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08/26/2024
Good news! Our Dog Days of Summer Auction has been extended through September 6th--now is your time to bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences, rare jazz memorabilia, WBGO swag, and more! https://one.bidpal.net/wbgoauction24
08/25/2024
Happy birthday to Newark’s very own Wayne Shorter!
Today, we reflect on his incredible legacy, celebrating his immense contributions to jazz and his ability to push the boundaries of music. Wayne’s innovative spirit and unforgettable compositions have left an indelible mark on the world of jazz, inspiring generations of musicians and fans alike. Join us in honoring this jazz legend and revisiting the timeless music that continues to resonate and inspire.
📷: Wayne Shorter
08/23/2024
The music world and WBGO have lost a great friend. Acclaimed jazz guitarist Russell Malone died Friday, August 23 at the age of 60. Malone played with so many greats like Jimmy Smith, Diana Krall, Ron Carter, Harry Connick Jr, George Benson, Christian McBride, David Sanborn and many others. He also released several solo albums. Russell Malone had a unique combination of talent and personality. He will be greatly missed. Listen to his 2004 conversation on WBGO with legendary announcer Michael Bourne.
The music world mourns the loss of acclaimed jazz guitarist Russell Malone WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the death of celebrated guitarist Russell Malone, who died Friday, August 23 at the age of 60
08/22/2024
Spoken Word artist, poet, curator and jazz fan Taalam Acey - Spoken Word returns to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) this Saturday, August 24 at 8pm. Acey, who grew up in Newark, chats with WBGO News Director Douglas Doyle about the show that features 12 performers from across the region and the nation. Taalam also talks about his admiration for the late Newark poet and author Amiri Baraka. He's also a huge jazz fan.
Spoken word artist and jazz fan Taalam Acey returns to NJPAC Spoken word artist, curator and jazz fan Taalam Acey chat with WBGO's Doug Doyle about his upcoming event at NJPAC
08/22/2024
Join us on Jazz Night in America tomorrow night, where Christian McBride will be hosting a special encore presentation of “Wayne’s World: Wayne Shorter with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.” Celebrate Wayne Shorter’s genius with us—don’t miss it!
08/22/2024
LEZLIE IS BACK! Don't miss the Riverview Jazz All-Stars featuring the soulful vocals of WBGO's Lezlie Harrison, Wednesday August 28th at Lincoln Park in Jersey City! It's "Music At The Fountain," 7 PM with local food vendors and great community!
Through his chilling and engaging historical fiction series about WWI, Princeton resident and award-winning author James Hockenberry Author transports you into monstrosities of the Great War. Hockenberry, who grew up in Bronxville, NY, chats with WBGO News Director Douglas Doyle about his trilogy and his writing that followed a successful financial career.
08/21/2024
Former Madison Square Garden President Bob Gutkowski returns to WBGO's award-winning podcast Sportsjam with Doug Doyle to talk about his memoir "Gut Punch" which could be used as a history book about sports television. Bob was in charge of MSG in 1994 when the New York Rangers won The Stanley Cup and the New York Knicks lost in the NBA Finals. Find out why Gutkowski was never compensated after telling the late George Steinbrenner that the New York Yankees should have their own television network, what eventually would become the YES Network .
Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski gives a sports history lesson in 'Gut Punch' Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski's talks about his career and his new book Gut Punch
08/21/2024
Our Dog Days of Summer Auction is live! Don't miss a chance to bid on over 60 amazing auction lots in support of your favorite jazz station, including private dinners, Jazz Festival weekends, lunch with WBGO legends, and so much more!
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Newark's own Taalam Acey - Spoken Word is known as the "Godfather of Spoken Word." Acey returns to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on August 24 with his Spoken Word Apex program that features 12 performers from across the region and the nation. Taalam chats with WBGO News Director Douglas Doyle about his career, his admiration for the late Amiri Baraka,and Saturday's big event.
08/21/2024
Support WBGO during our Dog Days of Summer Benefit, running all week! Bid on unforgettable experiences like an exclusive dinner with Jeh Johnson, a private voice lesson with Alicia Olatuja, or the chance to host an hour on WBGO. There are so many unique ways to support the station—don’t miss out!
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Former Madison Square Garden President Bob Gutkowski was in charge during one of the most magical times in NYC sports history. The New York Rangers won the The Stanley Cup in 1994 and the New York Knicks came ever so close to winning the NBA title that same year. Gutkowksi returns to WBGO's award-winning podcast Sportsjam with Doug Doyle to talk about his new book "Gut Punch" and his long and impressive career as a sports executive. "Gut Punch" features stories about many sports broadcasting icons as well as Bob's relationships with the likes of the late George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees. Gutkowski's innovative ideas led to the creation of the YES Network and Live Nation.
