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Judith Owen Apr 28, 2026

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Judith Owen is a vocalist, bandleader, podcaster, and champion of jazz divas who have not yet been given their proper due, like her heroes Nellie Lutcher and Julia Lee.
We caught up with Judith on her way to bring her J.O. Big Band to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (April 30) and a date with her Gentlemen Callers at the Cutting Room in New York City (May 7).

Photo: Steve Rapport photography

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Gamelan Dharma Swara Ragas Live Festival 2024 Apr 21, 2026

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10:30AM set of the 24 hour Ragas Live Festival at Pioneer Works 10.19.24

Gamelan Dharma Swara is one of the leading Balinese gamelan and dance groups in the United States.

Catch them live at the next Second Sundays: May 2026 at Pioneer Works

Sunday, May 10, 2026

4pm-5.30pm

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Stanley Jordan - the guitar legend swings by WKCR Apr 14, 2026

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Stanley Jordan is one of the most original and unique guitarists of our time. In August of 2012 he swung by the WKCR-FM studio DJ'd, performed a solo set, talked music and philosophy, performed live and jammed with all of us including the great guitarist from Mali and Niger, Abdoulaye Alhassane.

It was an amazing opportunity to spend time with a creative force who approaches music, science, and life in his own way.

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George Wein remembers Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and the birth of Newport Jazz Apr 07, 2026

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George Wein was one of the most influential producers in the history of American music. Founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, Newport Folk Festival, and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, he lived a life amongst the greatest musicians of our time.
He wasn't a bad pianist and singer either! We share a coversation I recorded sometime between 2005-2010 at his home in Manhattan, where he told stories of the Duke, Pops, Monk, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, LesterYoung, Billie Holiday and much more.

Joe Westerlund reflects on Megafaun, Milford Graves, and the Ituri Rainforest Mar 27, 2026

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We chat with Joe Westerlund about his life changing experiences with Milford Graves, his early work with Megafaun, and the inspiration of the music of the ituri Rainforest on all of his work.
Make sure to check out his latest albums Curiosities from the Drift.
Grotto a trumpet/drums duo with Trever Hagen and Setting S/T a trio with Jaime Fennelly and Nathan Bowles, to be released on Thrill Jockey on April 24th.

Booker Stardrum talks SML, Harry Parch, and the rhythm of raindrops Mar 24, 2026

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Booker Stardrum whimsically co-founded SML with bassist Anna Butterss, synthesist Jeremiah Chiu, saxophonist Josh Johnson and guitarist Gregory Uhlmann. Their recent releases How You Been and Small, Medium, Large have squarely placed them as one of the most exciting groups in improvised music/jazz today.
A literal heir of the legacy of Harry Parch and his parents, floutist Stefani Starin musician/composer/instrument creator Dean Drummond Booker has been releasing his own creative output of music including his latest Close-up On The Outside, Rafting/Tall Grass (with Photay) and 2021's Crater.

John Scofield talks Miles Davis, Mingus, Phil Lesh, and the groove Mar 17, 2026

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John Scofield is one of the great guitarists of out time. The multi-Grammy award winning musician, has played with countless legends like Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Miles Davis, Billy Cobham, Charles Mingus, Tony Williams, Herbie Hancock, Mavis Staples, Charlie Haden, Phil Lesh, Dave Holland, Medeski, Martin and Wood...and on and on!
John shares his story of how he got here and what he learned along the way from creating magic with all these legends.

V. Selvaganesh talks Zakir Hussain, John McLaughlin, and Shakti Mar 10, 2026

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One of the great percussionists of our time, the 2024 Grammy Award-winninga "Kanjira King," began a decades long mentorship with Zakir Hussain in 1990. He tells us one of the first things Zakir did was open his ears to artists like Weather Report, Frank Zappa, and Miles Davis.
Don't miss his story about how Zakir tricked him into auditioning for John McLaughlin and Shakti!

Béla Fleck Feb 26, 2026

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Béla Fleck is a 19 time Grammy award winning artist. He is recognized as the musician who has expanded the possibilities of his instrument, the banjo, and he keeps pushing own limits creatively.
Béla is coming to NYC to celebrate his collaborator, the great Zakir Hussain at Carnegie Hall on March 6th.

Alam Khan Feb 10, 2026

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In this special conversation with the reknowned Sarod maestro, Alam Khan, we dig deep into what he learned form his father Ali Akbar Khan, family legends about his grandfather Allauddin Khan and what to expect at the upcoming concert at Carnegie Hall.
Alam will be at Carnegie on March 8th, 2026 celebrating the great tabla maestro as part of the Zakir Hussain Eternal: Celebrating 75 Years of Genius concert.
This interview was recorded in February 6, 2026

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