-a5dd-f5db8ac40000Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosCarmen Lundy tells Janis Siegel and Lezlie Harrison about the moment when she realized she was going to move to New York from her Florida home.239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blue-lou-marini-still-cooks--718757930000019d-f6dd-d6c1-afff-f6dff9dd0000Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO’s Dave Popkin recently spoke with the great saxophonist “Blue” Lou Marini about his new projects as well as a storied career spanning 50 years, playing in the Blues Brothers Band, Blood Sweat & Tears, the SNL band, and with pop artists from...240falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dida-pelled-i-like-being-the-person-who-is-not-doing-what-is-expected--718550340000019d-f14c-d215-a5dd-f5de91150000Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosDida Pelled’s music moves between jazz, blues, and beyond — but her story is about something deeper: the freedom to become yourself. In this Art of the Story, she talks to Leo Sidran about finding her voice in a new city, and making old songs feel...226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trombonist-clifton-anderson-on-upcoming-gig-at-the-iridium-and-the-special-gift-he-got-from-uncle-sonny-rollins-that-changed-his-life--717820930000019d-deef-da3d-a59f-feeff8c50000Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:47:43 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle talks to trombonist and composer Clifton Anderson about his upcoming concert at The Iridium as well as the gift he got from uncle Sonny Rollins when he was seven.208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/every-day-is-jazz-day-but-only-april-30-is-international-jazz-day--717782270000019d-dad8-d6c1-afff-fade55b90000Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosJazz, born out of the Black American experience, has evolved into a global art form that models democratic ideals through improvisation, listening, and collective creation. April 30, celebrated each year as International Jazz Day, connects musicians...212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trumpeter-akili-bradley-on-being-seen-and-heard--717335140000019d-d742-dddf-a99d-f7f7fe670000Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:56:08 +0000WBGO StudiosAkili Bradley, trumpet, jazz, WBGO, Kyla Marshell, Angela Davis, Jason Moran232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jason-miles-on-miles-davis-at-100-reinvention-and-the-sound-of-the-future--717056960000019d-d2b4-d6c1-afff-f2f6c6bd0000Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosAs Miles Davis’s centennial is celebrated around the world, keyboardist and producer Jason Miles reflects on helping shape the trumpeter’s late-career sound on Tutu, Amandla, and Music from Siesta. From synthesizers and sampling to popcorn and boxing...222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-battle-with-memory-koln-tracks-revisits-a-legendary-concert--716720420000019d-cdd1-d51c-a1ff-eff95e4b0000Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosA new documentary, KÖLN TRACKS, revisits the mythology surrounding The Köln Concert, Keith Jarrett’s iconic 1975 solo performance that became the best-selling solo piano album in jazz history. Through conversations with filmmaker Vincent Duceau and...241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-johnny-griffin-the-little-giant--716131450000019d-b961-d86b-afdf-fde1607f0000Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn what would have been his 98th birthday, Leo Sidran remembers Johnny Griffin, the Chicago-born tenor saxophonist known as “The Little Giant.” Through Griffin’s own words, we revisit his belief that jazz was made by people who chose to feel good in...227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emily-cavanagh-does-anyone-need-a-song--715893030000019d-b948-dc99-a99d-f9ce94c50000Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosSinger songwriter Emily Cavanagh on how she accidentally became famous in Ireland, started her non profit Song For You, lost the use of her legs and had to relearn how to walk, and what it means to spend a career at the intersection of songs and service.242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flea-realizes-his-childhood-dream--715592060000019d-b53b-d86b-afdf-fdfbd05a0000Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:08:32 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO’s Ray Long explores Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea’s inspiring tale of turning an early childhood dream to reality, as Flea releases Honora - a solo debut that finds him reinvented as a jazz trumpeter.240falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carla-and-vaneese-thomas-memphis-soul-sisters--715200550000019d-af8b-d86b-afdf-efcbb93c0000Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's Dave Popkin catches up with Carla and Vanesse Thomas about their recent star-studded benefit concert for ALS research, plus growing up in Memphis as daughters of the great Rufus Thomas, and more.244falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-in-the-weeds-the-history-of-4-20--714912860000019d-a913-d3f5-a39f-a93723a70000Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosLong before 4/20 became a global code, marijuana already had a place in jazz culture — and few figures embodied that connection more than Mezz Mezzrow. The Chicago-born clarinetist became a legendary supplier in Harlem, so closely associated with...238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madeleine-peyroux-s-paris-years--714072220000019d-91d4-df64-abff-bbdc7caa0000Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosCelebrating Madeleine Peyroux on her birthday. A look at her early years, tracing how a runaway teenager found her voice busking on the streets of Paris — and how that formative period shaped one of the most distinctive jazz singer-songwriters of her...201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/donald-harrison-s-new-nouveau-swing--713683850000019d-94ea-df45-a5ff-d6fe7f920000Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn his new album The Magic Touch, saxophonist Donald Harrison presents the same composition in ten different genres, from hard bop to hip-hop, reggae to Afrobeat, and finally blending them into what he calls “nouveau swing.”WBGO’s Pat Prescott...214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marel-hidalgo-on-the-rise--713472280000019d-91ba-df45-a5ff-d3fe379e0000Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:48 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO’s Dave Popkin recently spoke with 17-year-old guitarist and bandleader Marel Hidalgo about beginning to play guitar at the age of four, Hidalgo's Jamaican roots, upcoming performances, and learning to arrange for an orchestra.205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-leviton-and-the-tell--713183060000019d-8c34-d006-a99d-9c7769a30000Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:51:21 +0000WBGO StudiosAt The Tell, Michael Leviton curates a monthly night of unscripted storytelling where the audience never knows what’s coming. The result is an intimate, unpredictable experience that speaks to the enduring power of stories—and the people who tell them.226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-john-ellis-on-his-birthday--712906120000019d-8586-d4d8-afbf-ffef648d0000Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosLeo Sidran reflects on saxophonist John Ellis on his birthday — a master improviser, trusted collaborator, and generous presence whose unmistakable voice has made him a quiet cornerstone of modern jazz.204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-aron-the-past-is-present--712339160000019d-7796-d8a8-abdd-7f9f19100000Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:10:29 +0000WBGO Studios22-year-old aron! built an audience online, got signed to Verve Records by channeling the American songbook through his original tunes, without ever trying to sound “modern”. Leo Sidran revisits their recent Third Story Podcast interview together...241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-gadd-at-81-the-sound-of-less--712103490000019d-694a-d18f-abbf-e96f9c130000Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosA birthday tribute to drummer Steve Gadd - whose feel, restraint, and imagination helped define the sound of modern recording - from a rare 1980s conversation with Ben Sidran.232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-bonamassa-celebrates-the-centennial-of-b-b-king--711845260000019d-6990-d2e1-a19f-7994632e0000Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO’s Dave Popkin recently spoke with Joe Bonamassa about the life and music of BB King, the two’s 25-year friendship/mentorship, and Bonamassa’s new project honoring King “B.B. King's Blues Summit 100"231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-freddie-hubbard--711582670000019d-6638-de98-addf-773b13e60000Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000WBGO StudiosFreddie Hubbard would have turned 88 this week. 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Her story reflects how American music travels — and how it evolves...229falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-paul-motian--708746410000019c-e79a-d18f-abbe-e7ff8b650000Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosToday we’re remembering Paul Motian, on what would have been his 95th birthday and revisiting his interview with Ben Sidran from the 1980s.201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sound-of-a-storm-rafiq-bhatia-at-92ny--708540150000019d-077f-dbd0-a3fd-5fff4ef30000Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosGuitarist and composer Rafiq Bhatia brings music from his immersive new album Environments to 92nd Street Y on March 27. In conversation with Leo Sidran, he explains how technology, improvisation, and collaboration combine to create musical landscapes...238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/music-power-couple-iqua-and-adegoke-steve-colson-celebrate-50-years-of-marriage-a-new-release-and-support-from-tania-leon--708322710000019d-10aa-dfd5-a3bd-f5bf95180000Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we highlight a big year for music power couple Iqua and Adegoke Steve Colson238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lil-jimmy-reed-70-years-of-blues-on-the-road--707821710000019c-f724-d2e1-a19f-ffa4f4500000Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:22:00 +0000WBGO StudiosLil' Jimmy Reed: 70 years of blues on the road176falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-spike-wilner-the-scene-is-alive-and-growing--707505180000019c-9073-dee9-a7bf-be7f80d00000Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosJazz pianist and club owner Spike Wilner reflects on Smalls and Mezzrow not just as venues, but as living containers for a scene that’s always alive—exploring community, stewardship, and his belief that jazz, practiced with care, can be a quiet force...235falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jimmy-owens-pays-tribute-to-miles-davis--707202560000019c-f6d7-db83-a79f-feff1cc00000Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosNEA Jazz Master Jimmy Owens remembers sitting in with the Miles Davis Quintet when he was 15 years old, as he prepares to lead an all star band at Flushing Town Hall in honor of Davis’ centenary.219falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marquis-hill-brings-his-family-band-to-the-village-vanguard--706909840000019c-f6bf-d18f-abbe-f7fff2970000Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosMarquis Hill brings his “Family Band” to the Village Vanguard236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-george-benson-on-his-birthday--706604630000019c-9026-dff5-addd-b8b6db8f0000Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosCelebrating George Benson on his birthday231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/larry-ratso-sloman-on-making-his-acting-debut-at-75-in-marty-supreme--706256900000019c-8bec-d28e-a9de-abfe97ca0000Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWriter Larry Ratso Sloman was more than ready for his close-up when director Josh Safdie tapped him to make his Hollywood acting debut in Marty Supreme — and discovered that four days on a movie set can rival a lifetime at the typewriter.254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roberta-flack-fired-him-miles-davis-hired-him-and-now-marcus-miller-has-a-great-story-to-tell--706106280000019c-e205-d9bd-adfc-ff0d2bc70000Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosMarcus Miller203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sidran-chronicles-volume-1-ben-s-search-for-jazz-and-modernism--705944050000019c-d9dc-dfa1-a9de-f9df8fb50000Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosLeo Sidran goes behind the scenes with his father, Ben at the Palm Springs Jazz Festival. Part personal narrative, part exploration of how natural phenomena like overtones, particles, and waves shape our ideas of beauty — and part look at how creative...230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revisiting-the-legacy-of-howard-hughes-hoaxer-clifford-irving--705713430000019c-8b6f-d9e0-a5fc-ebffa0e40000Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0000WBGO StudiosBefore “fake news” had a name, writer Clifford Irving pulled off one of the most audacious literary hoaxes in history: a fake autobiography of Howard Hughes. 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StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Melba Moore talks about her new memoir "This Is It - Marvelous and Getting Better"230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2014-as-diana-krall-begins-her-2026-tour-we-look-back-at-her-love-for-the-montreal-jazz-festival--695334980000019b-e14c-d86d-a7df-f3dc2f400000Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:18:24 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Diana Krall chats with Michael Bourne at the 2014 Montreal Jazz Festival207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/underworld-production-s-the-diner-anthologies-premieres-on-youtube-tv-january-25--695190590000019b-db8e-d056-a19b-fb9ed2840000Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:44:55 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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"227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-in-2026--695075230000019b-d705-d86d-a7df-d7dda7c80000Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:18:51 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.229falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acclaimed-author-ashley-kahn-s-essay-on-john-coltrane-s-a-love-supreme--694778560000019b-c9c2-df5a-adbf-dbce1c550000Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:30:05 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive (2002), Ashley Kahn gives his essay on John Coltrane231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-u-s-bonds-joins-joe-grushecky-the-houserockers-as-part-the-light-of-day-winterfest-2026-lineup--694554090000019b-c23e-d979-a7df-db3e646c0000Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:25:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we hear from Gary U.S. Bonds and Joe Grushecky about Light of Day WinterFest 2026233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-pianist-aaron-parks-on-his-latest-album-by-all-means--694374540000019b-bcb9-d8cb-a1bb-fdbfbcb50000Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:47:19 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with jazz pianist Aaron Parks232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-league-s-blue-note-residency--694240770000019b-b868-df6e-a19f-b9ee9ccf0000Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:40:21 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran talks about Michael League's Blue Note residency193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-night-of-conversation-music-and-fun-with-jimmy-jam-at-city-winery-nyc--693734950000019b-a3a0-d7c6-adbf-f3e1182d0000Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:48:49 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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 NYC233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lee-mergner-receives-bruce-lundvall-visionary-award-at-2026-jazz-congress--693562330000019b-9e33-dd44-a9bf-fe7787b10000Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:34:31 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we celebrate Lee Mergner who received the Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award at the 2026 Jazz Congress226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-merewitz-celebrates-the-side-people--693418050000019b-98fc-d81e-abdb-dbfca5b10000Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:14:28 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran chats with Matt Merewitz about jazz and community199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-nominated-british-singer-songwriter-and-guitarist-james-hunter-on-his-long-time-friend-and-collaborator-van-morrison--693250670000019b-93d5-d4d3-a7bf-b3ff6e000000Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:12:37 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats wtih British singer-songwriter and guitarist James Hunter232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gilles-peterson-holding-up-the-mirror--693168110000019b-918e-d81e-abdb-dbbe07f30000Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:33:54 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran chats with British DJ, broadcaster, and tastemaker Gilles Peterson210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deborah-silver-s-grammy-nominated-basie-rocks-is-backed-by-the-count-basie-orchestra-and-produced-by-steve-jordan--692793070000019b-7ed9-d81e-abdb-7ffd79550000Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:49:11 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz singer Deborah Silver talks about her Grammy-nominated "Basie Rocks!"224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/calendar-real-estate-why-music-comes-to-new-york-every-january--692725990000019b-7b58-d4d3-a7bf-7b7bff400000Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:09:27 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran previews the 2026 jazz festivals in January233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-johansen-and-liniers-blurring-the-lines-between-music-and-art--692622590000019b-75ad-d363-a5fb-7dfd338d0000Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:36:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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.182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-nominated-blues-singer-and-guitarist-eric-bibb-s-latest-album-one-mississippi-to-be-released-in-late-january--692515540000019b-6fa9-d18d-a9bf-7fbfaa5a0000Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:48:18 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues singer and guitarist Eric Bibb233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bernie-williams-and-katia-lindor-to-perform-at-carnegie-hall--692440080000019b-6bb3-d749-a9df-ebbf26510000Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:19:50 +0000WBGO StudiosNew 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 13217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2003-michael-bourne-chats-with-herbie-hancock--692160990000019b-5e1f-d874-a7db-5fffddda0000Sat, 27 Dec 2025 04:54:59 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Michael Bourne chats with legendary pianist Herbie Hancock197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-les-mccann-chats-with-michael-bourne-about-compared-to-what-and-the-montreux-jazz-festival--691947330000019b-5062-d713-a7df-f0eb81190000Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:53:39 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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 Festival214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2010-the-late-lindy-hop-legend-norma-miller-shared-her-amazing-savoy-ballroom-stories--691831160000019b-4b90-d085-abfb-cbffeed10000Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:29:45 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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 Walker228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-songwriter-paula-cole-on-being-a-groundbreaking-female-artist--691706580000019b-4768-de55-a5bb-f76a49ea0000Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:08:56 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer-songwriter Paula Cole speaks about being a groundbreaking female artist231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-bassist-christian-mcbride-on-arranging-for-sting-and-samara-joy--691346600000019b-3746-d171-a1df-7f6e600a0000Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:54:19 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy Award-winning bassist Christian McBride on arranging for Sting and Samara Joy233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-songwriter-pianist-and-arranger-nicole-zuraitis-on-grammy-nominated-live-at-vic-s-las-vegas--691202730000019b-31de-d9af-a7bb-f9ffd9d80000Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:24:42 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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 Vegas220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trombonist-wycliffe-gordon-headlines-the-universal-temple-of-the-arts-staten-island-jazz-festival-37--691035610000019b-2dc8-de04-a59b-2fc8de780000Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:41:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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 education210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-christie-dashiell-on-her-family-s-inspiration-and-second-grammy-nomination--690809060000019b-27eb-d980-adff-b7ffb2b80000Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:59:17 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz vocalist Christie Dashiell talks about her musical inspiration and second Grammy nomination231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-nominated-pianist-monty-alexander-shares-his-boxing-related-stories-about-sinatra-miles-and-oscar-peterson--690669890000019b-2416-d485-a39f-741f96a20000Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:31:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist Monty Alexander shares his boxing stories226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2009-anthony-rapp-looks-back-at-the-impact-of-rent--690078830000019b-12a9-d2c0-a7db-9aef48f20000Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:27:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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.216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louis-armstrong-house-museum-s-corona-collection-open-through-march-of-2026--689964470000019b-0eea-d75c-a9df-8eeead320000Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:49:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, host Doug Doyle talks about the Louis Armstrong House Museum's Corona Collection220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-2026-nea-jazz-master-and-former-wbgo-host-rhonda-hamilton--689824820000019b-09fa-d2ab-afbf-a9fbae5a0000Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:50:31 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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 Advocacy224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saxophonists-melissa-aldana-and-walter-smith-iii-on-the-13th-annual-coltrane-festival-at-smoke-jazz-club-in-nyc--689600570000019b-034a-d7c5-a1ff-47ce88200000Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:42:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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 Club223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tribute-to-the-late-guitarist-phil-upchurch--689448370000019a-fe87-d7c5-a1fe-fe872c840000Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:22:11 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo and Ben Sidran pay tribute to the late guitarist Phil Upchurch204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-pianist-bob-james-share-thoughts-on-working-with-sarah-vaughan-and-being-revered-in-hip-hop--689061990000019a-f064-d7c5-a1fe-f4e617430000Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:42:24 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Bob James talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about Sarah Vaughan and Hip-Hop sampling228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-music-world-mourns-of-the-loss-of-stax-records-guitarist-and-songwriter-steve-cropper--688867070000019a-ea97-df76-a9db-eeb7b07c0000Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:39:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, host Doug Doyle reports on the career of the late guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper who spoke with WBGO's Gary Walker in 2024220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magical-music-partnership-of-rachael-price-vilray--688551260000019a-e55d-d3e4-abba-f7dfa3db0000Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:11:32 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Rachael Price and Vilray talk about how they love making music together211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mercedes-ellington-directs-such-sweet-thunder-a-celebration-honoring-the-life-and-music-of-her-late-grandfather-duke-ellington--688338400000019a-dfc6-d98c-a3fe-ffc636a20000Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:16:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Mercedes Ellington talks about "Such Sweet Thunder", a special concert celebration at Symphony Space on Dec. 12218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saxophonist-gerald-albright-s-big-break-came-with-patrice-rushen-s-forget-me-nots--688242550000019a-dc09-d728-afbb-de99de080000Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:50:49 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy-nominated saxophonist Gerald Albright talks about his big break with 2026 NEA Jazz Master Patrice Rushen210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-singer-songwriter-and-guitarist-andrew-duncanson-is-relearning-to-climb-after-losing-several-of-his-close-friends--687696120000019a-c538-dbd9-a7fb-ddf9726a0000Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:19:06 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Andrew Duncanson216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2003-musician-and-author-james-mcbride-chats-with-wbgo-s-gary-walker--687620950000019a-c1c6-d4de-afbf-f1f651f20000Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:27:43 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, musician and author James McBride chats with WBGO's Gary Walker in 