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“There aren't many modern jazz pianists more dexterous than Mr. Rosenthal.” —The New York Times

Acclaimed jazz pianist Ted Rosenthal brings his trio to the Zinc Bar for a splendid evening of jazz piano on Tuesday, January 31. He's supported by bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington.

Ted Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianist/composers of his generation. He actively tours worldwide with his trio, as a soloist, and has performed with many jazz greats, including Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Phil Woods, Bob Brookmeyer, and James Moody.

Winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition, Rosenthal has released fifteen CDs as a leader. Rhapsody in Gershwin, which features his arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue for a jazz trio, reached #1 in jazz album sales on iTunes and Amazon. Wonderland, was selected as a New York Times holiday pick, and received much critical praise: “Sleek, chic and elegant” – Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune. Impromptu, showcases his reimaginings of classical themes for jazz trio.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 in advance / $35 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

The Murphy Beds ("best of the classic Irish folk revival"—Huffington Post) and Liz Hanley join "electrifying" (Irish Times) RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Award nominee Dani Larkin for a double bill of top folk acts from NYC and Northern Ireland. Two nights only.

Feb 10-11

Conversations with Secretary Johnson, a new podcast coming soon from WBGO Studios

On Sunday, May 19, WBGO paid tribute to the life and music of our dear friend and colleague David Sanborn, with two hour-long specials.In the first episode, you can hear some of the best moments from the WBGO podcast As We Speak with David Sanborn, including conversations with Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Kurt Elling, John McLaughlin and more.

A celebration of the life and music of David Sanborn airs this weekend on WBGO

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the death of the great jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins

On the September 10th edition of the WBGO Journal, we get an update on some changes for the new school year in New York City and New Jersey, WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on the resurgence of community bands and host Doug Doyle chats with two-time AUDL MVP Ben Jagt of the champion New York Empire

On the November 22 episode of the WBGO Journal, NJ Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman on why she's retiring and Jon Kalish has the story of two doctors who grew up in Newark and served in World War II

On this episode of AOS, we get a preview of the PBS doc GOSPEL with Henry Louis Gates Jr.

WBGO celebrates the TD James Moody Jazz Festival 2021 with a concert for young people. Saxophonist and flutist Don Braden is known around the world as an exciting and interactive jazz soloist, a creative and prolific composer, and a passionate and energetic educator. For over 30 years he has toured the world leading his own ensembles, as a special guest, and as a sideman with Jazz greats Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Tony Williams, Roy Haynes, and many others. He has composed music in various styles for ensembles ranging from duo to full symphonic orchestra, for recordings (including 22 CDs as a leader and over 80 as a sideman), film, and the television networks Nickelodeon and CBS. He has spent over two decades giving master classes at schools and universities, and running educational programs such as the Litchfield Jazz Camp, NJPAC's Wells Fargo Jazz For Teens, and most recently, the Harvard University Monday Jazz Band. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Doors open at 1:30pm. This WBGO Kids Jazz Concert is in partnership with NJPAC and the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.