Art Hirahara: Central Line

Thu, January 12, 2017

Pianist and composer Art Hirahara's new album, Central Line, is reviewed by Gary Walker. Hear the whole album at WBGO.org

The Three Sounds: Groovin' Hard

Wed, January 4, 2017

Gary Walker reviews the previously unreleased live recording of The Three Sounds, Groovin' Hard: Live at the Penthouse. Hear it at WBGO.org

Michael Dease: All These Hands

Thu, December 29, 2016

Gary Walker reviews Michael Dease's new album, All These Hands. Hear it in entirety at WBGO.org

Steve Slagle: Alto Manhattan

Thu, December 29, 2016

Gary Walker reviews Steve Slagle's new album Alto Manhattan. Here the whole album before it's release at WBGO.org

Bruce Williams: Private Thoughts

Mon, October 10, 2016

Bruce Williams has graced the horn sections of The World Saxophone Quartet, Roy Hargrove’s Big Band, The Count Basie Orchestra and groups led by Stanley Cowell, Buster Williams, Steve Turre and Little Jimmy Scott. Monifa Brown reviews his new album of original material on WBGO.org

George Cables: The George Cables Songbook

Tue, September 27, 2016

Pianist George Cables has played with the best - like Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey, and Joe Henderson to name just a few. He's also been recording as a leader for decades. But his new release focuses on his voice as a composer. Monifa Brown reviews it and lets you hear the whole thing at WBGO.org.

Allan Harris: Nobody's Gonna Love You Better

Thu, September 8, 2016

Allan Harris returns to the Black Bar Jukebox for his new release, Nobody's Gonna Love You Better. Gary Walker reviews it and lets us hear it at WBGO.org.

Shirley Horn: Live at the 4 Queens

Thu, September 8, 2016

This newly unearthed performance of Shirley Horn performing with her trio at the Las Vegas 4 Queens Hotel was recorded May 2nd, 1988. After waiting nearly thirty years to be heard again Gary Walker gives it his review and shares it with us at WBGO.org

The Cookers: Call of the Wild and Peaceful Heart

Wed, August 31, 2016

The Cookers are an all-star collective of some of New York's top leaders. Gary Walker reviews their latest dish, The Call of the Wild and Peaceful Heart. Hear it all at WBGO.org.

Catherine Russell: Harlem on My Mind

Wed, August 31, 2016

Singer Catherine Russell's new album, Harlem on My Mind, features her take on New York's contributions to the American songbook - from standards to the obscure. Hear it all on WBGO.org

Dave Stryker: Eight Track II

Wed, August 24, 2016

Gary Walker review's Dave Stryker new album - Eight Track II. It's a tribute to the songs you first heard on those clunky old cartridges. Hear them in a completely new way at WBGO.org.

Steve Turre: Colors for the Masters

Thu, August 18, 2016

Gary Walker reviews the new album from Steve Turre - Colors for the Masters - in which the trombonist pays tribute to his influences with a rhythm section made up of legends Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, and Jimmy Cobb. Hear it all on WBGO.org.

John Beasley: MONKestra vol. 1

Thu, August 11, 2016

Pianist and composer-arranger John Beasley pays homage to Monk with his new 15-piece big band project MONK'estra. Gary Walker reviews it on WBGO.org.

Will Calhoun: Celebrating Elvin Jones

Wed, August 10, 2016

Gary Walker reviews the new Will Calhoun album, which explores the work of drum legend Elvin Jones - on WBGO.org

Behn Gillece: Dare To Be

Thu, August 4, 2016

Vibraphonist Behn Gillece is back with a new record - and WBGO's Gary Walker is here to give it his two cents. Go to WBGO.org to get the latest on the freshest jazz coming out!

The Fred Hersch Trio: Sunday Night At The Vanguard

Thu, August 4, 2016

WBGO's Gary Walker reviews the new Fred Hersch Trio recording, exploring the latest from a pianist who's been a mainstay of the celebrated club for decades. With his newest group, there are surprises, comforts, revelations, and more - read about it now on WBGO.org.

Steve Fidyk: Allied Forces

Thu, July 21, 2016

Gary Walker explores the new record from Steve Fidyk. It's all on WBGO.org.

Black Art Jazz Collective: Presented By The Side Door Jazz Club

Thu, July 14, 2016

Gary Walker sits down with the new Black Art Jazz Collective record, which ties together the culture and history of Black America with the music that came to define an entire nation - all on WBGO.org.

