Nov 23rd, 2008 · Calling Chinese Democracy the "new" Guns 'n' Roses CD is a little misleading — bandleader Axl Rose has been working on many of these songs for years. Host Andrea Seabrook samples a few tracks from what has become the most expensive album ever recorded.
Nov 7th, 2008 · Saxophonist and bandleader Paul Winter has created his own unique style of environmentally conscious music. The natural world is not only an inspiration, but it has also been a collaborator in his music. Winter talks about playing with humpback whales, as well as his legendary recording expeditions to the Grand Canyon.
Oct 29th, 2008 · "Hootie" to his friends, bluesman supreme Jay McShann served as the living legacy to Kansas City jazz. As bandleader, pianist, singer and composer, McShann was an unsung yet influential figure. During the '40s, his orchestra became an important launching pad for prominent soloists including Charlie Parker.
Aug 30th, 2008 · Duke has put out more than 30 albums, which have incorporated jazz, pop, Latin and R&B to critical and commercial success. On his latest album, Dukey Treats, the legendary keyboard player, composer, arranger and bandleader pays tribute to funk, soul and Sly Stone.
Aug 23rd, 2008 · The Latin percussionist's classic 1972 album captures one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century at his peak. Bobby Sanabria, himself an award-winning bandleader, discusses the music and career of "El Rey del Timbal," Tito Puente.
Aug 10th, 2008 · The bandleader's intuitive hybrid of big band jazz, Argentinean folk rhythms and the modern classical idiom have won him devotion from many of today's hottest jazz musicians. He makes his Newport debut with his large ensemble Los Guachos.
Jul 18th, 2008 · We continue our series on Jazz with a look at the evolution of Latin Jazz. Farai talks with Jose Rizo, host of the show "Jazz on the Latin Side," as well as Grammy award-winning bandleader and congo drummer Poncho Sanchez.
Jun 11th, 2008 · Her father was Louis Armstrong's music director and a noted bandleader in his own right; her mother was a member of the iconic International Sweethearts of Rhythm. Critic Nat Hentoff says that pedigree — and her own unmistakable chops — make Cat Russell "the real thing" in a crowd of jazz wannabes "who couldn't lasted through a chorus in a contest with Ella Fitzgerald or Betty Carter."