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Donny McCaslin's Beyond Now

A saxophonist honors his former boss David Bowie. more
Jazz Night in America: The Radio Program

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The Westerlies

A brass quartet breezes into our WBGO studio. more
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WBGO News

NJ Dems in Congress Rally for ACA

The republican majority congress in both houses are already beginning the... more
Bramnick Wants Simpler Insurance Benefits Explanation

Says codes on the EOB forms are too confusing for consumers. more
Bill Would Ensure Service Dog Access

Provides fines for not allowing service dogs in public places. more
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Crosscurrents: Converging Jazz And Indian Classical Music

Explore the influence of Indian music on the jazz and rock scenes of the '60s with tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, prolific bassist Dave Holland and their international ensemble,...more
At The Helm: Harold Mabern, Stalwart Accompanist, At 82

Harold Mabern has been one of jazz's most consistent accompanists over the last 60 years. In this episode of Jazz Night in America, we explore some of that history with him.more
What Makes A Jazz Standard?

Christian McBride of Jazz Night in America joins NPR's Audie Cornish with a few criteria for what turns a regular composition into a canonized classic.more
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