Kenny Garrett: Do Your Dance!

Thu, June 30, 2016

Nicole Sweeney reviews the new Kenny Garrett record for WBGO.org.

David Gibson: Inner Agent

Thu, June 9, 2016

WBGO's Gary Walker describes the new record by trombonist David Gibson as having a "sanctified feel", "fulfilling", and "compelling". Hear it on WBGO.org!

Warren Wolf: Convergence

Thu, June 2, 2016

Gary Walker takes a spin through vibraphonist Warren Wolf's third record, a groovy, aggressive affair packed with top-shelf players like Brad Mehldau, John Scofield, Christian McBride, and more, for WBGO.org.

Etienne Charles: San Jose Suite

Thu, June 2, 2016

Hear trumpter Etienne Charles "connect a musical thread from San Jose, in his native Trinidad to San Jose, Costa Rica, to San Jose in California", in the words of Gary Walker, on WBGO.org's Radar.

One For All: The Third Decade

Thu, May 26, 2016

Gary Walker takes a look at this New York sextet's new record, which heralds their entry into the titular "Third Decade" of One For All's hard bop stylings.

Chico Freeman 4-Tet: Spoken Into Existence

Thu, May 5, 2016

Nicole Sweeney explores this new record from Chico Freeman, who's spent the last decade in Europe perfecting his craft to deliver an album that "makes a statement that you hear loud and clear". It's all on WBGO.org.

René Marie: Sound Of Red

Thu, May 5, 2016

Michael Bourne reviews the "beautiful and swinging" new record from singer René Marie - "Sound Of Red" for WBGO.org.

Charlie Apicella & Iron City: Payin' The Cost To Be The Boss

Thu, April 28, 2016

Gary Walker reviews this new tribute to BB King from guitarist Charlie Apicella for this exclusive stream of the album for WBGO.org.

Yellowjackets: Cohearance

Thu, April 14, 2016

To celebrate thirty-five years of existence, the Yellowjackets quartet have put forth a new record- and WBGO's Gary Walker is here to share his thoughts on the final product.

Murray, Allen & Carrington Power Trio: Perfection

Thu, April 7, 2016

WBGO Music Director Gary Walker reviews power trio Murray, Allen & Carrington's tribute to Ornette Coleman for WBGO.org.

Walt Weiskopf: The Way You Say It

Thu, April 7, 2016

Gary Walker analyzes the newest effort from saxophonist Walt Weiskopf in this installment of WBGO's premiere new music platform: the Radar.

Curtis Salgado: The Beautiful Lowdown

Thu, March 31, 2016

Blues master Curtis Salgado brings his harmonica to WBGO.org to share his new record "The Beautiful Lowdown". Michael Bourne provides his insights onto Salgado's newest effort.

George Coleman: A Master Speaks

Thu, March 31, 2016

Saxophonist George Coleman - sideman to greats like Miles Davis, Max Roach, Lionel Hampton - debuts his first record as a bandleader in twenty years on WBGO.org. Nicole Sweeney delves into the sound this NEA Jazz Master brings to the table with "A Master Speaks".

The Bill Charlap Trio: Notes From New York

Thu, March 24, 2016

Gary Walker probes the layers of memory, knowledge, and culture that makes the new Bill Charlap Trio record a must-hear. It's all on the WBGO Radar, your exclusive source for new music.

Sarah Vaughan: Live At Rosy's

Thu, March 17, 2016

Iconic vocalist Sarah Vaughan shines in this new live recording from the late 70s - WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton reflects on how "Live At Rosy's" fits into Vaughan's career.

Ed Cherry: Soul Tree

Fri, February 12, 2016

Ed Cherry burns it up on "Soul Tree"- Gary Walker reviews this organ and guitar driven jazz record for WBGO.org.

Willie Jones III: Groundwork

Fri, February 12, 2016

Gary Walker talks about the primacy of the drum as he evaluates the "infectious array of rhythms" present on the new Willie Jones III record.

Herlin Riley: New Direction

Fri, February 5, 2016

Gary Walker waxes rhapsodic on the virtues of the new Herlin Riley record "New Direction" - right here on WBGO.org.

Trio Da Paz: 30

Fri, January 29, 2016

Sheila Anderson talks Trio Da Paz and their record "30" for WBGO.org.

