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When Brandon Bain started singing in New York jazz clubs, he knew he wanted to capture the scene on video. Against 10,000-to-1 odds, he found the means to do it. His web series Capsulocity now features impromptu performances of top young talent generating a bit of unscripted fun.

Swing pianist Beryl Booker (1922 -1978) should have become a household name. But despite an early career highlighted by many recordings and gigs with top jazz talent, her star fell without gaining the recognition she deserved. Here's her story.

Our new Afternoon Classical host has been sharing pieces each day this week that have a particular meaning to her. From Samuel Barber's piano concerto to Margaret Bonds' 'Credo,' here's a bundle of inspiration.

It takes a village to make the music we love. We remember the singers, songwriters, composers, instrumentalists, producers and journalists that we lost in 2024.

With a career as a concert soloist launched at a very young age, and then a debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic when she…

A top State Department official wants to unleash the power of Twitter, Facebook and other services to crowdsource the fight to control the world's nuclear weapons.

The term Endangered Artifacts is most associated with objects from ancient civilizations. Yet, in Pennsylvania - as WRTI’s Jim Cotter reports - there’s…

Join Jill for an encore broadcast spotlighting renowned jazz vocalist Jackie Ryan, and featuring songs of love! Ryan has shared the stage and recording…

Hear the fruits of a record-canvassing mission co-piloted by Madlib.

This week's jazz highlights in Moment's Notice include two excellent big bands, an AACM elder, and a multiple-Grammy-winning producer.