Even if you're not very into jazz, you probably know Kind of Blue, the jazz album that's sold more copies than any other and is widely considered one of the greatest albums ever, in any genre.Among the sextet of musicians who played on the album, three stand out as true jazz geniuses: Miles Davis, Bill Evans, and John Coltrane. Today on the show, James Kapla ... Show More
Today
The Lost Art of Mingling: How to Talk to Anyone, Anywhere
It's always been intimidating to enter a room where you don't know everyone, or anyone, and to initiate conversation with people at a wedding, holiday party, or work event. But it's never felt more potentially awkward and anxiety-generating than in an age dominated by screen-medi ... Show More
41m 52s
Oct 13
Brandon Flowers, Frontman of the Killers, on Family, Faith, and Becoming a Thrasher
If you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you know that I typically interview the authors of books on this podcast. But,if you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you’ll know why I had to make an exception for today’s guest.Brandon Flowers is my v ... Show More
39m 25s
Oct 6
Silence, Solitude, Stillness: The Spiritual Disciplines We Need in a Noisy World
We live in a world of pervasive noise. Even when we're alone and our surroundings are quiet, our devices bombard us with an endless stream of inputs — messages, news, opinions, entertainment — and we feel constantly connected.My guest argues that this lack of both silence and sol ... Show More
53m 4s
Jan 2020
In 2019, Jazz Reckoned With Old Boundaries, and Marched Past Them
A conversation about the best jazz albums of the year, and what they tell us about the genre’s future. Guests: Martin Johnson and Giovanni Russonello. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app he ... Show More
56 m
Apr 2022
Jazz Appreciation Month 2022
Artists include: Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Anita O'Day, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, The Quintet of the Hot Club of France, Benny Goodman and Charlie Parker.
42m 40s
Oct 2023
Larry Carlton & Steve Gadd Discuss Their Musical Legacies
Alec Baldwin speaks with two genius musicians whose artistry has contributed to some of the most memorable songs of the sixties, seventies and eighties, leaving an indelible mark on the music world. Steve Gadd, one of the most influential drummers of all time, is known for bridgi ... Show More
50m 5s