What Is Jazz Night In America?

by PATRICK JARENWATTANANON
October 08, 201410:55 PM ET
Along with NPR Music's partners at WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center, we're proud to announce a new public media initiative: Jazz Night In America. You can check it out on your local public radio station, as well as online at npr.org/jazznight.


Jazz Night In America is many things. It's a weekly radio show from three groups that have all made nationally syndicated jazz radio for many years, with an internationally renowned musician as our guide. It's a weekly concert video webcast from venues across the country. It's a hub for video features, multi-platform journalism and on-demand access. All together, it's a portrait of jazz music today, as seen through many of its exceptional live performances and performers.

Here's how to experience it.

On The Radio: Every week, starting today, we're offering a one-hour program centered on great concerts and the stories behind them. Christian McBride, whom you may know as a phenomenal bass player and bandleader, hosts the show. Currently, more than 100 public radio stations have signed on to broadcast Jazz Night In America, so check your local listings for when it'll be on.
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