2003209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wicked-for-good-brings-back-magical-memories-for-broadway-star-norbert-leo-butz--687412760000019a-bb63-d944-ab9a-fbf75a430000Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:36:56 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, the original Fiyero, Norbert Leo Butz, talks about his magical memories of Broadway's "Wicked"223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kate-kortum-wins-the-2025-sarah-vaughan-international-jazz-vocal-competition-at-npac--687245240000019a-b675-d28d-a3bb-b6776e220000Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:38:31 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we showcase the singing of Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition winner Kate Kortum208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veteran-journalist-jonathan-capehart-wrote-his-best-selling-memoir-while-listening-to-wbgo--686842850000019a-a7f1-d610-a9fe-aff5a9160000Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:52:26 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Brian Delp chats with veteran journalist and TV host Jonathan Capehart199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-powerful-play-nat-turner-s-last-struggle-finding-his-way-home-is-back-at-riverside-theatre--686587700000019a-a1fa-d73b-ad9b-e5fff01d0000Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:04:26 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, producer-director Curt Stewart talks about a a rerun of his new play about the life of Nat Turner217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-movie-reimagines-the-1987-thriller-fatal-attraction--686545660000019a-a12d-de4b-abda-fbad80290000Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:20:58 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we preview the new movie "Reckless" which is a re-imagination of the 1987 cult classic "Fatal Attraction"192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-presents-all-that-jazz-with-pianist-alex-bugnon-at-the-bickford-theater--686338150000019a-9a42-d8ad-a9be-dbea54560000Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:06:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Pat Prescott chats with pianist Alex Bugnon196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-journey-of-new-jersey-s-blue-guitarist-and-singer-jimmy-vivino--686100220000019a-946f-da4c-a5bb-dc6f32420000Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:00:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer Jimmy Vivino.222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-kids-jazz-series-concerts-calvin-johnson-and-native-son--685724900000019a-83fc-dbf7-a3db-93fd44f70000Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:20:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, saxophonist Calvin Johnson talks about his Nov. 22 WBGO Kids Jazz Concert at Newark Museum of Art221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amateur-night-at-the-apollo-open-auditions-at-american-dream--685584680000019a-7ee8-dff4-a1ba-ffecdfe30000Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:47:45 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, Kamilah Forbes talks about Amateur Night at the Apollo open auditions at American Dream on Nov. 15206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-personal-side-of-jazz-pianist-and-composer-aaron-parks-in-his-latest-album-by-all-means--685440750000019a-79c6-dda3-a9fb-fbce705d0000Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:54:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz pianist Aaron Parks talks about the inspiration for his new quartet album "By All Means"231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-premiere-of-ngozi-anyanwu-s-the-monsters-runs-through-november-23-at-two-river-theater--685229810000019a-7365-db49-affb-7f6d316a0000Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:14:08 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with playwright and director Ngozi Anyanwu about her show ''The Monsters'"at Two River Theater225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alabama-s-latest-season-could-add-more-meaning-to-the-doc-nothing-but-a-winner--685042220000019a-6f8b-d300-a1fb-efbfc0db0000Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:05:13 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Caleb Castille about "Nothing But A Winner" doc216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hey-arnold-s-creator-craig-bartlett-and-composer-jim-lang-created-a-magical-jazzy-cartoon--684618190000019a-5e6e-da4c-a99e-7e7e86850000Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:38:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Anna Gordon chats with "Hey Arnold!" creator Craig Bartlett and composer Jim Lang about the jazzy score for the popular 90's Nickelodeon cartoon198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-george-cables-trio-brings-jazz-to-bethany-baptist-church-as-part-of-the-2025-td-james-moody-jazz-festival--684514080000019a-5a67-df23-a5db-5bf7a6310000Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:33:12 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's Gary Walker chats with jazz pianist and composer George Cables210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2014-the-keep-on-keepin-on-documentary-brings-legendary-musicians-together--684323640000019a-543b-d087-a1ff-5dbf9e670000Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:46:55 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Gary Walker interviewed the late great composer and musician Quincy Jones in 2014 about the doc Keep On Keepin' On.220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-griot-s-the-soul-of-burt-bacharach-comes-to-kean-stage-on-november-8--684154510000019a-4f46-d52c-a1fe-6f66be150000Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:51:15 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle previews 'The Soul of Burt Bacharach' coming to Kean Stage on November 8235falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hit-broadway-musical-the-prom-changed-actress-caitlin-kinnunen-s-life-in-so-many-ways--684023170000019a-4acc-d096-a5fb-4bcc06150000Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:51:03 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, the hit Broadway musical "The Prom" changed actress Caitlin Kinnunen's life in so many ways212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-musical-family-legacy-told-in-lee-berk-leading-the-berklee-way--683640550000019a-3a62-d002-abff-7bfbb86f0000Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:19:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we highlight the new book Lee Berk: Leading the Berklee Way.224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ma-rainey-house-and-blues-museum-columbus-georgia-s-treasure--683497990000019a-3565-d533-a9df-756d0d5e0000Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:06:44 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we hear about three shows paying tribute to the music and legacy of blues singer Ma Rainey222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2014-the-passions-of-the-great-guitarist-vic-juris--683334890000019a-2fe7-dcb9-a3da-3ff78c350000Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:31:47 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, we hear about the passions of the late great guitarist Vic Juris226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-put-the-late-drummer-and-composer-jack-dejohnette-into-a-jazz-category--683118250000019a-2ae6-d015-a1da-abff17a30000Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:11:41 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Sheila Anderson chats with Jack DeJohnette just weeks before the passing of the NEA Jazz Master and legendary drummer226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-1993-jack-dejohnette-joins-marian-mcpartland-s-piano-jazz--683016690000019a-26d8-da29-a59f-26dd74f50000Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:21:18 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we pay tribute to the legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-springsteen-biopic-opens-in-theaters-today--682673580000019a-16e2-d030-af9a-d6f3027d0000Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:14:24 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we focus on the new film Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere that opens in theaters today223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knicks-great-earl-the-pearl-monroe-on-jazz-and-miles-davis--682651760000019a-1633-dff9-abfb-f63718060000Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:40:28 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Knicks Hall of Fame guard Earl Monroe talks about his friend Miles Davis231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-doc-clemente-shows-the-greatness-of-the-late-two-time-world-series-champion--682388260000019a-0b9b-de16-a5bb-2fff8e400000Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:22:52 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story. the new documentary "Clemente" is now available on the History Channel231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-and-composer-omar-sosa-s-njpac-debut-is-part-of-the-2025-td-james-moody-jazz-festival--682283570000019a-0722-da91-abbb-4feaaca30000Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:28:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, 7-time Grammy-nominated pianist, composer and bandleader Omar Sosa talks about his upcoming NJPAC concert as part of the 2025 TD James Moody Jazz Festival214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-mcbride-s-new-album-without-further-ado-vol-1-brings-together-great-vocalists-with-a-super-big-band--682184380000019a-0331-d057-a5db-e7ff5a1f0000Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:06:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, bassist and bandleader Christian McBride talks about his latest big band album232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vera-brandes-on-koln-75-a-very-serious-spiritual-lesson--6817984700000199-f297-d43a-a59d-fef761aa0000Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:52:37 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran talks with Vera Brandes about Köln 75203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celia-cruz-a-centennial-celebration-at-jlc-s-rose-theater--6816352100000199-ecd3-def4-adbf-eddbfd2e0000Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:55:41 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, JLC bassist Carlos Henriquez talks about the special concert honoring Celia Cruz's centennial229falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nea-jazz-master-george-cables-bring-his-trio-to-the-td-james-moody-jazz-festival--6815553000000199-e946-de05-af9f-fbdf93810000Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:22:51 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with NEA Jazz Master and pianist George Cables210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/playing-free-is-what-drummer-joe-farnsworth-is-all-about--6813274800000199-e30c-d6b2-a799-f76d631b0000Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:15:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, acclaimed drummer Joe Farnsworth talks about his latest album207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kurt-elling-on-his-broadway-debut--6811957200000199-de1c-ddc9-ad9d-df9dba100000Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:21:51 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Leo Sidran chats with singer Kurt Elling about his Broadway debut in "Hadestown"201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reggie-workman-enjoys-mentoring-his-latest-ensemble-members-as-they-prepare-for-nama-concert--6809168900000199-ce76-d160-a7db-dff793930000Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:22:54 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Willie Noto chats with Reggie Workman and two members of his ensemble231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gilmore-s-inaugural-2026-larry-j-bell-jazz-artist-award-goes-to-brooklyn-based-pianist-sullivan-fortner--6807710500000199-c915-d0b3-adbd-dddd4c620000Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:28:13 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Brooklyn-based pianist Sullivan Fortner reacts to receiving The Gilmore's inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist Award235falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2012-the-powerful-poetry-of-the-late-amiri-baraka--6806940100000199-c5b3-d4da-adfb-fdb78ed50000Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:32:08 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, late poet, author and activist Amiri Baraka shared thoughts on poetry in a SportsJam with Doug Doyle interview in 2012225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/newark-symphony-hall-celebrates-the-artistic-connection-between-newark-and-harlem-with-a-special-event--6806581500000199-c47a-d194-a7fb-fcfa27cc0000Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:25:57 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we preview the October 10 event at Newark Symphony Hall as part of its 100th anniversary celebration203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-singer-peabo-bryson-brings-the-golden-touch-tour-to-sopac--6804923000000199-bf4b-d194-a7fb-bfeb85ed0000Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:48:42 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy Award-winning singer Peabo Bryson talks about his upcoming concert at SOPAC and his 50-year career223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/california-trap-displays-the-soulful-voice-of-blues-singer-songwriter-and-guitarist-andrew-duncanson--6799887200000199-a9d8-d6ed-a7bb-bddbca760000Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:44:51 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Andrew Duncanson chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corona-collection-oral-history-exhibit-at-the-louis-armstrong-house-museum-pays-tribute-to-his-queens-neighborhood--6799121600000199-a65a-db72-a3ff-a6de46950000Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:39:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, a look at the new Corona Collection exhibit at the Louis Armstrong House Museum228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2014-14-time-grammy-award-winner-lady-gaga-on-her-love-of-jazz--6798462500000199-a48f-d679-abdf-bfbf6d3b0000Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:05:27 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Lady Gaga chats with Michael Bourne in 2014 about her love of jazz226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2008-the-late-nea-jazz-master-quincy-jones-chats-with-legendary-announcer-rhonda-hamilton--6795208000000199-9ae3-d24e-a3df-ffeb00ab0000Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:04:12 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive. The late NEA Jazz Master Quincy Jones spoke with legendary announcer Rhonda Hamilton in 2008226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2009-broadway-star-anthony-rapp-on-the-impact-of-rent--6794039900000199-95c5-def5-adbb-dff7f5b20000Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:11:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Broadway star Anthony Rapp came to WBGO in 2009 to talk to Doug Doyle about the impact of the hit musical RENT208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bobby-sanabria-s-multiverse-big-band-s-west-side-story-reimagined-at-mccarter-on-october-4--6791312000000199-8756-def5-adbb-cff7f1190000Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:01:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of Story, we preview Bobby Sanabria's Multiverse Big Band's West Side Story Reimagined at McCarter203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-pianist-emmet-cohen-s-popularity-soars-on-and-off-the-stage--6790121300000199-8249-df91-ad9f-ea4d99290000Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:37:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with pianist Emmet Cohen following his set at the 2025 DC JazzFest225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coltrane-99-acclaimed-author-ashley-kahn-s-essay-on-john-coltrane-s-a-love-supreme--6787998400000199-7ca2-d186-a1bf-feebe2780000Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:02:11 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive (2002) Jazz author Ashley Kahn provides his essay on John Coltrane's A Love Supreme album234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coltrane-99-wbgo-archive-2018-ravi-coltrane-and-christian-mcbride-on-both-directions-at-once-the-lost-album--6786482600000199-7683-d7c9-a59f-f6abfa060000Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:32:54 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Ravi Coltrane and Christian McBride talk about Coltrane's Both Directions at Once: The Lost Album200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coltrane-99-wbgo-archive-2023-milestones-host-angelika-beener-chats-with-saxophonist-marcus-strickland-about-my-favorite-things--6785475400000199-72cd-dd73-abff-fffdc29f0000Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:16:24 +0000WBGO StudiosMilestones host Angélika Beener spoke with saxophonist Marcus Strickland in 2023 about John Coltrane's My Favorite Things226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18th-annual-ospac-west-orange-jazz-fest-is-saturday-february-20--6782525100000199-6355-d7c9-a59f-e77db3a10000Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:10:51 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Pleasant Valley Productions founder previews the 18th annual OSPAC West Orange Jazz Fest224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jamie-bernstein-curates-a-tribute-concert-at-city-winery-for-her-legendary-father-leonard-and-her-late-brother-alexander--6780736400000199-5cdf-dee5-adbd-7edfb9f30000Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:19:37 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Jamie Bernstein talks about the upcoming BERNSTEIN REMIX concert at City Winery227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julius-rodriguez-headlines-the-2025-hudson-jazz-festival--6780120900000199-5a23-d090-a5dd-db77c94d0000Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:17:05 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Julius Rodriguez and curator Cat Henry talk about the 2025 Hudson Jazz Festival203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-singer-songwriter-and-guitarist-colin-hay-recalls-his-collaboration-with-nea-jazz-master-herbie-hancock--6778135500000199-5347-d57d-a5bf-575f8c960000Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:27:58 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer, songwriter and guitarist Colin Hay recalls his early recording with Herbie Hancock222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-jersey-s-film-industry-is-soaring--6777952300000199-52a9-d57d-a5bf-56bb5d190000Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:24:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Jon Crowley talks about New Jersey's booming film industry234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-michael-mayo-to-fly-at-the-2025-pittsburgh-international-jazz-festival--6774417900000199-4257-d802-a199-7bff16130000Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:32:09 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer Michael Mayo, who is performing at the 2025 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, talks about his FLY album225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jose-james-is-one-of-the-headliners-of-the-2025-montclair-jazz-festival--6772056700000199-391b-d332-a1f9-fb3b787e0000Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:18:38 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Christian McBride talks about why he's thrilled José James will be performing at the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creator-of-the-pittsburgh-international-jazz-festival-janis-burley-previews-this-year-s-lineup--6770337400000199-33c0-d042-a1fb-3fdf15f90000Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:26:57 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Janis Burley previews the 15th annual Pittsburgh International jazz Festival230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-house-kids-founder-melissa-walker-proudly-presents-the-2025-montclair-jazz-festival--6769162100000199-2f12-d7e9-ab9d-7fba18d80000Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:31:17 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Jazz House Kids founder an President Melissa Walker chats with Doug Doyle about the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-incredible-journey-of-actor-dancer-and-author-ronald-smokey-stevens--6764717100000199-1adc-de76-abff-1bfd064d0000Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:22:09 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with actor, dancer and author Ronald "Smokey" Stevens about his amazing career and new book232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-1992-two-legends-get-together-to-talk-about-why-frank-sinatra-was-so-special--6764338500000199-1979-d797-adff-5b797ef60000Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:52:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, legendary announcer Michael Bourne chats with iconic singer Tony Bennett about what made Frank Sinatra so special225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-goldblum-s-still-blooming-features-guest-vocalists-cynthia-erivo-and-ariana-grande--6761858200000199-0fed-d18f-a7db-3fef39100000Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:26:11 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Jeff Goldblum about having Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as guest vocalists on his latest album214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-jersey-acclaimed-pianist-matthew-whitaker-dazzled-the-crowd-at-the-2025-dc-jazzfest--6759651100000199-0acc-d4bf-abdd-0fdc562a0000Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:33:52 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with Matthew Whitaker right after his set at the 2025 DC JazzFest216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-2025-dc-jazzfest-was-a-huge-success--6758092100000199-055c-df22-a399-655e5bb30000Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:05:25 +0000WBGO StudiosIn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle recaps the 2025 DC JazzFest223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acclaimed-actor-singer-and-voiceover-artist-keith-david-brings-his-new-jazz-album-to-the-pijf--6755304700000198-f597-ded7-a39d-f5d7f7270000Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:32:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, acclaimed actor, singer and voiceover artist Keith David talks about his new jazz album234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lalah-hathaway-looks-forward-to-performing-live-at-the-2025-dc-jazzfest--6754614100000198-f21e-da3e-a39c-f3dec5a00000Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:28:32 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer-songwriter Lalah Hathaway chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about performing live at the DC JazzFest223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emotional-doc-clemente-hits-theaters-september-12--6753455600000198-ecf8-d884-a19b-ecfec7d90000Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:55:33 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we get a preview of the new documentary "CLEMENTE" from filmmaker David Altrogge221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulitzer-prize-winning-journalist-jonathan-capehart-doesn-t-hold-back-in-his-new-memoir--6752119200000198-e7ab-d8a0-a7fe-ffff01810000Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:44:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, MSNBC host and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart talks about his new memoir199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orrin-evans-third-annual-jazz-train-to-the-pittsburgh-international-jazz-festival--6750962600000198-e25c-d526-a1bc-f77d3b3d0000Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:06:50 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Orrin Evans talks about the idea of having a Jazz Train trip to the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-and-television-host-roy-wood-jr-s-the-man-of-many-fathers-gives-his-life-lessons--6749677300000198-dca2-d882-a5fc-dcabe6670000Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:24:09 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Favorite Things host Pat Prescott chats with standup comedian and TV host Roy Wood Jr.223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lee-berk-leading-the-berklee-way-tells-the-story-of-a-visionary-family-legacy-that-led-to-a-unique-music-college--6747498500000198-d032-d78b-a7db-dd3294810000Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:26:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we highlight the new book Lee Berk: Leading the Berklee Way.224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2013-knicks-great-earl-monroe-on-jazz-and-miles-davis--6745325000000198-c765-d8b0-add8-dff767860000Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:22:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Knicks World Champion guard Earl "The Pearl" Monroe chats with SportsJam host Doug Doyle in 2013234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yunie-mojica-on-putting-together-the-2025-charlie-parker-jazz-festival-lineup--6744470000000198-c3d4-d158-a3f8-e3d52c340000Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:48:35 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Yunie Mojica talks to WBGO's Brian Delp about this year's 2025 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival lineup225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2014-diana-krall-chats-with-michael-bourne-at-the-montreal-jazz-festival--6741909500000198-be3a-dad6-a3dc-fffeb7d30000Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:42:50 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, WBGO's legendary announcer Michael Bourne sat down with jazz singer Diana Krall at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2014207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-singer-and-guitarist-tommy-castro-s-tops-charts-with-closer-to-the-bone--6738081700000198-aeff-d5dd-a1fa-afff9f3e0000Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:40:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, blues legend Tommy Castro talks about 'Closer to the Bone'197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-wide-variety-of-music-planned-for-the-15th-pittsburgh-international-jazz-festival--6737178100000198-aa40-d36c-a79c-fe416b3b0000Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:56:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Janis