NPR Music - Jazz

Butler, Bernstein And The Hot 9 At Jazz Standard One comes from a line of New Orleans piano geniuses. Another comes from New York's downtown scene. They bonded over old jazz, and together, inject modern twists into early repertoire. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: THE RADIO PROGRAM Prestige Records' 65th Anniversary Party A half century ago, a small but important label recorded Miles, Trane, Sonny and Monk. A trio led by the rising star drummer Jamison Ross takes on classics from the Prestige catalog. Read this story

STUDIO SESSIONS Jazz Musician Jamie Cullum Shares Stories And Plays Live "I'm more of a communicator than a technician," says the self-taught, hugely successful UK jazz-pop artist. Hear him perform live in NPR's studios. Read this story

MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ Gary Burton On Piano Jazz The vibraphonist performs a set of tunes by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Duke Ellington and others. 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