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On the June 27 WBGO Journal, we get a preview of William Paterson University's Summer Jazz Room Series and the latest on the efforts to close Delaney Hall

Leo and Ben Sidran reflect on 250 years of America, jazz being arguably one of America's greatest contributions to the world, and democracy both conceptually and in practice.

Herbie Hancock talked recently with WBGO's Pat Prescott about Miles, Wayne Shorter, and his upcoming NJPAC show. Here on The Art Of The Story, Ray Long presents the standout Wayne Shorter memory that Herbie shared.

On the latest episode of Milestones: Celebrating the Culture, NEA Jazz Master and GRAMMY-winning recording artist Terri Lyne Carrington joins host Angélika Beener to spotlight two under-acknowledged figures in their centennial year: trombonist, arranger and trailblazing trombonist Melba Liston, and Rock & Roll progenitor, Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton.

Long before Herbie Hancock became the musical giant he is today, there was a time when he too, like so many other musicians past and present, would pull all-nighters practicing for an especially crucial performance. In conversation recently with WBGO’s Pat Prescott, Hancock looked back on his formative years, landing the gig with Donald Byrd, and moving to New York City.

On the July 11 WBGO Journal, Pat Prescott chats with Herbie Hancock and Doug Doyle takes you to the Count Basie Center for the Arts as NJ natives Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson of The B-52s are now on its Walk of Fame

On the July 6 WBGO Journal, a recap of the 49th Saratoga Jazz Festival and a chat with acclaimed drummer Joe Farnsworth

Writer Heather Aimee O’Neill spoke to Leo Sidran about her debut novel and about how she knew it was time to come out of the shadows as a writer.

Aaron Diehl on curating 92NY's Jazz in July and the enduring echoes of Miles Davis.

Leo Sidran chat with Patricia Nicholson Parker about the 30th Vision Festival, set for June 23–28 at the Abrons Arts Center in New York.