NPR Music - JAZZ

A Jazz Piano Christmas 2015 Kenny Barron, Fred Hersch, Carmen Staaf and Joey Alexander — a roster whose ages span more than 60 years — play solo renditions of their holiday favorites at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: VIDEO EPISODES AND SHORTS The Guy Who Makes The Best Cowbells He has no signs, no store, no advertising. He's in his late 70s and makes all his instruments by hand. But, as percussionists around the world know, nothing sounds like a Cali Rivera cowbell. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA: THE RADIO PROGRAM The Ladybugs Do Disney Lead singers Martina DaSilva and Kate Davis immediately recall an era when intricate vocal harmonies were more common in jazz. Appropriately, they take on the music of classic Walt Disney films. Read this story

MARIAN MCPARTLAND'S PIANO JAZZ Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Holiday Special Take a look back at some favorite holiday songs performed on the show throughout the years. Read this story

MUSIC INTERVIEWS At 60, Wayne Horvitz Is Protecting — And Expanding — His Musical Language Horvitz is one of those musicians who does almost everything — from leading a small group of improvisers to conducting a big band, and from composing for symphony orchestra to running a nightclub. Read this story