Freddie Hendrix: Jersey Cat

Fri, January 29, 2016

Nicole Sweeney explores Freddie Hendrix's "Jersey Cat" album for WBGO.org.

Renee Rosnes: Written In The Rocks

Fri, January 29, 2016

Gary Walker reflects on the new Renee Rosnes album "Written In The Rocks" for WBGO.org.

Tedeschi Trucks Band: Let Me Get By

Fri, January 22, 2016

Listen to the Tedeschi Trucks Band's album "Let Me Get By" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Cyrille Aimée: Let's Get Lost

Fri, January 15, 2016

Michael Bourne reflects on Cyrille Aimée's album "Let's Get Lost".

Paquito D'Rivera: Paquito D'Rivera Plays The Music Of Armando Manzanero

Fri, January 15, 2016

For his new recording, Paquito introduces us to the music of Mexican composer, singer and pianist Armando Manzanero, regarded as a primer of the Great Latin American Songbook.

The Stryker/Slagle Band: Routes

Fri, January 8, 2016

Listen to "Routes" by The Stryker/Slagle Band for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Ken Fowser: Standing Tall

Fri, January 8, 2016

Listen to "Standing Tall" Ken Fowser for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Valery Ponomarev: Our Father Who Art Blakey

Fri, January 1, 2016

Listen to "Our Father Who Art Blakey" by Valery Ponomarev Jazz Big Band for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Jerry Weldon: On The Move!

Fri, January 1, 2016

Listen to "On The Move!" by Jerry Weldon for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Mike Holober: Balancing Act

Fri, November 6, 2015

Whenever I've had the good fortune to encounter a performance from pianist/ composer/arranger Mike Holober, its always been an exciting, layer filled experience of sounds, colors, derangements of music I thought I knew, or something completely new, requiring a tip to the gods of musical good fortune for finding myself in a seat in the first place.

Oscar Perez: Prepare a Place for Me

Thu, October 8, 2015

Listen to "Prepare a Place for Me" by Oscar Perez for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Miho Hazama: Time River

Thu, October 8, 2015

Listen to Miho Hazama's "Time River" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Band of Bones: "Stomp!"

Thu, September 17, 2015

Listen to Band of Bones' "Stomp" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Don Braden: "Luminosity"

Fri, September 11, 2015

Listen to the full album of saxophonist Don Braden's "Luminosity" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Christian McBride Trio: Live At The Village Vanguard

Thu, September 10, 2015

Listen to the Christian McBride Trio's album "Live At The Village Vanguard" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Shemekia Copeland: The Outskirts Of Love

Thu, September 3, 2015

Listen to Shemekia Copeland's album "The Outskirts Of Love" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Orrin Evans: The Evolution Of Oneself

Thu, September 3, 2015

Listen to pianist Orrin Evans's album "The Evolution Of Oneself" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Dee Dee Bridgewater: "Dee Dee's Feathers"

Thu, July 30, 2015

Listen to vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater's album "Dee Dee's Feathers" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

John Fedchock Big Band: "Like It Is"

Thu, July 30, 2015

Listen to the John Fedchock Big Band's album "Like It Is" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Walt Weiskopf: "Open Road"

Tue, June 16, 2015

Listen to saxophonist Walt Weiskopf's Posi-Tone CD "Open Road" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Bob Mintzer Big Band: "Get Up!"

Mon, June 15, 2015

Listen to the Bob Mintzer Big Band's MCG Guild album "Get Up!" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Jamison Ross: "Jamison Ross"

Mon, June 15, 2015

Listen to drummer Jamison Ross's Concord Jazz CD "Jamison Ross' for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Aaron Diehl: "Space, Time, Continuum"

Mon, June 8, 2015

Listen to pianist Aaron Diehl's Mack Avenue album "Space, Time, Continuum" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Kurt Elling: "Passion World"

Tue, June 2, 2015

Listen to singer Kurt Elling's Concord album "Passion World" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Steve Davis: "Say When"

Tue, June 2, 2015

Listen to trombonist Steve Davis's Smoke Sessions album "Say When" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Sonny Landreth: "Bound By The Blues"

Tue, May 26, 2015

Listen to blues guitarist Sonny Landreth's album "Bound By The Blues" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Luis Perdomo: Twenty-Two

Mon, May 11, 2015

Listen to pianist Luis Perdomo's CD "Twenty-Two" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Joshua Breakstone: "2nd Avenue"

