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WBGO/Newark Public Radio is launching a fund for city residents, community groups, and organizations who are addressing COVID-19 and other issues…

Hiya —It is quite possible that you’re like me at the moment. We’re older. Some of us have health twists. Many of us are stuck at home during the current…

WBGO’s Jon Kalish found a woman in Western Massachusetts who has managed to thrive in the sled dog operation business during the era of climate change.

Donald Vega was trained classically in piano in his native Nicaragua. He emigrated to the United States at age 14 and found a musical home with the Colburn School of Performing Arts (CSPA). He began his studies there in classical piano with Teresa de Jong Pombo and Dr. Louis Lepley. Vega began learning the language of jazz from mentor Billy Higgins at The World Stage and continued at CSPA with Jeffrey Lavner, then later with bassist John Clayton at the University of Southern California. He went on to graduate from Manhattan School of Music and The Juilliard School where he studied with piano great Kenny Barron. Vega currently performs internationally as the pianist for world renowned bassist Ron Carter’s Golden Striker Trio with whom he has recorded several albums. Mr. Vega is also a professor at The Juilliard School and sits on the board of BackCountry Jazz, a non-profit organization which provides music education programs and performances to underprivileged youth.

Vega’s debut album, Tomorrows, was released in 2008 to rave reviews. In his sophomore album, Spiritual Nature (Resonance Records, 2012), he was joined by the regal rhythm tandem of bassist Christian McBride and drummer Lewis Nash. Vega teamed up again with Lewis Nash on his third album, With Respect to Monty, (Resonance Records, 2015) along with Hassan Shakur, the great bassist and former Monty Alexander band member, and long time friend and grammy nominated artist, Anthony Wilson on guitar.

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On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with actor, dancer and author Ronald "Smokey" Stevens about his amazing career and new book

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Warren Haynes chats with WBGO's Dave Popkin about his new release and his love of jazz

On the April 12 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with actor and jazz pianist Jeff Goldblum and Girl Scout Heart of New Jersey CEO Natasha Hemmings

Just how major is 'A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle'? Nate Chinen and Greg Bryant discuss this historic release on Jazz United, moments after listening together to the album.

WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Jazz House Kids President and Founder Melissa Walker about the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival

Come watch DJ Logic & Friends at Blue Note NYC! Shows at 8 PM & 10:30 PM each night