What's on WBGO This Week
On The Air the Week of July 7 – July 13, 2025
Hard Bop Cafe, Mondays 6 AM - 8 AM w/ Monifa Brown
Long time Saturday afternoon host, Monifa Brown, helps you groove into your Monday mornings with hand selected Hard Bopping grooves!
New Standards, Wednesdays 6 AM - 8 AM w/ Paul Cavalconte
WBGO is proud to present host Paul Cavalonte and New Standards, bringing you a century of great songs and then some! Paul guides you through the great age of the mid-century American Songbook, its evolution into the singer-songwriter era, and forward into the present day.
Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Nat Cole and Frank Sinatra meet Joni Mitchell and Ben Sidran. New Standard-bearers like Jon Batiste, Leslie Odom Jr, and Diana Krall update the Songbook to the 21st Century. New Standards is a rich and elegant soundtrack to your Wednesday morning routine.
Singers Unlimited, Thursdays 6 AM - 8 AM w/ Janis Siegel & Lezlie Harrison bring their weekend morning show to Thursday mornings too now! Wake up with music from jazz singers and beyond on this long running WBGO show that presents singers, singers and more singers!
The Dave Koz Radio Show, Fridays 6 AM – 8 AM: Now on Friday mornings too, it’s platinum-selling Contemporary Jazz artist, Dave Koz hosting this cheerful show filled with interviews with top guest artists and music that puts a bounce in your step!
Daybreak, weekdays 8 AM-12 PM w/ Gary Walker
New Day/New Play Feature:
Artist: Billy Kilson Trio
Album: The Kicker
When Drummer Billy Kilson finished his work at Berklee (under the tutelage of Alan Dawson), he engaged in a brief tour with pianist Walter Davis, Jr. With that a spark was ignited, with Billy being hired by Dianne Reeves, Ahmad Jamal and Donald Byrd for some his first shining moments. The calls kept coming - George Duke, Steps Ahead, Michael Franks & Bob James would recruit Kilson's exceptional talents as well. Billy also gained significant notoriety in the small and large groups of bassist Dave Holland, where his rhythm making gave a glorious groove to those groups.
His efforts with the legendary pianist Hank Jones and bassist George Mraz would be a master class for Billy, and set in motion his own affinity for the trio setting.
The Kicker is the latest result of that hard work. Here, Billy is joined by pianist Geoffrey Keezer and bassist Essiet Essiet, in a program of reimagining works by Joe Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter and Victor Young, highlighted by a Kilson original guaranteed to put your move on.
Hear a track each morning @ 8:20 from Billy Kilson's engaging new release.
Favorite Things w/Pat Prescott, weekdays Noon – 4 PM
Pat presents musical themes to make you think and sing or hum along and just have fun! This week on Favorite Things Pat has curated the following themes:
Mon 7/7 -Animal Kingdom & Mellow Monday, Vol. 4
Tues 7/8 - Jazz Versions of Rock Era Songs & Sun Worshipers
Wed 7/9 - Morning & Flying
Thurs 7/10 - The Arts & The Name Game (Ladies Only)
Fri 7/11 - Passport to Adventure & Long Songs, Vol. 3.
Drive Time w/ Brian Delp, weekdays 4 PM - 8 PM
The Art of the Story w/Doug Doyle – Listen at 4 pm, 5 pm & 6pm weekdays during Drive Time.
Radio Deluxe w/John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey, Monday - Wednesday, 8 PM-12 AM: Hosted by Grammy Award-winning guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli and his wife, singer Jessica Molaskey is a warm, informative and all-embracing presentation of jazz performances which WBGO is thrilled to bring to our programming lineup.
Night Byrds w/ Sheila Anderson & Awilda Rivera, Thursdays & Fridays, 8 PM - 12 AM: Join long time WBGO hosts and friends Sheila and Awilda for lively banter, musical stories from their long time wrapped up in the jazz world and music that they specially selected to enhance it all!
Jazz Overnight, weeknights 12 AM - 6 AM: Continuous jazz that often dips into longer and deeper cuts appropriate for the late night.
RHYTHM & SONG WEEKENDS!
Weekend Jazz Overnight, Saturday 12 AM - 5 AM
One on One, Saturday 5 AM - 5:30 AM:
Remembering Olympia Dukakis and Bob McGrath
Steve Adubato and Remember Them co-host Jacqui Tricarico remember the actress and humanitarian most known for her roles in Moonstruck and Steel Magnolias, Olympia Dukakis. Then, Jacqui and Steve celebrate one of Sesame Street’s most veteran actors and musicians, Bob McGrath.
Guests Include:
Christina Zorich, Daughter of Olympia Dukakis, Actress, and Filmmaker Benjamin Lehmann, Former Executive Producer, Sesame Street | Emmy Award-winning Producer and Director
WBGO Journal, Saturday 5:30 AM – 6 AM: Doug Doyle hosts this award-winning news, interview & review show.
