Michael Bourne

The WBGO Journal airs Saturday mornings at 6:30.

The musical world of Ben Vereen on Singers Unlimited Podcast.

Diana Krall on the inaugural episode of Singers Unlimited Podcast.

WBGO Journal airs Saturday mornings at 6:30

As he prepares to step away from the microphone, WBGO's own Michael Bourne reflects on a fortunate life in jazz.

Along with his legacy on the air at WBGO, Michael Bourne has been a distinguished fixture at DownBeat. Frank Alkyer, the magazine's publisher, pays a lovely tribute here.

Michael Bourne interviews Diana Krall and tells stories of Charlie Haden, Dave Brubeck, and Tony Bennett at the Montreal International Jazz Festival.

In 2003, legendary organist Booker T. Jones and pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph met for the first time at WBGO. That studio performance comes to light again as we celebrate the retirement of our own legendary jazz jock, Michael Bourne.

As we continue to celebrate Michael Bourne's legacy at WBGO, here is a tribute from one of his former producers, Becca Pulliam — who reminds us that his presence on the air has been a gift.