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The Checkout is WBGO's weekly new music show, podcast, and blog. Hosted by Simon Rentner. Online at http://www.checkoutjazz.org

01/24/2022

New podcast: We rewind the clock to 2014, when Cory Henry took his "First Steps" to being the composer he is today. That's also the name of the recording. That's also the same year he broke the internet with "Lingus," which also examine -- now 29 million views and counting,

He revisited the material recently at Blue Note Jazz Club, New York, a concert recorded for NPR Music Toast of The Nation.

All the Henry heads don't want to miss this.

On The Checkout, keyboardist Cory Henry pinpoints the album that marks his rite of passage as an artist.

01/17/2022

Artist-in-Residence Angel Bat Dawid performs on . Don't miss her webcast at 8pm ET on wbgo.org

Winter Jazzfest is a beacon of the New York City jazz scene gathering leading musicians from around the world.

01/16/2022

The Gift of Music continues. NYC Winter Jazzfest virtual event kicks off at 8pm ET. Join us at WBGO. Simon Rentner hosts.

The Bad Plus
Anteloper
Marc Ribot
James Francies Trio
NIKARA presents Black Wall Street
Nduduzo Makhathini
Miki Yamanaka Trio

WBGO announcers will emcee the virtual affair, featuring performances by more than 30 bands.

01/05/2022

Michael Bourne is one of our heroes at WBGO. We made podcast about his adventures at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal as he enters retirement featuring Diana Krall + hilarious and heartfelt stories of Charlie Haden, Dave Brubeck, and Tony Bennett.

Michael Bourne interviews Diana Krall and tells stories of Charlie Haden, Dave Brubeck, and Tony Bennett at the Montreal International Jazz Festival.

12/23/2021

This is a session for the ages. Happy retirement Michael Bourne. We will miss your swagger at WBGO.

That time when Booker T. met Robert Randolph & the Family Band for the first time in our studio.

In 2003, legendary organist Booker T. Jones and pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph met for the first time at WBGO. That studio performance comes to light again as we celebrate the retirement of our own legendary jazz jock, Michael Bourne.

12/17/2021

Have yourself a very Merry Christmas with José James. This will be on heavy rotation for many holiday seasons to come. And, you can get a copy and support WBGO and The Checkout from at the same time. Get the podcast today.

On The Checkout, José James explains why it's finally time for him to release a holiday recording, featuring his takes on Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Donny Hathaway.

11/30/2021

Tonight, the sky will open at Birdland Jazz Club, as some soaring creative beings will explore the musical unknown while leaving their mark.

SOUND PRINTS w/ Dave Douglas, Joe Lovano, Joey Baron, Lawrence Fields, Linda May Han Oh goes to 'Other Worlds.'

Get the recording on Greenleaf Music. But FIRST listen to PODCAST:

Jazz United host Nate Chinen talks with the members of Sound Prints, including its co-leaders trumpeter Dave Douglas and saxophonist Joe Lovano, for a lively conversation about their latest recording, Other Worlds.

11/23/2021

We got the scoop on the latest !

WBGO's Nate Chinen has the coverage, which includes the artistry of Jon Batiste and Terence Blanchard.

CHECK IT.

The nominations are in, and Jon Batiste is sure to be a big presence at the 2022 Grammy Awards. Here's what Nate Chinen has to say about the rest of the jazz field.

11/22/2021

We have a holiday guide. And it's sugary and swinging!

Look no further! WBGO has compiled the best boxed sets, books and other gift ideas, across a galactic range of style.

11/18/2021

Rachel Eckroth is more than a musical chameleon. It's impossible to categorize her as any musical specimen.

Listen to our latest WBGO podcast with the immensely talented pianist, singer, and composer.

Pianist and singer/songwriter Rachel Eckroth is a musical shapeshifter of the highest order. She speaks with The Checkout's Simon Rentner about her latest recording, 'The Garden.'

11/09/2021

Melanie Charles takes us down many avenues. Singing Mozart. Performing in Hair. Being a dancer. An now, making some of the freshest sounds out of some jazz classics.

Listen to the new podcast with Simon Rentner before she lights up public records tomorrow (album release).

Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Melanie Charles joins The Checkout to talk about 'Y'all Don't Really Care About Black Women,' her major-label debut.

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