The Art of the Story

Remembering Bob Power, the innovative recording engineer and producer who helped to redefine the sound of Hip Hop.

Clyde and Gracie Lawrence of the band Lawrence talk about their creative philosophy, their use of humor, their approach to honest songwriting, and how that sensibility brought them to All Out On Broadway.

For Women’s History Month, Leo Sidran reflects on the evolving role of women in jazz — from overlooked pioneers to contemporary innovators reshaping the music today. Featuring insights from Caroline Davis, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Melissa Aldana, the piece explores how representation, authorship, and canon-building continue to shape the sound of jazz.

John Pizzarelli is celebrating Tony Bennett's centennial with Dear Mr. Bennett. A Grammy-winning guitarist and vocalist, and host of Radio Deluxe on WBGO, Pizzarelli releases a heartfelt tribute that features his trio performing timeless songs made famous by Bennett over his remarkable seven-decade career.He talked recently with Janis Siegel for Singer’s Unlimited about his musical friendship with the late and legendary singer.

Leo Sidran chats with Jesse Markowitz about curating Palladium, his ambitious Roulette concert celebrating the music of Wayne Shorter, and how a mentorship that began with social media evolved into a lasting artistic mission.

On this edition of The Art of the Story, we preview MAM's African American Cultural Committee's "Art Meets Jazz" series which this year features the Brandee Younger Trio

On this episode of The Art of the Story, bassist and singer-songwriter Antonio McLendon talks about his faith, the family's musical legacy and his amazing daughter Samara Joy

On this episode of The Art of the Story, jazz pianist, composer and bandleader Charu Suri talks about her 2026 Grammy-nominated album "Shayan"

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Nanny Assis and Bobby Sanabria talk about a special concert coming up at Dizzy's Club that celebrates the iconic sound of Antonio Carlos Jobim

On the episode of The Art of the Story, we preview HFAS18 with founder and CEO Dion Clarke