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Updated 02/18/2022
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Updated 10/18/2023
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Updated Sep 15
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02/11/2022

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.'

02/11/2022

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46 min
12/10/2024

the final interviews: Christian McBride in conversation with David Sanborn-part 2

the final interviews: Christian McBride in conversation with David Sanborn-part 1

12/10/2024

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33 min
03/05/2024

John Scofield in conversation with David Sanborn: 'I couldn't find anyone in suburbia to play blues with"

On this episode of As We Speak, host David Sanborn sits down with guitarist John Scofield for a conversation that includes his beginnings as a musician while growing up in Connecticut, his love of the blues, lessons learned from Miles, and where many of his unusual song titles come from.

03/05/2024

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34 min
DEC 15

Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander shares his boxing-related stories about Sinatra, Miles and Oscar Peterson

On this episode of The Art of the Story, pianist Monty Alexander shares his boxing stories

Dec 15

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4 min
11/26/2024

The Final Interviews: David Sanborn in conversation with Christian McBride-Part 1

The Final Interviews: Davide Sanborn in conversation with Christian McBride- Part 1

11/26/2024

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43 min
02/25/2022

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.

02/25/2022

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57 min
01/28/2022

Digging into 'Dilla Time,' and the legacy of a rhythm pioneer

Jazz United digs deep into the trailblazing rhythm legacy of hip-hop producer J Dilla — in conversation with Dan Charnas, author of an essential new book, 'Dilla Time.'

01/28/2022

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59 min
3D AGO

The music of guitarist Thom Rotella, a klezmer collection and the best movies of 2025

On the December 20 WBGO Journal, we hear from guitarist Thom Rotella, hear about an important klezmer collection and get Harlan Jacobson's best movies of 2025

3d ago

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31 min
JAN 7

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.

Jan 7

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1h 14m
DEC 5

Grammy Award-winning pianist Bob James share thoughts on working with Sarah Vaughan and being revered in Hip-Hop

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Bob James talks to WBGO's Doug Doyle about Sarah Vaughan and Hip-Hop sampling

Dec 5

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4 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.