Best WBGO Podcasts (2025)

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The Essex County College Wolverines Athletics Hall of Fame's inaugural class of 2025 is an impressive group of athletes and coaches 29:32

3d ago29:32

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On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Dr. Keith Kirkland talks about the inaugural class of the Essex County College Wolverines Athletics Hall of FameBy Doug Doyle

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Dr. Lawrence Hogan's new book Harlem's First Citizen captures the amazing story of groundbreaking sports figure Rev. John Howard Johnson 28:11

13d ago28:11

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On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, author Dr. Lawrence D. Hogan talks about his new book Harlem's First CitizenBy Doug Doyle

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Togethxr's co-founder Jessica Robertson is changing the landscape of sports media and beyond 35:39

2M ago35:39

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Togethxr's co-founder and CCO Jessica Robertson joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the fastest-growing women sports brandBy Doug Doyle

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'KING JAMES' is a funny and heartwarming play about friendship and passion for the Cleveland Cavs and its iconic star 33:12

2M ago33:12

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King James director Ryan George and actors Doug Harris and Blake Morris join SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the comedy that runs through April 6 at GSPBy Doug Doyle

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Harlem Globetrotter's dunk specialist and mixed media artist Maxwell 'Hops' Pearce challenges how we perceive humanity 27:04

2M ago27:04

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Harlem Globetrotter and award-winning mixed media artist Maxwell "Hops" Pearce joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his amazing talent on and off the courtBy Doug Doyle

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SportsJam with Doug Doyle Hall of Fame: Amiri Baraka (2012) 30:37

3M ago30:37

30:37

Newark's legendary poet and activist Amiri Baraka joined SportsJam with Doug Doyle in 2012By Doug Doyle

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The inspiring story of 2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles in 'Unstoppable' 19:02

3M ago19:02

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2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the new movie about him titled UnstoppableBy Doug Doyle

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Award-winning actor Don Cheadle shines as a wrestling coach in the inspiring movie 'Unstoppable' 19:33

4M ago19:33

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Multi-talented actor Don Cheadle joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his role in the new wrestling film UnstoppableBy Doug Doyle

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Sports media trailblazer, author and philanthropist Ann Liguori's 'Life on the Green' gives wisdom from 12 golf legends 35:14

5M ago35:14

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TV and radio personality, author and philanthropist Ann Liguori joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about her new book Life on the GreenBy Doug Doyle

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Giants legendary running back and Super Bowl XXV MVP Ottis 'O.J.' Anderson followed his destiny to be a champion on and off the field 27:46

5M ago27:46

27:46

Super Bowl XXV MVP and Giants and St. Louis Cardinals legendary running back Ottis "O.J." Anderson joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his amazing careerBy Doug Doyle

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Chiropractic physician Dr. David Levine helps some of the biggest stars in sports deal with chronic pain 25:19

5M ago25:19

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Dr. David Levine joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his work with current and former sports starsBy Doug Doyle

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SportsJam with Doug Doyle Hall of Fame: Internationally-acclaimed dancer Judith Jamison (2008) 26:04

6M ago26:04

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SportsJam with Doug Doyle pays tribute to internationally-known dancer and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Emerita Judith Jamison who died on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 81. Jamison was a special guest on the show in 2008.By Doug Doyle

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Long Island's 'Ali The Anthem Girl' is on quest to sing at all 30 MLB ballparks 16:46

6M ago16:46

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Long Island's Ali Berke is the latest guest on SportsJam with Doug DoyleBy Doug Doyle

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Actor, singer and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz portrays legendary coach Bill Belichick in FX's 'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez' 26:18

6M ago26:18

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Actor, singer and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz portrays legendary coach Bill Belichick in FX's American Sports Story: Aaron HernandezBy Doug Doyle

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Devils fan and AW Chang Corporation's Terence To brings his passion to FE's 'The Legends Collection' 30:36

6M ago30:36

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Devils fan Terence To joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about FE's 'The Legends Collection' of NHL apparelBy Doug Doyle

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Legendary radio and television sports host Bill Daughtry gives his take on the NY teams 32:54

7M ago32:54

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Retired radio and television sports host Bill Daughtry joins SportsJam with Doug DoyleBy Doug Doyle

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Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski gives a sports history lesson in 'Gut Punch' 38:11

8M ago38:11

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Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski's talks about his career and his new book Gut PunchBy Doug Doyle

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American Dream's Gregg Schwartz is turning the retail and entertainment center into a sports destination 21:12

9M ago21:12

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American Dream's Gregg Schwartz joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle about how the retail and entertainment center into a sports destinationBy Doug Doyle

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Emma-Jayne Wilson breaks Julie Krone's purse-winning record 25:04

9M ago25:04

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Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about breaking Julie Krone's purse-winning recordBy Doug Doyle

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USA Wrestling CEO Rich Bender is expecting plenty of GOLD in Paris 35:13

9M ago35:13

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USA Wrestling CEO Rich Bender joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the Paris Olympic Games and his Hall of Fame careerBy Doug Doyle

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Carla Bley at 85: In Praise and Awe of an Unfettered Genius 28:54

