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When Booker T. Jones met Robert Randolph, at a session hosted by Michael Bourne

In 2003, legendary organist Booker T. Jones and pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph met for the first time at WBGO. That studio performance comes to light again as we celebrate the retirement of our own legendary jazz jock, Michael Bourne.

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  The Checkout x Jazz Night in America: Top 5 Collabs

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  Angel Bat Dawid leads a fearless expedition to 'Afro Town' at Winter Jazzf…

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  Vijay Iyer shares lessons in stillness for our turbulent time

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  Cory Henry walks back the timeline to his 'First Steps,' with a new concer…

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  Michael Bourne in his element at the Montreal Jazz Festival, with Diana Kr…

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  From Rat Pack to J Dilla: José James Serves a Holiday Vibe

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  Dave Douglas and Joe Lovano aim for the stratosphere on Sound Prints' 'Oth…

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  Rachel Eckroth, a most mysterious pianist and singer

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  Everybody Should 'Really Care' About Melanie Charles

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  Nate Smith flips an awkward youth into a skyward path on 'Kinfolk 2: See t…

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  BADBADNOTGOOD, a band beloved in hip-hop circles, rediscovers its jazz voi…

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  Switch on your senses: Steph Richards sniffs out the possibilities

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  Hiromi finds the bright side, with fast fingers, on 'Silver Lining Suite'

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  Checkout Sesh (Almost Lost): Knower's Genevieve Artadi & Nay Flutist Faris…

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  Mndsgn's 'Rare Pleasure' Dials Up a '70s Fusion Vibe