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Victor Provost: Bright Eyes
Thu, January 12, 2017
Gary Walker reviews the debut album of steel pannist and composer Victor Provost. Hear the whole album at WBGO.org
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.
Aaron Parks: Live in Japan
Mon, April 22, 2013
Welcome to a new initiative at WBGO.ORG we call RADAR. In the future, you will be able to visit this page and hear select recordings before they are officially released to the public. Normally, these will be commercially available recordings with links to purchase. But for starters, we are launching RADAR with an authorized bootleg from pianist Aaron Parks.