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Jazz After Hours has a rich and storied 40 year history on public radio, but we are not about the past. Our program celebrates the new, while honoring and recognizing the roots of this music. We nurture the constant evolution of jazz and look to its future. You can hear that future in our broadcasts and now our new streaming channel.

Browse to our Stations listing to find the program on your local public radio station. Or stream the show, weekend nights from 6P to 6A Pacific. During the week, enjoy a special selection of Jazz After Hours music, including classic material from our legendary library. Just click the play button.

Show your love for jazz this Valentine's Day

Join Jazz After Hours for 2 nights this Valentine's weekend with singer Allan Harris at Django in the Roxy Hotel, NYC.

For the 10:30PM & Midnite shows on Valentine’s Day weekend, Django in the Roxy Hotel has vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Allan Harris. Harris has garnered a loyal following of ardent fans who are captivated not only by his remarkable talents but also by his unassuming personality and inquisitive, creative mind.

Recognized for his outstanding contributions to jazz, he is a three-time winner of the New York Nightlife Award for “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist,” a DownBeat “Rising Star Jazz Vocalist,” and a winner of the prestigious 2022 “Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition.”

He’s also been honored twice as the “Best Male Jazz Vocalist” by Hot House Jazz Magazine, received a Back Stage award for “Ongoing Achievement in Jazz,” and was recognized with France’s Palmares Award for the 3rd Best Jazz Vocal Album. In addition, he has received notable grants, including the Chamber Music America Residency Grant, the “Pathways to Jazz” grant, and the South Arts “Jazz Roads Tour” grant.

You have TWO NIGHTS over Valentine’s Day weekend to catch Allan Harris in performance. Reserve a table now.

The future of jazz is at Jazz At Lincoln Center

Jazz At Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Historic Selection Of 30 High School Jazz Bands To Compete In New York City, May 7-11, 2025

In honor of the milestone anniversary, the organization also announced plans to expand the unique high school arts education program which has impacted thousands of students, band directors, and the worldwide Essentially Ellington community throughout its 30 year history.

For the first time, Jazz at Lincoln Center has doubled the number of bands, from 15 to 30, selected to compete in the finals. A 3-day competition in years past, the 2025 Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival will take place over five days, which will include two rounds of competition taking place on two stages, Rose Theater and the Appel Room. The final concert and awards ceremony will be held on May 11 at the Metropolitan Opera House, located at 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY.

One of the most innovative education events in the world, the Essentially Ellington program and resources for students and band directors are free of charge and aim to elevate musicianship, broaden perspectives, and inspire performance through the music of jazz icon Duke Ellington.

Essentially Ellington Festival events, including the final concert with the top-placing bands and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, will stream live on jazzlive.com. For more information, visit jazz.org/ee.

photo by Frank Stewart

Renee Rosnes Concert Tour - Winter 2025

Jazz After Hours listeners can enjoy the music and the charm of pianist Renee Rosnes this season, on land, on the sea and on the air (new record on our show).

Renowned pianist and composer Renee Rosnes celebrates  her lifelong love of Brazilian music with a new record “Crossing Paths” and a winter concert schedule. Join Jazz After Hours listeners for this wonderful new music…

Jazz Cruise ~ January 28 – February 4

University of Vermont/Burlington VT ~ February 14 (with Artemis)

Jazz Forum/Tarrytown, NY ~ February 28 – March 2 (with Bill Charlap)

Village Vanguard/New York City ~ March 4-9 (with Artemis)

Keystone Korner/Baltimore ~ March 13 (with Artemis)

Murry’s/Columbia MO ~ March 30 (with Nick Finzer Legacy Quartet)

More dates in April, May, June and July  (reneerosnes.com)

Listen for Renee’s new record “Crossing Paths” on Jazz After Hours. Renee reimagines quintessential Brazilian songs, exploring masterpieces from the songbooks of Brazil’s most revered composers. She’s joined by a phenomenal band comprising American jazz masters saxophonist Chris Potter, trombonist Steve Davis, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Adam Cruz, along with contemporary Brazilian voices, guitarist Chico Pinheiro, percussionist Rogério Boccato, vocalist Maucha Adnet, and the classical flutist Shelley Brown.