Mon, May 11, 2015

Listen to guitarist Joshua Breakstone's CAPRI Records CD "2nd Avenue" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Vincent Herring: "Night And Day"

Tue, May 5, 2015

Listen to alto saxophonist Vincent Herring's Smoke Sessions CD "Night And Day" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Dan Brubeck Quartet: “Celebrating the Music and Lyrics of Dave and Iola Brubeck”

Mon, May 4, 2015

Pete Malinverni: "Emerging Markets"

Mon, May 4, 2015

Listen to pianist Pete Malinverni's CD "Emerging Markets" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Dafnis Prieto Sextet: Triangles And Circles

Tue, April 28, 2015

Listen to the Dafnis Prieto Sextet's CD "Circles And Triangles" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

David Berkman: Old Friends And New Friends

Tue, April 28, 2015

Listen to pianist David Berkman's CD "Old Friends And New Friends" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Steve Johns: Family

Tue, April 28, 2015

Listen to drummer Steve John's CD "Family" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Manuel Valera Trio: "Live At Firehouse 12"

Tue, April 21, 2015

Listen to pianist Manuel Valera's trio album "Live At Firehouse 12" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Ben Sidran: "Blue Camus"

Mon, April 20, 2015

Listen to the full album of pianist Ben Sidran's "Blue Camus" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Harold Mabern: "Afro Blue"

Mon, April 6, 2015

Listen to pianist Harold Mabern's CD "Afro Blue" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Chris Washburne & SYOTOS: "Low Ridin'"

Mon, April 6, 2015

Listen to trombonist Chris Washburne & the SYOTOS Band's "Low Ridin'" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Steve Gadd Band: "70 Strong"

Mon, March 30, 2015

Listen to the Steve Gadd Band's CD "70 Strong" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Molly Johnson: "Because Of Billie"

Mon, March 30, 2015

Listen to singer Molly Johnson's CD "Because of Bille" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Joey Calderazzo: "Going Home"

Mon, March 23, 2015

Listen to pianist Joey Calderazzo's CD "Going Home" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Robben Ford: "Into The Sun"

Mon, March 23, 2015

Listen to guitarist Robben Ford's CD "Into The Sun" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Eliane Elias: "Made In Brazil"

Mon, March 23, 2015

Listen to pianist Eliane Elias's CD "Made In Brazil" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Steve Wilson and Wilsonian's Grain: Live In New York

Tue, March 17, 2015

Listen to saxophonist Steve Wilson's live CD for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Dave Stryker: "Messin With Mister T"

Tue, March 17, 2015

Listen to guitarist Dave Stryker's CD "Messin With Mister T" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

E.J. Strickland Quintet: "The Undying Spirit"

Mon, March 9, 2015

Listen to the E.J. Strickland Quintet's CD "The Undying Spirit" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Gil Evans Project: "Lines Of Color"

Mon, March 9, 2015

Listen to the ArtistShare/Blue Note CD "Lines of Color" by Ryan Truesdell's Gil Evans Project for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Steve Turre: Spiritman

Mon, March 2, 2015

Listen to trombonist Steve Turre's Smoke Sessions CD "Spiritman" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Albert "Tootie" Heath: Philadelphia Beat

Tue, February 24, 2015

Listen to drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath's Sunnyside CD with pianist Ethan Iverson and bassist Ben Street for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Michael Wolff & Mike Clark: "Wolff & Clark Expedition 2"

Mon, February 16, 2015

Listen to the Random Act CD "Wolff & Clark Expedition 2" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Glenn Wilson: "Timely"

Mon, February 16, 2015

Listen to baritone saxophonist Glenn Wilson's CD "Timely" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Russell Malone: "Love Looks Good On You"

Tue, February 10, 2015

Listen to guitarist Russell Malone's CD "Love Looks Good On You" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Ben Wolfe: "The Whisperer"

Tue, February 10, 2015

Listen to bassist Ben Wolfe's CD "The Whisperer" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Charles McPherson: "The Journey"

Tue, February 10, 2015

Listen to saxophonist Charles McPherson's Capri CD "The Journey" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

John Petrucelli: "The Way"

Tue, February 3, 2015

Listen to the John Petrucelli Quintet's CD "The Way" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Adam Birnbaum: "Three Of A Mind"

Tue, February 3, 2015

Listen to pianist Adam Birnbaum's CD "Three Of A Mind" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Rudresh Mahanthappa: "Bird Calls"

