NPR Music - JAZZ

Jon Batiste And The Legacy Of Jazz On Late-Night TV Tonight, when Stephen Colbert begins his run as host of the Late Show on CBS, he'll have a new partner in crime: pianist Jon Batiste. Bassist Christian McBride lends some insight into what he expects. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: THE RADIO PROGRAM Tootie Heath's 80th Birthday The great drummer is sounding as good as ever in his ninth decade. Hear from him as he performs at his 80th birthday party, and as he speaks to host Christian McBride off stage. Read this story

MUSIC INTERVIEWS Dee Dee Bridgewater's Joyous Gift To New Orleans  "We wanted to be a part of the healing process of the city and of the people," Bridgewater says. Her new album, Dee Dee's Feathers, mines the rich history of New Orleans music. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: THE RADIO PROGRAM Up And Down The Mississippi With Bill Frisell The remarkably versatile guitarist explores the music which came from stops along the Mississippi River, leading a set which spans New Orleans jazz to Delta blues, Bob Dylan to Bix Beiderbecke. Read this story

SONG TRAVELS Justin Kauflin On Song Travels The jazz pianist pays tribute to his mentor, the late Clark Terry, with a piece called "For Clark." Read this story