Departments
01/29/12 • In Person • By Lee Mergner
Esperanza Spalding: New Thing at Newport
Video interview with the bassist/singer/bandleader who talks about the legacy of Newport, as well as about jazz and music education
01/25/12 • Artist's Choice • By Dan Tepfer
Dan Tepfer on Lee Konitz
Today’s top jazz performers pick 10 favorite tracks by the players, singers and styles that helped define them.
01/22/12 • In Person • By Lee Mergner
Michel Camilo: The Rhythm is the Thing
Video interview with the pianist who talks about playing with his new trio, solo and with large ensembles.
01/20/12 • Artist's Choice • By Judy Carmichael
Judy Carmichael on Stride Piano Favorites
Today’s top jazz performers pick 10 favorite tracks by the players, singers and styles that helped define them.
01/18/12 • Before & After • By Thomas Conrad
Jason Moran Takes the Before & After Challenge
Committed listening
01/16/12 • Overdue Ovation • By Bill Milkowski
Junior Mance: Saved By A Cannonball
An overdue ovation for a respected piano master
01/09/12 • Before & After • By Don Heckman
J.D. Souther Takes the Before & After Challenge
Singer, songwriter, actor, jazzer
12/25/11 • In Person • By Lee Mergner
Trombone Shorty: All in the Family
Video interview with New Orleans trombonist, trumpeter and bandleader who talks about his mentors from New Orleans and about the sense of community among musicians.
12/17/11 • In Person • By Lee Mergner
Rudresh Mahanthappa: Learning from the Past
Video interview with saxophonist who talks about his own jazz education, his collaboration with Bunky Green and his newest band
12/08/11 • In Person • By Lee Mergner
Avishai Cohen: Living with the Trumpet
Video interview with noted trumpeter who talks about his own jazz education and the unique demands of playing the trumpet
