A national jazz series presented by some of the leading producers of jazz content in the U.S., Jazz Night In America is a weekly syndicated jazz program that reflects our times. It showcases the artists who are on the scene today, at the height of their creative powers, and offers listeners a way to discover and connect with the world of jazz using the technology that's available to them. Christian McBride, the extraordinary bassist and bandleader, is the host of the show.
How to Experience Jazz Night In America:
On The Radio: Every Sunday night, we'll broadcast the one-hour program centered on great concerts and the stories behind them.
On Wednesday Nights: Every Wednesday at 9 pm through the academic calendar, we'll videocast a streaming video presentation of a concert. It will often be the same show that you hear on-air — except you can hear AND see the full performance. We'll run a live chat, which all are welcome to join. The videocasts are ONLY available on Wednesdays at 9 pm. So don't miss it!
On Demand: Did you miss the radio broadcast? No problem. The audio is available on demand. Additional content, including highlights from webcasts, documentary features, and other content will be at npr.org/jazznight.
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Christian McBride dives into Jazz at Lincoln Center's vaults for another edition of our Crate Digging series. Hear a set from one of his favorite pianists and composers: Cedar Walton. -
Filmed at Dizzy's Club, Helen Sung's quartet plays several pieces born out of the sorrow, loss and anxiety caused by the pandemic.
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In her decades behind the drum kit, 2021 NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington has become one of jazz's most dynamic musicians. In this episode, we'll hear music that captures her wide-ranging sound. -
We examine the life and legacy of 2021 NEA Jazz Master Phil Schaap with music from Jazz at Lincoln Center and a rare live album produced by Schaap himself at the West End Café in Manhattan. -
Join us for the premiere of electric bassist (and Miles Davis collaborator) Marcus Miller's retrospective concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Miles Davis going electric!
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Performances and speeches honor this year's NEA Jazz Masters award recipients, including Terri Lyne Carrington, Albert "Tootie" Heath, Henry Threadgill & Phil Schaap. Watch live Thu, Apr 22 at 8PM ET!
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The saxophonist and composer has always pushed boundaries. Harlem Stage celebrates his career with a two-day concert retrospective of his various groundbreaking ensembles. -
For this year's jazz appreciation month, NPR's Jazz Night in America wants to hear from you! Let us know what role jazz plays in your life. -
Jazz Night in America profiles multi-dimensional pianist and composer Myra Melford, who takes us on a musical journey across the spectrum, from the avant-garde to the blues. -
Jazz Night visits the St. John Will-I-Am Coltrane African Orthodox Church, an evolving house of worship that has incorporated John Coltrane's A Love Supreme album as their chief liturgical text.