Tue, February 3, 2015

Listen to alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa's ACT CD "Bird Calls" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King: "Fat Man's Shine Parlor"

Mon, January 26, 2015

Listen to Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King's Blind Pig CD "Fat Man's Shine Parlor" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Polly Gibbons: "Many Faces of Love"

Mon, January 26, 2015

Listen to singer Polly Gibbons' Resonance CD "Many Faces Of Love" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Aaron Goldberg: "The Now"

Tue, January 13, 2015

Listen to pianist Aaron Goldberg's Sunnyside CD "The Now" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Red Garland Trio: "Swingin' On The Korner"

Tue, January 13, 2015

Listen to the Red Garland Trio's Elemental CD "Swingin' On The Korner" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Allan Harris: "Black Bar Jukebox"

Tue, January 13, 2015

Listen to singer-guitarist Allan Harris's CD "Black Bar Jukebox" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Eddie Henderson: "Collective Portrait"

Wed, January 7, 2015

Listen to trumpeter Eddie Henderson's Smoke Sessions CD for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Justin Kauflin: "Dedication"

Mon, January 5, 2015

Listen to pianist Justin Kauflin's CD "Dedication" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Akua Dixon: Akua Dixon

Mon, January 5, 2015

Listen to cellist Akua Dixon's sef-titled CD for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Johnny Griffith: Dance With The Lady

Tue, November 25, 2014

Listen to saxophonist Johnny Griffith's CD "Dance With The Lady" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Jimmy Greene: Beautiful Life

Tue, November 18, 2014

Listen to saxophonist Jimmy Greene's Mack Avenue CD "Beautiful Life" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Jonathan Kreisberg: "Wave Upon Wave"

Tue, November 4, 2014

Listen to guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg's CD Wave Upon Wave for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Dayna Stephens: Peace

Tue, October 28, 2014

Listen to saxophonist Dayna Stephens' Sunnyside CD Peace for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Nir Naaman: Independence

Wed, October 22, 2014

Listen to saxophonist Nir Naaman's CD Independence for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Melissa Stylianou: No Regrets

Tue, October 21, 2014

Listen to singer Melissa Stylianou's Anzic CD No Regrets for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Brian Lynch & Emmet Cohen: Questioned Answer

Tue, October 21, 2014

Listen to Brian Lynch & Emmet Cohen's CD Questioned Answer for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Clarence Penn: Monk: the Lost Files

Tue, October 14, 2014

Listen to drummer Clarence Penn's CD "Monk: The Lost Files" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Peter Zak Trio: The Disciple

Tue, October 14, 2014

Listen to pianist Peter Zak's trio CD The Disciple for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Ed Palermo & Rob Paparozzi: Electric Butter

Tue, October 14, 2014

Listen to Ed Palermo & Rob Paparozzi's CD Electric Butter for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Bill Frisell: Guitar In The Space Age

Tue, September 30, 2014

Listen to guitarist Bill Frisell's Okeh CD Guitar In The Space Age for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Annie Ross: To Lady With Love

Mon, September 29, 2014

Listen to singer Annie Ross's CD "To Lady With Love" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Marianne Solivan: Spark

Tue, September 23, 2014

Listen to singer Marianne Solivan's CD Spark for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Roseanna Vitro: Clarity

Tue, September 23, 2014

Listen to singer Roseanna Vitro's CD Clarity for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Laura Dreyer: Vida. Arte. Amor

Tue, September 16, 2014

Listen to saxophonist Laura Dreyer's CD Vida. Arte. Amor. for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Marcia Ball: The Tattooed Lady & The Alligator Man

Mon, September 15, 2014

Listen to blues singer Marcia Ball's CD The Tattooed Lady & The Alligator Man for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

The Auction Project: Slink

Tue, September 9, 2014

Listen to The Auction Project's CD Slink for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

The Cookers: Time And Time Again

Tue, September 9, 2014

Listen to The Cookers' CD Time And Time Again for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Ann Hampton Callaway: From Sassy To Divine

Tue, September 9, 2014

Listen to singer Ann Hampton Callaway's CD From Sassy To Divine for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Claire Martin: Time And Place

Mon, September 1, 2014

Listen to vocalist Claire Martin's CD Time and Place for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

Eric Reed: Groovewise

Mon, September 1, 2014

Listen to Eric Reed's Smoke Sessions CD Groovewise for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Chick Corea: Trilogy