Burley Wilson presents the lineup at the 2025 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acclaimed-saxophonists-vincent-herring-and-eric-alexander-reunite-for-split-decision--6735969400000198-a4b7-da0f-adda-b6bf00b50000Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:47:13 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with saxophone greats Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tribute-to-the-late-pioneering-vocalist-and-nea-jazz-master-sheila-jordan--6734434700000198-9e69-dad6-a3dc-fffdec960000Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:22:59 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle pays tribute to the late NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-2025-dcjazzprix-finals-showcases-top-jazz-ensembles--6733395400000198-9a36-deee-a3dc-dbff10320000Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:45:43 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we meet the finalists of the 2025 DCJazzPrix229falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-mcbride-s-without-further-ado-vol-1-features-amazing-vocalists-like-sting-and-samara-joy--6730548300000198-8abd-d39c-affd-cbff640c0000Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:46:06 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with 9-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer and producer Christian McBride about his latest big band album228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2020-nea-jazz-master-eddie-palmieri-chats-with-friend-percussionist-and-wbgo-host-bobby-sanabria--6728503000000198-84a0-d942-afd9-dfbd43900000Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, the late NEA Jazz Master Eddie Palmieri chats with Bobby Sanabria about his favorite pianists232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lizz-wright-headlines-the-inaugural-nomad-jazz-festival--6727662200000198-80ab-d967-a19f-b6fba39b0000Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:07:08 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer-songwriter Lizz Wright talks about her upcoming August 9 performance at the NoMad Jazz Festival226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vocalist-songwriter-and-composer-michael-mayo-brings-his-emotional-fly-to-the-inaugural-nomad-jazz-festival--6726161300000198-7b86-d415-a9f9-7fbe37370000Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:19:09 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, Michael Mayo talks about his 'Fly" album and upcoming gig at the NOMAD Jazz Festival209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bill-charlap-highlights-60th-anniversary-of-jazz-in-the-garden-series-at-the-newark-museum-of-art--6724708000000198-75d3-d7e8-a9da-7fdb5a680000Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:19:03 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist, bandleader and composer Bill Charlap will perform at the Jazz in the Garden Series at The Newark Museum of Art205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bright-new-chapter-for-veteran-broadway-dancer-actor-director-and-author-ronald-smokey-stevens--6721945600000198-66b2-d539-a39c-effb76220000Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:00:05 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, veteran Broadway dancer, actor and director Ronald "Smokey" Stevens talks about his time spent with Cab Calloway and overcoming drug addiction232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-singer-and-voiceover-artist-keith-david-on-his-new-jazz-album--6720374500000198-6113-d212-afde-61bb3b820000Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:43:46 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, actor and singer Keith David talks about his new album and upcoming gig at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/powerful-films-to-be-screened-at-the-women-in-media-newark-s-women-s-international-film-festival--6719365800000198-5d09-d8a2-af99-5f5b4c540000Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:46:28 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with two filmmakers who are a part of the 16th Women's International Film Festival225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/violin-virtuoso-itzhak-perlman-glad-he-s-still-playing-music-during-troublesome-times--6718557300000198-59e3-d7b6-a79d-7bfb038b0000Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:04:14 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, multi-Grammy Award-winning violinist Itzhak Perlman talks about he's glad he has music in his life199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2003-dame-cleo-laine-chats-with-michael-bourne-about-her-music-and-life--6716021400000198-52ad-d03b-af9b-73af3ed40000Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:32:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, British singer Dame Cleo Laine, who died on July 24, 2025, spoke with Michael Bourne238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nothing-but-a-winner-director-jimmy-jenkins-on-why-he-wanted-to-tell-the-story-of-the-integration-of-alabama-football--6711517400000198-429f-d1b6-a99c-dbff736d0000Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:40:53 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, "Nothing But A Winner" director Jimmy Jenkins talks about why he wanted to tell the story of the integration of the University of Alabama football200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bam-bam-the-story-of-sister-nancy-director-alison-duke-gets-the-tell-the-story-of-legendary-singer--6710613500000198-3e88-d69d-a3da-befc8d220000Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:37:12 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, "Bam Bam: The Story of Sister Nancy" director Alison Duke gets the tell the story of legendary singer226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-jersey-s-film-industry-is-booming-because-of-tax-incentives-talented-crews-and-a-variety-of-locations--6709075800000198-38e7-dc6c-ab98-3dffc9d20000Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:28:55 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Jon Crowley, Executive Director of the NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2014-michael-bourne-chats-with-lady-gaga-about-her-love-of-jazz--6707295300000198-324f-df9b-a1dc-3adf59f50000Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:42:23 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Michael Bourne chats with Lady Gaga in 2014 about her love of jazz226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alexa-tarantino-s-new-album-the-roar-and-the-whisper-captures-her-artistic-range--6705922600000198-2e55-d9fa-a999-3f57ae250000Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:18:28 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, saxophonists Alexa Tarantino and Sherman Irby talk about Tarantino's "The Roar and the Whisper"223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-teams-with-storycorps-military-voices-initiative-to-give-veterans-and-their-families-a-chance-to-share-listen-and-honor--6702820800000198-1daf-da3b-addb-bdff3d330000Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:29:38 +0000WBGO StudiosIn this episode of The Art of the Story, Doug Doyle talks about WBGO's partnership with StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acclaimed-jazz-drummer-joe-farnsworth-says-he-wants-his-band-to-just-play--6701756900000198-198a-da50-a3fb-5faeb6010000Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:08:03 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy-nominated jazz drummer Joe Farnsworth talks about his latest album "The Big Room" and his band228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ute-lemper-s-new-album-pirate-jenny-is-just-another-milestone-for-the-broadway-actress-and-singer--6700247200000198-14b6-d392-adbc-37f6a8e60000Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:44:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer and Broadway star Ute Lemper talks about her new album "Pirate Jenny"226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2014-the-late-great-jazz-guitarist-vic-juris-on-his-love-of-eric-dolphy-s-music--6698711400000198-0ec2-da1f-a1da-cfca32eb0000Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:14:54 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, the late jazz guitarist Vic Juris talked with WBGO's Doug Doyle in 2014 about being a leader and his love of Eric Dolphy's music225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nothing-but-a-winner-focuses-on-legendary-coaches-nick-saban-and-paul-bear-bryant-and-alabama-football-greatness--6697911100000198-0ae5-d21f-a79c-5bff3a300000Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:00:19 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with "Nothing But A Winner" producer and former Alabama defensive back Caleb Castille206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/april-may-webb-and-randall-haywood-bring-their-sounds-of-a-r-band-to-wp-s-summer-jazz-room-series-july-23--6694857800000197-faf3-d1be-a7b7-fef774130000Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:37:45 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with April May Webb and Randall Haywood219falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-guitarist-and-singer-solomon-hicks-didn-t-let-the-pandemic-ruin-his-debut-album-in-2020--6693014000000197-f530-d4cc-a7df-f5b37c0c0000Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:41:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, blues guitarist and singer Solomon Hicks chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2008-savion-glover-taps-his-impression-of-nba-great-michael-jordan--6691819800000197-f080-d214-a7f7-f1d674cc0000Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:00:35 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, tap dancer, choreographer and actor Savion Glover does a live tap performance in 2008207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2009-broadway-star-anthony-rapp-on-the-impact-of-rent--6690034300000197-eadf-d220-a19f-ffdf01b60000Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:41:33 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Broadway star Anthony Rapp came to WBGO in 2009 to talk to Doug Doyle about the impact of the hit musical "RENT"208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bar-kays-bassist-james-alexander-on-the-creation-of-soul-finger--6689668500000197-e9cd-d220-a19f-ffddf5d50000Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:44:41 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Bar-Kays bassist James Alexander talks about the creation of "Soul Finger"192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2003-herbie-hancock-on-rockit--6685840100000197-d49d-d37f-a7f7-f4dd1e040000Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:56:23 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, iconic musician Herbie Hancock talks to WBGO's Michael Bourne in 2003 about his famous tune "Rockit"197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-drummer-and-composer-dan-pugach-brings-his-big-band-to-shea-center-for-performing-arts-july-21--6685267100000197-d132-d488-a3df-d7b2182a0000Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:18:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy Award-winning drummer, composer, arranger and bandleader Dan Pugach chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-percussionist-sheila-e-on-legacy-and-her-first-grammy-award--6683804300000197-cc02-d156-a797-fc3a4bf70000Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:50:57 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary percussionist Sheila E. chats with WBGO's Pat Prescott223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-guitarist-and-singer-songwriter-samantha-fish-gets-her-message-out-in-paper-doll--6682326900000197-c6aa-d0b8-aff7-dfaa375a0000Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:57:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Samantha Fish226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/msnbc-host-and-pulitzer-prize-winning-journalist-jonathan-capehart-on-his-new-memoir--6681105000000197-c224-dab9-a5f7-ff742bfa0000Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:53:27 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and TV host Jonathan Capehart talks to WBGO's Brian Delp about his memoir199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-argentine-composer-lalo-schifrin-leaves-behind-a-powerful-musical-legacy--6677420500000197-b21b-d50c-af9f-bebb86bd0000Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:13:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we pay tribute to the late Argentine composer Lalo Schifrin227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-river-theater-s-production-of-arthur-miller-s-the-price-is-receiving-rave-reviews--6677167300000197-b151-d50c-af9f-bdf9483a0000Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:36:17 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with the director and two of the stars of Two River Theater's production of "The Price"216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/branford-marsalis-quartet-performs-at-the-town-hall-as-part-of-the-blue-note-jazz-festival--6674714800000197-a7e1-ddd5-afdf-b7f529350000Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:33:38 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, NEA Jazz Master Branford Marsalis talks about his quartet's performance at The Town Hall and his latest album224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nigerian-born-musician-composer-and-designer-amayo-s-life-is-filled-with-creativity--6672509500000197-a1f7-d56b-adb7-bdff00fc0000Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:53:23 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Trevor Smith profiles Amayo and his latest solo album194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2003-phoebe-jacobs-chats-with-wbgo-s-rhonda-hamilton-about-the-louis-armstrong-educational-foundation--6671537500000197-9f3b-d482-ad9f-bf3b51440000Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:13:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, we celebrate the late Phoebe Jacobs who spoke with WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton in 2003 about the legacy of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joel-harrison-the-story-of-our-country-can-be-told-through-guitar-and-voice--6665132100000197-8d11-d21c-a3df-af574e260000Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:44:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Leo Sidran chats with guitarist Joel Harrison196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghost-note-performs-at-bric-celebrate-brooklyn-s-3rd-annual-juneteenth-in-the-park--6662786100000197-8840-d238-ab9f-9d74f8c40000Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:05:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with Ghost-Note members and percussionists Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/natalia-lafourcade-has-evolved-from-alt-pop-prodigy-to-one-of-the-most-revered-voices--6660162800000197-82d8-dff8-abf7-defe796a0000Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:57:12 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Leo Sidran profiles Natalia Lafourcade145falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/north-2-shore-festival-brings-a-variety-of-music-to-newark-asbury-park-and-ac--6659495100000197-7f63-d45d-a3b7-7f73799a0000Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:43:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we look at the variety of acts at Prudential's North 2 Shore Festival204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caregiving-director-chris-durrance-hoping-to-create-change--6658217900000197-79fc-da38-af97-7bfcd18b0000Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:35:37 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, "Caregiving" Director Chris Durrance talks about his new doc premiering on PBS June 24222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2014-diana-krall-chats-with-michael-bourne-at-the-montreal-jazz-festival--6655115800000197-6a1f-dd77-a39f-6bbf3b150000Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:45:52 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, legendary announcer Michael Bourne chats with Diana Krall at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2014207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ariana-grande-and-cynthia-erivo-are-guest-vocalists-on-jeff-goldblum-s-latest-release--6654204600000197-6707-d21d-a5f7-679f3c340000Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:22:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Jeff Goldblum talks about working with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on his new release "Still Blooming"214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-guitarist-and-singer-jimmy-vivino-glad-to-be-touring-again--6650932300000197-5fbd-dc24-abdf-5fbf84be0000Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:12:24 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer Jimmy Vivino222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lee-berk-followed-his-father-s-visionary-steps-in-creating-a-unique-music-college--6649773000000197-5b04-d08b-a7df-ff47b1eb0000Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:19:52 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Bobby Sanabria highlights the new book "Lee Berk: Leading the Berklee Way"224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-legend-tommy-castro-is-going-strong--6649773100000197-5afb-de15-a797-defbef120000Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:02:25 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, blues legend Tommy Castro talks about still being at the top of his game197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leslie-odom-jr-ready-to-reprise-his-role-as-aaron-burr-in-broadway-s-hamilton--6642023200000197-4580-d89e-afb7-ffca19340000Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:04:17 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Leslie Odom Jr. talks about reprising his role as Aaron Burr in Broadway's "Hamilton"224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yellowjackets-touring-with-latest-release-fasten-up--6640760800000197-4002-dcc2-a9bf-7e82af3a0000Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:36:14 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with Russ Ferrante and Bob Mintzer of Yellowjackets193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bassist-robert-kool-bell-is-enjoying-his-legendary-musical-run--6639522900000197-3ae0-db3e-a5bf-7ffe16400000Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:28:05 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Pat Prescott talks to legendary bassist Robert 'Kool' Bell of Kool & The Gang224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-1992-longtime-friends-tony-bennett-and-michael-bourne-talk-about-the-magic-of-frank-sinatra--6638509600000197-3726-dbb8-a3f7-376eb2830000Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:08:26 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, iconic singer Tony Bennett talks to his friend Michael Bourne in 1992 about his love of Frank Sinatra's recordings225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/milestones-for-jazz-trumpeter-promoter-producer-and-club-owner-mark-morganelli--6636983000000197-3135-df41-afdf-377798630000Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:35:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we celebrate jazz trumpeter, promoter, producer and club owner Mark Morganelli221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tribute-to-the-late-legendary-jazz-drummer-al-foster--6634212100000197-222f-d38e-a5bf-3f2fa7e00000Fri, 30 May 2025 17:22:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker pays tribute to the late jazz drummer Al Foster218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-star-studded-lineup-set-for-the-48th-saratoga-jazz-festival--6632983400000197-1cd3-db9e-afd7-1ef328d40000Thu, 29 May 2025 16:33:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we preview the 48th Saratoga Jazz Festival that runs June 28-29223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-arnone-s-32-annual-crawfish-fest-set-for-this-weekend-in-augusta-nj--6631666900000197-17b7-d794-a39f-77b754710000Wed, 28 May 2025 17:32:50 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we chat with Michael Arnone about his 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-inspiration-behind-blues-singer-and-guitarist-carolyn-wonderland-s-truth-is-album--6630574800000197-14cf-dd6d-a7bf-77ff99940000Wed, 28 May 2025 03:04:52 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues singer and guitarist Carolyn Wonderland226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2008-the-late-nea-jazz-master-quincy-jones-chats-with-legendary-announcer-rhonda-hamilton--6628844700000197-0f1b-d225-ab9f-0f1b1f270000Tue, 27 May 2025 00:36:46 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, the late Quincy Jones chats with WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton in 2008226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2013-knicks-great-earl-the-pearl-monroe-talks-about-his-friendship-with-jazz-legend-miles-davis--6622552500000196-fce5-d011-aff7-ffeff2340000Fri, 23 May 2025 11:52:45 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive from 2013, Knicks 1973 champion Earl Monroe talks about his close relationship with jazz legend Miles Davis226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-songwriter-rickie-lee-jones-will-perform-at-the-2025-blue-note-jazz-festival--6620216300000196-f819-dff4-a796-f9d9ac7d0000Thu, 22 May 2025 13:25:44 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-singer-and-pianist-marcia-ball-headlines-michael-arnone-s-32nd-annual-crawfish-fest-in-nj--6618655800000196-f35d-d005-a9be-fb7dfe540000Wed, 21 May 2025 15:26:08 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues singer and pianist Marcia Ball about her upcoming gig at Crawfish Fest221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2014-laga-gaga-opens-up-to-michael-bourne-about-her-jazz-roots--6617054600000196-ed98-d6ec-a3b6-ff9a4d1f0000Tue, 20 May 2025 12:24:05 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, 14-time Grammy Award winning singer Lady Gaga chats with the late Michael Bourne about her jazz roots226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-1998-the-magical-connection-between-benny-golson-and-art-blakey--6616870000000196-ed65-ddda-ab9f-ff77f80f0000Tue, 20 May 2025 11:20:09 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive. the late saxophonist Benny Golson spoke to WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton in 1998 about his start with Art Blakey.230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-knicks-president-and-legendary-sports-executive-dave-checketts-continues-to-impact-the-sports-world--6612585200000196-db3b-dc8b-a1df-db3f67b70000Fri, 16 May 2025 22:46:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, former Knicks President Dave Checketts talks about his latest sports venture222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guitarists-gil-parris-and-bernie-williams-a-blend-of-music-and-two-decades-of-friendship--6611128700000196-d6ba-dc8b-a1df-debeb4f70000Fri, 16 May 2025 01:51:46 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, guitarists Gil Parris and Bernie Williams talk about their friendship and musical collaborations211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-career-of-standup-comedian-roy-wood-jr-is-soaring--6608482300000196-cee9-d56d-a5b7-cfff78b00000Wed, 14 May 2025 13:22:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Pat Prescott chats with standup comedian and TV host Roy Wood Jr.222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eli-yamin-s-jazz-power-initiative-celebrates-21-years-with-a-special-concert-at-symphony-space--6607269500000196-ca17-d927-a5b6-da1f83170000Tue, 13 May 2025 14:51:53 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with Eli Yamin about his Jazz Power Initiative227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-newark-mayor-sharpe-james-the-city-s-biggest-cheerleader-dies-at-89--6605833600000196-c590-df11-a9b6-ff987d660000Mon, 12 May 2025 18:07:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, former Newark Mayor Sharpe James dies at the age of 89225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-composer-and-pianist-hiromi-is-a-musical-chameleon--6601925500000196-b601-d290-a596-b70d6feb0000Fri, 09 May 2025 17:14:37 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Trevor Smith profiles pianist and composer Hiromi192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2014-gary-walker-interviews-the-late-great-quincy-jones-about-his-idol-clark-terry--6599860400000196-afd1-d122-a5be-bff315650000Thu, 08 May 2025 12:27:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode from the WBGO Archive, a 2014 conversation between Gary Walker and Quincy Jones220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ute-lemper-s-new-album-pirate-jenny-celebrates-the-music-of-legendary-composer-kurt-weill--6597303800000196-aaf6-dc0d-a3fe-baf76c820000Wed, 07 May 2025 13:55:24 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Ute Lemper talks about her new album Pirate Jenny which celebrates the music of legendary composer Kurt Weill212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trailblazing-blues-guitarist-and-singer-joe-louis-walker-leaves-behind-an-amazing-musical-legacy--6594067900000196-a5a9-d45a-adfe-adb9c15a0000Tue, 06 May 2025 13:25:38 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode, we pay tribute to the late blues guitarist and singer Joe Louis Walker who died on April 30 at the age of 75226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reed-turchi-s-world-on-fire-is-his-first-acoustic-ensemble-album--6592543600000196-a169-d277-a3ff-affbbf3d0000Mon, 05 May 2025 17:20:33 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer Reed Turchi about his new album221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-teams-up-with-aretsky-s-patroon-restaurant-for-a-five-part-jazz-series-that-begins-tonight-may-2-with-lezlie-harrison--6585605100000196-9143-d5af-a3d6-fd63e9760000Fri, 02 May 2025 14:15:05 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we preview the new WBGO/Aretsky's Patroon Restaurant's five-part jazz series173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tony-nominated-broadway-actress-and-singer-melissa-errico-embodies-her-aunt-rose-in-the-story-of-a-rose-a-musical-reverie-on-the-great-war--6582875600000196-8cc2-d552-ad97-ecc30ec60000Thu, 01 May 2025 17:07:46 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Tony-nominated Broadway actress and singer Melissa Errico talks her Aunt Rose and her upcoming show "The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great 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North