Charlie Parker

WBGO’s Gary Walker to spotlight the reissue of the historic ‘Hot House: The Complete Jazz at Massey Recordings’ featuring Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, Max Roach and Bud Powell on his Daybreak show during February 5-9.

On this episode of AOS, legendary singer Sheila Jordan talks with JNIA host Christian McBride about her first encounter with Charlie Parker

WBGO's Dave Popkin takes us to the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City

WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison about his career and his upcoming concert on January 11

WBGO’s Lee Mergner recommends ten of his favorite holiday tracks by jazz legends.

WBGO’s Lee Mergner chooses ten of his favorite jazz album covers, which set new standards for design and marketing.

The 2021 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival will take place in person at Marcus Garvey Park, Aug. 27-29. Donald Harrison, Jr. , one of the headlining artists, speaks to the WBGO Journal about Parker's legacy.

Birdland will fly.It is off the endangered jazz club list which included Jazz Standard in Manhattan, and in Los Angeles, Blue Whale. Those clubs have…

In search of holiday inspiration? WBGO has you covered.As we round the final lap of a uniquely trying year, music is more of a comfort than ever. And even…

Charlie Parker, the incandescent avatar of modern jazz, didn't live to see 35. His centennial is upon us, and with it comes a chance to celebrate his…