Jazz Appreciation Month

A special live performance by the Dave Stryker Jazz Combo, featuring students from the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, perform in WBGO Studios

Watch the centerpiece event of International Jazz Day right here, on April 30 at 5 p.m. EDT.

WBGO's Jazz Appreciation Month celebration concludes with music from the jazz programs at Juilliard, City College of New York, Manhattan School of Music, SUNY Purchase and Siena Jazz University.

As part of our ongoing celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, WBGO features student ensembles, including the Hugh Masekela Concert Band at the Manhattan School of Music.

Hear radiant new music by pianists Nduduzo Makhathini, Tord Gustavsen and Cameron Graves, trombonist Kalia Vandever, and saxophonist Daniel Rotem.

This April Fool's Day, pause to consider "I'm a Fool to Want You" — specifically, the iconic version recorded by Billie Holiday.

Performances and speeches honor this year's NEA Jazz Masters award recipients, including Stanley Clarke, Donald Harrison, Jr., Billy Hart & Cassandra Wilson. Watch live Thu, March 31, 10:30 p.m. ET!

Nicole Sweeney's new feature on Evening Jazz explores the songs and stories behind some iconic hip-hop samples.