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Join us Tuesday, January 17 during our Out to Lunch programming from 1-2:30 pm EST for an interview with New York-based jazz pianist Emmet Cohen regarding his most recent project "Masters Legacy Series featuring Jimmy Cobb." Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. He placed first in both the American Jazz Pianists competition (2014) and the Phillips Piano Competition at the University of West Florida (2011).
WKCR regrets its actions with regard to a guest who had recently been scheduled to appear on our program Studio A. Specifically, WKCR's editorial policies and University policies regarding speech were misrepresented in our communications to this guest. To be clear, WKCR and Columbia University strongly believe in robust freedom of expression, especially about challenging ideas. Likewise, WKCR’s content is curated by student and alumni programmers and reflects their own individual self-expression.
Nick Bryant, a leading journalist investigating Jeffery Epstein and his accomplices, and Addie Turek, a student representative from the Epstein Off Campus movement, discuss investigations into Jeffery Epstein and Epstein accomplices' ties to Columbia and Barnard with host Ted Schmiedeler.
Executive director of the 2026 MATA Festival Pauline Kim Harris discusses her career and this year's MATA lineup with host Ted Schmiedeler.
Tune in on Wednesday, May 6 from 6-9 PM (ET) for this month’s Musician’s Show, hosted by Adegoke Steve Colson and Iqua Colson. The Colsons are “AACM stalwarts and a musical power couple,” as the New York Times correctly described them. Both joined the Association for Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) in the 70s and have been pushing musical boundaries ever since. In addition to being wonderful musicians and passionate educators individually, they record together and co-own the recording label Silver Sphinx.
Composer, performer, and improviser Matthew Evan Taylor talks about his newest AfroPneumatic tone poem Breath-songs & Lullabies with host Ted Schmiedeler
WKCR is very pleased to announce our upcoming 24 hour birthday broadcast on March 27th for the one and only, the “Sassy,” the “Divine,” Sarah Vaughan. Vaughan had a range that went from baritone to soprano and with her inventive, lyrical style, she helped popularize the art of jazz singing, along with Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
Interview with Emmanuel Villaume hosted by Charlie King. Recorded on January 8, 2026 and aired on January 16, 2026.
Interview with Jaime Laredo hosted by Charlie King for Bachfest 2025. Recorded December 16, 2025 and aired December 24, 2025.
Arun Ramamurthy discusses his upcoming January 9, 2025 Winter Jazz Fest performance with host Ted Schmiedeler.
This season, WKCR partners with Winter JazzFest (Jan. 8-13, 2026) to bring you exclusive interviews with the performing musicians. The below schedule will be updated throughout the season as interviews are scheduled and confirmed. You can find out more about Winter JazzFest and view the lineup here.
Wednesday, December 17 at 5 PM: Dawn of Midi (hosted by Eva Arroyo)
Monday, January 5 at 1 PM: Arun Ramamurthy (hosted by Ted Schmiedeler)
Wednesday, January 7 at 7 AM: David Murray (hosted by Rachel Smith)
Composer Scott Ordway discusses his 2014 composition "North Woods" ahead of performances by Lorelei Ensemble with host Ted Schmiedeler
Composer Anna Weesner discusses her newest work My Mother in Love: The Summer Sessions with host Ted Schmiedeler
Announcing the host of the Musician's Show for November 2025: celebrated trombonist Conrad Herwig!
Composer and pianist Thomas Kotcheff discusses the role of interpretation in musical composition, Morton Feldman, and his most recent record, a collaboration with composer Bryan Curt Kostors titled "Between Systems," with host Ted Schmiedeler.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 7-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles in 10 innings.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 5-4 walk off win over the Tampa Bay Rays on 7/30/2025.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 9-6 win over the Seattle Mariners on 7/9/2025. MLB Debut of Cam Schlittler.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on 6/18/2025.
Composer Aaron Helgeson talks about his release The Book of Never with host Ted Schmiedeler.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 8-2 win over the New York Mets on 5/18/2025.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 10th inning walk off win against the San Diego Padres on 5/7/2025.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on 4/16/2025.
Isabelle Fishbein and Avi Litvak's post-game report from the Mets 10-5 win against the Miami Marlins on 4/8/2025.
Rooted in the creative subcultures of the Lower East Side, Hprizm’s practice spans a wide array of genres, including music, performance and multimedia installations. His current installation at Pioneer Works in Red Hook is exemplary of this very characterization.
Centered on a sonic score that moves between abstract noise and melodic interludes, Sound of the City collapses vinyl records, tape loops and granular synthesis with audio footage captured by Hprizm over the past few years.
Tune in at 4pm on Monday 3/31 for an exclusive interview with the two newest members of the Kronos Quartet Gabriela Díaz and Ayane Kozasa. The Kronos Quartet, founded in 1973 by David Harrington, is a legendary new music group that transcends boundaries, revolutionizing what it means to be a string quartet. Díaz and Kozasa are new additions to the group after long-time members John Sherba and Hank Dutt retired, bringing their own unique style to this dynamic group.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 4-2 Opening Day win over the Milwaukee Brewers on 3/27/2025.
Preview of Yankees 2025 season concessions. Reporting by Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum.
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