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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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Christian McBride of Jazz Night in America about the forgotten all-female big bands that toured the United States during World War II.
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There's no one person responsible for creating music festivals — or for making them such a huge part of how we witness live performances today. But…
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