On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with legendary festival producer Danny Melnick about the upcoming Saratoga Jazz Festival

Leo Sidran talks to composer and musician Arturo O’Farrill about creation, discovery and imposter syndrome.

Make no mistake, jazz is not a museum piece. But by visiting the rich history of the music, the modern creators and improvisers can capture the past and play it forward for ears to come.

Ben and Leo have spent the last 30 years performing and recording together. For this special father's day event at the WBGO/Yamaha Concert Series they offered a glimpse of their ongoing conversation and musical relationship.

Vocalist and educator Theo Bleckmann on why artists need community, how to "code the self," and why a life in music matters more than a career.

Pat Prescott talks to Terri Lyne Carrington ahead of her upcoming appearance at the Saratoga Jazz Festival.

Dave Popkin talks with drummer Vince Wilburn Jr. of the Miles Electric Band. Wilburn performed with Miles Davis throughout the 1980s and is his nephew. He is also a co-manager of the Davis estate’s business, including new releases, collaborations, social media, merchandise, and other ventures.

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the passing of South African pianist and NEA Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim

Food writer Melissa Clark talks to Leo Sidran about when a kitchen improvisation becomes a recipe—and how finding the right name can help bring it to life.

The South African musician's "Mannenberg" was often called his country's unofficial anthem during the final years of apartheid.