Sunny Sumter on the musical "crossroads" of D.C Jazz Fest

Herbie Hancock on landing his pivotal gig with Donald Byrd

Long before Herbie Hancock became the musical giant he is today, there was a time when he too, like so many other musicians past and present, would pull all-nighters practicing for an especially crucial performance. In conversation recently with WBGO’s Pat Prescott, Hancock looked back on his formative years, landing the gig with Donald Byrd, and moving to New York City.

Jimmy Greene – Still Riding the Trane

Dave Popkin catches up with saxophonist Jimmy Greene at the Saratoga Jazz Festival.

The Sidran Chronicles-Volume 1: Ben Sidran on Jazz & Democracy

Leo and Ben Sidran reflect on 250 years of America, jazz being arguably one of America's greatest contributions to the world, and democracy both conceptually and in practice.

Aaron Diehl's Jazz in July at 92NY

Aaron Diehl on curating 92NY's Jazz in July and the enduring echoes of Miles Davis.

Writer Heather Aimee O’Neill on writing The Irish Goodbye in private

Writer Heather Aimee O’Neill spoke to Leo Sidran about her debut novel and about how she knew it was time to come out of the shadows as a writer.