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Jazz Profiles presented by Tim Owens & 32 Bar Blues

32 Bar Blues
Jazz
Bill Evans
Kind Of Blue
Mel Tormé
American Music
Miles Davis
New York City
Modern Jazz Quartet
Music Arranging
Ellis Marsalis
Stanley Turrentine
Ella Fitzgerald
Music Collaboration
Jazz Education
Vocal Techniques
Roy Haynes
NPR
Cool Jazz
Live Jazz Recordings
The Village Vanguard

A Peabody Award-winning documentary series chronicling the people, places, and themes of jazz. Combining interviews, archival recordings, music, and narration by singer Nancy Wilson, each program tells an informative and sometimes gripping story that celebrates our uniquely American art form and the people who make it.

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Artwork for Jazz Profiles presented by Tim Owens & 32 Bar Blues

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One of the first important jazz soloists, Sidney Bechet’s recordings precede those of Louis Armstrong (three years his junior), with whom he would later play duets. Largely self-taught and prodigiously talented on both clarinet and soprano saxophone,... more

With a laid-back, familiar style, the composer, pianist and singer Hoagy Carmichael created popular hits for decades – and logged numerous entries into the Great American Songbook. When asked about his tuneful gift, he credited his early roots in jaz... more

Jazz pianist Thelonious Monk had a gift for unusual and daring composition, for confounding and delighting the world. He did things with rhythm, melody and chords that had never quite been heard before. Early on, Monk was criticized by observers who ... more

Cuban pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Chucho Valdés is one of the most influential figures in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. He was named a 2025 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master – and the recognition crowns a 60-year career that inclu... more

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Recent Guests

Jack DeGionnette
Drummer who performed with Keith Jarrett
Episode: Keith Jarrett
Dennis Russell Davies
Conductor who collaborated with Keith Jarrett
Episode: Keith Jarrett
Tom Moon
Music critic and commentator
Episode: Keith Jarrett
Gary Peacock
Bassist who performed with Keith Jarrett
Episode: Keith Jarrett
Jimmy Smith
Renowned jazz organist known for revolutionizing the sound of jazz organ in the 50s and 60s
Episode: Jimmy Smith
Clark Terry
Trumpeter and influential jazz musician
Episode: Milt Hinton
John Clayton
Bassist known for his insights into the music industry
Episode: Milt Hinton
David Berger
Writer and documentary filmmaker, a former student of Milt Hinton
Episode: Milt Hinton
Kenny Burrell
Renowned jazz guitarist and educator
Episode: Kenny Burrell

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Tim Owens
Long-time producer of jazz content and creator of NPR's Peabody Award-winning Jazz Profiles, with extensive experience in music production and documentation.
Nancy Wilson
Host and narrator known for her contributions to jazz storytelling, bringing a narrative depth to jazz profiles through her artistic voice.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
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    I wish I could give this 5 stars because I can’t. Overall, these are good reviews of the carriers of important jazz artists (Note: the profile of Bill Evans is excellent for the most part), but Nancy Wilson’s excessive, overly gushy, too effusive and at times over-the-top accolades laden with too many adjectives (“greatest!” “best!” "outstanding!” etc.) get in the way of the profiles. And the emphasis and choice of pieces presented is the profiles are at times questionable. One example: The p... more

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Content centers on the exploration and celebration of prominent figures in jazz music, featuring in-depth tributes and historical insights into their contributions and challenges. Through a combination of interviews, storytelling, and insightful anecdotes, the discussions not only review the artistic journeys of these musicians but often touch on their personal lives, struggles with addiction, and staying power in the music industry. Uniquely, the presentations include contributions from individuals who were directly connected to the artists being portrayed, which adds authenticity and depth to the narratives. This format provides listeners with a comprehensive look at jazz as an evolving art form, making it a compelling choice for those in... more

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