Jazz United

Greg Bryant, Nate Chinen

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.

2 Listeners

All episodes

Best episodes

Seasons

Top 10 Jazz United Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Jazz United episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Jazz United for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Jazz United episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ready or not, here come the yuletide grooves

Jazz United

12/03/21 • 43 min

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.

2 Listeners

1 Comment

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

Jazz United

11/19/21 • 49 min

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

A Tale of Two Kenny Gs

Jazz United

12/17/21 • 59 min

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.

Jazz United x The Checkout: Pino Palladino and Blake Mills on 'Notes with Attachments'

Jazz United

04/23/21 • 37 min

In a special crossover episode of Jazz United, bassist Pino Palladino and producer Blake Mills speak with Simon Rentner of The Checkout about their album Notes with Attachments, out on New Deal/Impulse!

Onward and Upward: Jazz United Remembers Ralph Peterson, Jr.

Jazz United

03/12/21 • 44 min

Jazz United pays tribute to the irrepressible drummer, composer and educator Ralph Peterson, Jr., who died on March 1 at 58.

Miss Holiday to You: Jazz United Weighs In on 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' and 'Billie'

Jazz United

02/26/21 • 41 min

Since her death more than 60 years ago, we've seen a series of depictions of Billie Holiday, most of them disappointing in one way or another. In this episode of Jazz United, we unpack our objections to Lee Daniels' The United States vs. Billie Holiday — and consider another, more fruitful recent film, the documentary Billie.

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

Jazz United

10/18/23 • 28 min

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

Jazz United

02/25/22 • 57 min

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.

Hailing Dr. Lonnie Smith, and the Magnificent Legacy of the Hammond B3 Organ

Jazz United

04/09/21 • 45 min

Jazz United takes the occasion of Dr. Lonnie Smith's new album Breathe to consider his instrument, the Hammond B3 organ — and shout out a couple of his heirs, Sam Fribush and Cory Henry.

(Back) In The Club: Jazz United Considers the Return of Live Concerts

Jazz United

07/30/21 • 40 min

The big intermission is over, but how long will it last? Jazz United examines the return to in-person performances and checks in with Spike Wilner, owner of Smalls Jazz Club.

Show more best episodes

FAQ

How many episodes does Jazz United have?

Jazz United currently has 27 episodes available.

What topics does Jazz United cover?

The podcast is about Music, Music History, Podcasts and Music Commentary.

What is the most popular episode on Jazz United?

The episode title 'Ready or not, here come the yuletide grooves' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Jazz United?

The average episode length on Jazz United is 44 minutes.

How often are episodes of Jazz United released?

Episodes of Jazz United are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Jazz United?

The first episode of Jazz United was released on Feb 17, 2021.

Show more FAQ

Jazz United

Greg Bryant, Nate Chinen

Top 10 Jazz United Episodes

FAQ

How many episodes does Jazz United have?

What topics does Jazz United cover?

What is the most popular episode on Jazz United?

What is the average episode length on Jazz United?

How often are episodes of Jazz United released?

When was the first episode of Jazz United?

Comments