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Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is one of the brightest stars in the blues universe. He is a soulful singer, an incendiary guitarist, and one of the top songwriters in the genre. The 27-year-old Mississippi native has been given the honor of curating an event at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York. He has assembled the lineup and will perform in Kingfish’s Blues Jam on June 18-20 at the Rose Theater.

Tony Bennett's Carnegie Hall debut was a benefit concert for Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1961. But it was his second Carnegie concert, on June 9th 1962, that takes center stage in the legacy of live musical performances. The concert received the full Broadway treatment – it was directed by two celebrated practitioners of stage and screen -  Oscar-nominated Arthur Penn and Tony-nominated Gene Saks.

On the May 23 WBGO Journal... Today, we’ll find out about The Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride 250, a one-thousand mile cycling journey that will end in New York City on May 29th… Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride 250 New Jersey U.S. Senator Cory Booker chats with Newark Today host Michael Hill…. U.S. Senator Cory Booker WBGO’s Jon Kalish introduces us to 104-year-old educational psychologist Edmund Gordon...

Miles Davis first appeared at Carnegie Hall in a 1949 concert of the Stars of Modern Jazz. The performance recorded on May 19th, 1961, features Davis with his regular quintet and accompanied by a 21-piece orchestra, conducted by Gil Evans. The orchestra and quintet together perform selections from Miles Ahead and Sketches of Spain.

Listen to WBGO 88.3 FM/WBGO.ORG Saturday at 9:00 pm, for our first-ever live broadcast from Carnegie Hall, featuring acclaimed trumpeter Keyon Harrold who will honor the centennial of Miles Davis’ birth with a concert in Carnegie's Zankel Hall. Grammy-winning trumpeter Keyon Harrold, known for his versatility and collaborations with artists such as Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Gregory Porter, and Robert Glasper.

Recorded in 1971 at a benefit for the Integral Yoga Institute and now released in full for the first time, The Carnegie Hall Concert includes four compositions, she played harp for the first two numbers, both written by herself, and piano for the last two, both written by John Coltrane. Coltrane made her Carnegie Hall debut on April 14, 1968, in a program titled “Cosmic Music,” which featured her original music in addition to works by John Coltrane and Jimmy Garrison.

Billie Holiday made her third appearance at Carnegie Hall on November 10 , 1956. The presentation was a concert version of Billie Holiday's autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues and featured a narrator and an all-star cast of musicians. Ms. Holiday first appeared in The Hall, briefly in April 1944. She was 29 years old, and one of many musicians gathered in a tribute to Fats Waller, who died a few months before.

Experience one of the most iconic weekends in jazz with WBGO at the Newport Jazz Festival, happening July 31 – August 2. Join fellow WBGO listeners and jazz lovers for an unforgettable trip to Newport, Rhode Island, where world-class music meets stunning waterfront views. With only 50 bus seats available, this exclusive travel experience is designed for ease, comfort, and communities so you can focus on the music.

Experience the rhythm, culture, and energy of the nation’s capital with WBGO at the DC Jazz Festival—a curated travel experience designed for true jazz lovers. Dates: September 2–6 Hotel: Hyatt House Washington Welcome Reception: Fogo de Chão Capacity: Only 50 bus seats available — these packages sell out fast Join WBGO for an unforgettable getaway to one of the country’s premier jazz celebrations.

WPU Jazz Quartet WBGO JAM 2026 - Scotch and Water.mp4 The William Paterson Jazz Quartet features select musicians from the prestigious William Paterson University Jazz Program. Reflecting the program’s global outreach, this ensemble consists of members from diverse backgrounds. Guided by world-renowned faculty, the William Paterson Jazz Quartet carries the jazz tradition forward while maintaining their own distinct creative voices.