NPR Music - JAZZ

SFJAZZ Collective Plays Joe Henderson And More This year, the octet has chosen to salute a tenor sax titan and a long-time San Francisco resident. It plays re-arrangements of Henderson classics along with new original pieces live in concert. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA Albert 'Tootie' Heath, Drummer Extraordinaire, Turns The Tables NPR's Arun Rath had been dying to interview the renowned jazz drummer for years. When he got the chance, it turned out Heath had some questions for him, as well. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA Two Greats From Seattle, 'One Of The Most Important Jazz Cities' Jazz Night In America host Christian McBride introduces two embodiments of musical versatility from the Pacific Northwest: trombonist Julian Priester and vocalist Ernestine Anderson. Read this story

MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ 'Remembering Marian McPartland: A Celebration' On Piano Jazz Tony Bennett, Barbara Carroll, Bill Charlap, Chris Brubeck and more pay tribute to the grande dame of Piano Jazz. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA Revive Big Band: Where Jazz Meets Hip-Hop For trumpeter and composer Igmar Thomas, much in contemporary music has clearly evolved from the jazz of eras past. It's the insight behind his big band, which recently visited his alma mater. Read this story