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Guitarist and composer Peter Bernstein is one of the most identifiable voices in jazz guitar in the last 20 years. Noted…

Grammy nominated trombonist, composer and educator, Alan Ferber’s new project, “Roots and Transitions” (Sunnyside) breaks ne…

We are proud to welcome pianist, arranger and educator Kenny Barron on Jazzwatch. Since his emergence on the national music…

Since the 1960’s, Billy Hart has been acknowledged as a truly brilliant force in the world of improvisational music. Through …

Peter Erskine is one of the great drummers of our time. Most recently, he has shared his amazing personal collection of li…

As one of the most exciting Hammond B3 organists of all time, Dr. Lonnie Smith continues to take his combination of swin…

Guitarist Ed Cherry’s lyricism and commitment to the groove makes him. He has a direct approach to music that is refreshing as…

Known for his tenure in the early 2000’s with noted saxophonist and composer Greg Osby, pianist Aaron Parks and his ongoing …

Ulysses Owens Jr.’s multifaceted approach to music ensures that he’ll be with us in excellence for a long while. He’s an a…

As one of the most prolific pianists today, Orrin Evans remains constant in his documentation of his growth and musical wisd…

Thanks for joining us for the 50th episode of Jazzwatch! We celebrate the legacy of legendary composer and ba…

Guitarist, composer and bandleader Mark Whitfield’s guitar is a joyful sound. His clarity has long shone through in balla…

Composer, bandleader, saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson has established a legacy built on the pursuit of excelle…

Over the last fifteen years, vocalist and songwriter Rene Marie has risen to international and popular acclaim by sticking to…

Born in Detroit, saxophonist and composer JD Allen has risen to prominence through a string of critically acclaimed recordings …

As an improviser and composer saxophonist Dayna Stephens has risen to prominence due to his unique sound and conception. His collab…

Pianist George Cables is an amazing giant of the music. After decades of incredible on-the-bandstand experiences w…

Terence Blanchard  is a jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, arranger, and film score composer.

Since Blanchard emerg…

Multi-instrumentalist and trumpet master Nicholas Payton continues to spread the Black American Music traditio…

Grammy Award Winning vocalist Cassandra Wilson continues to inspire audiences in live performance and on her latest CD,…