Search results for

NPR Music ended 2008 the way the previous 29 have for NPR and its jazz partner WBGO: with live jazz, all night long. Toast of the Nation features jazz groups welcoming the new year across the country, from New York to Los Angeles, Boston to New Orleans. Here's a preview of the night's artists.

Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced a further series of sweeping measures to address the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the City of Newark, which include a…

WBGO’s Lee Mergner chooses ten of his favorite jazz album covers, which set new standards for design and marketing.

It’s time to start making your plans.After all, the Winter Jazzfest is right around the corner — and its wild profusion of sounds and scenes can feel…

Monday is the filing deadline for candidates who want to run in New Jersey's June primary.Political analysts expect a battle to get the Republican…

Warren Wolf has established himself as one of the go-to vibraphonists of his generation.Whether working with the SFJAZZ Collective or with bassist…

After much debate, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made the decision Sunday to close New York City Schools at least through April 20. The Mayor was…

California Gov. Jerry Brown delivered his final state of the state address on Thursday to lawmakers in Sacramento. Brown is California's longest-serving governor.

Legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard is part of the inaugural Emirates FA Cup tour in NYC

WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the death of jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowksi