NYC Radio Live

By David Ellenbogen, host

NYC Radio Live is the podcast/archive of the musician and producer, David Ellenbogen. As broadcast on WKCR 89.9 FM-NY, it has featured over 300 live performances, interviews with musicians from over 4... more

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The podcast currently has 434 episodes available.

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May 26, 2026 Miles Davis: Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, and George Wein share their memories of the maestro
Today is Miles Davis' centenial and we celebrate by sharing interviews with Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, and George Wein, all who worked closely with Miles.
Jack DeJohnette joined Miles in 1968 and appeared on classic albums like Bitches Brew, On the Corner, A Tribute to Jack Johnson, Big Fun, and Live Evil. Our interview was recoreded in 2010.
John Scofield worked with Miles for several years in the 1980's documented in albums like Star People, Decoy, and Your're Under Arrest. This conversation was recorded in 2026.
George Wein, the founder of Newport Jazz and Folk Festival, began working with Miles in the 1950's and later yanked him out of retirement in the 1980's . We recorded this at George's apartment sometime between 2005-2010.
These 3 legends share their memories of Miles Davis.

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31min
May 19, 2026 Jeremiah Chiu
Jeremiah Chiu is a synthesist and visual artist. He brings his unique organic/electronic aesthetic to the experimental supergroup SML and a series of beautiful solo and collaborative albums on the International Anthem label.

We chat about his Chicago roots, his creative process, and saying something rather than everything.

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56min
May 12, 2026 The Blind Boys of Alabama: Ricky McKinnie and Preston Lauterbach
In 1939, a group of children aged 10-16 would sneak out of an institute for the blind in Taledega, Alabama and sing for the Lord - and for donations. These Blind Boys of Alabama would go on to become one of the most celebrated gospel groups of all time, winning 6 Grammy awards and working with the biggest names in music.

Current lead singer Ricky McKinnie and author Preston Lauterbach, who co-wrote Spirit of the Century: Our Own Story with the Blind Boys of Alabama tell the incredible, unlikely, inside history of this ensemble that is still going strong more than 85 years later.

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1h 18min
May 05, 2026 Rakesh Chaurasia and Salar Nader
Two time Grammy Award winning bansuri maestro Rakesh Chaurasia and tabla pheonom Salar Nader, are two of the most outstanding musicians of their generation.
Both child prodigies, Rakesh began his studies with his uncle, Hariprasad Chaurasia at 4 years and Salar began his studies with Zakir Hussain at the age 7.
Rakesh toured the world with Zakir Hussain, Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer and won those Grammys for their album "As We Speak." We chat with two musicians about where their music came from and where it's going.

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40min
April 28, 2026 Judith Owen
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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1h 6min
April 21, 2026 Gamelan Dharma Swara Ragas Live Festival 2024
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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47min
April 14, 2026 Stanley Jordan - the guitar legend swings by WKCR
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.

Subscribe to the NYC Radio Live podcast for access to over 400 live performances and interviews!
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49min
April 07, 2026 George Wein remembers Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and the birth of Newport Jazz
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.
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1h 16min
March 27, 2026 Joe Westerlund reflects on Megafaun, Milford Graves, and the Ituri Rainforest
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.
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1h 24min
March 24, 2026 Booker Stardrum talks SML, Harry Parch, and the rhythm of raindrops
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.
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51min

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