08/19/2024
🎷 Happy Wayne Shorter Week! 🎷
Join us in celebrating Newark's legendary saxophonist, Wayne Shorter, during WBGO's Wayne Shorter Week from August 19-25.
This week on The Art of the Story, we pay tribute to Wayne's incredible legacy and his deep connection to Newark. As we honor what would have been his 91st birthday on August 25, tune in to hear reflections on his early days and how Newark shaped his creativity.
Wayne Shorter's magic will fill the airwaves all week long—catch the episode and more on our website: https://www.wbgo.org/podcast/art-of-the-story/2024-08-18/wbgo-celebrates-newarks-own-with-wayne-shorter-week-august-19-25 🎶
08/18/2024
Imagine the conversations you could have over lunch with WBGO legends Gary Walker and Dorthaan Kirk! Bid on this once-in-a-lifetime experience starting tomorrow during our Dog Days of Summer Auction. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to support WBGO and spend time with two of the greatest in jazz radio! 📻
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Three of the Executive Producers of Stax: Soulsville USA HBO join WBGO News Director Douglas Doyle to talk about the importance of the twice Emmy-nominated HBO Orginals doc series streaming now on MAX. Michele Smith, Caroline Waterlow and Sophia Dilly (EVP of Concord Originals) are all passionate about the story behind Memphis-based STAX and artists like Otis Redding, Booker T & The MGs, Isaac Hayes, Carla Thomas, The Bar-Kays and many others.
08/16/2024
Dreaming of being a WBGO DJ? Now’s your chance! 🎙️ Bid to host an hour of radio during our Dog Days of Summer Auction, starting August 19th.
Plus, score incredible opportunities like cooking with Janis Siegel, a private concert with Leslie Harrison, and an exclusive dinner with Jeh Johnson. Don’t miss out!
VISIT OUR AUCTION PAGE:
https://www.wbgo.org/2024auction
08/15/2024
Get ready for the WBGO Dog Days of Summer Auction! Be sure to keep an eye on our page for updates on when registration opens.
Don’t miss out on amazing prizes like the ultimate Bill Evans package, a private lunch with WBGO legends, a fabulous NYC Jazz weekend including hotel, or a private concert with Nicole Zuraitis!
Get ready to bid on these fabulous prizes while supporting your favorite Jazz station. 🎷
VISIT OUR AUCTION PAGE:
https://www.wbgo.org/2024auction
Got a question for New Jersey’s Governor? You can call us at (844) 745-8255 that’s (844) 745-TALK, or pose your question on Twitter or Facebook with the hashtag “Ask Gov Murphy”.
Ask Governor Murphy, a co-production of WBGO, WNYC and WHYY.
08/13/2024
🎉 WBGO’s Dog Days of Summer Auction Starts August 19th! 🎉
Get ready to bid on incredible items like this signed Wayne Shorter photo by Steven Sussman and so much more!
Amazing Auction Prizes Include:
The ultimate Bill Evans package
A private dinner party prepared by Janice Siegel
A fabulous NYC Jazz weekend with hotel stay
A private concert with Nicole Zuraitis
Pre-register today and be prepared to bid on these fabulous prizes, all while supporting your favorite jazz station, WBGO! 📻
We’re also celebrating Wayne Shorter’s birthday that same week with special on-air programming honoring Newark’s own legendary saxophonist. Don’t miss it! 🎷
Award-winning trumpeter, vocalist and composer Jumaane Smith is out with a new album "Come on Home" on August 16. Smith, who survived a difficult childhood in Seattle, says his music saved his life. Smith spoke with WBGO's Douglas Doyle about his new album and his career that includes collaborations with Stevie Wonder and Michael Bublé. Smith also gives credit to Wynton Marsalis for being a great mentor and helping him come to NYC.
08/12/2024
Renowned pianist Emmet Cohen recently spoke with WBGO host Brian Delp about his new album "Vibe Provider" which will be released August 23 via Mack Avenue Records. Vibe Provider is a heartfelt tribute to Cohen's late friend Funmi Ononaiye.
Acclaimed pianist Emmet Cohen pays tribute to his late friend Funmi Ononaiye with his new album 'Vibe Provider' Acclaimed pianist Emmet Cohen talks to WBGO's Brian Delp about why he loved the late Funmi Ononaiye
08/10/2024
Please check out the work of WBGO's wonderful photographers Jonathan Chimene and Mark Sheldon who caught the action at the 70th Newport Jazz Festival. Enjoy!!
