New Day, New Play

2026 marks the centennial celebration of a number of jazz greats, including Tony Bennett, Jimmy Heath, Melba Liston, Lou Donaldson, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis. Drummer Gregory Hutchinson celebrates Miles with his upcoming release, Kind Of Now, an updated look at music associated with Miles over the decades.

"This is not a protest record, this is profoundly a recording of love." - Jeremy Pelt

Harvie's new album, Bright Dawn, has Harvie leading a quartet for a reflection of Harvie's time in Cuba, a reimagination of a Bob Dorough classic, a Chick Corea nugget, alongside some originals, guaranteed to delight.

WBGO's "Daybreak" host Gary Walker chats with vibraphonist Joel Ross about his latest release "Gospel Music"

WBGO's "Daybreak" host Gary Walker chats with drummer Mike Clark about his latest release "Itai Doshin"

WBGO's "Daybreak" host Gary Walker chats with jazz pianist Betty Bryant on her latest release "Nothin' Better To Do"

WBGO's "Daybreak" host Gary Walker chats with pianist Lafayette Harris, Jr. about his latest release "All in Good Time"

WBGO's "Daybreak" host Gary Walker chats with saxophonist and composer Noah Preminger

WBGO's Daybreak host Gary Walker chats with trumpeter Joe Magnarelli

WBGO's "Daybreak" host Gary Walker chats with saxophonist Alexa Tarantino about her latest album "The Roar and The Whisper"