Jersey Blues Society's Blues Challenge223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-s-legacy-on-display-at-the-upcoming-njpac-performances--6572779400000196-6e0f-dac5-a9d7-fe9f476a0000Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:10:18 +0000WBGO StudiosOn The Art of the Story, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's legacy on display at the upcoming NJPAC performances1774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saxophonist-lakecia-benjamin-and-guests-to-perform-at-92ny--6570117800000196-6796-dec3-a1ff-6fbf974d0000Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:47:45 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Lakecia Benjamin talks about the importance of Gary Bartz and how her New York roots helped shaped her career206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-mcbride-brings-the-sounds-of-ray-brown-and-his-group-ursa-major-to-jalc--6567874600000196-6278-d081-a1f7-fa78692e0000Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:57:52 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Christian McBride 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Paris210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/njpac-celebrates-the-90th-birthday-of-former-nj-governor-tom-kean-with-a-broadway-music-filled-concert--6561122700000196-4410-d1a0-a1b7-5efa81eb0000Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:15:56 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom Kean with a Broadway music-filled concert on April 21218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harlem-globetrotter-and-mixed-media-artist-maxwell-hops-pearce-shows-off-his-talent-on-and-off-the-court--6559792200000196-3fe8-d1a0-a1b7-7ffad2fe0000Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:57:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we highlight Harlem Globetrotter and mixed media artist Maxwell "Hops" Pearce211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/george-clinton-and-gregory-porter-headline-the-2025-north2shore-festival--6559550900000196-3f27-d156-ab9e-bf37ae160000Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:34:44 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we highlight this year's Prudential North2Shore Festival in Newark, Asbury Park and Atlantic City188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-nominated-singer-songwriter-and-guitarist-raul-midon-on-his-latest-album-lost-found--6556989000000196-3561-d218-afde-756bbfe10000Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:53:03 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Raul Midón talks about Lost & Found201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-and-composer-jason-moran-s-ellington-in-focus-is-tonight-at-the-apollo-in-harlem--6553891900000196-24d5-d0d2-ab97-bdfdb4cc0000Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:40:31 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Jason Moran talks about his "Ellington in Focus" presentation at The Apollo Theater in Harlem201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-blues-guitarist-and-singer-tommy-castro-is-reaching-new-highs-with-closer-to-the-bone--6553834800000196-24a5-df32-a99e-3fad9cf30000Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:46:13 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary blues guitarist and singer Tommy Castro talks about his latest album Closer to the Bone197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-alex-bugnon-talks-about-learning-from-his-uncle-donald-byrd--6548319800000196-1b12-ddfc-a99f-fbdb8f750000Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:12:05 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist Alex Bugnon talks with WBGO's Pat Prescott204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rachael-price-vilray-s-friendship-has-led-to-a-beautiful-musical-partnership--6544365400000196-1626-d25c-ab9f-57bef7500000Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:16:31 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, the duo of Rachael & Vilray make wonderful music together209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-guitarist-and-singer-songwriter-ronnie-baker-brooks-gets-personal-in-his-latest-album--6544170100000196-1573-d3e1-ab9f-d5f334890000Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:15:43 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Ronnie Baker Brooks chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/award-winning-jazz-vocalist-and-composer-andromeda-turre-will-perform-at-this-month-s-earth-day-festival-in-bedford-new-york--6535158500000196-009d-d0d9-a7b6-92bff3880000Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:21:23 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with jazz vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-and-composer-eric-scott-reed-s-out-late--6533918000000195-fca9-d2ec-afff-fde93b790000Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:31:38 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Sheila Anderson chats with pianist and composer Eric Scott Reed about his new album Out Late216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2023-grammy-award-winning-producer-and-guitarist-john-pizzarelli-chats-with-wbgo-s-gary-walker--6531829100000195-f729-de1c-a7bf-ff7d76ed0000Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:55:01 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Grammy Award-winning producer and guitarist John Pizzarelli chats with WBGO legendary announcer Gary Walker in 2023193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-legendary-pianist-les-mccann-chats-with-wbgo-s-michael-bourne-about-the-1969-montreux-jazz-festival--6528364100000195-f11f-d278-a5dd-f33f1cd00000Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:49:53 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, from the WBGO Archive, legendary pianist Les McCann chats with WBGO's Michael Bourne about the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-grammy-nominated-singer-christie-dashiell--6525752400000195-ec9a-d278-a5dd-febf46630000Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:43:49 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy-nominated singer Christie Dashiell talks about her musical family222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-screenwriter-and-playwright-christina-pumariega-brings-her-powerful-world-premiere-play-vos-to-two-river-theater--6519433000000195-dd9a-d485-ad95-fddb41d60000Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:54:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, actor, screenwriter and playwright Christina Pumariega talks about her new play ¡VOS!201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-celebrating-the-101st-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-legendary-jazz-singer-and-newark-s-sassy-sarah-vaughan--6516227200000195-d7f6-de3e-a5b7-d7ffa5a40000Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:31:01 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we celebrate the legacy of Sarah Vaughan on the 101st anniversary of her birth225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-the-vast-repertoire-of-grammy-award-winning-bassist-vocalist-and-composer-esperenza-spalding--6513601000000195-d280-d9f3-abfd-dada3bed0000Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:25:26 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story and in honor of Women's History Month, WBGO's Emily Springer chats with Grammy Award-winning bassist, vocalist and composer esperanza spalding209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-the-passion-of-the-late-jazz-promoter-phoebe-jacobs--6510487500000195-cd12-db55-ab95-fd1f83f00000Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:46:25 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive and in honor of Women's History Month, the late Phoebe Jacobs spoke with Rhonda Hamilton in 2003226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hazel-scott-biographer-karen-chilton-gives-us-many-reasons-to-admire-the-late-jazz-pianist-singer-and-activist--6508220800000195-c860-dd16-a5d5-cf703c2d0000Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:46:57 +0000WBGO StudiosIn this episode of The Art of the Story, Hazel Scott biographer Karen Chilton gives us many reasons to admire the late jazz pianist, singer and activist200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-goldblum-and-the-mildred-snitzer-orchestra-s-new-album-still-blooming-will-be-released-april-25--6502096600000195-ba1b-db55-ab95-ba1f01570000Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:43:47 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Doug Doyle chats with Jeff Goldblum about his new album Still Blooming being released on Decca Records April 25227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2006-trumpeter-jon-faddis-chats-with-wbgo-s-gary-walker--6499845200000195-b478-d1af-a5ff-b77b50d70000Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:02:49 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, trumpeter Jon Faddis chat with WBGO's Gary Walker in 2006 about his album Teranga210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-women-s-health-wellness-symposium-at-njpac-set-for-march-29--6497516300000195-ae9a-df7f-adbf-bf9e7c710000Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:45:21 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Deb Belfatto, founder of Let's Talk Women's Health & Wellness, talks about the inspiring symposium on March 29 at NJPAC205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-celebrates-women-s-history-month-with-stories-from-legendary-singer-sheila-jordan--6495827500000195-aa1b-d439-ab95-ff3b4a2d0000Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:44:35 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, JNIA host Christian McBride chats with legendary singer Sheila Jordan207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guitarist-and-singer-songwriter-jimmy-vivino-loves-his-new-jersey-roots--6494092400000195-a587-dc4b-abdf-b5df8a3d0000Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:26:47 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with guitarist and singer-songwriter Jimmy Vivino about his New Jersey roots and his new blues album221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bar-kays-bassist-james-alexander-is-part-of-the-stax-records-legacy--6489159500000195-9725-d6b5-a7bf-9fad7bfa0000Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:21:06 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Mar 2025 12:54:58 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary bassist George Porter Jr. talks about his new album Porter's Pocket182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-katie-singer-provides-an-in-depth-historical-narrative-in-her-new-book-alien-soil-oral-histories-of-great-migration-newark--6474817800000195-70c8-de45-abdd-fcdaa5a50000Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:07:10 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Dr. Katie Singer talks about her book Alien Soil: Oral Histories of Great Migration Newark210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-people-s-new-album-the-skin-i-m-in-is-connecting-with-audiences--6473911700000195-6da7-d250-a9fd-6defa15d0000Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:04:58 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with Blues 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Madeleine Peyroux talks about her album Let's Walk168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-singer-roberta-flack-s-songs-impacted-many-artists-and-fans--6454705700000195-390d-d9cd-a7fd-7dcdd63e0000Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:48:15 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle pays tribute to Roberta Flack, who died February 24, 2025 at the age of 88204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-antibalas-frontman-amayo-evokes-his-winding-artistic-journey-on-new-record-lion-awakes--6454255700000195-3801-d993-adb7-7af750b20000Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:57:06 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Trevor Smith reports on former Antibalas frontman Amayo and his new record Lion Awakes193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gsp-production-of-rajiv-joseph-s-king-james-runs-through-april-6--6449869100000195-297e-d993-adb7-6bfe0f720000Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:29:53 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with the director and two stars of GSP's production of Rajiv Joseph's King James215falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-pittsburgh-penguins-announcer-and-hockey-hall-of-famer-mike-lange-loved-the-blues--6448082700000195-2499-d3fa-a1dd-24bd7a850000Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:42:53 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary sports announcer Mike Lange, who passed away on September 19 at age 76, shared his love of the blues225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harlem-globetrotter-and-award-winning-mixed-media-artist-maxwell-pearce-credits-his-family-for-his-success--6445911600000195-1ff0-d3fa-a1dd-3ff563350000Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Harlem Globetrotter and award-winning mixed media artist Maxwell "Hops" Pearce talks about the important role his family has played in his career224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stacey-kent-shows-off-her-amazing-polyglot-prowess-in-summer-me-winter-me--6443428200000195-1955-d327-a39f-5b5563710000Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:23:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Stacey Kent chats with Manhattan Transfer vocalist and WBGO host Janis Siegel about her latest album Summer Me, Winter Me197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hsa-s-president-james-c-horton-on-the-new-dizzy-gillespie-jazz-academy--6442417000000195-15db-d327-a39f-5fdb6a9e0000Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:10:18 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, HSA President James C. Horton is excited about the Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bassist-vocalist-and-composer-esperenza-spalding-is-excited-about-her-residency-at-the-blue-note-in-nyc--6437763900000195-04a6-dcb3-a795-95aead2d0000Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:53:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, bassist, vocalist and composer esperanza spalding chats with WBGO's Emily Springer about her two-week residency at The Blue Note225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scholar-and-long-time-civil-rights-activist-dr-james-p-garrett-kicks-off-the-45th-mtw-at-rutgers-newark--6435800400000194-ff48-d14c-ab97-fffec34b0000Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:59:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, MTW guest speaker and scholar James P. Garrett talks about his early days in the Civil Rights Movement206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-night-of-music-community-and-giving-nir-felder-s-benefit-for-la--6433961200000194-fa1c-d0f7-ad94-fafdc2390000Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:34:45 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Leo Sidran takes us to a benefit concert in LA190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stuyvesant-hs-history-teacher-david-hanna-s-history-nation-displays-the-author-s-love-of-jazz--6432531400000194-f5f7-d250-a9de-f5fff9460000Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:27:10 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, author David Hanna talks about why jazz is a big part of his book History Nation189falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coleman-mellett-s-new-album-is-filled-with-the-late-guitarist-s-love-songs-to-his-widow-jeanie-bryson--6430414700000194-f108-dc7c-adbc-f16ad9b40000Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:31:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we preview of the February 12 release of the late Coleman Mellett's album Sing You a Brand New Song224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-nominated-blues-guitarist-singer-songwriter-sue-foley-headlines-an-international-blues-festival-at-sopac--6424852400000194-e07b-d8a3-ab96-eb7bde430000Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:11:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Sue Foley talks about her Grammy-nominated album One Guitar Woman213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-love-lenny-a-celebration-of-lenny-white-takes-place-at-jalc-on-march-6--6423557900000194-dcf9-d0f7-ad94-defdfb170000Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:55:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary drummer Lenny White chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about a special JALC concert in his honor219falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drummer-and-composer-norman-connors-on-how-he-started-working-with-legendary-singer-phyllis-hyman--6420538800000194-d63c-d1bd-ab95-deff4ad70000Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:21:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz and R & B drummer and composer Norman Connors talks about working with legendary singer Phyllis Hyman209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-guitarist-and-singer-joanne-shaw-taylor-s-album-heavy-soul-displays-her-master-songwriting--6420261900000194-d597-d3de-abd4-fd9f6f660000Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:25:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Joanne Shaw Taylor talks about her latest album Heavy Soul190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-wins-for-samara-joy-chick-corea-and-bela-fleck-dan-pugach-big-band-and-ruthie-foster--6416920900000194-cc51-d443-a796-edd7e6ad0000Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:10:24 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle runs down some of the jazz and blues winners at the 67th Grammy Awards in LA216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2012-newark-s-legendary-amiri-baraka-recites-a-chilling-poem--6408482100000194-bcce-d957-adfe-fedfe68c0000Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:57:46 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Newark legend Amiri Baraka recites a chilling poem in the WBGO Studios in 2012224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/branford-marsalis-shaping-the-music-of-broadway-s-a-wonderful-world--6404757300000194-b7fc-db77-afb5-bfff74e70000Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:26:42 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary musician Branford Marsalis talks about being the orchestra and arrangement director of Broadway's A Wonderful World musical208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-singer-songwriter-ruthie-foster-s-mileage-has-paid-off--6399440300000194-b217-d61a-a39e-b2ffce020000Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:58:06 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, blues singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster talks about WBGO's Dave Popkin about her latest album Mileage217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wow-1976-live-radio-recording-of-al-jarreau-in-d-c-reveals-a-superstar-in-the-making--6396200900000194-ad1b-d61a-a39e-affbf70b0000Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:51:47 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we hear about the discovery of previously unearthed Al Jarreau 1976 concert in D.C.211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-1998-the-late-saxophonist-benny-golson-on-his-time-with-art-blakely-and-the-jazz-messengers--6393256700000194-a7fe-d555-abb4-b7fe4f8d0000Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:54:25 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, the late. saxophonist Benny Golson spoke with WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton in 1998230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wicked-s-10-academy-award-nominations-credit-broadway-s-popular-glinda-kristin-chenoweth--6388011700000194-9962-d5e7-af97-ff6a662b0000Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:03:35 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the story, WICKED's original "Glinda" Kristin Chenoweth talks about how her wonderful talent and humor224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2003-legendary-saxophonist-charles-lloyd-with-wbgo-s-late-great-announcer-michael-bourne--6384849400000194-9364-dde7-abfd-f376e1ae0000Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:47:08 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary saxophonist Charles Lloyd spoke with WBGO's late great announcer Michael Bourne back in 2003226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-and-dancer-robert-montano-misses-her-mentor-and-friend-chita-rivera--6381987200000194-8f09-d114-a5df-8f59f4ac0000Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:38:42 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, actor and dancer Robert Montano remembers his great friend and mentor Chita Rivera213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jamila-wignot-on-directing-and-loving-the-sounds-of-stax-soulsville-u-s-a--6378449700000194-899d-d37e-a5d4-ddff6ad20000Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:16:33 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode, STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A. director Jamila Wignot chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about the documentary188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-andromeda-turre-growing-up-around-dizzy-gillespie--6376309800000194-83ca-d842-a997-cbfb83e90000Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:14:51 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer Andromeda Turre talks about growing up around legendary trumpeter and composer Dizzy Gillespie220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-dancer-and-playwright-robert-montano-tells-his-extraordinary-true-story-in-small-running-through-february-2-at-gsp--6371719900000194-7075-d257-ad95-f7f5b9e80000Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:14:30 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Robert Montano and director Jessi D. Hill talk about SMALL203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-river-theater-presents-grammy-nominated-poet-author-and-journalist-kevin-powell-on-what-would-dr-king-say-now--6370342900000194-6b42-de16-a19f-fbd7e6f80000Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:59:51 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, poet, author, journalist and activist Kevin Powell talks about what Dr. King's message would be today216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wrestling-champion-anthony-robles-hopes-the-new-movie-unstoppable-inspires-many-others-that-face-challenges-in-their-lives--6369135700000194-660b-de16-a19f-f6df26470000Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:39:17 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, 2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles talks about the new movie Unstoppable228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/light-of-day-foundation-celebrates-25-years-of-great-music-for-a-great-cause--6367896700000194-6117-d476-a5df-67f7e0cb0000Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:25:59 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Tony Pallagrosi and Danny Clinch talk about Light of Day Foundation's WinterFest 2025220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-congress-2025-a-conference-that-brings-together-artists-industry-leaders-and-media--6365342900000194-550d-dede-a1fc-5dcf7c140000Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:25:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we get a recap of JALC's Jazz Congress 2025211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nea-jazz-master-branford-marsalis-brings-his-quartet-to-kca-for-a-special-mlk-celebration-concert--6362807100000194-4c15-dc8d-abbf-5ff702cd0000Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:31:47 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and bandleader Branford Marsalis talks about his quartet's performance at KCA on January 19230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-moment-nyc-winter-jazzfest-2025-showcases-innovation-and-legacy--6361439600000194-467e-deda-a595-7ffe1def0000Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:25:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Leo Sidran previews NYC Winter Jazzfest 2025197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trombonist-composer-and-arranger-david-gibson-on-working-with-the-legends-of-jazz--6361189700000194-45cb-dd8a-a7f6-edeb620e0000Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:10:37 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, trombonist and composer David Gibson talks about the legendary mentors200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rachael-vilray-bring-beautiful-music-to-jazz-at-lincoln-center-s-the-unity-jazz-festival-this-week--6359161100000194-3c5d-ddf1-abde-bf7dda630000Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:17:26 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Rachael & Vilray talk about their music as they get ready for The Unity Jazz Festival on January 10-11214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-was-another-big-year-for-steven-van-zandt--6354635700000194-2794-ddf1-abde-b7bd28ea0000Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:29:57 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Steven Van Zandt talks about the success of his TeachRock Foundation and its programs204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-dylan-s-poetry-inspired-raul-midon-s-lost-and-found--6349474700000194-0c61-dbbf-a3de-4df18dd80000Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:38:44 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, guitarist and singer-songwriter Raul Midón talks about how Bob Dylan's poetry inspired him to write the title track of Lost and Found201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-was-and-the-pan-detroit-ensemble-continue-their-tour-into-2025--6347630500000194-02ed-dbbf-a3de-43fdc5670000Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:41:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with Don Was about his collaboration with the Pan-Detroit Ensemble and current tour184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bassist-marcus-miller-on-how-robert-flack-predicted-he-would-wind-up-playing-with-miles-davis--6346178700000193-f8df-d46b-addf-ffff68680000Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:00:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, bassist Marcus Miller chats with WBGO's Pat Prescott204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guitarist-and-singer-songwriter-ronnie-baker-brooks-certainly-has-blues-in-his-dna--6345009700000193-f451-d79e-a1ff-fc5fc0350000Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:38:17 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Ronnie