Mon, September 1, 2014

Listen to the Chick Corea Trio's 3-CD set Trilogy for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Rodney Whitaker: When We Find Ourselves Alone

Tue, August 12, 2014

Listen to bassist Rodney Whitaker's CD When We Find Ourselves Alone for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Elvin Bishop: Can't Even Do Wrong Right

Mon, August 11, 2014

Listen to blues guitarist Elvin Bishop's CD Can't Even Do Wrong Right for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

The Michael Carvin Experience: Flash Forward

Mon, August 11, 2014

Listen to the Michael Carvin Experience's CD Flash Forward for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Cyrille Aimee: It's A Good Day

Mon, August 11, 2014

Listen to singer Cyrille Aimee's CD It's A Good Day for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Orrin Evans: Liberation Blues

Mon, August 4, 2014

Listen now to pianist Orrin Evans' Smoke Sessions CD Liberation Blues for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Paquito D'Rivera: Jazz Meets The Classics

Tue, July 29, 2014

Listen to saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera's CD Jazz Meets The Classics for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Steve Wilson & Lewis Nash: Duologue

Tue, July 29, 2014

Listen to saxophonist Steve Wilson and drummer Lewis Nash's album Duologue for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

DIVA Jazz Orchestra: A Swingin' Life

Tue, July 29, 2014

Listen to the DIVA Jazz Orchestra's album A Swingin Life for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Sean Jones: Im.Pro.Vise

Mon, July 14, 2014

Listen to the full album of trumpeter Sean Jones' Mack Avenue CD "Im.Pro.Vise" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Henry Butler & Steven Bernstein: Viper's Drag

Mon, July 7, 2014

Listen to Henry Butler & Steven Bernstein's Impulse album "Viper's Drag" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Denny Zeitlin: Stairway To The Stars

Mon, June 30, 2014

Listen to pianist Denny Zeitlin's Sunnyside album Stairway to the Stars for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

Cyrus Chestnut: Midnight Melodies

Mon, June 30, 2014

Listen to pianist Cyrus Chestnut's Smoke album "Midnight Melodies" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Azar Lawrence: The Seeker

Mon, June 30, 2014

Listen to saxophonist Azar Lawrence's Sunnyside album "The Seeker" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Michael Dease: Relentless

Mon, June 30, 2014

Listen to trombonist Michael Dease's big band album "Relentless" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Judd Nielsen: Blossom Showers

Mon, June 23, 2014

Listen to organist Judd Nielsen's album Blossom Showers for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators: Caribbean Tinge

Tue, June 17, 2014

Listen to pianist Elio Villafranca's album "Caribbean Tinge" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Melissa Aldana & Crash Trio

Tue, June 17, 2014

Listen to saxophonist Melissa Aldana & Crash Trio's debut Concord album for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Steve Khan: Subtext

Tue, June 17, 2014

Listen to guitarist Steve Khan's album "Subtext" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Bobby Hutcherson: Enjoy The View

Mon, June 16, 2014

Listen to vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson's Blue Note album "Enjoy The View" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Rebirth Brass Band: Move Your Body

Mon, June 16, 2014

Listen to the Rebirth Brass Band's album "Move Your Body" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Walt Weiskopf: Overdrive

Mon, June 2, 2014

Listen to saxophonist Walt Weiskopf's CD "Overdrive" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Lucky Peterson: The Son Of A Bluesman

Mon, June 2, 2014

Listen to Lucky Peterson's album "The Son Of A Bluesman" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Jimmy Cobb: The Original Mob

Mon, May 26, 2014

Listen to drummer Jimmy Cobb's Smoke CD "The Original Mob" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

The Microscopic Septet: Manhattan Moonrise

Tue, May 20, 2014

Listen to The Microscopic Septet's CD "Manhattan Moonrise" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

Ralph Bowen: Standard Deviation

Tue, May 13, 2014

Listen to saxophonist Ralph Bowen's album "Standard Deviation" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Jamie Saft, Steve Swallow, Bobby Previte: The New Standard

Tue, May 13, 2014

Listen to Jamie Saft's album The New Standard for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Martin Wind: Turn Out The Stars

Mon, May 12, 2014

Listen to bassist Martin Wind's album "Turn Out The Stars" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Ted Rosenthal: Rhapsody In Gershwin

Mon, May 5, 2014

Listen to the Ted Rosenthal Trio's Playscape album Rhapsody In Gershwin for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Steve Kroon: On The One