 

photo of Renee Rosnes by John Abbott

Celebrate Anat Cohen's Birthday at JALC

photo by Tom Herbots

Jazz After Hours listeners are invited to help Anat Cohen mark her 50th birthday this spring at four special concerts in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room

“Anat Cohen: Journeys — A 50th Birthday Celebration,” is scheduled in New York City, March 14-15, 2025. The extraordinary musical event will take place in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room, an indoor amphitheater overlooking the New York City skyline. JALC presents the clarinetist/saxophonist performing in solo, duo, small-group and large-ensemble settings, including with her Tentet.  The programs will showcase Anat’s broad mastery of music, from swing and post-bop to Brazilian and other world styles. This will be an evening of jazz not to be missed.

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25 Years of the Millennial Territory Orchestra

Jazz After Hours listeners are invited to Carnegie Hall to celebrate 25 years of Steven Bernstein's legendary New York City big band. One night only in March.

Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary with a career retrospective at Carnegie Hall on Friday, March 14.

Marking the legendary downtown NYC band’s first ever headline appearance at the hallowed New York City venue, MTO’s performance will span the entirety of its history, focusing on Bernstein’s favorite arrangements from MTO’s six studio albums, as well as his work with Butler, Bernstein & The Hot 9. The nine piece “little big band” will be joined over the course of the evening by special guests, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Catherine Russell, guitar icon Vernon Reid and pianist and organist John Medeski, all of whom have been fellow travelers alongside MTO over the last quarter century. Each special guest will add their own unique magic to this review of standout moments in MTO’s history.

“Having the opportunity to revisit some of my favorite arrangements, a few that haven’t been played in years, with some of my favorite musical compatriots is a special treat, and it’s extra special to do it at Zankel Hall, in the home of NYC’s most storied venue, Carnegie Hall. Of course, there will also be a world premiere. One of the many things I learned is never waste an opportunity to create something new and embrace the beautiful chaos.” – Steven Bernstein

Ted Nash Trio with Ben Allison and Steve Cardenas

Join Jazz After Hours at Kuumbwa in Santa Cruz CA for one of NYC's most exciting, talented, and inventive trios

Tenor saxophonist Ted Nash, guitarist Steve Cardenas, and bassist Ben Allison honor the music of pianist/composer Herbie Nichols. With over 25 years of creative collaboration, Allison, Cardenas, and Nash weave musical conversations that are full of subtlety and surprise.  On their stunning release, Tell The Birds I Said Hello, the trio turns its attention to the music of the under-appreciated pianist/composer Herbie Nichols (1919-1963). As heard on Jazz After Hours, the album features previously unheard Nichols compositions, along with re-workings of two tunes first recorded by The Herbie Nichols Project in 2000. Thursday, March 13 at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz CA Show at 7 PM. Tickets and information

photo of Nash, Allison and Cardenas by Kasia Idzkowska

Jazz After Hours invites you to enjoy a night of jazz in one of our fave LA hangs, Sam First.

Sam First is a unique venue in the City of Angels, dedicated to supporting and expanding jazz as a musical form and tradition. Their mission is to provide a vibrant center for regional, national, and international jazz musicians and to foster the growth and engagement of the jazz community in Los Angeles. Easy to get to if you live in LA, even easier if you’re traveling through LAX. The club is just a short walk from the airport. For tickets and information, visit Sam First online and swing by the club soon for great music, food, and drink.

Philadelphia is one great jazz town. The center of that vibrant scene is Chris' Jazz Cafe.

Chris’ Jazz Café is an institution in a city known for revered jazz music and musicians. It’s the longest continuously operating jazz club in the history of Philadelphia and was named one of the “100 Great Venues Around the World to Hear Jazz” by DownBeat magazine. With live performances five nights a week, the venue hosts more than 400 shows a year. As they say at the club, “every night, something tight.” Jazz After Hours highly recommends Chris’ Jazz Café in Philadelphia.

