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Music Interviews

Music Interviews

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Music Interviews

Music Interviews

Updated 18/02/2022
Music Interviews

Music Interviews

Updated fortnightly
Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated daily
Music Interviews

Music Interviews

Updated weekly
Music Commentary

Music Commentary

Updated 18/10/2023
Mental Health

Mental Health

Updated 17/04/2023

05/12/2023

'I approach all of what I do with the idea of "why not?"': Immanuel Wilkins in conversation with David Sanborn

David Sanborn in conversation with the extraordinary saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, a fresh voice with a sound and perspective well beyond his years.

05/12/2023

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31 min
07/08/2024

As We Speak with David Sanborn: the finest moments

An episode featuring some of the best moments from the WBGO podcast As We Speak with David Sanborn, including conversations with Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Kurt Elling, John McLaughlin and more.

07/08/2024

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1 hr
09/06/2021

Education: An Unequal Reality, But One with Solutions

On the fourth episode of The Great Wealth Divide, Gabriela Tejedor and Miguel Martinez-Saenz join host Dale Favors to talk about the crucial role that education plays in financial inequality — and how to address the problem.

09/06/2021

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48 min
05/11/2021

Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter emerge from lockdown with the ultimate groove elixir: SuperBlue

On this episode of Jazz United, we peer under the hood of Superblue, with a special attention to the mechanics of groove; reminisce about our separate relationships with Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter’s music; and hear from both artists about their collaboration.

05/11/2021

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49 min
11/02/2022

From cacophony to clarity: Cecil Taylor's 1973 return concert is a fresh revelation

Jazz United considers the vital challenge and rich reward of 'Cecil Taylor - The Complete, Legendary, Live Return Concert.'

11/02/2022

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46 min
25/02/2022

Sorting through our mixed feelings about Oscar Peterson

On the final episode of Jazz United, Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen work out their mutual ambivalence about one of jazz's best-loved virtuosos.

25/02/2022

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57 min
22/10/2021

A Holy Grail experience: listening to John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle'

Just how major is 'A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle'? Nate Chinen and Greg Bryant discuss this historic release on Jazz United, moments after listening together to the album.

22/10/2021

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46 min
07/01/2025

The Final Interviews: Author/musician James McBride in conversation with David Sanborn-Part 2

In one of his final interviews, David Sanborn sits down with best-selling author and musician James McBride. This is Part two of a two-part conversation.

07/01/2025

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1hr 14min
21/05/2021

A Space Within a Space: Jazz United Commemorates Asian Pacific American Heritage

For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Jazz United considers the Asian-American experience in jazz — and welcomes a guest, violinist Tomoko Omura.

21/05/2021

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32 min
17/04/2023

Melissa Audige-Perkins talks pandemic caretaking fatigue

This one is for all of the parents who managed work and home responsibilities as well as helping their children with online learning during the first few years of the pandemic.

17/04/2023

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23 min

Welcome to WBGO Studios, the digital wing of "the world's greatest jazz radio station" Newark Public Radio WBGO-FM. Enjoy independently produced music podcasts and journalism crafted for the purpose of public enrichment, entertainment, and insight.