Mon, April 28, 2014

Listen to percussionist Steve Kroon's new album "On The One" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Charlie Dennard: From Brazil To New Orleans

Mon, April 28, 2014

Listen to pianist Charlie Dennard's album From Brazil To New Orleans for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Curtis Stigers: Hooray For Love

Mon, April 21, 2014

Listen to singer Curtis Stigers' new album "Hooray For Love" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Abdullah Ibrahim: Mukashi

Mon, April 21, 2014

Listen to pianist Abdullah Ibrahim's album "Mukashi" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Alan Broadbent & The NDR Big Band: America The Beautiful

Mon, April 14, 2014

Listen to Alan Broadbent's "America The Beautiful" with the NDR Big Band for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Oscar Penas: Music of Departures And Returns

Tue, April 8, 2014

Listen to guitarist Oscar Peñas's "Music Of Departures And Returns" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Clayton-Hamilton Big Band: L.A. Treasures Project

Tue, April 8, 2014

Listen to the the Clayton-Hamilton Big Band's CD "THE L.A. Treasures Project" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

David Hazeltine: For All We Know

Mon, March 31, 2014

Listen to pianist David Hazeltine's Smoke album For All We Know for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Eddie Allen: Push

Mon, March 31, 2014

Listen to trumpeter Eddie Allen's new album "Push" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Oran Etkin: Gathering Light

Mon, March 31, 2014

Listen to clarinetist Oran Etkin's album "Gathering Light" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Phronesis: Life To Everything

Mon, March 31, 2014

Listen to the new album by Phronesis, "Life To Everything," for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Freddie Bryant: Dreamscape

Tue, March 25, 2014

Listen to the full album of guitarist Freddie Bryant's Dreamscape for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Carolina Calvache: Sotareño

Tue, March 25, 2014

Listen to pianist Carolina Calvache's Sunnyside CD "Sotareno" for a limted time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Monty Alexander: Harlem-Kingston Express Vol. 2: The River Rolls On

Mon, March 24, 2014

Listen to pianist Monty Alexander's Sunnyside CD "Harlem-Kingston Express Vol. 2: The River Rolls On" for a limited time before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Leslie Pintchik: In The Nature Of Things

Mon, March 17, 2014

Listen to pianist Leslie Pintchik's new Pintch Hard CD, In The Nature Of Things, for a limited time before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Eric Revis: In Memory Of Things Yet Seen

Mon, March 17, 2014

Listen to the full album of bassist Eric Revis's album In Memory Of Things Yet Seen for a limited time before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Diego Barber: Tales

Tue, March 11, 2014

Listen to the full album and tracks from guitarist Diego Barber and pianist Craig Taborn's Tales, out March 18 on Sunnyside Records for a limited time before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Clovis Nicolas: Nine Stories

Tue, March 11, 2014

Listen to the full album and tracks from bassist Clovis Nicolas's new CD Nine Stories for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

Band of Bones: Caravan

Tue, March 4, 2014

Listen to the full album and tracks from Band of Bones' new CD Caravan, out March 11, for a limited time before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Dave Stryker: Eight Track

Tue, February 25, 2014

Listen to the full album and tracks from guitarist Dave Stryker's new album Eight Track for a limited time before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Robben Ford: A Day In Nashville

Tue, February 25, 2014

Listen to the full album and tracks from blues guitarist Robben Ford's new album A Day In Nashville for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Dianne Reeves: Beautiful Life

Tue, February 4, 2014

Listen to the full album and tracks from singer Dianne Reeves' new Concord CD Beautiful Life for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Catherine Russell: Bring It Back

Tue, February 4, 2014

Listen to the full album of Catherine Russell's CD Bring It Back for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Jeff Ballard Trio: Time's Tales

Tue, January 28, 2014

Listen to the full album and tracks from the Jeff Ballard Trio's new OKeh/Sony CD, "Times Tales," for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Rudy Royston: 303

Tue, January 28, 2014

Listen to the full album and tracks drummer Rudy Royston's new CD "303" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Anton Schwartz: Flash Mob

Tue, January 21, 2014

Listen to the full album of saxophonist Anton Schwartz's new CD "Flash Mob" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Helen Sung: Anthem For A New Day

Tue, January 21, 2014

Listen to the full album of pianist Helen Sung's "Anthem For A New Day" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Matt Wilson Quartet With John Medeski: Gathering Call

