Marty Napoleon On Piano Jazz
Hear the pianist, who once played with Louis Armstrong's All Stars, as he duets with Marian McPartland in a 1992 session.
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Eddie Palmieri: Tiny Desk Concert
An icon for both modern and Latin jazz, the veteran performer continues to break tradition and innovate within many musical styles, including salsa, fusion, Latin funk and more.
Portable Takes Us Inside His New Album, 'Alan Abrahams,' Track By Track
"I wanted to make an album that brings out emotions," the South African producer says. Listen to every track and read Abrahams' comments on each one.
Songs We Love: Battle Trance, 'Blade Of Love I'
An unusual quartet of tenor saxophones delves into the connections between body, breath, sound and creation with a fierce and unyielding spirit.
After Building Anticipation, Frank Ocean Releases 'Endless'
The singer made huge waves with his last album, 2012's Channel Orange — and he's used both conventional and surprising methods to tease Endless, which was released Thursday night.
World Cafe #TBT: Classic Beach Boys Songs
Conjure up the sounds of the beach with some of the quintessential surf-rock band's best tracks.
First Listen: The Bad Plus, 'It's Hard'
The leaderless piano trio became famous for its cover songs more than a dozen years ago. Now, an all-covers record finds an established and quirky band once again testing its powers of interpretation.
'There Are No Rules': Fea Talks Latina Punk
The Texas punk band joins Alt.Latino to discuss beauty standards and Latina identity — and to share some loud music with a wicked sense of humor.
Dixie Chicks Host A Joyously Defiant Girls' Night Out In Nashville
On Wednesday night, during their first headlining tour in a decade, the Chicks showed off the many ways they've always been more than the usual Music City act.
Watch Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Perform Live In The Studio
The band gives a rousing, soulful performance of "S.O.B." live for KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.