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NEA Jazz Master and legendary bassist Reggie Workman is excited about bringing new sounds to the 2024 BRIC JazzFest

Reggie Workman
Dave Kaufman
Reggie Workman

NEA Jazz Master bassist Reggie Workman has been an integral part of important recordings of John Coltrane, Art Blakey, Wayne Shorter and Lee Morgan, among countless others. Workman has also been a master educator, nurturing others to always search for the new land.

Reggie Workman
BRIC JazzFest
Reggie Workman

Recently, Reggie and I chatted about some of those legendary recordings he was part of, how he encourages himself and others to create for tomorrow, and his participation as the Legacy Performer in the the upcoming 10th anniversary of Bric JazzFest.

WBGO's Daybreak host Gary Walker chats with NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman
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WBGO's Daybreak host Gary Walker chats with NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman

You can SEE the entire interview with Reggie Workman here.

Reggie Workman
Jonathan Chimene
Reggie Workman

In jazz radio, great announcers are distinguished by their ability to convey the spontaneity and passion of the music. Gary Walker is such an announcer, and his enthusiasm for this music greets WBGO listeners every morning on Daybreak. He's the winner of the 1996 Gavin Magazine Jazz Radio Personality of the Year Award and the recipient of the 2021 Marian McPartland-Willis Conover Award for Career Achievement in Broadcasting from the Jazz Journalists Association. Gary hosts the morning show each weekday from 8am til noon. And, by his own admission, he's truly having a great time.