NPR Music - JAZZ

Remembering Marian McPartland: A Celebration In a live tribute at the 92nd Street Y in New York, the late pianist and host of NPR's Piano Jazz is saluted by a diverse cast of musical friends on the date of what would have been her 96th birthday. Read this story

A BLOG SUPREME Winter Jazzfest 2015 In Photos Stay put or graze? Stand in line or pick something else? See a favorite musician or take a risk on an unknown? Here's how one photographer chose from 106 bands on 10 stages in two nights last weekend. Read this story

A BLOG SUPREME 5 Locally Grown Projects At Winter Jazzfest 2015 The 11th annual music marathon now features artists from around the world, but its main attraction is still the chance to hear new ideas from New York's top improvisers. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA 'Everything Is Cyclical': Christian McBride Looks At 2015 In Jazz The bassist, host of NPR's new program Jazz Night In America, talks to Audie Cornish about two exciting new jazz records, as well as two birthdays he says he can't wait to celebrate. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: THE RADIO PROGRAM Live From Detroit Violinist Regina Carter and bassist Rodney Whitaker take special delight in performing at their hometown jazz festival, guiding us through the city's jazz scene through their eyes and ears. Read this story