The Late Set

By Nate Chinen, Josh Jackson

Jazz is a conversation — and that’s what The Late Set is all about. Nate Chinen and Josh Jackson convene every two weeks for straight talk and in-depth interviews with featured guests. Just like a han... more

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The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

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March 04, 2025 Let Her Cook, with Endea Owens
Bassist Endea Owens specializes in the kind of buoyant uplift that just won’t quit. You can see her putting it into practice on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, or with her band The Cookout. At the 2025 Winter Jazzfest, we talked about her TV gig, her sense of mission, and her resilient journey.
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1h 3min
February 18, 2025 Poetry is the Process, with Aja Monet
Aja Monet has lately breathed new life into the rich exchange between spoken word poetry and jazz. We sat down with her at the 2025 Winter Jazzfest performance, to talk about poetic practice, political necessity, and musical imperatives. Don’t miss some deep truths from one of our most committed truth-tellers.
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1h 15min
February 04, 2025 Grammy Recap, with Natalie Weiner
What was up with the jazz field at this year’s Grammy Awards? A big win by a legend who died three years ago? Two major awards for a Christmas release? Here to talk it all down with Nate is the esteemed critic Natalie Weiner. You won’t find a more swinging recap of Music’s Biggest Night.
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56min
January 21, 2025 Recovery, with John Clayton
Bassist and bandleader John Clayton was in New York to receive an award when he learned that the Eaton wildfire had destroyed his home of 40 years, along with his daughter’s home and many others. He lost everything, including irreplaceable heirloom instruments. But as he tells The Late Set, speaking from temporary living quarters in L.A., he is focused on what lies ahead, and the overwhelming love and support that has flowed in from all corners.
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52min
January 21, 2025 Recovery with John Clayton
Earlier this month, bassist and bandleader John Clayton flew from Los Angeles to New York to receive a high honor: the Bruce Lundvall Visionary Award, at Jazz Congress. On the day of the ceremony, the Eaton wildfire destroyed his home of 40 years, along with his daughter’s home and many others. Clayton lost everything, including irreplaceable heirloom instruments. But as he tells The Late Set, speaking from temporary living quarters in L.A., he is focused on what lies ahead, and the overwhelming love and support that has flowed in from all corners. He has an extraordinary story to tell. We hope it touches and inspires you as much as it did us.
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52min
January 08, 2025 New Year's Resolutions, with the McLendons
For our first episode of 2025, Nate and Josh talk through a few New Year’s resolutions. And we’re sharing one of our favorite interviews in recent memory: a sit-down with Samara Joy, her father and her grandfather at Mother Bethel AME Church.
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1h 3min
January 08, 2025New Year’s Resolutions (with the McLendons)
For our first episode of 2025, Nate and Josh Jackson talk through a few fresh New Year’s resolutions related to listening. And we’re sharing one of our favorite interviews in recent memory: a sit-down with Samara Joy, her father and her grandfather at Mother Bethel AME Church. Touching on deep gospel roots, strong family bonds and a spirit of service, it’s a special conversation that summons the energy we want to bring into the year.

Our intro and interstitial music comes from The Savettes.

More to explore:

Watch our video Joy & Praise: The McLendon Legacy

Listen to our episode with Samara Joy and Gregory Porter

Support WRTI: https://bit.ly/2yAkaJs
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1h 3min
December 24, 2024 Year in Review, with Immanuel Wilkins
We're looking back at the stories, themes and other highlights from a jam-packed year — including Blues Blood, an album by our guest, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins.
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1h 15min
December 24, 2024 Year in Review with Immanuel Wilkins
We heard so many great albums in 2024, none more imaginative or compelling than Blues Blood, by alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins. This episode features an illuminating conversation that Immanuel had at REC Philly with Josh Jackson, as part of the Jazz Philadelphia Summit. We’re also taking a look back at the stories, themes and other highlights from a jam-packed year. And on a bittersweet note, this is Greg’s last episode on The Late Set, as he bids a fond farewell to Philly and WRTI. You don’t want to miss it.
Our intro music comes from pianist Jacob Mann: https://www.instagram.com/jacobmannmusic/
Support WRTI: https://bit.ly/2yAkaJs

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1h 15min
December 10, 2024 Behold the Mayo
The jazz vocal tradition is always evolving, but rarely does that notion feel truer than in the output of Michael Mayo, who stopped by our studio to talk about his dynamic second album, Fly.
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51min

FAQs about The Late Set:

How many episodes does The Late Set have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

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