Nduduzo Makhathini

WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison talks with South African jazz pianist Nduduzo Makhathini about the ideas underlying the music on his new album uNomkhubulwane.

WBGO’s photographers share images from the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, held in Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square and featuring The Cookers, Endea Owens, Charles McPherson and many others.

As WBGO looks ahead to our 2023 trip to South Africa, here are five new tracks by South African jazz artists who are pushing the art form forward.

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

Last March, the jazz capital of the world became a ghost town. The Checkout attempts to bring some joy as we look back on a certifiably frightening year, with highlights from Nduduzo Mahkatini, Thana Alexa, Brad Mehldau, Dan Tepfer and more.

2020 looked mighty bright for Nduduzo Makhathini. In January, jazz fans and critics alike jammed themselves into the Zürcher Gallery at the NYC Winter…

We are all freaking out. Take a moment to center yourself.Blue Note’s newest recording artist, pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini, also practices as…

Last year, pianist Nduduzo Makhathini played a crucial supporting role on an album rooted in the culture of the Nguni people, who can be found throughout…

No two paths are alike through the Winter Jazzfest, which has been a fond ritual of musical overload for more than 15 years.As usual, the WBGO team hit…

It’s time to start making your plans.After all, the Winter Jazzfest is right around the corner — and its wild profusion of sounds and scenes can feel…