The Art of the Story

Alto saxophonist Braxton Cook talks to Kyla Marshell about his latest album, Not Everyone Can Go

Jazz bassist or archivist? Listen to our exclusive interview with Or Bareket about his new Enja Records release, /AYIN/, with WBGO's Emily Springer.

Richard Marx speaks with Leo Sidran about his latest record After Hours, and the storied nearly-40-year career that's preceded it.

Willard Jenkins chats with multifaceted musicians Lynn Veronneau & Ken Avis.

Harry Connick, Jr. talks to Leo Sidran about his new project, Babe: Elaboratio — A Tribute to My Mother, part symphony, part memoir, and devoted to his mother, Anita Livingston, who died when he was 13.

Blossom Dearly, a pink cherry blossom with a passion for jazz, talks with Leo Sidran about her unexpected internet success, the importance of kindness, why jazz is American history, and her first live performance with the Shrub-Tones at Lincoln Center.

Ray Long chats with singer, songwriter, and multifaceted musician Jake Sherman about his recently launched Organ Night concert series, and the surprising depth of community that it has already cultivated.

As she celebrates her 70th birthday at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Russell reflects on a working life shaped by unexpected opportunities, a remarkable family legacy, and a willingness to keep following wherever the music leads.

Willard Jenkins catches up with Washington D.C. area based musician Allyn Johnson, colloquially dubbed "the dean of D.C. jazz."

Pianist and producer Kiefer traces the unexpected path from jazz piano to beat-making, the rhythmic lessons he later recognized in Sonny Clark, and how those influences came together on Memory Bomb, his solo debut for Blue Note Records.