NPR Music - JAZZ

The 2014 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll We had 140 jazz journalists weigh in on their favorite releases of the year. Here are their top overall picks, with top finishers in Latin jazz, vocal, debut and historical categories. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: WEDNESDAY NIGHT WEBCASTS A Jazz Piano Christmas 2014 The 25th anniversary of the holiday special brings together keyboard players of all stripes. Harold Mabern, Kris Davis, Lynne Arriale and Cyrus Chestnut play seasonal favorites for solo piano. Read this story

A BLOG SUPREME An Upset Either Way: Steve Lehman And Wadada Leo Smith Triumph Could anyone have predicted the first and second place finishers in this year's NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll? The poll master certainly didn't — and he voted for both of them. Read this story

MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ George Shearing's Holiday Set On Piano Jazz In a 2001 session, Shearing and host Marian McPartland reminisce about seasons gone by and play holiday songs, including "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Away In A Manger." Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: THE RADIO PROGRAM Ellis Marsalis At 80 As an influential educator and pianist, Marsalis is a father figure to more than his famous sons. Jazz Night In America visits him as he performs on a big birthday. Read this story