By Simon Rentner, WBGO “Pianist, singer, and composer Rachel Eckroth is more than a musical chameleon. Her shapeshifting is so astonishingly dramatic that there is no upper limit to her … Read More
By Sarah Geladi & Simon Rentner, NPR & Jazz Night in America Our greatest ally in life can also be a royal pain in our butt. One moment your partner … Read More
By Simon Rentner, WBGO A saxophonist and bandleader unmistakably on the rise, she admits being hesitant to step outside of her protective bubble. But on Friday morning she’ll lead a … Read More
By Simone Rentner, WBGO Listen to the full interview here.
By Simon Rentner,WBGO With jazz clubs shuttered, festivals canceled, and new album releases postponed, it’s difficult to get a pulse on today’s music scene. However, one musician-led organization is leading … Read More
By Simon Rentner, NPR Vocalist and loop artist Thana Alexa and her husband, multiple Grammy award-winning drummer Antonio Sánchez, are no strangers to performing together around the world. Their original … Read More
By Simon Rentner, The Checkout Thana Alexa had it all mapped out. Her new album, ONA, was set to launch her solo career to new heights. She was featured — … Read More
By Simon Rentner, WBGO One annual Checkout tradition is to pinpoint innovative takes on the holiday canon This year we welcomed Martina DaSilva and Dan Chmielinski to deliver a lesser-known … Read More
Simon Rentner, WBGO Today’s show unfolds in two parts. First Joe Lovano shares his appreciation of fellow tenor saxophonist Ben Webster, whom he first learning about his while growing up in … Read More
