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Jazz United was a wide-ranging conversation show from WBGO Studios, hosted by critic Nate Chinen and broadcaster Greg Bryant. Covering a host of subjects relevant to the musical community, it draws on the shared enthusiasms of its hosts as well as some key differences. Bryant, former host of Jazz After Hours, is a seasoned radio host and musician; Chinen is a longtime journalist and the author of Playing Changes: Jazz For the New Century. Jazz United brings their distinct perspectives into dialogue, with the music always in center focus.Check out the rest of our line up at WBGO Studios.

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Carla Bley at 85: In Praise and Awe of an Unfettered Genius

2023/10/18

Jazz United celebrates Carla Bley, the irrefutably original composer and pianist, as she rounds the corner on an 85th birthday.

Sorting through our mixed feelings about Oscar Peterson

2022/02/25

On the final episode of Jazz United, Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen work out their mutual ambivalence about one of jazz's best-loved virtuosos.

We're in this together

2022/02/18

Jazz United began with a literal conversation, as Greg Bryant and Nate Chinen met up for some music just over two years ago. We're proud of how far we've come, and now we're asking for your support.

From cacophony to clarity: Cecil Taylor's 1973 return concert is a fresh revelation

2022/02/11

Jazz United considers the vital challenge and rich reward of 'Cecil Taylor - The Complete, Legendary, Live Return Concert.'

Digging into 'Dilla Time,' and the legacy of a rhythm pioneer

2022/01/28

Jazz United digs deep into the trailblazing rhythm legacy of hip-hop producer J Dilla — in conversation with Dan Charnas, author of an essential new book, 'Dilla Time.'

Our New Year's Resolutions

2022/01/14

As 2022 gets underway, we're energized with a spirit of renewal. So we decided to devote this episode of Jazz United to some New Year’s resolutions.

The Year in Jazz: Our farewell to 2021, from the National Jazz Museum in Harlem

2021/12/28

For a dynamic look back at 2021, Nate Chinen and Greg Bryant welcomed critic Jordannah Elizabeth to a panel discussion at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.

A Tale of Two Kenny Gs

2021/12/17

One is a chart-topping juggernaut who has sparked musical controversy for the last 35 years. The other is a master who’s spent that same span of time balancing improvisational fire with lyrical soul. Yes, in both instances we’re talking about saxophonist Kenny G — Gorelick in the first case, and Garrett in the second. As you can imagine, we have some thoughts.

Ready or not, here come the yuletide grooves

2021/12/03

Greg Bryant is a self-admitted Grinch when it comes to Christmas jazz, while Nate Chinen is a full-blown Elf. Hear them work out their differences on this holiday edition of Jazz United.

A decade after his passing, Paul Motian is still with us

2021/11/19

Jazz United remembers the incomparable drummer and composer Paul Motian, whose spirit lives on in the music, and in a new documentary film.

Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter emerge from lockdown with the ultimate groove elixir: SuperBlue

2021/11/05

On this episode of Jazz United, we peer under the hood of Superblue, with a special attention to the mechanics of groove; reminisce about our separate relationships with Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter’s music; and hear from both artists about their collaboration.

A Holy Grail experience: listening to John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle'

2021/10/22

Just how major is 'A Love Supreme: Live in Seattle'? Nate Chinen and Greg Bryant discuss this historic release on Jazz United, moments after listening together to the album.

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4.9 out of 5

55 reviews

★★★★★

dandylion29 2022/02/13

Fledgling jazz lover

Avid listener of WBGO and so glad to have found this podcast. I’m a fledgling jazz listener/ lover and this podcast helps with learning about the deep...

★★★★★

Amanda Frontany 2022/01/29

Jazz United

One of my Go-To podcasts for all-things Jazz and beyond! Thank you Nate and Greg.

★★★★★

PatGuitar 2021/12/24

For the people

Nate and Greg build conversations with a complete lack of pretension in a world where that has a tendency to flourish. I learn so much with every epis...

★★★★☆

robert9861 2021/12/28

Great Podcast, but not Episode 13...

I won't recite my bona fides (dependable liberal, own 80% of Sun Ra's catalog, chatted with Nate at BE 2019, after Vijay/Taborn panel discussion). Jo...

★★★★★

Seton Notes 2021/10/03

So good!

Enjoyable and informative. Makes me want to learn more and check out more albums. Can’t wait for more episodes!

★★★★★

JackWolfe4000 2020/11/13

Stimulating discussions

Brilliant! Makes you want to go and listen to incredible music. Natural broadcasters with deep knowledge of the art form.

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