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Join Dorthaan Kirk on the Bright Moments podcast as she shares memories from 1987, exploring the humble beginnings of Jazz at Lincoln Center and its impact on New York City's jazz scene.

On Sunday, May 19, WBGO paid tribute to the life and music of our dear friend and colleague David Sanborn, with two hour-long specials.In the first episode, you can hear some of the best moments from the WBGO podcast As We Speak with David Sanborn, including conversations with Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Kurt Elling, John McLaughlin and more.

Lauded musicians Josh Evans and Marcus Strickland join Milestones to discuss the debut album from saxophone giant Joe Henderson.

In this discussion of the great female jazz musicians today and in history, Violet speaks with artists Bria Skonberg and Caili O’Doherty.

It's hip hop's 50th birthday! On the latest episode of Milestones, Black media legend Ralph McDaniels joins to discuss the legacy of his pioneering television program, Video Music Box.

The WBGO media Workshop is a scintillating 10-week in-studio and virtual program where four Newark area high school students learned the art of broadcasting and podcasting.

GRAMMY® award-winning trumpeter, composer, arranger, producer, vocalist, and activist Keyon Harrold joins Milestones to discuss Donald Byrd's groundbreaking masterpiece Black Byrd, released 50 years ago this year.

Originally recording back in 2014, Singers Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga spoke with host Michael Bourne about their friendship and "Cheek to Cheek," their duet album of jazz standards by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and others.

GRAMMY-nominated musicians Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke discuss their brand-new, long-awaited album, as well as their mutual mentor Herbie Hancock in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his groundbreaking funk-meets-jazz album, Head Hunters.

On the week of Ramsey Lewis' 88th birthday, Gentleman of Jazz co-author Aaron Cohen and Lewis' wife and closest confidant Jan join Milestones to discuss everything from Lewis' activism and mentorship, to his exceptional work in media.