Kenny Garrett

Sound and spirit are inseparable in the music of Kenny Garrett. Several years ago, the saxophonist performed at Temple University. He sat down for a talk with Josh Jackson, and we’re thrilled to bring it to you today as a bonus drop.

Saxophonists Melissa Aldana, Lakecia Benjamin, Kenny Garrett and Joe Lovano explore John Coltrane's songbook in a centennial tribute edition of The Late Set Radio Hour, on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on 90.1 FM, and streaming at wrti.org

Jazz Night in America honors the 2023 NEA Jazz Masters: Louis Hayes, Regina Carter, Kenny Garrett and Sue Mingus. Four newly crowned masters, with plenty of music, stories, and memories.

This celebration honors this year's NEA Jazz Masters award recipients, including Regina Carter, Kenny Garrett, Louis Hayes and Sue Mingus. Watch live Sat, April 1, 7:30 p.m. ET!

The trio of players, all from Detroit, along with producer and author Sue Mingus, will be celebrated in a tribute concert next spring.

In 1995, the highly respected alto saxophonist Steve Wilson told The New York Times everything you need to know about fellow altoist Kenny Garrett’s approach to playing music. “He’s the first one of us to really encompass the whole tradition of Black music with his sound."

WRTI's Jazz Hot 11 is a weekly countdown of your favorite new jazz releases in rotation.This week's Hot 11:1. Bria Skonberg - So Is the Day - SO IS THE…