Portraits in Blue, Saturday 6 AM - 7 AM: Legendary host Bob Porter, created this documentary style deep dive program exploring musical roots of jazz and blues, and described as a “weekly look at the great artists and entertainers of American black music.” Each show presents a fascinating overview of an artist's development and career ups and downs. Listen live or on the WBGO archive player at your convenience. Portraits in Blue | WBGO Jazz
Blues Break, Saturday 7 AM - 8 AM: Long time, and now lamented WBGO legendary host, Michael Bourne created this premiere blues show. We continue to honor his legacy and bring listeners this popular two hour show in this Saturday morning one hour segment. It's a vibrant way to wake up on your early Saturday morning! Listen live or on the wbgo.org programs archive page. Michael's theme this morning is "Guesting" highlighting performances with a lot of guest appearances.
Singers Unlimited, Saturday 8 AM – 10 AM: Lezlie Harrison and Janis Siegel bring you music from jazz singers and beyond on this long running WBGO show that presents singers, singers and more singers such as Betty Carter, The Manhattan Transfer, and Stevie Wonder.
Rhythm Revue, Saturday 10AM – 4 PM: Felix Hernandez hosts! Felix is well into his fourth decade on WBGO, hosting this show which features classic soul music and other sounds from the golden age of R&B and dance music - one of WBGO's most popular weekend shows.
Latin Jazz Cruise, Saturday 4 PM - 6 PM: Musician, band leader, arranger, and educator Bobby Sanabria takes you on a ride through two hours of some of the best in Latin Jazz.
Saturday Evening Jazz, Saturday 6 PM - 10 PM w/Monifa Brown: The show shines a spotlight on the artists we love, while sharing stories and quotes that reveal what inspires their music. Listen at 6:30pm for Monifa's spotlight feature called Passport. Today, Monifa takes you on a musical journey to Australia!
New Standards, Saturday 10 PM - 1AM w/ Paul Cavalconte
Host Paul Cavalonte's New Standards, brings you a century of great songs and then some! This is a different show than what you can hear Wednesday morning's 6a-8a. Paul guides you through the great age of the mid-century American Songbook, its evolution into the singer-songwriter era, and forward into the present day.
Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Nat Cole and Frank Sinatra meet Joni Mitchell and Ben Sidran. New Standard-bearers like Jon Batiste, Leslie Odom Jr, and Diana Krall update the Songbook to the 21st Century.
Weekend Late Night Jazz, Sunday 1AM – 7 AM
Jazz Night in America, Sunday 7 AM – 8 AM: John Scofield (Encore Presentation)
Guitarist John Scofield picks 10 of his favorite tracks from his own catalog and shares the stories behind them as he celebrates 50 years of recorded music.
Singers Unlimited, Sunday 8 AM – 10 AM: Lezlie Harrison and Janis Siegel bring you music from jazz singers and beyond on this long running WBGO show that presents singers, singers and more singers such as Rachel & Vilray, Bobby McFerrin, and Gregory Porter.
Come Sunday, Sunday 10 AM – Noon: Host Lezlie Harrison begins your Sunday with one of our most popular shows featuring gospel, spirituals, hymns & inspirational music, and will even get you dancing!
Rhythm Revue, Sunday Noon – 6 PM: Felix Hernandez hosts. Felix is well into his fourth decade on WBGO and continues his reign as host of this danceable show featuring classic soul music and other sounds from the golden age of R&B and dance music - one of WBGO's most popular weekend shows!
Snap Judgment, Sunday 6 PM – 7 PM :
The Snap Judgment radio show mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic radio. Snap’s musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. This is storytelling… with a BEAT!! Check here for details on this weekend’s show update: https://snapjudgment.org/podcast-episodes/
Jazz Night in America, Sunday 7 PM – 8 PM: Rebroadcast of the 7am program.
The Dave Koz Radio Show, Sunday 8 PM – 10 PM: Platinum-selling Contemporary Jazz artist, Dave Koz hosts, interviews top guest artists and plays their music as well as a terrific blend of favorites.
Snap Judgment, Sunday 10 PM – 11 PM (encore broadcast of the 6pm program):
The Snap Judgment radio show mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic radio. Snap’s musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. This is storytelling… with a BEAT!! Check here for details on this weekend’s show update: https://snapjudgment.org/podcast-episodes/
One on One, Sunday 11 PM - 11:30 PM:
Rebroadcast of the Saturday morning 5AM program.
WBGO Journal, Sunday 11:30 PM – 12 AM: Doug Doyle hosts this award-winning news, interview & review show. This is a rebroadcast of the Saturday morning 5:30AM show.