Jason Moran

The saxophonist and composer has always pushed boundaries. Harlem Stage celebrates his career with a two-day concert retrospective of his various groundbreaking ensembles.

Along with some new fire from singer-songwriters Thandi Ntuli and Fay Victor.Archie Shepp and Jason Moran, “Isfahan”In the fall of 2019, as part of his…

Along with a label homecoming for legendary drummer-composer Joe Chambers.Jason Moran, “Body & Soul with Intimate Friends (Shadow)”The first transcendent…

As we embark on a new year, open up to some new music.Jazzmeia Horn, “Where We Are”The title of Jazzmeia Horn’s new single, “Where We Are,” refers to more…

“It really was a paradisical place to be, the jazz club.” That relatably wistful sentiment is uttered by saxophonist Sonny Rollins at one point in a…

A few years ago, cornetist and composer Ron Miles managed what I consider something of a hat trick. He played on, and helped define, not one but three…

Among the many things Jason Moran has demonstrated over the last 20 years is this: the man knows his way around a love song.Not that they take up an…

Thanksgiving is upon us, and with it comes a call to gratitude. So in this Take Five, we offer reasons to be thankful.It’s a totally stacked week in New…

Pianist-composer Jason Moran has formed many relationships with visual artists over the last two decades, from Joan Jonas to Adrian Piper to Glenn Ligon.…

Autumn brings a cornucopia for jazz fans. Must-have albums, can’t-miss festivals, sounds both old and new. WBGO has gathered 88 highlights for your…