NPR Music - Jazz

Johnny O'Neal: Live at Mezzrow After decades off the scene, the old-school virtuoso pianist and singer is re-establishing himself in New York. Every week, he welcomes guest performers to one of the city's smallest rooms. Read this story

A BLOG SUPREME A Jazz Institution Moves Back Home To Los Angeles Jazz's highest-profile competition recently crowned a new victor in a star-studded gala. But for the Thelonious Monk Institute, competition is only a small part of its desire to be back out West. Read this story

MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ Ravi Coltrane On Piano Jazz Coltrane and host Marian McPartland discuss his family's musical heritage and his individual approach to music, with performances of "Naima" and Giant Steps," in a session from 2000. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: THE RADIO PROGRAM Identities Are Changeable Miguel Zenón, the prolific saxophonist and composer, interviewed fellow Puerto Ricans living in New York City about their multiple national identities. Then he made a new album about it. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: WEDNESDAY NIGHT WEBCASTS Revive Big Band At Berklee What would it sound like if someone bridged the gap between large ensemble jazz and classic hip-hop anthems? One multi-generational group of musicians has made it their aim to find out. Read this story