Jazz United

Latest Episodes:

Carla Bley at 85: In Praise and Awe of an Unfettered Genius Oct 18, 2023

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Jazz United celebrates Carla Bley, the irrefutably original composer and pianist, as she rounds the corner on an 85th birthday.

Sorting through our mixed feelings about Oscar Peterson Feb 25, 2022

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On the final episode of Jazz United, Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen work out their mutual ambivalence about one of jazz's best-loved virtuosos.

We're in this together Feb 18, 2022

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Jazz United began with a literal conversation, as Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen met up for some music just over two years ago. We're proud of how far we've come, and now we're asking for your support.

From cacophony to clarity: Cecil Taylor's 1973 return concert is a fresh revelation Feb 11, 2022

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Jazz United considers the vital challenge and rich reward of 'Cecil Taylor - The Complete, Legendary, Live Return Concert.'

Digging into 'Dilla Time,' and the legacy of a rhythm pioneer Jan 28, 2022

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Jazz United digs deep into the trailblazing rhythm legacy of hip-hop producer J Dilla — in conversation with Dan Charnas, author of an essential new book, 'Dilla Time.'

Our New Year's Resolutions Jan 14, 2022

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As 2022 gets underway, we're energized with a spirit of renewal. So we decided to devote this episode of Jazz United to some New Year’s resolutions.

The Year in Jazz: Our farewell to 2021, from the National Jazz Museum in Harlem Dec 28, 2021

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For a dynamic look back at 2021, Nate Chinen and Greg Bryant welcomed critic Jordannah Elizabeth to a panel discussion at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.

A Tale of Two Kenny Gs Dec 17, 2021

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One is a chart-topping juggernaut who has sparked musical controversy for the last 35 years. The other is a master who’s spent that same span of time balancing improvisational fire with lyrical soul. Yes, in both instances we’re talking about saxophonist Kenny G — Gorelick in the first case, and Garrett in the second. As you can imagine, we have some thoughts.

Ready or not, here come the yuletide grooves Dec 03, 2021

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Greg Bryant is a self-admitted Grinch when it comes to Christmas jazz, while Nate Chinen is a full-blown Elf. Hear them work out their differences on this holiday edition of Jazz United.

A decade after his passing, Paul Motian is still with us Nov 19, 2021

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Jazz United remembers the incomparable drummer and composer Paul Motian, whose spirit lives on in the music, and in a new documentary film.