Tue, January 14, 2014

Listen to the full album and tracks from the Matt Wilson Quartet's new CD "Gathering Call" with pianist John Medeski for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith

Tue, January 14, 2014

Listen to the full album of Craig Handy & Second Line Smith for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Greg Lewis: Organ Monk: American Standard

Tue, December 31, 2013

Listen to the full album and tracks from organist Greg Lewis's CD "Organ Monk: American Standard" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Randy Weston & Billy Harper: The Roots Of The Blues

Mon, November 11, 2013

Listen to the full album of Randy Weston & Billy Harper's "The Roots Of The Blues" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Jon Cowherd: Mercy Project

Mon, November 11, 2013

Listen to the full album of panist Jon Cowherd's "Mercy Project" for a limited time before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Now vs. Now: Earth Analog

Tue, November 5, 2013

Listen to Now vs. Now's new CD, out Nov. 12, for a limited time before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Donald Byrd & Pepper Adams: Motor City Scene

Mon, October 21, 2013

Listen to the full CD of Naxos' reissue of Donald Byrd & Pepper Adams' 1960 Bethlehem album "Motor City Scene" for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

John Escreet: Sabotage And Celebration

Mon, October 7, 2013

Listen to the full album of pianist John Escreet's new Whirlwind CD, "Sabotage And Celebration," for one week before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Randy Brecker: The Brecker Brothers Band Reunion

Tue, October 1, 2013

Hear Randy Brecker's new Piloo Records CD "The Brecker Brothers Band Reunion" at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

DNP Jamie Baum Septet: In This Life

Mon, September 30, 2013

Hear Jamie Baum's new Sunnyside CD "In This Life" at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

Kenny Garrett: Pushing The World Away

Thu, September 12, 2013

Hear the full album of saxophonist Kenny Garrett's "Pushing the World Away," out September 17 from Mack Avenue, before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Tim Horner: The Head Of The Circle

Mon, September 9, 2013

Listen to the full album of drummer Tim Horner's "The Head of the Circle," out September 17 from Origin, for one week before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

The Ted Nash Big Band: Chakra

Mon, September 9, 2013

Hear the full album of The Ted Nash Big Band's "Chakra," out September 17 on Plastic Sax Records, before release for a limited time at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Stephan Crump's Rosetta Trio: Thwirl

Mon, September 2, 2013

Listen to the full album of "Thwirl" by bassist Stephan Crump's Rosetta Trio. Out September 10 on Sunnyside, you can hear it for one week before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Geri Allen: Grand River Crossings

Mon, September 2, 2013

Listen to the full album of pianist Geri Allen's new CD "Grand River Crossings" for one week before release at WBGO.ORG/RADAR.

Albert "Tootie" Heath: Tootie's Tempo

Mon, August 19, 2013

Listen to Albert "Tootie" Heath's Sunnyside album "Tootie's Tempo" at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

Roberto Fonseca: Yo

Mon, August 19, 2013

Listen to Roberto Fonseca's Concord Jazz album Yo at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

Leo Genovese: Seeds

Mon, August 12, 2013

Hear pianist Leo Genovese's new Palmetto CD Seeds at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

Steve Turre: The Bones Of Art

Mon, August 12, 2013

Hear Steve Turre's new HighNote CD "The Bones Of Art" at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

Christian McBride Trio: Out Here

Thu, August 1, 2013

Hear the Christian McBride Trio's new Mack Avenue CD "Out Here" at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

Chick Corea: The Vigil

Mon, July 29, 2013

Hear Chick Corea's new Concord Jazz CD "The Vigil" at WBGO.ORG/RADAR

Yellowjackets: A Rise In The Road

Thu, June 13, 2013

Hear the new recording from Mack Avenue Records on WBGO RADAR.

Marc Cary: For the Love of Abbey

Tue, June 4, 2013

Pianist Marc Cary's recent solo work is a love letter to Abbey Lincoln.

Terence Blanchard: Magnetic

Mon, May 20, 2013

Terence Blanchard returns to Blue Note Records with the vector that is his working band. Special guests Ravi Coltrane, Lionel Loueke and Ron Carter join the force field. Hear "Magnetic" - new music on WBGO RADAR.

Noah Preminger: Haymaker

Mon, May 6, 2013

When Noah Preminger was a kid, his grandfather nicknamed him "Rocky." Hear the saxophonist score a few knockdowns on his upcoming release, Haymaker.