Photo Gallery: The Newport Jazz Festival at 70 Photos from the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival which featured performances by Laufey, Chief Adjuah, Bill Frisell, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, Brittany Howard and many others.
08/09/2024
Start your weekend right with soul from the icon herself, Bettye LaVette!
Watch her WBGO Studios performance plus the exclusive interview with Lezlie Harrison Singer on our Youtube page:
Bettye LaVette & Lezlie Harrison: A Soulful Performance and Exclusive Interview at WBGO Studios WBGO celebrates in June and throughout the year. WBGO's Lezlie Harrison interviews and hosts a special performance by Bettye LaVette in the ...
Drummer, educator and composer Warren Smith joins WBGO's Sheila Elaine Anderson and Bobby Sanabria to talk about A Max Roach 100th Tribute with: M'boom, featuring percussionists Smith and Sanabria. The August 16 event at Marcus Garvey Park Community Garden in Manhattan begins at 7pm and is presented by Jazz Mobile & SummerStage NYC .
Brooklyn-based filmmaker Jamila Wignot, director of the HBO Original documentary Stax: Soulsville USA HBO, joins WBGO's Douglas Doyle to talk about the two Emmy nominations for the four-part series about the legendary Memphis record label. Wignot also directed the acclaimed film "Ailey" in 2021. Find out why STAX was such an amazing project for her.
08/08/2024
Slash's S.E.R.P.E.N.T Blues Festival keeps on rolling with recent stops in NYC and SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA. WBGO News Director Douglas Doyle has more on the lineup with guests like Robert Randolph and Keb' Mo'.
Slash's S.E.R.P.E.N.T Blues Festival showcases electrifying performances Famed guitarist Slash brought his S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival to NYC and PA
Kevin Richberg has been teaching Finance, Marketing and Entrepreneurial Studies at Montclair High School since 2002. Richberg's unique Business & Entrepreneurial Learning Academy (BELA) summer program is giving students an opportunity to learn about urban planning and community involvement. Richberg, instructors Justin Morris-Marano and Christine Leonhardt and three BELA students joined WBGO News Director Douglas Doyle to talk about their projects in Montclair.
08/07/2024
Saturday in the Park: Catch our very own Lezlie Harrison Singer performing with Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band LIVE in Central Park!
Info here:
Great Jazz on the Great Hill This annual event features free Jazz performances, swing dancing, and fun for the whole family! Bring a picnic and some dancing shoes.
08/07/2024
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón dives deep in his latest album "Lost & Found." Raul chats with WBGO's Douglas Doyle about the new songs on his 13th LP and his Grammy-nominated career.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón gets personal with 'Lost & Found' Singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about his new album and his upcoming gig at Joe's Pub
08/07/2024
Find out how former New York Knicks executive Gregg Schwartz has helped make American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ a desired sports destination. Schwartz, Director of PR for American Dream, is the latest guest on WBGO's award-winning podcast Sportsjam with Doug Doyle. The Harlem Globetrotters will have their first-ever residency at American Dream August 16-25.
American Dream's Gregg Schwartz is turning the retail and entertainment center into a sports destination American Dream's Gregg Schwartz joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle about how the retail and entertainment center into a sports destination
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Our Story
WBGO is the global leader in jazz radio, broadcasting from the jazz capital of the world. Founded in 1979, WBGO is a publicly-supported cultural institution that preserves and elevates America’s music: jazz and blues. WBGO reaches a weekly audience of more than 400,000 in the New York/New Jersey metro area via 88.3FM. Through programs such as Jazz Night in America, produced in partnership with NPR and Jazz at Lincoln Center, and WBGO's position as content provider to NPR, its reach extends to millions more across the country. From its home base of Newark, New Jersey, Public Radio station WBGO has long been an anchor institution in community engagement through its partnerships, concerts, education and news programming.
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50 Park Place
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Newark Debate Academy
260 Norfolk Street
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17-D Academy Street
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PO Box 32322
Newark, 07102
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Project U.S.E.- Urban Suburban Environments
89 Lincoln Park
Newark, 07102
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New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
60 Park Place
Newark, 07102
The Institute is a Newark-based cutting-edge racial and social justice advocacy organization dedicat
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405-425 University Avenue
Newark, 07102
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Newark, 07101
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Greater Newark Holiday Fund
Newark, 07101
The Greater Newark Holiday Fund supports a portfolio of amazing social service agencies who provide compassionate care to individuals and families in need in our community.
HBA-NJ's Young Lawyers Division
Newark, 07101
Serving the interests of the young professional members of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey