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Clyde and Gracie Lawrence of the band Lawrence talk about their creative philosophy, their use of humor, their approach to honest songwriting, and how that sensibility brought them to All Out On Broadway.

Fred Hersch, “Eronel”Introspection has never been a hurdle for Fred Hersch, but the pianist is reaching new depths in that area lately. His glowing and…

Inspired by his work on Twin Peaks: The Return, Jewel offers a foggy synth-jazz soundtrack to a show that doesn't exist.

BIGYUKI performs at the Winter Jazzfest Half-Marathon on Saturday at Nublu.Last fall in the same room, this jazz-synth artist performed an intoxicating…

Film critic Harlan Jacobson gives us his favorites from Sundance 2024

Singer and Dinner Jazz co-host Jessica Molaskey appeared last season on Broadway as Miss Jane in the critically acclaimed production of Floyd Collins at Lincoln Center. Over the course of her career, she has created the roles of Alma in the Broadway-bound musical adaptation of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil written by Jason Robert Brown and Taylor Mac, and Muriel in Brown's The Connector at the MCC Theater, the latter of which earned her Lucille Lortel and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. She has appeared in the Broadway productions of Sunday in the Park with George, Parade, A Man of No Importance, Dream, Tommy, Crazy for You, Les Misérables, City of Angels, Chess, Cats and Oklahoma! She has released 6 solo recordings and appeared on 9 original cast albums. For twenty years, she and her husband, guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli, have enjoyed a fall residency at the Cafe Carlyle, described by Stephen Holden of the New York Times as "Caviar in a world of canned tuna!"

WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns about his upcoming PBS documentary "Muhammad Ali"

Sylvia began her career at WBGO in 1994 as an Account Executive in the Underwriting Department. Within a few years, she was offered the position of Volunteer Coordinator. Her primary responsibilities are planning, implementing and administering WBGO Volunteer Program.

What’s Going On With Jeh Johnson is a part of WBGO's Rhythm and Song Weekend programming lineup, hosted by the former Secretary of Homeland Security in the Obama Administration. The music is personally selected by Secretary Johnson and is a rich collection of classic R&B, jazz and more. The show also includes interviews with nationally known guests to talk about issues of the day. Since the show debuted in 2022, Secretary Johnson’s guests have included former President Bill Clinton, the late Rob Reiner, Hakeem Jeffries, Cory Booker, Andrew Young, Charlayne Hunter Gault, Martin Luther King III, Henry Louis Gates, Rachel Maddow, Wolf Blitzer, and Stephanie Ruhle.

Shunzo Ohno is recognized as one of the most influential trumpeters and composers today. His recordings are known for their tender and fearless spirit. Ohno’s performances and recordings with Gil Evans, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock have influenced his current works. Shunzo’s award-winning albums and compositions received acclaimed global recognition, in addition to two Grammy Award-winning albums and much more.

Live at The Cutting Room, Shunzo Ohno’s Metamorphosis performs with his distinguished
Jazz Ensemble and the Lotus Chamber Music Collective - Oct 9th 7:00pm
His life story of resilience and riveting live performances are compelling and energizing. In
pursuit of global harmony through music, he claims, “We all are Dreamers, and together,
we are all triumphant.”
"[Shunzo Ohno]... plays tight, crisply phrased lines with a stabbing rhythmic effect.
Without the mute, his open tone has a broad, ringing sound that soars through high-powered
driving lines…” - The New York Times

“Clearly Shunzo Ohno is no ordinary man. A spectacular trumpeter and an even greater
musician” - JazzdaGama
“[Shunzo Ohno’s] open trumpet engages with an ethereal breath containing the same solid
beauty of a samurai sword shaped in countless battles."

Italy: JAZU, Nico Conversano
Website https://www.shunzoohno.com