Monday Night Jazz
Two hours of the best mainstream jazz, from the past up to the newest releases.
Jazz Night In America
Hosted by multiple Grammy Award-winning musician Christian McBride, Jazz Night in America features performances from across the nation. On Jazz Night in America, you will hear storytelling around amazing concert performances including the artists, the venues, the fans, and the larger dynamics at play. Jazz Night in America is a rich presentation of the uniquely American art form that is Jazz.
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Stanley Clarke and his band 4EVER perform a locked-in set of classics from the bassist's catalog while also giving them new life. -
Andre Clergeat/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesThe superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.
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His wife, Fresh Air host Terry Gross, said the longtime contributor to The Village Voice and NPR had been living with emphysema and Parkinson's disease. -
While in Tokyo, we happened across this energetic band featuring the unique vocals of Yu Sakai, so we had to bring them to Tiny Desk. -
Nubya Garcia's powerful, delicate compositions take us on a tranquil journey. -
Through her music, Elida Almeida carries the heart — and irresistible rhythms — of Cabo Verde to the world. -
The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times. -
The iconic voices of female jazz & blues legends Billie Holiday, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson and Bessie Smith were honored at Aretha's Jazz Café in Detroit for Black History Month