The Checkout

The Checkout: November 17, 2009

Senegalese saxophonist Abdoulaye Ndiaye adds a touch of jazz to African music, Myron Walden showcases his quintet, Momentum, and jazz critic Gary Giddins talks about his new book, JAZZ.

Checkout Studio Session: Myron Walden Momentum

Walden, a longtime member of the Brian Blade Fellowship, brings his tenor saxophone and working quintet to WBGO to showcase the CD release for "Momentum."

The Checkout: November 10, 2009

Christian McBride and Inside Straight play the Village Vanguard, John Escreet brings his project to 55 Bar, and the Nicholas Payton Quintet performs in the studio.

Checkout Studio Session: Nicholas Payton

The trumpeter brings his quintet to the studio for a WBGO session. Hear songs from Payton's last release, Into the Blue.

Checkout interview: Christian McBride

The bassist celebrates twenty years as a professional musician with a new band and a concert at the Village Vanguard. Hear an interview.

Checkout Interview: John Escreet

The British-born pianist recently won a Chamber Music American commission. Hear selections from his debut recording, and find out what's next.

Checkout Interview: Gary Giddins

A new book for the jazz novice or expert.

Checkout Interview: Abdoulaye Ndiaye

From Dakar to Brooklyn for jazz.

Checkout interview: Christian McBride

Inside Straight plays the Vanguard.

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Checkout Newport: Joe Lovano Us Five

Joe Lovano UsFive plays Newport

Checkout Newport: Vijay Iyer Trio

Vijay Iyer plays Newport with his trio

Checkout Newport: The Bad Plus

The Bad Plus plays Newport

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The Checkout: November 17, 2009

Introducing Senegalese saxophonist Abdoulaye Ndiaye, plus a studio session with Myron Walden Momentum, and an interview with eminent jazz critic Gary Giddins about his new book, JAZZ.

The Checkout: November 10, 2009

Christian McBride and Inside Straight play the Village Vanguard, John Escreet brings a project to 55 Bar, and the Nicholas Payton Quintet performs in the studio.

The Checkout: November 3, 2009

Arturo O’Farrill talks about the Black Laugh, Henry Threadgill on spiders and improvised music, and Sameer Gupta splices music genomes for an algorithm.

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