Dick Golden and special guest Tony Bennett open up the Great American Song Book for two hours of swingin' classic jazz and v … more

Dick Golden and special guest Tony Bennett open up the Great American Song Book for two hours of swingin' classic jazz and vocals.

Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBride hosts a show that offers listeners a mix of comedy, trivia, and—most of all—great m … more

Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBride hosts a show that offers listeners a mix of comedy, trivia, and—most of all—great music. Feeding off the energy of a live audience, Christian dives deep with guests that include musicians and entertainers from jazz and beyond.

Angélika Beener’s love for music is both a passion and a birthright. A proud South Bronx native born at the dawn of hip hop … more

Angélika Beener’s love for music is both a passion and a birthright. A proud South Bronx native born at the dawn of hip hop into a family of renowned jazz musicians, she grew up immersed in rhythm, history, and culture — a foundation that shaped her dynamic career as a musicologist, DJ, award-winning writer, and media producer. Her insightful, heartfelt work has appeared in The New York Times, Jazz at Lincoln Center, NPR, and on GRAMMY®-winning albums, while her performances at notable venues have further cemented her voice in the music community. Whether hosting, performing, archiving, or educating, Angélika brings warmth, intellect, and deep reverence for jazz to everything she does — and when she’s off the clock, she’s crate digging for rare vinyl, watching indie documentaries, or cheering on the New York Knicks.

Miranda Wilson can still remember the first time she heard McCoy Tyner’s “Fly with the Wind”. It lit a spark in her spirit … more

Miranda Wilson can still remember the first time she heard McCoy Tyner’s “Fly with the Wind”. It lit a spark in her spirit that’s been glowing ever since. Born and raised in the Bay Area, for decades she’s been a vibrant, trusted voice on the radio across Oakland, San Francisco, and now far beyond, filling days with inspired music and conversation. Her deep love for jazz and strong ties to her hometown community have made her a true local treasure, earning her induction into the California Radio Society/Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame, Class of 2024. Friendly, well-traveled, and known to bake a mean sweet potato pie, Miranda brings her signature warmth, curiosity, and storyteller’s heart to Real Jazz.

In a live show from the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the National Endowment for the Arts gives the highest honor the … more

In a live show from the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the National Endowment for the Arts gives the highest honor the U.S. government bestows on jazz musicians. This year among the four honorees is former Sirius XM Real Jazz host Rhonda Hamilton. Legendary pianist composer Patrice Rusnen, vocalist Caremen Lundy and Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira are also being honored. Many notable musicians are among those playing and speaking.

Continuous Classic jazz with the masters who pioneered the music and new artists who continue the tradition.

Continuous Classic jazz with the masters who pioneered the music and new artists who continue the tradition.

Organized features one hour of cookin' Hammond B3 organ music with artists like Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Shirley Scott, Joe … more

Organized features one hour of cookin' Hammond B3 organ music with artists like Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Shirley Scott, Joey DeFrancesco, and Dr. Lonnie Smith.