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On the April 25 WBGO Journal, a chat with author Eileen Bellew about her powerful new memoir "After John Jumped" and we meet the architects of Jersey Devil
Remembering Johnny Griffin, the Little Giant
On what would have been his 98th birthday, Leo Sidran remembers Johnny Griffin, the Chicago-born tenor saxophonist known as “The Little Giant.” Through Griffin’s own words, we revisit his belief that jazz was made by people who chose to feel good in spite of conditions, and how he eventually found a different rhythm of life in France.
Billie Holiday: Billie Compared to Billie
Comparing Billie's approach to some of her favorite songs.
The 60th Anniversary of 'Speak No Evil', the 1966 masterpiece by Wayne Shorter | Episode Guest Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt
Celebration the 60th anniversary of Speak No Evil, the 1966 masterpiece by Wayne Shorter that stands as one of the defining works of post-bop music. Guest Jeremy Pelt joins the conversation to talk about this classic and his brand new album.
Emily Cavanagh: “Does Anyone Need a Song?”
Singer songwriter Emily Cavanagh on how she accidentally became famous in Ireland, started her non profit Song For You, lost the use of her legs and had to relearn how to walk, and what it means to spend a career at the intersection of songs and service.
Emily Cavanagh's Song For You
Leo Sidran in conversation with Emily Cavanaugh. Emily is the founder of Song For You, a nonprofit organization bringing personalized songs to patients, loved ones, and frontline workers during times of crisis.
Trio of Princeton-trained architects made waves in the design/build movement
WBGO's Jon Kailsh reports on how three Princeton-trained architects have made waves in the design/build movement
Fourth annual Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon sets participant record
The fourth annual Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon set a participant record
The traffic mess surrounding the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches in New Jersey and we celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month
On the April 18 WBGO Journal, Governor Mikie Sherrill's plan to deal with the traffic nightmare at the upcoming World Cup matches in NJ and we continue to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month
New Jersey’s mythological creature, the Jersey Devil, called the Pine Barrens home
WBGO's Jon Kalish has the first of a two-part special on the Jersey Devil
LISTEN HERE for the next edition of 'Newark Today' on Thursday, April 16 at 8pm
The next edition of "Newark Today", hosted by Michael Hill, streams here tonight (April 16) at 8pm
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