1+ y ago28:54

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Jazz United celebrates Carla Bley, the irrefutably original composer and pianist, as she rounds the corner on an 85th birthday.By Greg Bryant, Nate Chinen

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The impact of midterm elections in NJ and NY and we'll meet former Knicks athletic trainer Mike Saunders 30:30

2+ y ago30:30

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On this edition of the WBGO Journal, we'll examine the NJ and NY midterm elections, Jon Kalish introduces us to a Korean War veteran and we'll meet former Knicks athletic trainer Mike SaundersBy Doug Doyle

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WBGO Journal wins Best Public Affairs show from New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists 30:34

2+ y ago30:34

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This April 2021 episode of the WBGO Journal recently won the Best Public Affairs category at the NJSPJ Awards in PrincetonBy Doug Doyle

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The Midterm Elections, and we meet songwriter Jorge Drexler and retiring National Javelin Champion Kara Winger 30:34

2+ y ago30:34

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The Midterm Elections are here, and we'll meet singer/songwriter Jorge Drexler and Javelin National Champion Kara WingerBy Doug Doyle

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A preview of the midterm elections and a chat with the Black Fairy Godmother Simone Gordon 30:27

2+ y ago30:27

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On the October 29 edition of the WBGO Journal, Bob Hennelly previews the midterm elections and you'll meet the Black Fairy Godmother Simone GordonBy Doug Doyle

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A preview of the Trenton mayoral race and New York Choral Society's upcoming performance of Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts 30:29

2+ y ago30:29

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A preview of the Trenton mayoral race and New York Choral Society's upcoming performance of Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts, a look at the 60th NYFF and the fight to take down controversial historical murals

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Two River Theater's production of "Wine in the Wilderness" and a chat with trombonist Conrad Herwig 30:13

2+ y ago30:13

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On this edition of the WBGO Journal, a look into special education in Newark, a preview of Two River Theater's production of Wine in the Wilderness and trombonist Conrad Herwig talks about the Rutgers University Jazz EnsembleBy Doug Doyle

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Governor Murphy's role in state elections and a commentary on the upcoming live version of "The Little Mermaid" 30:03

2+ y ago30:03

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A legislative crackdown on NJ nursing homes, Steve Adubato, Jr. on Governor Murphy's role in upcoming elections and commentator Mildred Antenor is angry about the controversy over the live version of "The Little Mermaid"By Doug Doyle

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The legacy of former Governor Jim Florio, a chat with "The Budgetnista", and a profile of bassist Michael Thurber 29:56

2+ y ago29:56

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On this edition of the WBGO Journal, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy comments on the passing of former Governor Jim Florio, a chat with "The Budgetnista", and Leo Sidran profiles bassist Michael ThurberBy Doug Doyle

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A preview of the Exit Zero Jazz Festival and a review of Steven Spielberg's "The Fabelmans" 29:58

2+ y ago29:58

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A preview of the Exit Zero Jazz Festival and Harlan Jacobson reviews "The Fabelmans"By Doug Doyle

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Migrants from Texas, tributes to Jack Kerouac and Ramsey Lewis 30:08

2+ y ago30:08

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We'll hear about the Bobby Sanabria and David Amram's tribute to Jack Kerouac and then Grammy Award-winning producer Carl Griffin remembers Ramsey LewisBy Doug Doyle

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On this edition of the WBGO Journal, we get an update on some changes for the new school year in New York City and New Jersey, WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on the resurgence of community bands and host Doug ... 30:12

2+ y ago30:12

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On the September 10th edition of the WBGO Journal, we get an update on some changes for the new school year in New York City and New Jersey, WBGO's Jon Kalish reports on the resurgence of community bands and host Doug Doyle chats with two-time AUDL MVP Ben Jagt of the champion New York EmpireBy Doug Doyle

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On this edition of the WBGO Journal, we'll hear about the 12th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival and find out why actor and comedian Tommy Davidson is launching a new singing career 30:16

2+ y ago30:16

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On the September 2nd edition of the WBGO Journal, we find out what has been done in New Jersey and New York a year after Hurricane Ida devastated the area, we'll hear about the 12th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival and we'll find out why actor and comedian Tommy Davidson is launching a new singing career…

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On this edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle has an in-depth conversation with Jazz pianist Monty Alexander, we pay tribute to the late WBGO announcer and Journal theater critic Michael Bourne ... 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

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On the August 27 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle has an in-depth conversation with Jazz pianist Monty Alexander, we pay tribute to the late WBGO announcer and Journal theater critic Michael Bourne and WBGO's Jon Kalish has the latest about musician Andy StatmanBy Doug Doyle

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On this edition of the WBGO Journal, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka calls for a citywide Peace Walk to support efforts to create a safer city, WBGO's Kenneth Burns reports on how inflation is impacting Jersey ... 29:59

2+ y ago29:59

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On this August 20 edition of the WBGO Journal, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka calls for a citywide Peace Walk to support efforts to create a safer city, WBGO's Kenneth Burns reports on how inflation is impacting Jersey Shore tourism and host Doug Doyle chats with Dr. Augusta Palmer, director of the upcoming doc The Blues Society…

