Program Note: Radio JaMo

Not long ago I sat down for a radio interview with pianist Jason Moran, for the excellent BBC Radio show Jazz on 3. We talked about the triumphant and humbling year he had in 2010, among other things. He played me some music that inspired him, some of it surprising. It was a fun, relaxed conversation, and I hope to hear a good portion of it when the segment airs tonight.

In the same episode, I engage in good-natured debate with the esteemed British jazz historian Alyn Shipton, one of the consultants on Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology. (You may be aware that I took some issue with said document, here and here.) Shipton's perspective was interesting, and while I stand by my critique, he should surely be heard.

The show -- which also includes a live recording of the Overtone Quartet, with Larry Grenadier filling in for Dave Holland -- will be streamed live at 6PM EST, and archived free for one week.