Sarah Geledi

Sarah Geledi left her job in advertising in Montreal to pursue a career in music in New York City. She fulfilled that mission, producing content for the JAM Festival at WBGO, segments for The Checkout, and programs for WWOZ and PRI's Afropop Worldwide. She also served as a producer for NYC Winter Jazzfest before landing the "job of her dreams," producing radio for Jazz Night in America.

Flea returns to his first love: jazz

Sarah Geledi, Simon Rentner

Flea's first musical love wasn't rock. It was jazz. The iconic bassist joins Christian McBride to talk about his debut solo album, Honora, and his return to the music that started it all.
Three is not a crowd: Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda and Antonio Sánchez are BEATrio

Sarah Geledi

Banjo, harp and drums meet in the BEATrio, where Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda and Antonio Sánchez explore a sound they never planned to create. Hear how the trio first came together.
Saxophonist Nicole Glover had to face herself to find her sound

Emily Springer, Sarah Geledi

Glover fought to build a life in music. From Portland, Ore., to New York City, her story traces resilience, creativity and the strength she found through sincerity.
50 years in 10 tracks: A career-spanning playlist from John Scofield

Sarah Geledi

Guitarist John Scofield picks 10 of his favorite tracks from his own catalog and shares the stories behind them as he celebrates 50 years of recorded music.
George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself

Sarah Geledi, Trevor Smith

Vocalist, guitarist and jazz icon George Benson joins Christian McBride for a conversation about his early years on the jazz scene, fame and his new “lost” album.
The steel pan has a legacy. Jonathan Scales is redefining it.

Sarah Geledi, Simon Rentner

Meet a steel pan artist that will knock you out of your shoes. Jonathan Scales provides new angles to hear and appreciate his enigmatic instrument.
Celebrate 2024 with Toast of the Nation

Sarah Geledi, Simon Rentner

Ring in the New Year with electric live performances by Hiromi, Red Baraat, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra and Lizz Wright.
At 95, jazz icon Sheila Jordan still eats, drinks and breathes the music

Sarah Geledi

She's among the last living beboppers, one of the first singers on Blue Note and a pioneer of voice and bass. The legendary Sheila Jordan joins Christian McBride for a career-spanning conversation.
Jazz Night In America remembers the artists we've lost

Nikki Birch, Sarah Geledi

Jazz Night In America's video tribute to the artists lost in 2022.
From bebop to hip-hop: Gary Bartz's sax sound shapes many eras

Sarah Geledi

Gary Bartz shares stories from his sixty-plus-year career, covering everything from bebop to hip-hop. Hear a heartfelt conversation between the legendary saxophonist and host Christian McBride.