The Art of the Story

Pianist Alex Bugnon talks about learning from his uncle Donald Byrd

By Doug Doyle,

Published April 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM EDT

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Jazz pianist Alex Bugnon performs during Army Entertainment's sold out Friday Night Jazz & Wine concert Nov. 9 at Fort Sam Houston Theatre. U.S. Army photo by Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affairs

Pianist Alex Bugnon has been playing for audiences for more than two decades…He’s coming to New Jersey on April 19 as WBGO presents All That Jazz at Hamilton Stage for two shows, 5pm and 8pm.

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Favorite Things host Pat Prescott chats with her long-time friend Alex Bugnon. Alex talks about his early mentors, including his uncle Donald Byrd.

You can hear Pat Prescott’s entire conversation with Alex Bugnon here.

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Doug Doyle

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.

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Pat Prescott

Pat Prescott is a native of Hampton Virginia and a graduate of Northwestern University. After 5 years teaching middle school, she started her radio career in New Orleans, Louisiana at WYLD-FM. After a brief stint at New Orleans legendary rock station WNOE, she moved to New York to host the midday show at former heritage jazz station WRVR. During her 23 years on New York radio, Pat worked at WBLS, WLIB, The National Black News Network and contemporary jazz station CD 101.9.

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