When she was awarded a MacArthur “genius” grant, violinist Regina Carter realized a dream to learn about and play music from all around Africa. Regina’s musical adventure became a new album called Reverse Thread … Listen to my complete interview with her below. – Michael Bourne 8/31/10
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Working at WBGO has many great moments…And a few special moments. One of these special occasions came Friday 8/27 when the legendary Norma Miller came to chat. She shared early life stories like peering through the window at The Savoy (1932) while dancers moved to Chick Webb and his band. Then going home to serve “Jump Steady”, a bathtub gin at rent parties during the Great Depression. One of the original Lindy Hoppers, Norma danced around the world, was featured in movies, and later in life re-invented herself in the world of comedy, starting out with other newcomers like Flip Wilson, Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor. Norma Miller’s incredible life has been captured by filmmaker John Biffar in “Queen Of Swing”. She stopped by to share a few of her unique life stories. You can tell from this 90 year young spirit that her dance continues with a rhythm most of us are ever after.
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Singers Unlimited Sunday 8/15/10: Tribute to singer, songwriter, poet, painter, actor, activist, philosopher Abbey Lincoln …
Hour 1
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Hour 2
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Abbey The Music Is The Magic
Abbey People In Me
Nina Simone Blues for Momma
Carmen McRae Monkery’s The Blues
Abbey Straight Ahead
Max Roach & Abbey Garvey’s Ghost
Abbey & Stan Getz I’m In Love
Abbey Blackberry Blossoms
Kendra Shank Circle of Love
Freddy Cole Should’ve Been
Abbey Throw It Away
Abbey For Heaven’s Sake
Abbey on WBGO Bird Alone
Abbey Lonesome Cup of Coffee
Veronica Nunn Living Room
Baby Jane Dexter I Got Thunder
Abbey Strong Man
Max Roach & Abbey Freedom Day
Abbey & Stan Getz When I’m Called Home
WBGO broadcast Abbey Lincoln Live from the old Iridium, across from Lincoln Center in 1996. Then in 2004, we sent her a track from that night, asking if we could post “Bird Alone” on wbgo.org as a Great Live Moment for our 25th anniversary. She called and said either “it’s the best I ever sang it” or “it’s as good as I’ve ever sung it” – I think she said the former – and granted us permission. Her musicians are Marc Carey, Michael Bowie, Aaron Walker. Thank you, Abbey Lincoln.
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On Thursday a boat-full of Latin Jazz lovers made their way up and down the East And Hudson Rivers as they took in the beautiful sights of New York City and danced the night away to the great sounds of the Steve Kroon Sextet. It was a great time, check out the slideshow below! Don’t forget, Felix Hernandez’ Rhythm Revue Dance Cruise is coming up, so get your tickets now!
WBGO's newest podcast and on-demand feature "SportsJam with Doug Doyle" is now available.. WBGO's News and Sports Director Doug Doyle sits down with players, coaches, broadcasters and sports fans to talk about the local sports scene. […]
JazzSet producer, Becca Pulliam, travels far and wide to capture the greatest live music. See her list of summer jazz festivals, and you may want to mark your calendars too! […]
August 30 Gary Walker leads WBGO Members to the Apollo Theatre to enjoy the premiere of a new silent film with live musical accompaniment by Wynton Marsalis and a 10 piece all-star jazz ensemble. Call 1-800-499-9246 now to reserve your seats. […]
If you've been looking for an unusual way to both celebrate and support WBGO, there are two WBGO benefit cruises this summer to get you moving. The first with Awilda Rivera and the second with Felix Hernandez. Don't miss them! TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE […]
It's your chance to go one-on-one with the Mayor of Newark. Join us, Thursday, August 26th at 8pm for the next Newark Today, our monthly call-in show hosted by Andrew Meyer. It's live, it's lively, and it's your opportunity to put your question directly to Mayor Cory Booker. […]
WBGO Jazz 88.3FM was recently called "the best jazz radio station in the galaxy" by Esquire.com. Listeners and supporters agree. WBGO is THE Jazz Source, on the radio, online and now on your iPhone, iTouch, iPad or Droid device! […]
Daily News sports editor Teri Thompson talks about the growing number of stories on sex, steroids and crime that have become so common on America's sports pages. […]
Commentator Father Hugh Burns weighs in on the controversy surrounding the proposed mosque and cultural center for lower Manhattan near the World Trade Center site. […]
Theater critic Michael Bourne reviews the new play, Error of the Moon, about two brothers out of American history, one famous, one infamous: Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth. […]