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On this edition of WBGO Journal, we'll find out New Jersey and New York's response to the monkeypox virus and a campaign to make rooftop solar a solution to energy costs and climate change 30:17

2+ y ago30:17

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On the August 13 edition of WBGO Journal, we'll find out New Jersey and New York's response to the monkeypox virus, there's a campaign to make rooftop solar a solution to energy costs and climate change and the play Port Chicago 50 tells a powerful storyBy Doug Doyle

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On this edition of the WBGO Journal, we get an update on the Portal North Bridge project, a discovery in South Jersey that reveals new information about the Revolutionary War and an award-winning chat ... 30:23

2+ y ago30:23

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On this August 6 edition of the WBGO Journal, we get an update on the Portal North Bridge project, a discovery in South Jersey that reveals new information about the Revolutionary War and an award-winning chat with documentarian Ken BurnsBy Doug Doyle

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On this edition of the WBGO Journal, we learn about the tradition of cantorial music from WBGO's Jon Kalish, film critic Harlan Jacobson reviews Jordan Peele's NOPE and host Doug Doyle chats with the big ... 30:35

2+ y ago30:35

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On this July 30 edition of the WBGO Journal, we learn about the tradition of cantorial music from WBGO's Jon Kalish, film critic Harlan Jacobson reviews Jordan Peele's NOPE and host Doug Doyle chats with the big names in the American Cornhole LeagueBy Doug Doyle

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On this episode of the WBGO Journal, Trumpeter Sean Jones talks to Gary Walker about NYO Jazz and we meet two of the filmmakers involved in the Women in Media Newark International Film Festival 30:08

3y ago30:08

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On this episode of the WBGO Journal, Trumpeter Sean Jones talks to Gary Walker about NYO Jazz and we meet two of the filmmakers involved in the Women in Media Newark International Film FestivalBy Doug Doyle

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The new class of NEA Jazz Masters, a chat with pianist Bill Charlap about "Jazz in July" and singer and executive producer Melissa Walker runs down the 2022 Montclair Jazz Festival 30:12

3y ago30:12

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On the July 16 edition of the WBGO Journal, the new class of NEA Jazz Masters is announced, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with pianist Bill Charlap about "Jazz in July" and singer and executive producer Melissa Walker runs down the 2022 Montclair Jazz FestivalBy Doug Doyle

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The latest update on the rise of coronavirus in NYC, WBGO commentator Mildred Antenor reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, and a chat with International Boxing Hall of ... 30:17

3y ago30:17

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On this July 9 edition of the WBGO Journal and update on the rise of coronavirus in NYC, commentator Mildred Antenor's reacts the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and host Doug Doyle chats with International Boxing Hall of Famer and Brooklyn Native Lou DiBellaBy Doug Doyle

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Sorting through our mixed feelings about Oscar Peterson 57:07

3y ago57:07

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On the final episode of Jazz United, Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen work out their mutual ambivalence about one of jazz's best-loved virtuosos.By Greg Bryant, Nate Chinen

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The Checkout x Jazz Night in America: Top 5 Collabs 1:09:30

3y ago1:09:30

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Mark Guiliana, Randy Weston, Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, Abdullah Ibrahim, and Kamasi Washington are the artists featured in this retrospective podcast celebrating the top Jazz Night In America and The Checkout productions over the years.By Simon Rentner

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We're in this together 3:47

3y ago3:47

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Jazz United began with a literal conversation, as Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen met up for some music just over two years ago. We're proud of how far we've come, and now we're asking for your support.By Greg Bryant, Nate Chinen

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From cacophony to clarity: Cecil Taylor's 1973 return concert is a fresh revelation 46:01

3y ago46:01

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Jazz United considers the vital challenge and rich reward of 'Cecil Taylor - The Complete, Legendary, Live Return Concert.'By Greg Bryant, Nate Chinen

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Angel Bat Dawid leads a fearless expedition to 'Afro Town' at Winter Jazzfest 50:47

3y ago50:47

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Winter Jazzfest artist-in-residence Angel Bat Dawid premieres 'Afro-Town Topics: A Mythological Afrofuturist Revue,' and talks about it on The Checkout with Simon Rentner.By Simon Rentner

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Digging into 'Dilla Time,' and the legacy of a rhythm pioneer 59:25

3y ago59:25

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Jazz United digs deep into the trailblazing rhythm legacy of hip-hop producer J Dilla — in conversation with Dan Charnas, author of an essential new book, 'Dilla Time.'By Greg Bryant, Nate Chinen

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Vijay Iyer shares lessons in stillness for our turbulent time 40:05

3+ y ago40:05

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As his trio settles in for a week at The Village Vanguard, pianist and composer Vijay Iyer stops by The Checkout to share insights, and a glimmer of hope.By Simon Rentner

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Cory Henry walks back the timeline to his 'First Steps,' with a new concert recording 1:04:46

3+ y ago1:04:46

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

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Our New Year's Resolutions 44:00

3+ y ago44:00

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As 2022 gets underway, we're energized with a spirit of renewal. So we decided to devote this episode of Jazz United to some New Year’s resolutions.By Greg Bryant, Nate Chinen

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