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Music Interviews

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01/16/2024

Pat Metheny in conversation with David Sanborn-Part 1: his history, influences, & the creative process

David Sanborn sits down with his old friend, guitarist and composer Pat Metheny. In part one of this two-part conversation, Metheny talks about his latest solo record, 'Dream Box,' as well as about his history, influences, and the creative process. They also reminisce about hanging out together at the Power Station at 3 am.
01/30/2024

Pat Metheny in conversation with David Sanborn (Part Two): What it means to be a musician

In Part Two of their conversation, Pat Metheny and David Sanborn delve deep into what it means to be a musician. They also talk more about Pat's latest solo work, 'Dream Box,' as well as how AI will affect music.
2d ago

Curator Regina Bain on the 'Armstrong in Ghana' exhibit at the Louis Armstrong Center in Corona and a midterm elections recap

On the November 7 WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with Louis Armstrong House Museum Executive Director Regina Bain about curating the "Armstrong in Ghana" exhibit and we'll recap the midterm elections in NJ and NY
10/08/2021

Terence Blanchard's opera 'Fire Shut Up in My Bones' is more than a historic first

Jazz United was in the house when Terence Blanchard became the first Black composer to have an opera presented at The Met. In this episode, Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen laud 'Fire Shut Up in My Bones' for its music, its message and its broader meaning.
10/22/2021

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.
11/05/2021

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.
May 21

Mike Harrison and the Art of Contentment

At 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 Sidran talks with the unlikely internet favorite about songwriting, Detroit, jazz, and the freedom of low ambition.
6d ago

Brooklyn Folk Festival spotlights "music as a human behavior"

WBGO's Ray Long chats with Brooklyn Folk Festival founder Eli Smith about his mission to preserve and represent "music as a human behavior, instead of music as a commodity..." via the festival and through his work at Jalopy Theatre & School of Music.
1d ago

Ryan Keberle: The Joy of João Donato

Trombonist Ryan Keberle talks with Leo Sidran about his new album, Here Is Donato!, and the joy, subtle protest, and musical sophistication of Brazilian popular music from the 1960s and ’70s.
Sep 8

Red Bull NY coach and former USMNT captain Michael Bradley is a finalist for the 2027 Class of the National Soccer Hall of Fame

Red Bull New York head coach and former USMNT captain Michael Bradley joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle

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