Angélika Beener

Roy Hargrove's Crisol Grande-Terre

In the world of music, few names resonate quite like that of Steely Dan. Often cited by critics as one of their finest works, Pretzel Logic — their third album — marks a significant evolution in their musical journey. In honor of its 50th anniversary, on this episode of Milestones we delve into the landmark album with GRAMMY winning guitarist Isaiah Sharkey, whose admiration for Steely Dan runs deep.

Angélika Beener chats with harpist and 2024 BRIC JazzFest Artist Curator Brandee Younger

Lee Morgan's The Sidewinder is 60

The family of Max Roach discusses their iconic dad during centennial year

The Journey to Max Roach Way: Iconic drummer receives street co-naming honor in Brooklyn during centennial year

Pianist, composer, educator and advocate Bertha Hope-Booker, joins us to discuss her fascinating musical journey -- including her recording career and her legacy and preservation work. With a career spanning over six decades, we take a deep dive into the early years that brought her from Los Angeles to New York City, the keys to developing her own sound, the best advice she received from Philly Joe Jones and Johnny Griffin, and her thoughts on being an inspiration to women in jazz.

Legendary pianist, composer, arranger, and contemporary jazz giant Bob James joins Milestones as we delve into his experimental CTI debut, One, for its 50th anniversary.

Soundtracking Society: Brian Jackson Talks Winter in America at 50