When in Baltimore, the sound of today's jazz can be found at the Keystone Korner.

The mission at Keystone Korner since its origins in San Francisco in the 70s has always been to provide the best music in the world for the most affordable prices in the most loving environment. That is still the club’s goal at Keystone Korner Baltimore. Phenomenal jazz music presented in a relaxed and most welcoming setting, accompanied by tasty food and drink. That’s the Keystone Korner today.

At the center of Chicago's thriving scene...Winter's Jazz Club, just west of Navy Pier

Featuring an intimate, listening room setting and top shelf
regional and national jazz performers, Winter’s promises a stylish but relaxed night out on the town. Live jazz five nights a week, accompanied by a delicious menu of classic and original beverages, a night enjoying live music in Chicago has to include Winter’s Jazz Club.

With all due respect...

Baritone saxophonist and educator Claire Daly ~ February 26, 1958 – October 22, 2024

photo by Andrew Hurlbut

With all due respect...

Drummer Anthony Pinciotti ~ July 20th, 1975 - December 24th, 2024

photo by Alessandra Zani

With all due respect...

Pianist Martial Solal ~ August 23rd, 1927 - December 12th, 2024

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Your music on Jazz After Hours

Are you a jazz musician with a new record you want the world to hear? Jazz After Hours accepts submissions of new jazz for airplay. No record promoter is required to have your music considered. The only requirements: quality, musicianship and originality. Our mission is to support and encourage the creation of fresh new jazz. Your new music could be broadcast and/or streamed worldwide.

We do not accept physical copies. Only digital submissions are accepted. Submit studio quality recordings, in .wav, .mp3, .mp4, or .aiff file formats, delivered by download. Files must be properly named and accompanied by a one-sheet of information about you and your music.

Questions? Please contact us through the contact form at the bottom of this page. We look forward to hearing your new music.

photo of Owen Broder by Adrian H Tillman

photo of Ben Monder by Clara Pereira

photo of Julieta Eugenio by Anna Yatskevich

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Jelly Roll's Living Room by Randal Despommier
Randal Despommier Quartet 
Randal Despommier – Alto Saxophone
Jason Yeager – Piano
Aaron Holthus – Bass
Rodrigo Recabarren – Drums
 
Captured April 5th, 2024 at Scandinavian House, New York City
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Programming philosophy

Jazz is yours to discover

With great affection and all due respect to its storied history and rich tradition, we think jazz music was never meant to be bronzed and put on a shelf. Captured, remembered, studied, even lionized, but not frozen in time. Jazz didn’t stop being great in 1947 or 1955 or 1968 or 1976. It’s pretty great in 2024.



Name a name, anyone in the pantheon of jazz greats. To a person, they once were young, feisty, likely impertinent. They sought to break the mold; dared to make mistakes; challenged the elders and the music that came before. That’s what jazz musicians do.



Each of those jazz musicians once had their first gig. Their first recording session. Their first breakthrough moment and their first bad review. And believe it or not, there was a joyful moment when someone played their music on the radio for the first time. For some hard-working musician, that happens almost every week on Jazz After Hours.

The point being … jazz ain’t over. Not even close.

Record stores come and record stores go. Most of them are long gone. Radio stations do the same. Technology changes, and while it closes some doors it opens many others. The critics and whiners are going to beat their chests and find every possible way to make a buck with a tired story about the death of jazz. People who haven’t bought a jazz record in 40 years are going to try to convince you that was the last great jazz. It wasn’t.

 Jazz is alive and very entertaining in 2023. We invite you to listen to what we play on Jazz After Hours and judge for yourself. 

These are the musicians you’ll be talking about for the next 20 or 30 years. They’re playing music today that is the future of jazz. It’s new, it’s fresh and it’s damn good. Don’t take our word for it. Listen each week on public radio. This is your discovery process.

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