Interviews

Toward the Infinite: Anoushka Shankar on Creativity, Spirituality, and Sound Worlds at Newport

The first sitarist to perform as a leader at the Newport Jazz Festival reflects on thirty years of musical exploration,…

1 day ago

Finding the Strange Heavens: Linda May Han Oh on Improvisation, Hope, and Community at the 2026 Newport Jazz Festival

Discover the wonders of the internet, but beware of its isolating effects. Live music, like Linda May Han Oh's Strange…

4 days ago

Leaving Space: Marquis Hill on Artistic Lineage and his 2026 Newport Jazz Performance

Over the last few decades, several musicians have explored the rich intersection of jazz with R&B and hip hop. Some…

5 days ago

The Dey Way: Mohini Dey on Family, Evolution, and Leading at the 2026 Newport Jazz Festival

The virtuosic bassist discusses family, artistic evolution, and embracing leadership as she prepares for her Newport Jazz Festival debut.

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Indivisible: Paul Horton and Greg Bryant on Concurrence at the 2026 Newport Jazz Festival

Paul Horton and Greg Bryant discuss music, memory, and community as Indivisible transforms the story of Nashville’s Jefferson Street into…

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Where Spirit Meets Groove: NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington Previews her 2026 Newport Jazz Performance and New Album

The NEA Jazz Master reflects on community, activism, and the enduring power of music as Social Science brings Trip the…

2 weeks ago

Minimalist Funk Mantras: Charlie Hunter and Ella Feingold Preview their 2026 Newport Jazz Festival Performance

The longtime friends discuss minimalist funk, deep listening, and creating space for musical conversation ahead of their Newport Jazz Festival…

2 weeks ago

Never Stop Grooving: Bernard “Pretty” Purdie Previews his Newport Jazz Leader Debut

The legendary drummer reflects on nearly eight decades of rhythm, lifelong curiosity, and his long-awaited Newport Jazz Festival debut as…

3 weeks ago

Beyond the Myth: Rick Anderson on His Mother’s Dance That Fueled Ellington’s Rebirth at Newport ‘56

Rick Anderson reflects on his mother Elaine’s role in Duke Ellington’s legendary 1956 Newport performance and the human story behind…

3 weeks ago

Temporal Stream of Consciousness: A Conversation with Tyshawn Sorey

One of contemporary music’s most uncompromising voices reflects on time, composition, and the limitless possibilities of artistic expression.

4 weeks ago