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Anat Cohen and Oded Lev-Ari sat in the audience at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles last Sunday afternoon, holding their breath. Their most recent…

This week I begin my 42nd year at WBGO; I’m the last of the original announcers. For those of you who weren’t around in 1979 (and even those who were), I…

From go-to sidemen to artists who just never coveted the limelight, jazz is full of heroes who deserve more shine. Unsung is a new series on Afternoon…

Looking forward to this Saturday Serenade tribute to Strata East Music. The music will be straight ahead and the venue is not like any Jazz Club. The sound is perfect and the food is reasonably priced. Look forward to seeing you live and in-person for this not to be missed Saturday of straight ahead no nonsense music.

Cécile McLorin SalvantIf you’ve been paying attention to the state of jazz singing, you no longer need an introduction to Cécile McLorin Salvant. She’s…

WBGO Members Trip to Caramoor Jazz Festival 2025

While he has many fascinating stories to tell, pianist and composer Alfredo Rodríguez is all about the music. During his recent visit to our performance…

You are invited to experience “Malawi Benefit Jazz Concert” on Saturday, November 20 at 7:30 pm in Douglas Hall of Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, featuring the Chris DeVito Quintet. Musicians include Chris DeVito, piano; Danielle Illario, vocals; Greg Grispart, sax, clarinet; Dave Kingsnorth, double bass; and Greg Sundel, drums. Proceeds from the concert will support Malawi Visions, a ministry of Liberty Corner Church to orphan children in Malawi, Africa. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Learn more and purchase tickets at malawivisions.com/benefit.

Bilal makes headlines, whether he's performing a fiery (and most hilarious) https://vimeo.com/180467815">tribute to Prince at the BET Awards, or making a…

Milwaukee-born pianist Lynne Arriale studied as a classical pianist into her twenties, until one day she had a notion - an inner voice, suggest to her she…