Baker Brooks212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/liam-forde-captures-the-spirit-in-his-arrangement-of-the-holiday-season--6341960400000193-e503-db52-adf7-e5d356070000Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:20:14 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Trevor Smith reports on Liam Forde's single "The Holiday Season"180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keb-mo-is-excited-about-latest-collaboration-with-taj-mahal-coming-out-in-2025--6341833900000193-e4aa-db52-adf7-e5fa70fb0000Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:34:35 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with Keb' Mo' about his next album with Taj Mahal207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-and-educator-howie-alexander-is-enjoying-pittsburgh-s-rich-jazz-history--6337367100000193-d9c6-d49d-a7fb-fde717ed0000Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:46:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Pittsburgh native, Jazz pianist and educator Howie Alexander chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle189falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sports-media-trailblazer-ann-liguori-s-life-on-the-green-focuses-on-12-golf-legends-including-iconic-champion-jack-nicklaus--6335353400000193-d4cc-de93-a5bb-f5fd3b110000Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:36:06 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, trailblazing sports TV and radio personality Ann Liguori's new book Life on the Green has a great chapter on champion golfer Jack Nicklaus217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlie-musselwhite-s-latest-album-mississippi-son-was-taken-from-a-series-of-pandemic-era-recordings--6333946600000193-cfec-d8f2-adb7-efff11eb0000Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:55:17 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues legend Charlie Musselwhite about Mississippi Son190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-people-a-new-jersey-band-with-strong-societal-messages--6330674900000193-c159-de06-a3f3-dbfb37ee0000Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:01:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode, members of Blues People chat with WBGO's Dave Popkin226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saxophonist-vocalist-and-bandleader-camille-thurman-brings-her-confluence-sound-to-the-uta-staten-island-jazz-festival--6328466600000193-bb1f-d3a6-afb3-bfdf9d0e0000Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:03:58 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, saxophonist and vocalist Camille Thurman talks about her new album Confluence185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-2008-appearance-at-j-r-music-with-singer-catherine-russell-and-wbgo-host-monifa-brown--6327515700000193-b78d-d3d2-a3ff-b78d54630000Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:18:26 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, a 2008 appearance at J & R Music with singer Catherine Russell and WBGO host Monifa Brown.210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-gary-walker-s-2003-chat-with-acclaimed-author-and-musician-james-mcbride--6322318900000193-a67b-dd0d-afbb-e7fb5d8d0000Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:46:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with award-winning author and musician James McBride in 2003209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-composer-and-band-leader-orrin-evans-is-a-force-in-jazz-and-beyond--6317683100000193-98dd-def0-a7d7-f8ffaa350000Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:19:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist, composer and bandleader Orrin Evans talks about his background and projects217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/award-winning-playwright-cary-gitter-brings-gene-gilda-to-the-george-street-playhouse--6314669800000193-9290-df47-a79b-b7fa4e6d0000Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:14:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, playwright Cary Gitter talks about bringing his play Gene and Gilda to the George Street Playhouse223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/newark-s-own-trailblazing-olympic-fencer-peter-westbrook-dies-at-the-age-of-72--6312667000000193-8c88-d8d6-a7b3-eeff0fb90000Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:58:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on the legacy of Peter Westbrook, the trailblazing Olympic fencer from Newark who died on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the age of 72203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-and-composer-michael-wolff-puts-soul-and-science-into-his-projects--6312668100000193-8c7a-d8cf-addf-9f7b7e6c0000Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:38:42 +0000WBGO StudiosPianist and composer Michael Wolff chats with WBGO's Gary Walker about his latest album Memoir213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-april-may-webb-a-proud-winner-of-npac-s-13th-annual-sassy-award--6306270500000193-78e1-d6d1-a5df-79e93c410000Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:16:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we hear from singer April May Webb, winner of the 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-monty-alexander-on-first-meeting-satchmo-and-coming-to-america--6304570600000193-72b7-da85-a9fb-7eb7aa820000Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:34:42 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, world-renowned pianist Monty Alexander talks about first meeting Louis Armstrong and then coming to America192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-jarreau-was-a-rising-star-when-he-sang-at-the-childe-harold-club-in-d-c-in-1976--6303470200000193-6f3f-da85-a9fb-7f3f3d060000Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:21:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, producer Zev Feldman and keyboardist Tom Canning talk about Al Jarreau's WOW! Live at the Child Harold new release224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-spectacular-david-sanborn-tribute-concert-at-sony-hall--6301367300000193-68a3-d049-a3d3-7af3b2960000Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:28:30 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we get a taste of the spectacular David Sanborn Tribute Concert at Sony Hall193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/renowned-pianist-and-composer-renee-rosnes-brings-brazilian-history-and-magic-to-her-latest-album-crossing-paths--6300996300000193-672b-d8cf-addf-772b51e20000Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:45:25 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, Renee Rosnes talks about latest album Crossing Paths which will be released on Smoke Sessions Records on December 6193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-ll-never-walk-alone-a-sacred-communal-ritual-for-liverpool-soccer-fans-for-60-years--6296589400000193-53c2-d5bb-a79f-f3d3c2cf0000Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:19:03 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Trevor Smith reports on how 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel's “You’ll Never Walk Alone” is a Liverpool soccer tradition210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trombonist-and-composer-david-gibson-s-connection-to-the-late-slide-hampton--6296050300000193-50e3-d5bb-a79f-f0f395c40000Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:49:21 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, trombonist David Gibson talks about his early days with the late Slide Hampton209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nea-jazz-master-maria-schneider-draws-musical-inspiration-from-life-s-personal-moments--6286972300000193-49a2-d507-a597-6bb608530000Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:02:30 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with NEA Jazz Master Maria Schneider about her inspirational compositions224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nea-jazz-master-and-singer-dianne-reeves-joins-ms-lisa-fischer-philip-bailey-and-the-christian-mcbride-big-band-at-the-td-james-moody-jazz--6281400500000193-4497-db15-abb3-45ff49a40000Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:38:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story , NEA Jazz Master and singer Dianne Reeves talks about working with bassist Christian McBride217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rev-dr-bill-howard-to-be-honored-as-njpac-concert-celebrates-bethany-baptist-church-s-25-years-of-jazz-vespers--6278939400000193-3fdd-d145-a993-7ffd64560000Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:39:00 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Rev. Dr. Bill Howard about a concert celebrating Bethany Baptist Church's 25 years of jazz Vespers225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-s-jazz-kids-concert-series-presented-with-the-louis-armstrong-educational-foundation-features-singer-and-educator-antoinette-montague--6275827300000193-3136-d66a-a3fb-37f653a00000Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:11:53 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we get a preview of the next WBGO Kids jazz Concert Series217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kamasi-washington-s-new-album-fearless-movement-is-a-showcase-of-collaborative-spirit--6273935400000193-2b0e-d135-a5d7-2f6eddb10000Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:31:59 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Emily Springer chats with saxophonist, composer and bandleader Kamasi Washington210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-remembers-the-legendary-and-pioneering-drummer-roy-haynes--6272359900000193-2665-dd41-afd7-fef7710f0000Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:49:53 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Doug Doyle pays tribute to the late NEA Jazz Master drummer Roy Haynes212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-renowned-dancer-and-ailey-company-executive-judith-jamison-leaves-behind-a-powerful-legacy--6270526000000193-204a-d5b7-aff7-e47fc6250000Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:26:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle pays tribute to the late Judith Jamison197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-late-nea-jazz-master-lou-donaldson-developed-his-own-distinctive-soulful-and-bluesy-sound-on-the-alto-sax--6270015400000193-1e71-d147-a1bf-7ff76a8f0000Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:49:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, the impact of NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson was legendary208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acclaimed-singer-songwriter-madeleine-peyroux-to-perform-at-njpac-s-td-james-moody-jazz-festival-on-november-16--6266752400000193-0c8e-d5e3-a1f3-afde81e60000Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:22:24 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux talks about her upcoming concert at NJPAC's TD James Moody James Festival and her latest album Let's Walk.223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veteran-theater-executive-curt-stewart-directs-his-calliope-creative-foundation-s-production-of-nat-turner-s-last-struggle--6264067000000193-0200-d268-af9b-f3e162d50000Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:14:11 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, veteran theater executive Curt Stewart directs his Calliope Creative Foundation's production of Nat Turner's Last Struggle221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/music-save-the-life-of-trumpeter-and-vocalist-jumaane-smith--6262379700000192-fcd6-d268-af9b-fdf7df0d0000Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:10:30 +0000WBGO StudiosOn the episode of The Art of the Story, trumpeter and vocalist Jumaane Smith talks about how music saved his life200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-kicked-off-the-legendary-career-of-the-late-producer-composer-and-musician-quincy-jones--6261274600000192-f8c1-dc00-adff-fbebf7c00000Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:07:43 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we pay tribute to the musical genius of Quincy Jones225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-guitarist-and-singer-songwriter-warren-haynes-took-a-cue-from-jazz-legend-miles-davis--6258481000000192-e8ef-de23-abfb-eaff96de0000Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:27:27 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Warren Haynes chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin about his new release and his love of jazz222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nea-jazz-master-paquito-d-rivera-teams-with-the-new-jersey-symphony-orchestra-to-open-the-td-james-moody-jazz-festival-at-njpac--6256898600000192-e287-d7ca-a19a-feffe84f0000Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:39:54 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, NEA Jazz Master Paquito D'Rivera chats with WBGO's Gary Walker226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multi-grammy-award-winning-musician-and-blue-note-label-president-don-was-is-enjoying-his-latest-tour--6255502300000192-dd32-dde5-abbf-fdf731790000Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:45:30 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story Multi-Grammy Award-winning musician and record label president Don Was chats with WBGO's Gary Walker185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/broadway-star-actor-and-singer-norbert-leo-butz-portrays-legendary-coach-bill-belichick-in-fx-s-american-sports-story-aaron-hernandez--6252951200000192-d302-d08a-ad9a-f3f787cd0000Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:23:27 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, actor and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz talks about portraying Bill Belichick in the new FX series187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nea-jazz-master-dianne-reeves-joins-philip-bailey-ms-lisa-fischer-and-the-christian-mcbride-big-band-at-the-td-james-moody-jazz-festival--6250418400000192-c442-d828-a7b3-ded6282b0000Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:47:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves talks about a special concert as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival at NJPAC218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orrin-evans-is-the-arranger-of-hudson-hall-s-musical-drama-tells-the-story-of-renowned-abolitionist-frederick-douglass--6248858300000192-bed6-de87-a1f2-fef75fd60000Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:19:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist Orrin Evans talks about his role in Hudson Hall's musical drama No Cowards in Our Band that focuses on the words of abolitionist Frederick Douglass217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actress-and-singer-linda-purl-loves-performing-the-great-american-songbook--6247376500000192-b97e-d3ff-a3da-ffff29140000Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:22:10 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, actress and singer Linda Purl talks about her love of jazz and The Great American Songbook221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-james-mcbride-chats-with-wbgo-s-gary-walker--6246845500000192-b6b3-d3ff-a3da-f6fbe1490000Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:18:55 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with acclaimed author and musician James McBride209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-and-composer-michael-wolff-reflects-about-his-amazing-career-in-his-new-release-memoir--6244144300000192-afa4-d71b-adbb-ffefc4c50000Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:33:14 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist and composer Michael Wolff chats with WBGO's Gary Walker217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-singer-jovin-webb-releases-his-debut-album-drifter--6241197700000192-9fe2-d60d-a5be-ffffce5b0000Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:22:14 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues singer Jovin Webb about his debut album Drifter166falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saxophonist-composer-and-arranger-lakecia-benjamin-returns-to-bric-jazzfest--6240303400000192-9bcb-dc44-affe-dbff65be0000Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:51:44 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, saxophonist, composer and arranger Lakecia Benjamin is excited about the 2024 BRIC JazzFest154falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nea-jazz-master-bassist-reggie-workman-moves-the-music-forward-with-his-own-band-at-the-2024-bric-jazzfest--6238467400000192-954e-dfb1-afbb-956ecd9e0000Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:48:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman chats with WBGO's Gary Walker about BRIC JazzFest227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rutgers-newark-professor-poet-and-author-john-keene-will-deliver-the-ninth-annual-philip-roth-lecture-at-the-newark-public-library--6237388500000192-9080-d60d-a5be-f29d666f0000Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:21:18 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, John Keene talks about giving the ninth annual Philip Roth Lecture at the Newark Public Library192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harpist-brandee-younger-is-the-artistic-curator-and-a-headliner-at-the-10th-annual-bric-jazzfest--6236055300000192-8b5d-dfb1-afbb-8b7fefe80000Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:25:56 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger talks about curating the 10th BRIC JazzFest155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-songwriter-madeleine-peyroux-brings-her-emotional-let-s-walk-to-njpac-s-td-james-moody-jazz-festival--6234293000000192-7c47-d2a9-abfb-7d4fd91f0000Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:17:42 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux talks about her upcoming concert at NJPAC's TD James Moody James Festival and her latest album Let's Walk223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keb-mo-is-making-magic-again-with-taj-mahal--6231747000000192-77d0-d027-ad93-7fd174180000Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:12:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, 5-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb' Mo' talks about his new projects193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kate-baldwin-is-thrilled-to-star-in-the-george-street-playhouse-production-of-what-the-constitution-means-to-me--6229950000000192-712b-d358-a793-f32b210a0000Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:27:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of Story, two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin is thrilled to star in the George Street Playhouse production of What the Constitution Means to Me216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acclaimed-gospel-singer-cissy-houston-leaves-behind-a-rich-musical-legacy-in-newark-and-beyond--6228648100000192-6c8b-d787-a79f-6daf5b9c0000Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:45:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO pays tribute to the late Cissy Houston220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-and-stuyvesant-hs-history-teacher-david-hanna-s-history-nation-includes-plenty-of-jazz--6227332900000192-67cd-d3f7-abde-77cf0bbb0000Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:36:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, author and Stuyvesant HS history teacher David Hanna talks about his new book History Nation that includes plenty of jazz190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-singer-stacey-kent-explores-her-french-roots-in-new-album--6223849100000192-59b0-d276-a9b6-7ffd175e0000Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:49:35 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story, jazz singer Stacey Kent explores her French foots in new album Summer Me, Winter Me197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nyc-based-jazz-singer-vanisha-gould-s-new-album-features-songs-that-embrace-our-imperfections--6220962500000192-5265-de58-a5db-7af575550000Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:54:58 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer Vanisha Gould speaks to WBGO's Doug Doyle at the 2024 PIJF209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-best-selling-author-and-musician-james-mcbride-chats-with-host-gary-walker-in-2003-about-his-search-for-an-identity--6219584900000192-4d5f-dfaf-a9be-cd5fb1650000Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:29:24 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of Story, best-selling author and musician James McBride chats with host Gary Walker in 2003 about his search for an identity209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-pianist-and-educator-howie-alexander-passing-the-torch-is-fascinating--6217840700000192-47e4-d926-a3b7-c7f67ac00000Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:55:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz pianist and educator Howie Alexander chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle at the 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-ekep-nkewelle-pays-tribute-to-ella-fitzgerald-at-upcoming-hudson-jazz-festival--6217086900000192-44d2-dd7a-a7ff-7cdffe060000Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:35:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Singer Ekep Nkewelle gets ready fore tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at upcoming Hudson Jazz Festival220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-iconic-pianist-and-composer-herbie-hancock-on-his-musical-choices-over-his-five-decade-career--6213479200000192-3500-d532-a1fe-bd5805b90000Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:49:25 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of the The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, iconic pianist and composer Herbie Hancock talks to WBGO host Michael Bourne in 2003 about his musical choices over his five-decade career203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-benny-golson-speaks-with-wbgo-s-rhonda-hamilton-in-1998-about-becoming-a-jazz-messenger--6211653500000192-2e5e-d5ed-adf2-ffde45a00000Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:21:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, legendary saxophonist Benny Golson spoke in 1998 with WBGO host Rhonda Hamilton227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-maysa-takes-control-of-her-own-emotional-music--6209060700000192-240f-d195-afb2-e73f69e50000Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:53:37 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer Maysa chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle following her concert at the 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival215falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-the-legendary-saxophonist-composer-and-nea-jazz-master-benny-golson--6207341000000192-1d78-d37f-a3d7-9ffe4f7d0000Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:08:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle pays tribute to the legendary saxophonist and composer Benny Golson. The NEA Jazz Master died on Saturday, September 21 at the age of 95223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-in-2008-singer-catherine-russell-performed-live-on-wbgo-from-j-r-music--6204133800000192-0551-df59-ab9f-45591aa60000Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:09:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, singer Catherine Russell performed live from J&R Music in NYC in 2008. She joined WBGO host Monifa Brown for the event.222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-singer-lala-hathaway-embraces-her-family-s-musical-legacy--6202286700000192-0961-df59-ab9f-4d79d16a0000Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:39:13 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, 5-time Grammy Award-winning singer Lala Hathaway talks to WBGO's Pat Prescott about how she embraces and grows from her family's musical legacy169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addie-morales-stars-in-two-river-theater-s-production-of-american-mariachi--6201452900000192-05bf-d0dc-adf7-3fbf73b80000Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:48:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, actress and singer Addie Morales stars as "Lucha" in Two River Theater's production of American Mariachi167falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/master-guitarist-stephane-wrembel-is-excited-about-his-upcoming-festival-performances-and-new-projects--6200231600000192-01e1-dd14-a5f3-49f1da9a0000Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:42:56 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, guitarist and composer Stephane Wremble talks about his new projects207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drummer-dan-pugach-s-big-band-album-bianca-reimagined-music-for-paws-and-persistence-captures-his-passion-to-save-pit-bulls--6185159300000191-fb8b-d584-abb7-fbbba68b0000Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:28:15 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Grammy-nominated drummer, composer and arranger Dan Pugach talks about his new Big Band album Bianca Reimagined: Music for Paws and Persistence212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-15th-annual-montclair-jazz-festival-s-downtown-jamboree-finale-features-great-music-food-and-fun--6148081200000191-ec89-d858-a9df-fdef1cc40000Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:21:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we highlight the 15th annual Montclair Jazz Festival's Downtown Jamboree Finale178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heavy-soul-the-new-blues-album-from-blues-guitarist-and-singer-joanne-shaw-taylor--6137586900000191-e693-df22-ab9b-efbb66dc0000Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:18:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, blues guitarist and singer Joanne Shaw Taylor chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin about Heavy Soul190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-the-terror-attacks-in-2001-prompted-saxophonist-charles-lloyd-to-record-lift-every-voice-in-2003--6133763400000191-e16e-df38-affb-f57fa4280000Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:21:46 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, saxophonist Charles Lloyd speaks to WBGO's Michael Bourne in 2003226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-afro-semitic-experience-is-enjoying-a-more-than-two-decade-run-of-presenting-a-unique-blend-of-jazz--6131040800000191-d6ba-db58-a7f3-ffbe66270000Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:31:46 