The Checkout - Interviews Podcast

Singer Theo Bleckmann and bandleader John Hollenbeck talk with WBGO's Michael Bourne about "Songs I Like A Lot," which features songs by Glen Campbell, Freddie Mercury and others.

Actor John Douglas Thompson and author Terry Teachout talk with WBGO's Rhonda Hamilton about "Satchmo At The Waldorf," a new Broadway play about the life of Louis Armstrong.

Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire talks with WBGO's Josh Jackson about his new Blue Note album, "The Imagined Savior Is Far Easier To Paint."

Trumpeter Takuya Kuroda talks with Josh Jackson and plays selections from his Blue Note release "Rising Son."

Drummer Mark Guiliana talks with Josh Jackson about "Mehliana," his duo project with Brad Mehldau on electronic keyboards, and their new album "Taming The Dragon," released by Nonesuch Feb. 25, 2014.

Bassist Nilson Matta talks with WBGO's Awilda Rivera about his musical memories, playing with Hermeto Pascoal and the importance of guitarist Baden Powell and "Samba de Orfeu," from the film "Black Orpheus."

WBGO's Josh Jackson talks to Kurt Rosenwinkel about his new recording, Star of Jupiter (WOM Music), the concept of harmony and why his guitar sounds like it does.

We remember trailblazing author Amiri Baraka, who died Jan. 9 at age 79, in this conversation with Josh Jackson on the 50th anniversary of his book "Blues People."

Bassist Richard Davis talks with WBGO's Josh Jackson on the occasion of being named an NEA Jazz Master.

Bassist Richard Davis talks with WBGO's Josh Jackson on the occasion of being named an NEA Jazz Master.

Saxophonist and educator Jamey Aebersold talks with WBGO's Josh Jackson about the methods and he has created for learning to play jazz, on the occasion of being named an NEA Jazz Master.

WBGO's Simon Rentner talks with bassist Charles Delaporte and violinist Hugues Payen from the Parisianband Caravan Palace about their blend of jazz and electronica.

Pianists Robert Glasper & Jason Moran talk with WBGO's Josh Jackson and play a live duet at New York's Town Hall to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Blue Note Records.

Guitarist Nir Felder talks with Josh Jackson about his new album "Golden Age."

Bandleader and pianist Eddie Palmieri talks with Awilda Rivera about his career and soundtrack for "Doin' It In The Park," a documentary about street basketball in New York City.