22-year-old aron! built an audience online, got signed to Verve Records by channeling the American songbook through his original tunes, without ever trying to sound “modern”. Leo Sidran revisits their recent Third Story Podcast interview together ahead of aron!'s upcoming NYC performance at Mercury Lounge on April 14th.

Three themes Billie explored throughout her career include unrequited love, abusive lovers and her being unlucky in love.

A birthday tribute to drummer Steve Gadd - whose feel, restraint, and imagination helped define the sound of modern recording - from a rare 1980s conversation with Ben Sidran.

Experience the full Women in Jazz event—an unforgettable evening of live performances and powerful conversation—presented by WBGO in partnership with the United Nations Office for Partnerships and Jazz House Kids.

WBGO’s Dave Popkin recently spoke with Joe Bonamassa about the life and music of BB King, the two’s 25-year friendship/mentorship, and Bonamassa’s new project honoring King “B.B. King's Blues Summit 100"

Guitarist Norman Brown in conversation with Favorite Things host Pat Prescott.

Freddie Hubbard would have turned 88 this week. Leo Sidran pays tribute to the late trumpet master, and revisits his father Ben Sidran’s interview with Hubbard from the 1980s.

"The Magic Touch" of NEA Jazzmaster Donald Harrison

Vocalist Catherine Russell chats with WBGO’s Monifa Brown at J&R music in 2008

With a twist of Latin and contemporary jazz flavors, guitarist Ray Obiedo puts his signature spin on Slight Accent, his 12th recording on his own Rhythmus label.