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On the June 3 edition of the WBGO Journal, George Benson talks about the start of his amazing career, a preview of the Jazz in June festival at McCarter Theatre and we hear from klezmer musicians in Brooklyn

On this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz pianist and educator Howie Alexander chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle at the 2024 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Julius Rodriguez and curator Cat Henry talk about the 2025 Hudson Jazz Festival

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we get a recap of JALC's Jazz Congress 2025

Experience the most wonderful time of the year at the 34th Staten Island Jazz Festival presented by Universal Temple of the Arts at the majestic St. George Theatre. UTA's tradition of bringing great jazz musicians to Staten Island stages boasts a lineup that includes Winard Harper & Jeli Posse, the Andy McKee Quintet and Nat Adderley, Jr. Mark Gross serves as the Master of Ceremonies.

On this episode of The Art of the Story , NEA Jazz Master and singer Dianne Reeves talks about working with bassist Christian McBride

The Analog Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece ensemble that was formed in 2020 and is comprised mostly of active-duty servicemen of the West Point Band and former, retired members of the West Point Jazz Knights. In addition to these world-class soldier-musicians, the band is filled out with some of the best and brightest jazz musicians in the Hudson Valley. The band performs classic big band repertoire from groups such as Count Basie and Thad Jones in addition to performing original compositions and arrangements by the members of the group. Members of the AJO have performed and toured with the Count Basie Orchestra, the Artie Shaw Orchestra, Arturo O’Farrill’s Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra just to name a few. The Analog Jazz Orchestra is truly a sight to be heard.

Virtual Jazz Education Series presented by Metuchen Arts Council - Jazz in Partnership with New Jersey Jazz Society- FREE Event Live Streaming via New Jersey Jazz Society njjs.org, U tube and Facebook. Dr. Tammy Kernodle Author, Musician and University Distinguished Professor at Miami University in Ohio presents "Examining the Life and Music of Mary Lou Williams." Dr. Kernodle is the author of Soul on Soul: The Life and Music of Mary Lou Williams. Composer, pianist, educator, arranger and activist Mary Lou Williams is The Unsung Jazz Legend whose career spanned 6 decades. She is underrecognized for her impact on the growth of jazz and the path it has taken. FREE and donations are appreciated to defray costs of the series. Join us!

Grammy Award winning pianist, BILL CHARLAP has performed and recorded with many leading artists of our time, ranging from jazz masters Phil Woods and Wynton Marsalis to singers Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. Since 1997, he has led the Bill Charlap Trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. Charlap is the artistic director of New York City’s Jazz in July Festival at the 92nd Street Y, and he has produced concerts for Jazz at Lincoln Center, the JVC Jazz Festival and the Hollywood Bowl.