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David Sanborn, one of the most recorded saxophonists in contemporary music and the host of the As We Speak podcast, died on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was 78 years old.
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WBGO’s Gary Walker to spotlight saxophonist Charles McPherson’s album ‘Reverence’ for the New Day, New Play feature on his Daybreak show during May 13-17.
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Students from Rutgers University Chamber Jazz Ensemble performed in the WBGO Studios in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month.
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WBGO’s Brian Delp talks with master bassists Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer about their new duo album “But Who’s Going to Play the Melody?”
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Headliners at Charlie Parker Jazz Festival on August 23-25 include Christian McBride Big Band, Wallace Roney, Jr., Carmen Lundy, Louis Hayes, Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter’s SuperBlue with the HunterTones, and Helen Sung with Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few.
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Pat Prescott, host of “Favorite Things” on WBGO, talks with singer-songwriter Jose James about his new album “1978” and his defying of pigeonholing.
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Students from the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University performed in the WBGO Studios in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month.
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Fred Pustay remembers the life and legacy of his longtime colleague, the record producer and archivist Michael Cuscuna who died on April 20, 2024.
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WBGO’s Gary Walker to spotlight guitarist Stephane Wrembel’s album ‘Triptych Phase 1’ for the New Day, New Play feature on his Daybreak show during April 22-27.
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Felix Hernandez, host of “Rhythm Revue” on WBGO, talks about doo-wop, an R&B genre that featured four-part vocal harmony and was popular in the ‘50s.
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The 92nd Street Y (92NY) has announced the schedule of performances for its Jazz in July concert series, now in its 39th year.
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Janis Siegel, co-host of “Singers Unlimited” on WBGO, talks with fellow vocalist Stacey Kent about her new album “Summer Me, Winter Me” and her journey in music.