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Jon Kalish profiles The Afro-Semitic Experience168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-and-educator-peter-martin-s-open-studio-is-creating-a-positive-jazz-space-for-all--6124633700000191-b56b-db2f-a7f9-fdfb3aac0000Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:18:51 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist and educator Peter Martin describes his Open Studio on-line jazz program173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stax-soulsville-u-s-a-executive-producer-michele-smith-would-have-loved-to-have-met-the-legendary-singer-otis-redding--6123811200000191-b280-dc4f-ad93-f79e7e100000Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:39:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story: STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. executive producer Michele Smith chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle166falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-wilson-leading-the-fabulous-thunderbirds-to-top-of-the-blues-charts--6121283500000191-a435-d596-a5ff-bf77bbe10000Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:12:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Kim Wilson puts The Fabulous Thunderbirds back on the top of the blues charts214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trumpeter-terence-blanchard-adds-flavor-to-new-orleans-culture-doc-up-from-the-streets--6120237600000191-9f8f-d022-a1fd-dfafe9670000Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:29:56 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard talks about the doc Up From The Streets190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/princeton-resident-and-award-winning-author-james-hockenberry-s-fictional-world-war-one-intrigue-series-reflects-his-passions--6118738600000191-9975-d0fe-add7-d97ff5400000Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:13:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, award-winning author James Hockenberry chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about his fictional World War One Intrigue Series204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-singer-sheila-jordan-shares-stories-about-her-early-days-sing-bird-tunes--6117485800000191-94d7-d5e3-a7f5-ddd7b0d60000Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:35:04 +0000WBGO StudiosSinger Sheila Jordan chats with JNIA host and bassist Christian McBride about her early days in jazz201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-remembering-the-musical-roots-of-the-late-russell-malone--6115819200000191-8ef5-d606-a595-bef559c80000Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:02:56 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, the legendary announcer Michael Bourne chats with jazz guitarist Russell Malone in 2004 on WBGO. Malone died Friday at the age of 60.219falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wayne-shorter-week-this-sunday-singers-unlimited-features-the-music-of-newark-s-legendary-saxophonist-and-composer--6112563100000191-7f00-dab6-a1d3-ff3ac2a30000Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:04:15 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary singer and 'Singers Unlimited' co-host Janis Siegel praises the contributions of Wayne Shorter206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wayne-shorter-week-a-look-back-at-the-musical-legacy-of-the-newark-flash--6111443200000191-79d5-dab6-a1d3-f9ff25880000Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:33:01 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, NPR's Felix Contreras takes a look back at the musical legacy of Wayne Shorter214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wayne-shorter-week-nyu-s-wayne-shorter-ensemble-presents-a-wide-range-of-music-from-the-legendary-saxophonist--6110301200000191-74ca-d5a5-a3bf-f6eb681b0000Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:05:54 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, NYU's Wayne Shorter Ensemble presents the wide range of music from the legendary saxophonist206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wayne-shorter-week-jazz-night-in-america-s-tribute-to-the-legendary-saxophonist-and-composer--6109272600000191-6ff0-de5f-afd5-eff854df0000Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:30:01 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, we hear a segment of JNIA's 2015 show featuring Wayne Shorter205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-celebrates-newark-s-own-with-wayne-shorter-week-august-19-25--6107598800000191-6868-d598-aff1-6b6c8acd0000Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:31:54 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO celebrates Newark's legendary saxophonist with Wayne Shorter Week227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-roxana-amed-brings-her-musical-telepathy-to-new-york--6105417300000191-5bf1-daa8-afd9-dbff6dc20000Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:18:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Leo Sidran has the story of singer Roxana Amed196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trailblazing-tennis-legend-althea-gibson-wanted-to-be-a-singing-star--6103921100000191-567f-d6e1-a9d9-777f43200000Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:58:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, author Ashley Brown talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about her biography of tennis legend Althea Gibson204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trumpeter-vocalist-and-composer-jumaane-smith-gets-personal-with-come-on-home--6102760400000191-519a-da03-adb1-f5fb8de40000Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:05:15 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, trumpeter, vocalist and composer Jumaane Smith talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about his new deeply-personal album Come on Home208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-trumpeter-jon-faddis-chats-with-host-gary-walker-in-2006-about-his-mentors-and-their-impact-on-his-music--6101533100000191-4c2c-d040-adbb-cd7e1e780000Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:56:49 +0000WBGO StudiosThis episode of The Art of the Story comes from the WBGO Archive and focuses on trumpeter Jon Faddis and his mentors210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guitarist-julian-lage-s-innovative-approach-to-music--6100298700000191-479e-d5d7-adf1-5fbf0e6b0000Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:34:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, guitarist Julian Lage credits his parents for his innovative approach to music170falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/percussionists-warren-smith-bobby-sanabria-and-others-will-celebrate-the-late-max-roach-and-his-m-boom-ensemble-at-marcus-garvey-park-on-au--6097056700000191-37a2-dc11-a59b-b7aa9daa0000Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:05:37 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, drummer, educator and composer Warren Smith talks about the upcoming celebration of Max Roach at Marcus Garvey Park171falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stax-soulsville-usa-doc-grabs-two-emmy-nominations--6095810400000191-3225-d6bc-a993-f23d6ce80000Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:39:50 +0000WBGO StudiosBrooklyn fillmmaker Jamila Wignot directs STAX: SOULSVILLE, USA documentary series to two Emmy nominations208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-dylan-s-poem-inspires-singer-songwriter-and-guitarist-raul-midon-to-record-new-single-lost-and-found--6095030000000191-2e47-df6e-a393-ef5f15870000Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:26:50 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about his new album208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-2024-newport-jazz-festival-was-another-huge-success-for-spectators-and-musicians--6094215400000191-29f3-da13-a7bb-a9fb84b70000Tue, 06 Aug 2024 23:26:55 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle talks about Sunday Jazz at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keyboardist-julius-rodriguez-shines-at-the-2024-newport-jazz-festival--6092735600000191-234f-d5d7-adf1-7befe5320000Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:24:43 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, keyboardist Julius Rodriguez chats with WBGO's Jim Crimaldi at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saxophonist-and-composer-kamasi-washington-collaborates-with-rapper-d-smoke-and-funk-legend-george-clinton--6090008800000191-1382-d5d7-adf1-5baf63210000Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:44:33 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Emily Springer chats with Kamasi Washington about his latest album Fearless Movement203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emmet-cohen-s-latest-album-vibe-provider-is-a-tribute-to-his-late-friend-funmi-ononaiye--6088587800000191-0e70-dfaa-ab9d-3e7b88530000Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:07:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, keyboardist and 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20:27:27 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, Midnight Train to Georgia recording is celebrated in new podcast212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-archive-best-selling-author-and-musician-james-mcbride--6070090800000190-b871-d0ba-a394-f9f94dcd0000Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:30:40 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's Gary Walker chats with award-winning author and musician James McBride from the WBGO Archive in 2003209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louis-armstrong-house-museum-being-recognized-nationally-for-community-contributions--6067252900000190-a69c-d244-add2-af9fe9ea0000Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:18:27 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Ang Santos reports on the most recent honor for the Louis Armstrong House Museum in New York181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daisy-goodwin-s-diva-celebrates-the-100th-anniversary-of-legendary-opera-star-maria-callas-birth--6066292600000190-a18c-d652-abf1-affd020f0000Thu, 11 Jul 2024 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this episode of AOS, WBGO's Gary Walker talks to six-time Grammy Award winner Don Was about his latest project and Detroit roots185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spac-president-and-ceo-elizabeth-sobol-on-the-47th-saratoga-jazz-festival--601021090000018f-9777-d2d2-a3ef-97fff0060000Mon, 20 May 2024 19:43:05 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, SPAC President and CEO Elizabeth Sobol talks about the 47th Saratoga Jazz Festival196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-guitarist-and-singer-songwriter-joe-bonamassa-s-new-album-features-a-40-piece-orchestra--600733190000018f-8723-dcb2-a99f-afb384a50000Fri, 17 May 2024 15:32:41 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Grammy-nominated blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin about his new album that features a 40-piece orchestra197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bright-moments-podcast-that-features-stories-from-nea-jazz-master-dorthaan-kirk-is-now-available--600619980000018f-824d-d0da-a7df-82ef88af0000Thu, 16 May 2024 16:57:05 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, we get a taste of the opening segment of the Bright Moments podcast featuring stories from NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-york-times-best-selling-author-larry-tye-s-the-jazzmen-how-duke-ellington-louis-armstrong-and-count-basie-transformed-america--600494680000018f-7d4f-d5a0-a1bf-fd4f37490000Wed, 15 May 2024 17:42:45 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, New York Times best-selling author Larry Tye chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about his new joint biography 'The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie Transformed America'204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/playing-great-saxophone-solos-was-a-physical-challenge-for-the-late-great-david-sanborn--600283010000018f-7798-df68-adbf-7fbdeab20000Tue, 14 May 2024 15:11:38 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, the late David Sanborn talks about the challenges he faced as a saxophonist178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saxaphonist-david-sanborn-leaves-behind-a-legacy-of-great-music-and-entertainment--600096430000018f-7347-d6b7-a1ef-73e747d00000Mon, 13 May 2024 19:02:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, we pay tribute to the life of 6-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist David Sanborn who died May 12 at age 78216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-actor-and-multi-instrumentalist-max-beesley-is-enjoying-success--600068070000018f-7289-d6e4-abef-778f34e80000Mon, 13 May 2024 15:30:55 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Trevor Smith chats with actor and multi-instrumentalist Max Beesley180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nea-jazz-master-and-singer-dianne-reeves-on-working-with-legendary-pianist-chucho-valdes--599684490000018f-6368-d1ea-a3af-637ab3a10000Fri, 10 May 2024 17:22:17 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Janis Siegel chats with Dianne Reeves about a 92NY concert with Chucho Valdés and Joe Lovano193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-producer-danny-melnick-on-why-the-saratoga-jazz-festival-is-so-special--599473090000018f-5daf-d6a4-a3ef-fdefcfd10000Thu, 09 May 2024 14:31:09 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Danny Melnick, producer of the 47th Saratoga Jazz Festival talks about his love of the SPAC venue180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-s-interim-artistic-director-matthew-rushing-brings-his-company-to-njpac-this-weekend--599224800000018f-5843-d4ce-a3ef-587fcff30000Wed, 08 May 2024 13:16:49 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing talks about his new role with the company201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lost-and-found-family-heritage-inspires-pianist-and-composer-andy-milne-s-new-album--598986430000018f-5317-d658-a99f-fb575f470000Tue, 07 May 2024 12:56:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Lee Mergner chats with pianist and composer Andy Milne about his ancestry and latest album Time Will Tell184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-guitarist-and-singer-eden-brent-gets-back-to-her-orginal-sound-in-getaway-blues--598738960000018f-4e74-dc63-afdf-7ef512f60000Mon, 06 May 2024 15:36:13 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with guitarist and singer Eden Brent about Getaway Blues203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/livingston-steele-s-the-theory-of-brick-city-music-stars-newark-saxophonist-josue-simon--597959290000018f-3e9b-d1b9-adef-fefb60630000Fri, 03 May 2024 13:34:58 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Newark filmmaker Livingston Steele's The Theory of Brick City Music stars saxophonist Josué Simon198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-taylor-eigsti-on-being-a-child-prodigy-and-collaborator-with-vocalist-lisa-fischer--597740170000018f-3998-de48-a1ef-3d99cbe00000Thu, 02 May 2024 14:07:53 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Lee Mergner chats with pianist Taylor Eigsti193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-renowned-bassists-christian-mcbride-and-edgar-meyer-collaborate-on-a-new-project--597506430000018f-3477-d730-afdf-fe77eb980000Wed, 01 May 2024 14:16:37 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Brian Delp chats with bassists Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer about their new album192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mississippi-son-charlie-musselwhite-never-expected-to-become-a-blues-legend--597342780000018f-2f7a-da54-a5df-affa79000000Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:58:02 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with Blues legend Charlie Musselwhite190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-huntertones-give-unique-perspective-to-jazz--597285720000018f-2ece-db35-a9ff-6eff31710000Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:51:42 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Leo Sidran profiles the Huntertones176falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mccarter-theatre-center-in-princeton-presents-winnie-holzman-s-new-comedy-choice--596668330000018f-1acd-de5b-a38f-1edf0aea0000Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:50:37 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, acclaimed playwright Winnie Holzman and McCarter Theatre's Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen talk about the new comedy Choice196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-singer-stacey-kent-talks-to-wbgo-s-janis-siegel-about-her-french-roots-and-new-album--596523160000018f-1548-dcbe-a9ef-f76cde420000Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:03:52 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Jazz singer Stacey Kent talks to WBGO's Janis Siegel about her French roots and new album Summer Me, Winter Me197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/banjo-master-bela-fleck-on-his-collaborations-with-the-late-chick-corea--596393280000018f-1191-d837-a3ff-b5bf2b910000Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:40:43 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with banjo master Bela Fleck on his collaborations with Chick Corea185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/formula-one-champion-driver-jenson-button-relives-a-magical-season-on-the-racetrack--596251770000018f-0ded-d748-a7cf-7dfd5a410000Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:42:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode, driver Jenson Button talks about the documentary Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woodsiders-collective-s-jazz-jam-sessions-in-queens--595937960000018f-075d-d521-a3bf-a77f8e920000Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:04:52 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Jon Kalish profiles The Woodsiders Collective198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rutgers-newark-professor-journalist-and-author-larry-jaffee-gets-us-ready-for-record-store-day--595588730000018e-f7d9-d7fd-a1ff-f7fd934e0000Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:46:32 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Larry Jaffee, author of Record Store Day gets us ready for the April 20 international event159falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/international-boxing-hall-of-fame-author-thomas-hauser-gets-personal-in-his-memoir-my-mother-and-me--595531430000018e-f700-d5bf-af8e-ffe452910000Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:24:35 +0000WBGO StudiosThomas Hauser, acclaimed author and the official biographer of Muhammad Ali, joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his memoir My Mother and Me1890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-afro-semitic-experience-brings-its-powerful-sound-to-a-new-jersey-synagogue--595268550000018e-f0ee-d536-afcf-fbfec6170000Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:26:03 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Jon Kalish profiles the Connecticut-based jazz band The Afro-Semitic Experience187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amy-hall-garner-s-century-brings-nostalgic-music-to-the-alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-s-upcoming-njpac-performance--595031250000018e-ec79-d180-a9ef-fdfdc62b0000Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:52:08 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, choreographer Amy Hall Garner and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Matthew Rushing talk about the upcoming NJPAC performance189falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/award-winning-pianist-bill-charlap-on-the-magic-of-playing-with-tony-bennett--594895530000018e-e72a-daa4-a7af-efbb7d2f0000Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:58:54 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Brian Delp chats with pianist Bill Charlap about performing with the legendary Tony Bennett200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-cyrus-chestnut-teams-with-the-cecilia-chorus-of-new-york-at-carnegie-hall-on-april-19--594768370000018e-e32d-df5a-a99e-f72ddf720000Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:26:12 +0000WBGO StudiosOn the AOS, pianist Cyrus Chestnut talks to WBGO's Gary Walker about teaming up with the Cecilia Chorus of New York at Carnegie Hall177falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/award-winning-actor-and-comedian-kate-siahaan-rigg-stars-in-world-premiere-of-a-thousand-maids-at-two-river-theater--594410880000018e-d311-d236-af9f-fb91c7900000Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:46:10 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode, Award-winning actor and comedian Kate Siahaan-Rigg talks about her character "Vivian" in the world premiere of A Thousand Maids at Two River Theater191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laguardia-hs-jazz-orchestra-is-heading-to-copenhagen-to-collaborate-in-a-jazz-project-with-denmark-students--594225050000018e-ce08-dac7-adaf-ce9ee7670000Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:12:03 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, LaGuardia HS Jazz Orchestra band director Kevin Blancq and student Deanna Sherman talk about their trip to Denmark199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-weeklong-free-exhibition-tony-bennett-a-life-well-lived-is-at-jazz-at-lincoln-center--593930720000018e-c832-deab-ad9e-dcf2e2020000Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:38:11 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, The weeklong free exhibition “TONY BENNETT: A LIFE WELL LIVED,” is at Jazz at Lincoln Center202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nyu-s-wayne-shorter-jazz-ensemble-shares-the-music-of-a-newark-legend--593665220000018e-c30d-d7a9-abae-ef4debb10000Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:41:26 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, members of NYU's Wayne Shorter Jazz Ensemble talk about the influence of Shorter and WBGO201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acclaimed-author-thomas-hauser-gets-personal-with-his-memoir-my-mother-and-me--593457230000018e-bdd8-d494-afdf-bdfe4d3d0000Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:36:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, acclaimed author Thomas Hauser talks about his memoir My Mother and Me180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-blues-guitarist-duke-robillard-continues-to-cross-musical-boundaries--593063210000018e-ae06-d30a-a38f-efe771930000Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:43:31 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist Duke Robillard about his latest album A Smooth One.189falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-bassist-and-composer-marcus-miller-remembers-his-early-performances--593056760000018e-addb-d5fc-afde-fddbacd90000Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:00:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Pat Prescott chats with bassist Marcus Miller.160falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-latest-episode-of-the-nj-pbs-podcast-off-exit-with-host-harrison-malkin-focuses-on-jazz--592795780000018e-a496-dddc-a5cf-a497ead80000Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:21:11 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, NJ PBS podcast 'Off Exit' host Harrison Malkin talks about his segment on jazz pianist Caelan Cardello174falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-president-and-ceo-steven-a-williams-remembers-his-family-s-musical-legacy--592617840000018e-9efb-df39-a1ee-ffffc2f50000Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:34:02 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO President and CEO Steve A. Williams talks about his family's musical history214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-hilary-gardner-explores-her-country-roots-with-on-the-trail-with-the-lonesome-pines--592479390000018e-99cf-da25-afef-dbffc68a0000Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:58:23 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, singer Hilary Gardner chats with WBGO's Janis Siegel about On the Trail with The Lonesome Pines201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-cbs-saturday-morning-co-host-michelle-miller-is-tied-to-u-s-history--592179910000018e-89f9-daea-afbf-cbf9f8200000Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:46:32 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, CBS Saturday Morning co-host Michelle Miller talks about her emotional memoir188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-paul-alexander-has-come-out-with-what-may-be-the-definitive-biography-of-legendary-singer-billie-holiday--592074020000018e-8519-d514-a7ff-bdd91c050000Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:08:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, author Paul Alexander chats with WBGO's Lee Merger about his new biography of Billie Holiday176falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-ann-hampton-callaway-continues-finding-beauty-in-her-music--592027040000018e-8277-dd3b-a98f-837f0e980000Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:50:11 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, singer Ann Hampton Callaway chats with WBGO's Brian Delp196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tyreek-mcdole-to-perform-at-wbgo-s-45th-birthday-celebration-on-april-12--592015400000018e-81c2-d929-a5cf-9dd788510000Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:31:02 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's 45th Birthday Celebration will include a set from the Tyreek McDole quintet195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-hall-of-fame-singer-and-musician-bobby-rush-is-still-touring-and-loving-the-music--591657170000018e-7628-d74e-a19f-ff28927a0000Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:19:46 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Blues legend Bobby Rush chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin about "I'm Free"200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-s-45th-birthday-celebration-will-be-a-special-evening-of-music-and-dance--591385640000018e-6694-db21-adff-fefc2ec20000Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:41:10 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Newark Symphony Hall President and CEO Talia Young and DJ Prince Hakim are excited about WBGO's 45th Birthday Celebration195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-grammy-award-winning-singer-playwright-and-actress-ledisi--591254020000018e-60ec-d888-af9f-fefcf8cc0000Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:21:31 