The Checkout - Interviews Podcast

Jason Marsalis talks about the Marsalis family NEA Jazz Masters award.

WBGO's Josh Jackson talks to trumpeter Igmar Thomas about the legacy of GURU. Thomas and pianist Marc Cary lead the Revive da Live Big Band in a celebration of GURU at Le Poisson Rouge.

WBGO's Josh Jackson speaks with writer Stanley Crouch. Crouch will interview drummer Ben Riley and a longtime Harlem jazz fan at Minton's Playhouse, part of the inaugural Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival.

WBGO's Josh Jackson talks to violinist Christian Howes about his recent collaboration with accordion player Richard Galliano, Southern Exposure (Resonance).

WBGO's Josh Jackson talks to composer Henry Threadgill about his recent Zooid recording, This Brings Us To, Volume One.

WBGO's Josh Jackson interviews Adam Schatz, editor and co-founder of Search and Restore, a new avenue for progressive music presentation in New York.

WBGO's Josh Jackson talks to drummer Billy Hart about his upcoming quartet performance on Live at the Village Vanguard.

WBGO's Simon Rentner produces the first installment of a new feature, "My Music," featuring Senegalese jazz saxophonist Abdoulaye N'Diaye.

Pianist Luis Perdomo talks about playing jazz in Venezuela, and previews some of his upcoming release. Produced by Simon Rentner.

WBGO's Josh Jackson talks to pianist Dan Tepfer about his new recording, Five Pedals Deep.

WBGO's Josh Jackson talks to pianist Arturo O'Farrill about his recent recording, Risa Negra, and a commission in honor of Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor.

WBGO's Josh Jackson talks to percussionist and composer John Hollenbeck about his recent large ensemble recording, Eternal Interludes, and other projects.

WBGO's Josh Jackson interviews trumpeter Terence Blanchard.

WBGO's Josh Jackson talks to Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes about their new piano duo, Double Portrait (Blue Note).

WBGO's Josh Jackson talks to pianist Orrin Evans about his new recording, Faith in Action (Posi-Tone).