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Hear the jazz singer demonstrate her soulful technique in this 2008 episode hosted by Marian McPartland.

Jazz saxophonist James Carter. He has just released two new CDs Chasin' the Gypsy and Layin' in the Cut (Atlantic Records). The 31-year-old New York based musician was discovered at the age of 17 by Wynton Marsalis. He's played with Marsalis, the late Lester Bowie and Kathleen Battle. He has been praised by jazz musicians and critics alike; Richard Harrington of the Washington Post once wrote, "To hear saxophonist James Carter is to be blown away."

Jazz Historian WILL FREIDWALD. Hes the author of books like –Jazz Singing: Americas Greatest Voices from Bessie Smith to Bebop to Beyond—, –Sinatra! The Song is You: A Singers Art— and a contributor to Tony Bennetts autobiography –The Good Life.— Most recently, he wrote the liner notes for Mosaic Records release of –The Complete Columbia Mildred Bailey Sessions,— a comprehensive 10 disc set of the legendary singers recordings. He talks today about Baileys influence in American music.

The 25th anniversary of the holiday special brings together keyboard players of all stripes. Harold Mabern, Kris Davis, Lynne Arriale and Cyrus Chestnut play seasonal favorites for solo piano.

Singer, songwriter Jamie Cullum has become a star by putting his mark on jazz piano. The Brit's new album, Catching Tales, is a collection of original compositions, jazz standards, and savvy covers of rock and pop classics.

The Sicilian jazz pianist performs her own tune "Dark Blue," and host Marian McPartland joins in for Cole Porter's "I Love You."

The iconic vocalist makes an appearance on 'Piano Jazz' and shares his inspirations.

Fresh Air's jazz critic reviews two new CD reissues showcasing great jazz pianists: We Three, featuring the Tennessee-born pianist Phineas Newborn, and Everybody Digs Bill Evans. Both were recorded in the fall of 1958.

5BMF’s 15th Anniversary season continues with a special co-production with THE MUSE: a thrilling double feature of Elliot Cole and Fiona Gillespie’s new folk-rock cantata Tam Lin and a new choreography of Stravinsky’s The Firebird by ABCirque and Next Realm Productions. Tam Lin is a modern adaptation of a famed 18th-century Scottish ballad and fairy tale – a story of transformation and love – set here as a musical drama weaving traditional Celtic, medieval, and modern musical styles and instruments. Performed by the new all-star ensemble Makaris – comprised of members of ensembles including ACRONYM, Alkemie, the Chivalrous Crickets, and Oracle Hysterical – Tam Lin‘s story is set on All Hallow’s Eve, making a most serendipitous premiere on October 31st! The concert will also celebrate the album release of Makaris’ new recording of Tam Lin. Part two of the double bill is a new adaptation for dancers and acrobats of Stravinsky’s The Firebird, presented under the Creative Direction of Cynthia Dragoni (Next Realm Productions) and the Cirque Direction of Angela Buccinni Butch (The Muse Brooklyn / ABCirque). ⁠The Firebird tells the story of Prince Ivan, who spares the life of the titular creature while hunting in the forest, then receives her aid in vanquishing the evil Koschei the Immortal. These two stories, of mythical creatures and of the struggles to lift curses, couldn’t be a more perfect pairing on a Hallowe’en afternoon, in a presentation designed to be friendly for families and for all those with a still-keen sense of wonder. Program: ELLIOT COLE, FIONA GILLESPIE: Tam Lin STRAVINSKY: Firebird Performance venue is a large warehouse, approximately 2.5 storeys tall with two large garage doors that will be kept open for the duration of the performances for improved air flow. Weather permitting, the Tam Lin portion of the program will be performed in The Muse’s outdoor courtyard. The Muse requires proof of vaccination for all ticket holders. Read The Muse’s COVID-19 protocols at https://themusebrooklyn.com/covid-19-protocols.

The Mini-Global Mashups continue through December 2022! Curated by acclaimed trumpeter and composer Frank London (The Klezmatics), the Mini-Global Mashup series is bringing together two amazing global music artists along with accompanists for an afternoon of music, conversation and exploration. Post-show Q&A. Mini-Global Mashup: Ireland Meets Morocco presents Irish piper Cillian Vallely & Gnawa master Samir LanGus. (accompanied musicians TBA) Cillian Vallely is the uilleann pipes and low whistle player with the renowned Irish band Lunasa, described as “The hottest Celtic band on the planet” (Irish Voice). In recent years, he has played and recorded with Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Merchant, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Tim O’Brien, and Riverdance in addition to recording as a guest on over 50 albums. With Lunasa, he has performed at The Hollywood Bowl, Glastonbury Festival, Womad Aledaide, Edmonton Folk Festival in addition to multiple tours of Asia, Australia, US and Europe. “Vallely, whose family has played a seminal role in piping and Irish music in the north of Ireland for years, shows why he is one of the most respected pipers playing today” Irish Voice Samir Langus is a Grammy-nominated Gnawa master, born and raised in the city of Agadir, Morocco. Langus learned Gnawa from the old masters of Morocco. Gnawa is the southern Moroccan trance music with roots in pre-islamic animist traditions. Samir Langus uses traditional instrumentation such as the lute-like Sintir and the large castanet-type Krakebs to accompany its ancient chants, but his approach is resolutely innovative. It is an hypnotic, take on this ecstatic, trance-inducing tradition which has enthralled and inspired generations of musicians from around the world.