New Music
Headhunter Mike Clark Brings The Rhythm To The Checkout
Classic era Headhunters drummer talks Herbie, jazz, and keeping the beat. more
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Jazz Night in America: The Radio Program
Trombonist Vincent Gardner takes on the music of his instrument's bebop pioneer. more
Herbie Hancock & Sampling: Fusion On The Checkout
Herbie Hancock through the lens of Hip-Hop. more
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WBGO News
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Pallone Wants Funds For Schools To Replace Fountains...
Says some of the fixtures in old fountains have lead that can contaminate... more
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Trucking Company To Pay Workers Million Dollars In...
National Freight Inc. improperly classified employees as exempt from... more
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A Late Start For Ragweed Season In NJ
Pollen levels expected to rise over next few weeks. more
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Blog
Bob Porter on Working with Rudy Van Gelder
Rudy Van Gelder died at 91 this week at his home in New Jersey. During his career he took audio recording to a new level. He created the Blue Note sound, a sound that was his...more
Sugar Blue Visits the Blues Break
Just how did harmonica player Sugar Blue earn his nickname while busking? You'll never guess! He shares this tale and more plus a live performance sitting in with Michael Bourne on the...more
Curtis Salgado Performs on the Blues Break
Portland-based singer, songwriter, and harmonica player Curtis Salgado stops by the Blues Break with guitarist Alan Hager to talk with Michael Bourne about his new album - and to heat...more
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