Lezlie Harrison

WBGO host Lezlie Harrison—a founder and board member of The Jazz Gallery—sits down with two visionaries: Yosvany Terry, acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator, and Rio Sakairi, Artistic Director of The Jazz Gallery - where the future is present.

Nnenna Freelon has a new album, Beneath the Skin, and will be at Dizzy's in Manhattan on March 21-23.

WBGO's announcers share their top five women jazz performers

The Jazz Gallery's 30th anniversary celebration brought out the best in jazz with the likes of Kenny Barron, Ron Carter and Jeff "Tain" Watts

Wynton Marsalis, Dabin Ryu, & Patrick Hill on “The Sound of Bebop” with the Juilliard Duke Ellington Ensemble

Ron Carter, Kenny Barron, & Jeff "Tain" Watts sit down with Lezlie Harrison for a talk that centers on their upcoming performance for the Jazz Gallery's 30th Anniversary.

Singer Sachal Vasandani talks to WBGO's Lezlie Harrison about his early musical memories, his forthcoming album, Best Life Now, and more.

Mathis Picard gives a special solo piano performance in the WBGO/Yamaha Concert Series

On this episode of The Art of the Story, legendary singer and 'Singers Unlimited' co-host Janis Siegel praises the contributions of Wayne Shorter

Herbie Nichols (1919-1963) was a visionary jazz pianist and composer who pushed the boundaries of bebop. The under-recognized genius penned the iconic title song, "Lady Sings the Blues," alongside Billie Holiday. Vocal powerhouse Fay Victor celebrates Herbie Nichols on her new album, "Life is Funny That Way." This decade-long passion project marks the first time a full program of lyrics has been written for Nichols' compositions. Victor's stunning vocals – ranging from soulful crooning to exhilarating scat – breathe fresh life into Nichols' timeless melodies. "Life is Funny That Way" is both a love letter to a hidden jazz master and a bold reimagining of his legacy for the 21st century.