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On this episode of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, Michael Bourne chats with Lady Gaga in 2014 about her love of jazz

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we preview the 48th Saratoga Jazz Festival that runs June 28-29

Get your tickets now for an exclusive appearance by Seven String Jazz Guitarist, Educator, and Social Media Personality, Ron Jackson.

This event takes place on 23rd July Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, kings county ,NY.

Ron will bring BIG CITY JAZZ and jazz education to your town!

This event will include an educational piece on the history of the Seven String Guitar. Ron will perform jazz standards and original songs, some bebop, and soul. And a special treat will be the jazz reimaginings of (yacht) rock, R&B, and pop songs all from his critically acclaimed new release, "Standards And My Songs".



TICKETS AND INFO
Ron Jackson: https://ronjacksonmusic.com/shows

Sneak peek of the first single for the album, "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)": https://youtu.be/sVZQJAXcsVQ

The 2021 MONTCLAIR JAZZ FEST produced by JAZZ HOUSE KiDS is back, bigger and better than ever all summer long. The summer heats things up with two evening concerts in July: July 8 6:00-9:00 PM – COCOMAMA’s eight-piece all-female Latin jazz orchestra and opening act, Story Tellers featuring ALEX LAURENZI. The MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL is “Bringing Us Back Together Again” this summer! Voted “Favorite Music Festival” for three years in a row in the NJ Arts People’s Choice Awards, this year’s festivities are moving to the heart of downtown Montclair to support our local businesses. Join us for a live concert series in July and August -- and a Dance Party featuring DJ Brother Mister aka Christian McBride. In September, our partner, Montclair Film brings jazz to the movies, followed by a very special concert evening called Blue in Green, and an all-day Downtown Jamboree with four stages, more than 100 vendors and 200 artists. It promises to be more exciting than ever as we’re making up for a year without LIVE music! Visit us at montclairjazzfestival.org to learn how you can get involved and see all event details. Co-Sponsored by Montclair Center BID and BDP Holdings in Montclair, NJ.

The divine Sarah Vaughan—Newark’s greatest musical gift to the world—got her start as the winner of a talent contest. NJPAC honors her legacy every year with The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Now entering its second decade, “The SASSY Awards” is the only international jazz vocal competition of its kind, open to all genders. At this public performance, you’ll witness the next generation of powerhouse jazz vocalists ready to take their rightful place in the global spotlight.

The event is hosted by WBGO Morning Jazz host Gary Walker. Our panel of all-star judges includes Regina Carter, Christian McBride, T.S. Monk, Pat Prescott and Maria Schneider. Contestants are evaluated on vocal quality, musicality, technique, performance, individuality, artistic interpretation and ability to swing. The winner receives a $5,000 cash prize and a one-of-a-kind platform for embarking on a career in the music business.

TERI ROIGER (vocals), STEVE BERGER (guitar), JOHN MENEGON (bass)
Join us for "Sunday Night Jazz" at this cozy Mediterranean Cocktail Bar & Restaurant in Manhattan’s charming West Village. Excellent Cuisine, Tantalizing Cocktails & Fine Wines! Hear tunes by Bob Dorough, Billie Holiday, Abbey Lincoln, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin + more!

“Steve Cardenas is an earthbound jazz guitarist, more at home with the stir of a rhythm section than the whoosh of solo heroics. This makes him a pervasive but subtle presence on the scene” — The New York Times

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Steve Cardenas brings his formidable trio to Zinc on Monday, February 13. He's supported by Ben Allison on bass and Allison Miller on drums.

Steve Cardenas has many diverse credits as a performer and recording artist. Beginning his musical career in his hometown of Kansas City, he has been an integral part of the New York City jazz community since 1995. Steve has performed with many well-known and highly esteemed musicians. Notably, he was a longstanding member of the Paul Motian Electric Bebop Band (which later became the Paul Motian Octet) as well as Joey Baron's band, Killer Joey. Steve is currently a member of the Charlie Haden Liberation Music Orchestra, Steve Swallow Quintet and the Ben Allison Band. He has toured the U.S., Canada, Europe, and South America extensively, performing at numerous jazz festivals, including the North Sea Jazz Festival and Montreux Jazz Festival several times. In addition, Steve leads his own trio, performing at various venues around New York City.

Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 advance / $30 day of show. For more info, visit http://zincjazzcom.

“Steve Cardenas is an earthbound jazz guitarist, more at home with the stir of a rhythm section than the whoosh of solo heroics. This makes him a pervasive but subtle presence on the scene” — The New York Times

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Steve Cardenas brings his formidable trio to Zinc on Monday, February 13. He's supported by Ben Allison on bass and Allison Miller on drums.

Steve Cardenas has many diverse credits as a performer and recording artist. Beginning his musical career in his hometown of Kansas City, he has been an integral part of the New York City jazz community since 1995. Steve has performed with many well-known and highly esteemed musicians. Notably, he was a longstanding member of the Paul Motian Electric Bebop Band (which later became the Paul Motian Octet) as well as Joey Baron's band, Killer Joey. Steve is currently a member of the Charlie Haden Liberation Music Orchestra, Steve Swallow Quintet and the Ben Allison Band. He has toured the U.S., Canada, Europe, and South America extensively, performing at numerous jazz festivals, including the North Sea Jazz Festival and Montreux Jazz Festival several times. In addition, Steve leads his own trio, performing at various venues around New York City.

Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 advance / $30 day of show. For more info, visit http://zincjazzcom.

In light of its two Academy Awards, for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score, Soul warrants revisiting. Here's what we had to say.

On this episode of The Art of the Story, author and Stuyvesant HS history teacher David Hanna talks about his new book History Nation that includes plenty of jazz