Gary Walker
Host, DayBreakIn jazz radio, great announcers are distinguished by their ability to convey the spontaneity and passion of the music. Gary Walker is such an announcer, and his enthusiasm for this music greets WBGO listeners every morning on Daybreak. He's the winner of the 1996 Gavin Magazine Jazz Radio Personality of the Year Award and the recipient of the 2021 Marian McPartland-Willis Conover Award for Career Achievement in Broadcasting from the Jazz Journalists Association. Gary hosts the morning show each weekday from 8am til noon. And, by his own admission, he's truly having a great time.
"It's rare that I don't want to get up and come in to work in the morning. I really love this job, and I don't think everyone can say that." Walker declares with satisfaction. He's probably right in that assumption. But listeners preparing for work each morning with Gary on the radio will no doubt admit, he makes it easier to head off to work no matter how we feel about it.
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When the drummer is Ulysses Owens, Jr. and his group Generation Y you want to give them a lot! You'll understand why after listening to Around The World With U, their sophomore effort on Cellar Music. -
With a twist of Latin and contemporary jazz flavors, guitarist Ray Obiedo puts his signature spin on Slight Accent, his 12th recording on his own Rhythmus label. -
It all began for Paquito D'Rivera when his father played him some classic Benny Goodman recordings. Join us this Sunday as Paquito D'Rivera hosts an hour on WBGO, sharing some of his favorite tunes with the stories behind them . -
Brass, the mostly all instrumental album, shows off why George Wein called Bria "one of my favorite trumpet players today!" -
2026 marks the centennial celebration of a number of jazz greats, including Tony Bennett, Jimmy Heath, Melba Liston, Lou Donaldson, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis. Drummer Gregory Hutchinson celebrates Miles with his upcoming release, Kind Of Now, an updated look at music associated with Miles over the decades. -
"This is not a protest record, this is profoundly a recording of love." - Jeremy Pelt -
Harvie's new album, Bright Dawn, has Harvie leading a quartet for a reflection of Harvie's time in Cuba, a reimagination of a Bob Dorough classic, a Chick Corea nugget, alongside some originals, guaranteed to delight. -
WBGO's "Daybreak" host Gary Walker chats with vibraphonist Joel Ross about his latest release "Gospel Music" -
WBGO's "Daybreak" host Gary Walker chats with drummer Mike Clark about his latest release "Itai Doshin" -
WBGO's "Daybreak" host Gary Walker chats with jazz pianist Betty Bryant on her latest release "Nothin' Better To Do"