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Grammy Award-winning singer Ledisi talks about her musical inspirations169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-rock-roll-hall-of-famer-sheryl-crow-shares-her-love-of-jazz--591142410000018e-5c68-d81d-adde-5c7c91a90000Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:25:10 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow talks about her love of jazz183falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-history-month-tennis-legend-and-singer-althea-gibson--591001920000018e-5686-d362-af8e-f7e7330c0000Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:54:54 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, we learn more about tennis legend and singer Althea Gibson184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-james-kaplan-captures-the-magic-of-miles-davis-john-coltrane-bill-evans-in-his-new-book--590891480000018e-5250-de44-ad8e-fbd02a1f0000Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:15:01 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Lee Mergner chats with author James Kaplan about his new book 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and the Lost Empire of Cool152falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-time-grammy-award-winning-singer-and-composer-lalah-hathaway-embraces-her-father-s-legacy--590605350000018e-433b-d14f-addf-cf7bac250000Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:10:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, singer and composer Lalah Hathaway chats with WBGO's Pat Prescott174falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-monty-alexander-s-dream-to-play-in-america-became-a-reality-when-he-was-just-a-teenager--590468080000018e-3d97-d07d-adde-7fb75aa50000Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:47:01 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, pianist Monty Alexander talks about his dream as a teenager was to play in America194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jazz-power-initiative-s-here-s-to-the-ladies-who-swing-and-bling--590338930000018e-3865-de2b-a1ee-bdedefa50000Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:36:45 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Jamara Wakefield chats with performers Antoinette Montague and Eli Yami about The Jazz Power Initiatives's “Here’s to the Ladies Who Swing and Bling”180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-singer-christie-dashiell-carries-on-her-family-s-musical-legacy--590197140000018e-3392-df5d-a1ff-f7beb5e30000Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:57:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, singer Christie Dashiell chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about keeping her family's jazz legacy alive187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-rickie-lee-jones-has-always-been-in-love-with-the-american-standard--590053400000018e-2e52-d9c9-adae-af7349820000Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:31:33 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones about "Pieces of Treasure"186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-and-vocalist-kandace-springs-pays-tribute-to-her-late-father-in-new-single-run-your-race--589715480000018e-1e8e-d6da-abae-7ebe4a0d0000Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:03:09 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, pianist and singer Kandace Springs chats with WBGO's Lezlie Harrison188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/newark-filmmakers-marylou-and-jerome-bongiorno-bring-american-women-saints-to-pbs--589667700000018e-1ba7-d7a9-a59e-5baf852b0000Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:57:09 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Newark filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno bring American Women Saints to PBS184falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/award-winning-singer-actress-and-broadway-star-kristin-chenoweth-has-a-special-surprise-for-njpac-concert--589466670000018e-1466-d041-abce-75e600090000Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:47:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Kristin Chenoweth chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about her amazing musical career193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dionne-warwick-doc-still-making-an-impact--589447620000018e-13ba-da31-a58f-bbbb8a750000Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:40:17 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO honors Women's History Month with the background story of the Dionne Warwick doc183falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-singer-songwriter-nicole-zuraitis-shares-how-love-begins--589250010000018e-0b14-dc0a-a5cf-9bfe34010000Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:23:10 +0000WBGO StudiosGrammy Award winner Nicole Zuraitis chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about her soaring jazz career200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trumpeter-and-educator-sean-jones-it-s-up-to-us-to-lift-one-another-up--588876510000018d-f9a3-d3bc-afff-fbabc2fa0000Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:07:42 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Leo Sidran talks with trumpeter and educator Sean Jones199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/villa-albertine-s-a-night-of-ideas-2024-set-for-jersey-city-on-march-1st--588806820000018d-f661-d3bc-afff-feeb53d20000Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:59:24 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, we learn about the French culture event "A Night of Ideas 2024" in Jersey City200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/award-winning-trumpeter-pianist-and-composer-terence-blanchard-is-the-host-and-executive-producer-of-the-new-orleans-culture-doc-up-from-t--588663960000018d-f0a2-d17e-addd-feba07260000Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:16:59 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, award-winning trumpeter, pianist and composer Terence Blanchard talks about the doc "Up From The Streets"198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-and-rock-guitarist-and-singer-kenny-wayne-shepherd-on-his-latest-dirt-on-my-diamonds-record--588576160000018d-eccb-d0c2-a1ed-eddfb1280000Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:14:52 +0000WBGO StudiosAward-winning guitarist and singer Kenny Wayne Shepherd chats about his latest record and tour with WBGO's Dave Popkin191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capathia-jenkins-and-the-new-jersey-symphony-orchestra-pay-tribute-to-aretha-franklin--588341670000018d-e6fa-d99c-a5ef-effee8fa0000Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:02:35 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, singer Capathia Jenkins talk about her love and respect for Aretha Franklin197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harlem-globetrotters-committed-to-legacy-and-community--587971700000018d-d646-daa0-afcf-f7c756000000Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:16:19 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Harlem Globetrotters President Keith Dawkins talk about the team's commitment to community200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-violin-virtuoso-itzhak-perlman-s-music--587790840000018d-d157-d4b7-a3fd-dbd741a80000Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:17:16 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Itzhak Perlman talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about playing "Schindler's List Theme"182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camden-native-and-actor-khris-davis-loved-portraying-big-george-foreman-on-film--587648040000018d-cbd5-d6c7-a19f-dbffd7620000Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:31:21 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, actor Khris Davis talks about portraying a heavyweight champion in Big George Foreman198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-than-30-musicians-will-play-in-the-paco-de-lucia-legacy-festival-this-week-in-nyc--587527820000018d-c733-d623-adbd-ef3fae1e0000Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:57:15 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Leo Sidran previews the Paco de Lucia Legacy Festival in NYC195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woodshed-network-continues-to-connect-women-in-jazz--587412840000018d-c1cc-dcad-af8d-edcd52930000Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:45:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, we learn more about The Woodshed Network created by Dee Dee Bridgewater and her daughter Tulani195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-and-musician-michael-shannon-puts-his-loves-together-in-george-tammy--587090350000018d-b2cf-d168-a3bd-fecf6e6a0000Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:53:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, actor Michael Shannon talks about singing live during the hit miniseries George & Tammy193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/award-winning-bassist-and-educator-rufus-reid-to-receive-wharton-arts-lifetime-achievement-award--586997950000018d-ae5b-db26-adcf-ae7bb1b40000Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:10:08 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with bassist and educator Rufus Reid about his latest honor197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-44th-annual-marion-thompson-wright-lecture-series-addresses-racism-and-colonialism--586863390000018d-a82d-dad9-a59d-fcef36200000Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:35:05 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, we get a preview of the 44th annual MTW at Rutgers-Newark196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-time-grammy-award-winning-pianist-and-composer-arturo-o-farrill-to-be-part-of-paco-de-lucia-legacy-festival--586744850000018d-a2eb-dff8-a7cf-eeef8f870000Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:55:47 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, 8-time Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer Arturo O'Farrill talks about the Paco de Lucia Legacy Festival197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jamaican-born-artist-is-painting-his-way-to-success-in-new-jersey--586582930000018d-9e03-dd8c-a59d-9fd3a88d0000Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:58:06 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Jon Kalish has the story of South Orange painter Jay Golding198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pianist-and-educator-peter-martin-s-open-studio-project-is-creating-an-even-larger-jazz-community--586265930000018d-8f11-d9e8-a1fd-af57b4d30000Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:43:46 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode, pianist and educator Peter Martin talks about the popularity of Open Studio173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stride-pianist-and-wbgo-announcer-judy-carmichael-on-her-latest-book--586101500000018d-88ed-dd57-a5ed-affd85b90000Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:47:17 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Grammy-nominated pianist Judy Carmichael talks about her book Great Inspirations180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/composer-pianist-and-educator-brandon-mccune-on-the-importance-of-community-and-collaboration--585979560000018d-83d5-dd73-abdf-dffdcc430000Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:09:50 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode, pianist and educator Brandon McCune gives his take on community and collaboration168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-panelists-discuss-the-pbs-doc-gospel--585930390000018d-80e0-d3bc-a7cf-dbee27270000Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:14:31 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, we get a preview of the PBS doc GOSPEL with Henry Louis Gates Jr.192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/female-artists-dominate-the-2024-grammy-awards--585759420000018d-799a-d647-ab9f-f9fa34360000Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:32:38 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, a rundown of some of the jazz winners at the Grammys170falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saxophonist-bobby-watson-is-excited-about-his-kansas-city-chiefs--585423630000018d-6986-d3f7-addd-edcf4e4d0000Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:21:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, saxophonist, composer and educator Bobby Watson is thrilled with his Kansas City Chiefs188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-legendary-guitarist-and-singer-robert-cray-kicks-off-50th-anniversary-tour--585319540000018d-64cb-d33e-a9cd-e5ef958f0000Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:20:56 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with Blues legend Robert Cray about his 50th anniversary tour198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nearness-of-you-benefit-concert-honors-the-legacy-of-the-great-saxophonist-michael-brecker--585148270000018d-6003-dc4b-a1fd-fbe79ae10000Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:09:07 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Susan Brecker chats with WBGO's Gary Walker about her late husband Michael and the benefit concert on February 6198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kate-hamill-s-the-scarlet-letter-runs-through-february-25-at-two-river-theater--585018960000018d-5ac2-dcea-a3fd-5fd73d490000Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:56:49 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, playwright Kate Hamill talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about her new adaptation of The Scarlet Letter169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-and-historian-ashley-kahn-on-the-new-jazz-emigres--585018980000018d-5514-d492-a1cf-7fd47e3e0000Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:14:51 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, author and historian Ashley Kahn talks about "The New Jazz Emigres"190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-singer-sheila-jordan-on-her-first-encounter-with-charlie-parker--585018950000018d-4608-d70f-abff-662ee4270000Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:54:09 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, legendary singer Sheila Jordan talks with JNIA host Christian McBride about her first encounter with Charlie Parker201falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saxophonist-boney-james-says-his-latest-album-takes-a-detour--585019030000018d-40c2-dc19-a5dd-77eeb89b0000Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:25:11 +0000WBGO StudiosOn the latest episode of AOS, saxophonist Boney James chats with WBGO's Pat Prescott about his stylish look and music180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-judith-tick-s-new-ella-fitzgerald-biography-busts-some-myths-about-the-legendary-singer--585018970000018d-3bb3-dd2d-afcf-7bbb13e40000Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:55:44 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, author Judith Tick tells us why she wanted to write a biography about Ella Fitzgerald193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-singer-songwriter-paula-cole-is-thrilled-to-be-a-part-of-njpac-s-tribute-to-peggy-lee--585018910000018d-367d-d0be-a1cf-feff2dee0000Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:54:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, singer-songwriter Paula Cole talks about why Peggy Lee's voice was so special199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trumpeter-and-composer-keyon-harrold-on-his-emotional-single-find-your-peace--585019080000018d-3138-de91-a7df-3ff949c00000Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:00:13 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, we hear from trumpeter, vocalist and composer Keyon Harrold about his emotional single "Find Your Peace"199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/light-of-day-foundation-s-bob-birthday-bash-concert-in-red-bank-raises-funds-to-battle-parkinson-s-disease--585019050000018d-2293-dbc1-a58f-bef356130000Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:56:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Doug Doyle chats with Light of Day co-founder Tony Pallagrosi and rocker Willie Nile about the benefit concert198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-daisy-goodwin-s-new-novel-diva-focuses-on-misunderstood-opera-great-maria-callas--585018940000018d-1cd4-d545-a7fd-1fdc8aa20000Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:09:22 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, author Daisy Goodwin chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about her new novel Diva199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/candid-records-releases-chick-corea-s-elektric-band-box-set--585019130000018d-179c-d481-a98d-dfdfaf560000Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:42:14 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Lee Mergner speaks with John Patitucci and Eric Marienthal about the influence of Chick Corea's music199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guitarist-stefan-grossman-carries-on-the-fingerpicking-legacy-of-reverend-gary-davis--585019000000018d-122b-dcd9-afef-fafbd7540000Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:18:00 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO Jon Kalish reports on the legacy of blues guitarist Reverend Gary Davis190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/martin-luther-king-jr-day-is-a-time-to-reflect-and-push-for-a-better-world--585019020000018d-0d3c-d52f-a58d-2fbc06560000Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:15:50 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Doug Doyle chats with Rev. Vernon Williams of the Fountain Baptist Church in Summit about the legacy of Dr. King198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-max-roach-centennial-events-coming-up-in-newark--585019170000018c-ff37-d8d0-adbd-ffbfea210000Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:05:08 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, drummer Nasheet Waits and filmmaker Sam Pollard talk about the impact of legendary composer and drummer Max Roach197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bassist-and-composer-luke-stewart-honored-to-be-a-part-of-winter-jazzfest-s-a-night-at-the-east-concert--585019090000018c-f8cf-d0d3-a7bd-ffdf08980000Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:39:43 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with bassist and composer Luke Stewart about the NYC Winter JazzFest199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nea-jazz-master-gary-bartz-is-one-of-the-performers-at-winter-jazzfest-s-a-night-at-the-east--585019060000018c-f4ff-d43c-a7ae-f6ff3b1c0000Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:28:18 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz about "A Night at The East"183falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nyc-winter-jazzfest-founder-brice-rosenbloom-is-excited-about-the-variety-of-this-year-s-event--585019040000018c-ee39-dfe0-a5cc-efbba4d60000Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:48:24 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, NYC Winter JazzFest founder Brice Rosenbloom talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about this year's event172falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-lezlie-harrison-and-rutgers-institute-of-jazz-studies-wayne-winborne-host-wbgo-s-trip-to-south-africa--585019010000018c-e9b6-dbef-a5df-f9fe57fa0000Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:59:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of AOS, Lezlie Harrison and Rutgers University's Wayne Winborne talk about hosting the WBGO trip to South Africa198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-huntertones-are-enjoying-their-journey-and-live-performances--585019150000018c-d977-d28c-a1bc-df772e3c0000Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:58:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Leo Sidran chats with the members of the Huntertones176falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/musicians-and-vocalists-daryl-sherman-and-jay-leonhart-pay-tribute-to-the-school-house-rock-greats-during-njjs-event--585019120000018c-d4b5-d9a1-afdc-d4b785630000Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:25:18 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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 concert202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kleztronica-scene-in-queens-continues-to-grow--585019110000018c-cf3a-dca6-abac-df7a0bb10000Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:14:57 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on the Kleztronica scene in Queens191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-photographer-chester-higgins-hasn-t-stopped-documenting-africa-s-culture--580961360000018c-9193-dce9-afaf-d39b50b60000Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:57:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Jon Kalish profiles legendary photographer Chester Higgins189falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nea-jazz-master-big-chief-donald-harrison-bring-his-omniverse-music-to-the-town-hall-and-winter-jazzfest--580861740000018c-8cf4-d36c-a5ac-acff23040000Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:31:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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 JazzFest200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-legend-charlie-musselwhite-a-mississippi-son--580715260000018c-875f-dc09-a3ac-f77fd80c0000Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:27:45 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues legend Charlie Musselwhite about his latest album "Mississippi Son"190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-songwriter-and-musician-john-oates-on-providing-hope-in-tough-times--580605560000018c-82a4-d810-adff-deaef6880000Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:27:23 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, legendary songwriter and musician John Oates talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about his new single "Disconnected"200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-modlin-brings-his-public-radio-experience-into-his-powerful-songwriting-and-music--580472440000018c-7d2f-d60f-adce-7dafbdee0000Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:14:56 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, former public radio news director Dan Modlin has written a song about the importance of organ donation179falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-manhattan-transfer-on-their-final-performance--580202480000018c-6e17-df2d-a9ad-efbf37860000Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:41:27 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Leo Sidran chats with The Manhattan Transfer about their final performance204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-john-d-lukacs-was-honored-to-write-legendary-sports-commentator-beano-cook-s-memoir--580071660000018c-684e-d17b-a9cd-6fdfa0dd0000Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:58:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, author John D. Lukacs talks about his special relationship with the late legendary sports commentator Beano Cook155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/newark-s-own-tyshawn-sorey-continues-to-breakdown-musical-boundaries--579977430000018c-63e6-d55d-a9bc-6bfeedd70000Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:06:54 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, musician Leo Sidran chats with composer Tyshawn Sorey about his blossoming career173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ted-nash-and-kristen-lee-sergeant-launch-their-new-album-holidays-at-gotham-restaurant--579861590000018c-5e9b-d484-a7ff-5f9b0b6b0000Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:34:14 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Ted Nash and Kristen Lee Sergeant launch their new album Holidays at Gotham Restaurant on Dec. 17203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saxophonist-candy-dulfer-s-childhood-home-in-the-netherlands-was-always-filled-with-jazz--579741670000018c-5920-d916-a1af-7f3fa95d0000Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:56:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, saxophonist Candy Dulfer chats with WBGO's Lezlie Harrison164falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-immersive-production-of-lady-day-at-emerson-s-bar-and-grill-at-the-vanguard-theater-in-montclair--579557230000018c-4b48-db17-a5ed-6ffe006b0000Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:32:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, we learn about the immersive production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" at the Vanguard Theater in Montclair194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-knicks-world-champion-and-college-star-dick-barnett-is-an-inspiring-trailblazer--579385490000018c-442b-d2ea-abdf-65ef82d30000Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:21:49 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, former Knicks World Champion Dick Barnett talks about his quest to get his all-black college team into the Hall of Fame168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-and-songwriter-anne-hampton-callaway-is-finding-beauty-in-her-original-songs--579304320000018c-3fc3-d0c6-a1ac-7fd762600000Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:40:28 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, singer Anne Hampton Callaway chats with WBGO's Brian Delp about her latest album196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sassy-award-winning-singer-tyreek-mcdole-credits-a-disney-alligator-for-creating-a-desire-to-learn-about-jazz--579180350000018c-3a29-d190-adef-3f7d5c750000Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:37:35 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Tyreek McDole, winner of the 12th annual Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, chats with WBGO's Pat Prescott about his love of jazz195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-liam-forde-toasts-kay-thompson-with-his-own-rousing-arrangement-of-the-holiday-season--579062910000018c-3513-db4b-a5fc-f7ff9d5d0000Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:00:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Trevor Smith chats with singer Liam Forde who is toasting Kay Thompson with his own arrangement of "The Holiday