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Oscar Peterson, the jazz pianist who debuted in 1949 and performed with virtually all the great jazz musicians, including John Coltrane and Billie Holiday, has died.

Robert Siegel talks with Norwegian Jazz Pianist Tord Gustavsen about the art of jazz improvisation and his new album The Ground.

Explore the influence of Indian music on the jazz and rock scenes of the '60s with tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, prolific bassist Dave Holland and their international ensemble, Crosscurrents.

In his Art of the Story segment for WBGO, Leo Sidran talked with jazz musicians at the Montreal International Jazz Festival about the potential disruptive effects of AI.

The award-winning jazz artist performs original compositions and a set of standards during this 1991 episode.

One of the most popular stylists in contemporary jazz, the pianist joined Marian McPartland for a 1985 session.

Pittsburgh-based NPR member station WDUQ broadcasts more than 100 hours of jazz programming every week -- a lineup that includes its share of holiday music around this time of year.

To make sure New Orleans continues to live up to its fame as the birthplace of jazz, one organization there makes sure kids know all about the genre.

April May Webb wins the 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition at NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival

These days, the host of Jazz Night In America looks for old and forgotten gems during the holiday season. He weighs in with surprisingly different and joyous tunes — plus, of course, James Brown.