3 Artists From Abroad, For International Jazz Day
Bassist and Jazz Night In America host Christian McBride spotlights a vocalist from France, a drummer from Mexico and a trumpet-playing South African legend.
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Carlos Henriquez: The Bronx Pyramid
The bassist spends a lot of time in midtown Manhattan for his day job with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. But his roots, and the music he's made about them, are uptown.
First Watch: PJ, 'Gangster'
A quiet fixture of the R&B and hip-hop ecosystem comes into her own with a hat-tip to Alanis Morissette.
Latin Roots: Daymé Arocena
See and hear the vivacious 23-year-old Cuban singer as she performs in the World Cafe studio.
Andrew Bird On World Cafe
The violinist, writer and singer opens up on his new album, Are You Serious? Hear a live session.
First Listen: Julianna Barwick, 'Will'
Barwick's songs are musical inkblot tests: The voices trickle in and out, but never quite materialize into lyrical coherency. So it's up to the listener to interpret them and ascribe personal meaning.
Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Revisits Past Performances With 'Holding The Stage'
The 85-year-old saxophonist's new album features live recordings made between 1979 and 2012. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead calls Holding The Stage a "mixed bag" with a few "real gems."
6 Young Music Producers Who Shape Latino Identity With Sound
Alt.Latino offers a view from inside the mixing room, featuring talents you should know.
Throwback Thursday: Five Great Jazz Tiny Desk Concerts
In honor of International Jazz Day, our Throwback Thursday this week revisits five jazz tiny desk concerts that knocked our socks off. Ya dig?
Watch Ben Harper Perform 'Shine' Live In The Studio
Harper's backing band, The Innocent Criminals, adds dynamism to this live performance.