Season"180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/master-clown-dancer-and-tony-award-winning-actor-bill-irwin-brings-his-on-beckett-one-man-show-to-two-river-theater--578784530000018c-25f5-df16-adbe-3ffd48df0000Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:41:31 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, master clown, dancer and Tony Award-winning actor Bill Irwin brings his "On Beckett" to Two River Theater195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-time-academy-award-nominee-michael-shannon-stars-in-waiting-for-godot-at-the-theatre-for-a-new-audience-in-brooklyn--578663470000018c-211c-dd15-a5cc-a15d4a950000Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:08:02 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, award-winning actor Michael Shannon stars in the new production of Waiting for Godot at the Theatre for a New Audience in Brooklyn192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mccarter-theatre-center-s-director-of-special-programming-paula-abreu-brings-a-global-and-nyc-perspective-to-her-role-in-princeton--578522650000018c-1c81-deeb-a58c-5f95a1e10000Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:25:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, McCarter Theatre Center's director of special programming Paula Abreu brings a global and NYC perspective to her role in Princeton198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dionne-warwick-documentary-from-filmmaker-dave-wooley-shows-why-she-s-a-musical-pioneer--578375470000018c-1690-d9c7-abff-37b236f90000Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:06:46 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with filmmaker Dave Wooley about his doc Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over183falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-podcast-pays-tribute-to-the-late-music-producer-tony-camillo-and-the-gladys-knight-and-the-pips-smash-hit-midnight-train-to-georgia--578247900000018c-12c5-de80-a1dc-9bc7327d0000Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:02:10 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Doug Doyle chats with journalist Ian T. Shearn and musician Barry Miles about the new podcast "A Song Unto Itself: Midnight Train to Georgia"191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bassist-marcus-miller-shares-stories-about-early-gigs--577987000000018c-024a-ddac-a3de-f7dfceb30000Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:10:47 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Pat Prescott chats with bassist Marcus Miller160falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-johansen-and-liniers-blurring-the-lines-between-music-and-art--577852200000018b-fcd2-ddac-a3df-fdd75c0a0000Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:44:23 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, musician Leo Sidran chats with Kevin Johansen and Liniers about their special partnership that blurs the lines between music and art182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-darlene-love-talks-about-her-friend-and-former-background-vocalist-cher-on-christmas-baby-please-come-home--577675270000018b-f797-d15a-a3bb-f7b77bbd0000Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:26:26 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, singer Darlene Love chats with WBGO's Gary Walker about her 60-year relationship with Cher and their upcoming Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony event174falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-legendary-guitarist-duke-robillard-is-excited-about-his-37th-album--577508650000018b-f2a6-d037-a1bf-ffa797490000Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:16:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues guitarist Duke Robillard189falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nfl-film-s-new-revealing-doc-bye-bye-barry-debuts-on-prime-video-november-21--577348210000018b-ee28-db45-a7af-fefc48120000Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:25:03 +0000WBGO StudiosIn this episode of AOS, Ken Rodgers of NFL Films talks about the new doc Bye Bye Barry190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-vaughan-international-jazz-vocal-competition-finalists-are-ready-for-sunday-s-big-concert-at-njpac--576896580000018b-de71-d38b-afcf-ffff25c30000Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:06:36 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of AOS, the five finalists of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition chat with WBGO's Doug Doyle about Sunday's concert at NJPAC209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-hulu-doc-series-brawn-brings-back-powerful-memories-for-2009-f1-world-champion-driver-jenson-button--576689770000018b-d930-dc63-afab-dbb74e0f0000Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:39:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, the new Hulu doc series Brawn brings back powerful memories for British race car driver and 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blues-guitarist-and-singer-robert-cray-is-still-on-top-of-his-game--576464090000018b-d313-dfc6-abdf-df9f0ece0000Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:07:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Dave Popkin chats with legendary blues guitarist and singer Robert Cray181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bobby-sanabria-s-multiverse-big-band-grabs-grammy-nomination-for-vox-humana--576311290000018b-ce45-da35-a7df-efcf69d20000Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:43:01 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, percussionist and WBGO Latin Jazz Cruise host Bobby Sanabria talks about his big band's latest Grammy nomination194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guitarist-jake-eddy-encourages-klezmer-legend-andy-statman-to-return-to-his-bluegrass-roots--576180380000018b-c8f0-ddf9-a5cf-cbf9868b0000Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:16:48 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Jon Kalish reports on the return of Brooklyn musician Andy Statman to his Bluegrass roots179falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/musication-camps-in-brooklyn-are-teaching-kids-to-appreciate-live-music--575891350000018b-b950-d47f-a9ff-bf7f548a0000Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:10:44 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Leo Sidran reports on how Musication camps in Brooklyn are teaching kids to appreciate live music180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guitarist-julian-lage-credits-his-parents-for-his-innovative-approach-to-music--575781370000018b-b40f-d4d4-a1af-f70f4d780000Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:37:58 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, guitarist Julian Lage credits his parents for his innovative approach to music170falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/documentarian-robert-mugge-s-encounters-with-jazz-legend-sun-ra-changed-his-life--575598820000018b-aefb-d529-abcb-afffbe4d0000Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:03:04 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, documentarian Robert Mugge's encounters with jazz legend Sun Ra changed his life178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-musician-lonnie-liston-smith-s-new-recording-is-his-first-in-25-years--575442420000018b-aa14-d4a3-a5cb-ba1d58840000Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:26:33 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Jazz musician Lonnie Liston Smith's new recording is his first in 25 years193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nea-jazz-master-and-award-winning-singer-dee-dee-bridgewater-shares-her-love-for-the-late-james-moody--575339030000018b-a589-d120-a3db-bd89d2880000Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:55:25 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, NEA Jazz Master and award-winning singer Dee Dee Bridgewater shares her love for the late James Moody180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guitarist-john-pizzarelli-shares-stories-with-wbgo-s-daybreak-host-gary-walker--574998660000018b-9517-d017-a99b-ff970acc0000Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:29:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, guitarist John Pizzarelli shares stories with WBGO's Daybreak host Gary Walker193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/documentary-it-ain-t-over-tells-the-incredible-story-of-yankees-hall-of-famer-yogi-berra--574855610000018b-90b9-df24-adab-d5fb55bb0000Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:00:34 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of AOS, we discuss thge doc It Ain't Over that tells the incredible story of Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veteran-cbs-news-host-michelle-miller-talks-about-her-emotional-memoir--574697290000018b-8aab-d41e-a9bb-ffbf48e50000Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:44:48 +0000WBGO Studios"CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Michelle Miller talks about her emotional and powerful new memoir181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louis-cato-bandleader-of-the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert-gets-reflective-with-new-album--574572950000018b-85c5-d581-abcf-dfefa0ad0000Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:01:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of AOS, Louis Cato, bandleader of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", gets reflective with his new album192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guitarist-lee-ritenour-on-upcoming-njpac-concert-celebrating-dave-grusin-and-grp-records--574416860000018b-80cd-d581-abcf-dbef20ed0000Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:45:41 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, legendary guitarist Lee Ritenour on upcoming NJPAC concert celebrating Dave Grusin and GRP Records194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marc-myers-new-book-anatomy-of-55-more-songs-includes-steely-dan-s-peg--574091060000018b-7125-df7e-a5cf-737f25400000Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:51:37 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Marc Myers talk about his new book "Anatomy of 55 More Songs" includes Steely Dan's "Peg"193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-sports-author-jerry-izenberg-s-memoir-highlights-his-childhood-days-in-newark--574008090000018b-6d36-dc1a-a9df-ed7ecfd80000Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:42:24 +0000WBGO StudiosLegendary sports author and writer and Jerry Izenberg's memoir highlights his childhood days in Newark179falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-late-nfl-and-lacrosse-hall-of-famer-jim-brown-on-jazz--573803460000018b-66cc-da1b-a19f-66cf04bc0000Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:43:51 +0000WBGO StudiosThe late NFL great Jim Brown talked with SportsJam host Doug Doyle about his love of jazz in 2012197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sam-pollard-s-latest-docs-about-drummer-max-roach-and-negro-leagues-baseball--573685850000018b-61da-d4db-addb-6bfa0d1d0000Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:30:00 +0000WBGO StudiosAcclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard talks about his latest docs "Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes" and "The League"195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-newark-jazz-singer-willie-dwight-west--573537220000018b-5c5b-db05-abdb-feffcf310000Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:55:13 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's Jon Kalish has this appreciation for the late jazz singer and Newark's own Willie Dwight West193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-and-multi-instrumentalist-max-beesley-s-all-star-record-zeus-flies-high--573177550000018b-4c43-d99a-afaf-cfdb9b790000Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:58:09 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's Trevor Smith chats with English actor and multi-instrumentalist Max Beesley about his all-star record ZEUS180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trumpeter-and-educator-terell-stafford-honors-the-legacy-of-prof-fielder-at-memorial-concert--573086620000018b-48cc-da12-af8f-ffdf1d5f0000Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:45:13 +0000WBGO StudiosTrumpeter and educator Terell Stafford honors the legacy of "Prof" Fielder at Rutgers Jazz Ensemble's memorial concert199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-inspiration-behind-alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-performer-and-newark-native-christopher-taylor--572925620000018b-436c-d57a-a79f-7f6f715a0000Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:57:04 +0000WBGO StudiosAlvin Ailey American Dance theater performer and Newark native Christopher Taylor talks about his introduction to the dance company187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-day-2023-bric-jazzfest-runs-from-october-19-21-in-brooklyn--572750310000018b-3e5f-d4c7-a18b-3ffffc600000Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:12:22 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Viviana Benitez, the producer and co-curator of the 2023 BRIC JAZZFEST198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-jersey-arts-and-culture-renewal-fund-s-executive-director-lynne-toye-is-keeping-arts-organizations-strong-post-pandemic--572550940000018b-38c1-dca4-a5bb-7df109780000Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:55:11 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO's Doug Doyle chats with New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund's Executive Director Lynne Toye who is keeping arts organizations strong post-pandemic186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-north-to-shore-festival-headliner-natalie-merchant-on-her-latest-album--572256760000018b-29b6-de14-a3fb-bdbf6ba40000Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:51:17 +0000WBGO Studios2023 North to Shore Festival headliner Natalie Merchant on her latest album196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actress-olivia-puckett-stars-in-hair-at-two-river-theater--572142690000018b-2510-d82e-adff-7df589a60000Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:13:19 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, actress Olivia Puckett talks about her role as "Sheila" in the Old Globe production of HAIR at Two River Theater185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trumpeter-vocalist-and-composer-benny-benack-iii-talks-about-his-musical-influences--571982320000018b-1fa4-d491-a9bf-1faf479a0000Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:54:26 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Brian Delp chats with trumpeter, vocalist and composer Benny Benack III188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veteran-play-by-play-announcer-kenny-albert-talks-about-his-new-book-celebrating-30-years-in-sports-broadcasting--571789670000018b-19aa-df5d-a1ef-1fae0a090000Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:14:08 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, veteran play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert talks about his new book celebrating 30 years in sports broadcasting194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-songwriter-curtis-stigers-loves-to-perform--571707910000018b-15cd-d749-a3cb-55fdb73d0000Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:03:21 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, singer-songwriter Curtis Stigers talks about why he loves his smash hit "I Wonder Why"190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-allan-harris-co-writes-composes-and-stars-in-cross-that-river--571534200000018b-0f6e-d69c-a58b-4fffd1180000Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:22:11 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, singer Allan Harris talks about his musical Cross That River160falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-daniel-donskoy-stars-in-new-stage-adaptation-of-the-pianist-at-gsp--571534240000018b-0f60-dff3-afbf-aff358e60000Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:11:56 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with actor Daniel Donskoy about the new stage adaptation of "The Pianist" at GSP186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-violinist-itzhak-perlman-expresses-his-appreciation-for-jazz--571534210000018b-0f57-dff3-afbf-aff70bc00000Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:56:03 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Grammy Award-winning violinist Itzhak Perlman shows his appreciation for jazz185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-violin-virtuoso-itzhak-perlman-on-anti-semitism-and-schindler-s-list-theme--571534190000018b-0f4d-dff3-afbf-afff91ed0000Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:49:44 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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"189falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prototype-237-a-unique-arts-oriented-live-work-space-in-an-industrial-building-in-paterson-nj--571534230000018b-0f48-dff3-afbf-affbd0e20000Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:40:11 +0000WBGO StudiosOn 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, NJ188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-singer-bettye-lavette-reflects-on-new-album--571534220000018b-0f42-dff3-afbf-aff3034b0000Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:33:29 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO Gary Walker chats with legendary singer Bettye Lavette as she reflects on new album190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writer-fran-lebowitz-on-her-love-of-jazz-and-friendship-with-charles-mingus--571007650000018b-024f-dfdd-a5db-5b5f93d20000Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:11:46 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode, writer Fran Lebowitz talks about her love of jazz and friendship with Charles Mingus180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/violinist-and-humanitarian-midori-brings-her-emotional-music-to-njpac--571007660000018b-0243-da06-a3ef-7f7366f60000Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:59:20 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with violinist and humanitarian Midori who brings her emotional music to NJPAC175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-pianist-and-composer-bob-james-at-the-pittsburgh-international-jazz-festival--571007670000018b-023d-dfdd-a5db-5b3f9e160000Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:52:41 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Legendary pianist and composer Bob James at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-ledisi-honors-nina-simone-at-the-pittsburgh-international-jazz-festival--571007690000018b-0235-da06-a3ef-7f75c7e90000Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:45:47 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Ledisi about her love of Nina Simone175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bassist-christian-mcbride-on-the-montclair-jazz-festival-s-downtown-jamboree--571007680000018b-022f-dfdd-a5db-5b3f0ea60000Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:38:59 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, bassist Christian McBride talks about the evolution of the Montclair Jazz Festival's Downtown Jamboree194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-and-jazz-fan-alonzo-bodden-happy-to-be-part-of-the-montclair-jazz-festival--570990620000018b-0224-dfdd-a5db-5b3ec9060000Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:29:52 +0000WBGO StudiosComedian and jazz fan Alonzo Bodden happy to be part of the Montclair Jazz Festival193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wbgo-remembers-the-legendary-singer-tony-bennett--570597840000018a-fb4c-d5bf-a7bb-fbdc30fd0000Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:29:39 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO remembers the legendary singer Tony Bennett236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-steve-guttenberg-on-starring-in-his-memoir-play-tales-from-the-guttenberg-bible--570479530000018a-f627-d9fc-a5ba-ffbf4ca30000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:34:40 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, actor Steve Guttenberg on starring in his memoir play Tales from the Guttenberg Bible at GSP168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elizabeth-meaders-vast-collection-of-african-american-history-is-sold-at-auction--570462840000018a-f5bb-d784-a59b-fdbf5c8e0000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:36:43 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, Former New York City school teacher Elizabeth Meaders talked about selling off her extensive African American historical collection through Guernsey's Auction House150falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-tommy-davidson-is-enjoying-his-musical-passions--570462850000018a-f5b3-d095-a38e-ffbbecc70000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:27:47 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Nicole Sweeney's interview with actor, comedian and now singer Tommy Davidson (In Living Color).183falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-j-english-s-book-dangerous-rhythms-explores-the-jazz-underworld--570455490000018a-f5a9-d76c-a3eb-f5bdf9160000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:20:47 +0000WBGO StudiosThis episode of AOS, focuses on T.J. English's book celebration "Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the Underworld" and the all-star band concerts at Birdland that featured Bobby Sanabria.163falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boxing-legend-george-foreman-is-excited-about-big-george-foreman--570455500000018a-f591-d76c-a3eb-f5bd845d0000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:52:32 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, host Doug Doyle chats with boxing legend George Foreman about the film Big George Foreman190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/professor-and-author-ashley-brown-on-her-new-biography-about-tennis-legend-althea-gibson--570447500000018a-f577-d76c-a3eb-f5ff373c0000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:23:18 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, host Doug Doyle chats with professor and author Ashley Brown on her new biography about tennis legend Althea Gibson182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/award-winning-documentarian-ken-burns-on-his-love-and-appreciation-of-jazz--570447490000018a-f570-d76c-a3eb-f5fd8a540000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:14:35 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of AOS, host Doug Doyle chats with award-winning documentarian Ken Burns about his love of and appreciation of jazz.134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harlem-school-of-the-arts-director-james-c-horton-institutes-new-jazz-programs--570447530000018a-f565-d76c-a3eb-f5fd984b0000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:07:13 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of AOS, host Doug Doyle focuses on the director of the Harlem School of the Arts James C. Horton and new jazz programs there. The program is supported by trumpeter Herb Alpert.169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/film-director-malcolm-d-lee-talks-about-his-appreciation-for-jazz--570447510000018a-f55c-ded6-a3fe-f5fc5a720000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:53:19 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of AOS, host Doug Doyle focuses on film director Malcolm D. Lee and his appreciation for jazz (his father Cliff was a jazz musician). Lee, cousin of Spike Lee, also talks about the fun he had making SpaceJam: A New Legacy starting...157falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yellowjackets-still-in-motion-after-more-than-40-years--570447550000018a-f553-ded6-a3fe-f5fb45bb0000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:45:09 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, WBGO's Daybreak host Gary Walker interviews Yellowjackets members Russ Ferrante and Bob Mintzer.170falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-for-brady-cast-share-some-laughs-about-the-hilarious-movie-from-paramount-pictures--570447520000018a-f547-ded6-a3fe-f5ffea470000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:33:30 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this episode of AOS, 80 for Brady cast share some laughs with WBGO's Doug Doyle about the hilarious movie from Paramount Pictures188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-funk-musician-george-clinton-talks-about-his-newark-roots--570438080000018a-f540-d76c-a3eb-f5fd3a260000Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:22:09 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of AOS, legendary funk musician George Clinton talks about his Newark roots173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nytb-artistic-director-steven-melendez-shares-his-incredible-story-gaining-fame-after-being-homeless--570319730000018a-f144-dc71-a99a-f7df91d90000Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:51:43 +0000WBGO StudiosNYTB Artistic Director Steven Melendez shares his incredible story gaining fame after being homeless209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-bassist-carol-kaye-talks-about-her-jazz-roots--570319710000018a-f13a-d3d8-a39b-f3bfc7d20000Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:38:29 +0000WBGO StudiosIn this episode of AOS, legendary bassist Carol Kaye talks about her jazz roots.141falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grammy-award-winning-drummer-steve-jordan-on-the-importance-of-the-jazz-foundation-of-america--570319720000018a-f128-dea5-adce-fffa70ca0000Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:27:44 +0000WBGO StudiosIn this edition of Art of the Story Grammy Award-winning drummer Steve Jordan, now with The Rolling Stones, talks about his role with the Jazz Foundation of America.137falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steven-van-zandt-s-teachrock-is-making-a-difference-in-the-classroom--570305680000018a-f0ca-d08f-a3ba-f2ebcf960000Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:40:06 +0000WBGO StudiosOn this edition of AOS, Steven Van Zandt's TeachRock is making a difference in the classroom150falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-rock-roll-hall-of-famer-sheryl-crow-talks-about-her-love-of-jazz--570305690000018a-f0b5-d05b-a9ff-fcfd6c6f0000Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:27:58 +0000WBGO StudiosNew Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow talks about her love of jazz182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/promo--569794670000018a-dc7d-dec2-abaa-fcffb6ef0000Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:12:07 +0000WBGO StudiosWBGO'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,...32false1full