Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:00:03 GMT
Tim Owens, lead producer of the Jazz Profiles series, looks back on the creation of the long-running documentary series, working with Wilson and some of her favorite episodes.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:25:00 GMT
Wilson, who won three Grammy awards and recorded more than 60 albums, died at her California home Thursday after a long illness. From 1996-2005, she hosted NPR's documentary series Jazz Profiles.
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 21:20:03 GMT
The holidays aren't complete around NPR without our annual Jazz Piano Christmas concert. This year's event featured pianists Booker T. Jones, Jason Moran, Dánae Olano and James Francies.
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:06:00 GMT
Jazz 966 is a senior center by day, but, on Friday nights, it transforms into a swinging jazz club catering to seniors who love to hear live music.
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:14:12 GMT
Pianist Jason Moran calls James Reese Europe "basically the 'big bang' of jazz." Moran's tribute to the composer and WWI "Hellfighter" pulls his contributions to the genre out of history.
Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:05:00 GMT
In this episode of Jazz Night in America, we get a taste of Lloyd's collaboration with Lucinda Williams, along with choice moments from his recent appearances at Lincoln Center.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:03:08 GMT
No one in the NPR offices could have imagined how remarkable this 15-year old pianist would be at the Tiny Desk.
Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:52:55 GMT
The British musician is on a tour of Europe, apologizing for Brexit, the plan by Britain's government to leave the EU. The last performance is scheduled for the same day leaders are gathering to finalize a potential Brexit deal.
Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:56:59 GMT
A newly released recording of a 1973 concert opens a window into the volatile bassist's career at a moment of transition, but also a compelling and largely unknown chapter in Detroit jazz history.
Sat, 03 Nov 2018 15:36:00 GMT
Hargrove first emerged in the late 1980s, at a cultural moment when his precocity and poise amounted to a form of currency in jazz, quickly earning the approval of the genre's elders.
Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:00:00 GMT
After back-to-back performances in South Africa, Argentina, Chile and New York, Payton hit the Tiny Desk, where he dazzled the audience, simultaneously playing his trumpet and a Fender Rhodes.
Thu, 01 Nov 2018 22:55:00 GMT
Slingshot, VuHaus public radio stations and NPR Music's emerging artist series, spotlighted 40 artists over the course of the past 10 months. Now it's time for you to tell us your favorite.
Sun, 21 Oct 2018 21:07:50 GMT
Genre-bending musician Masego talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the unique style of music he calls "TrapHouseJazz" and his debut full-length album.
Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:00:49 GMT
The iconic actor and musician teams with Jazz At Lincoln Center to sing big band swing tunes and songs from his catalog.
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:14:00 GMT
Kamasi Washington's mesmerizing take on the tune by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard gets an equally transcendental visual treatment.