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WRTI
Philadelphia
Sonny Rollins
Exit Zero Jazz Festival
Mary Halvorson
Thelonious Monk Competition
Blue Note Records
Esperanza Spalding
Milton Nascimento
Lee Morgan
67th Annual Grammy Awards
John Coltrane
New York
Winter Jazz Fest
Grammy Awards
Sun Ra
Jazz Community
Samara Joy

Jazz is a conversation — and that’s what The Late Set is all about. Nate Chinen and Josh Jackson convene every two weeks for straight talk and in-depth interviews with featured guests. Just like a hang at the end of the gig, in the back of the club, it’s direct, unfiltered and illuminating, revealing the music and its culture in a deeper light.

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John Coltrane’s centennial has brought a flurry of tributes and testimonials, along with archival discoveries. At WRTI, we’re gearing up for “A Love Park Supreme,” a weeklong celebration in the city that Coltrane called home. And here at The Late Set... more

Jazz radio has never had a better friend than Rhonda Hamilton. During a broadcasting career spanning nearly 50 years, she’s brought the music to a worldwide audience with her trademark warmth, integrity and composure.

This year she received a fit... more

When SML dropped its 2024 debut, the group’s admixture of loopy groove, staticky texture and shifting timbre came on like a transmission from the outer reaches. Behind the music was a method: rangy collective improv whittled down to size, based on a ... more

The gayageum is a plucked Korean zither with a history that stretches to the sixth century. Its first and finest exponent in avant-garde jazz is DoYeon Kim, whose spellbinding debut, Wellspring, reveals a fiercely original voice (in more than one sen... more

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Recent Guests

Rhonda Hamilton
2026 NEA Jazz Master, broadcaster
KJAZZ / WBGO (past and current affiliations mentioned)
Episode: A Voice for Jazz, with Rhonda Hamilton
Josh Johnson
SML saxophonist
SML
Episode: Sabotage the Plan, with SML
Jeremiah Chiu
SML synthesizer/creator
SML
Episode: Sabotage the Plan, with SML
Anna Butterss
SML bassist
SML
Episode: Sabotage the Plan, with SML
DoYeon Kim
KayaGeum artist and album Wellspring performer
Solar Myth / Wellspring
Episode: Wellspring, with DoYeon Kim
Steven Bernstein
Musician, leader of Sex Mob and Resonation Trio
Resonation Trio / Ultra Resonance
Episode: ResoNation, with Steven Bernstein
Kalia Vandever
Jazz trombonist and vocalist, Mana composer
Independent/Mana project
Episode: The Power of Presence, with Kalia Vandever
Emmet Cohen
Pianist, composer, bandleader; advocate of Emmet's Place and Universal Truth Suite
Musician; Emmet's Place
Episode: Universal Truth, with Emmet Cohen
Chris Speed
Saxophonist/clarinetist associated with Yano and related projects
Yano, Various
Episode: Yeah No, with Chris Speed and Jim Black

Hosts

Nate Chinen
Senior jazz journalist and broadcaster; co-host of The Late Set, with extensive experience covering jazz culture, history, and contemporary practice.
Josh Jackson
Broadcast host and co-host with deep roots in jazz journalism and performance discourse.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Miles Davis’ 100th

    Nate and Josh were exactly what I was looking for this morning, on the centennial of Miles Davis’ birth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roger Winston
    United States4 months ago
  • Best Jazz Podcast

    This this the place to turn for insight in jazz from two highly respected voices. Nate and Greg’s interviews get to the heart of things in a way that many interviewers don’t, and their conversations are always illuminating. The Late Set picked up right where their previous podcast, Jazz United, left off.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    masonjamjar
    United States2 years ago
  • Don’t miss out

    These are great conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kensal greenery
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Jazz conversation

    Nate and Greg engage in insightful discussion with current jazz musicians as well as some who have been around for many years. Really worth a listen if you are a jazz lover.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcuz
    United States3 years ago
  • Welcome back!

    Great to hear the Jazz United brothers back with this new effort. Looking forward to listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mustang 91
    Canada3 years ago

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Hosts get to the heart of music and culture in a thoughtful, accessible way.
Engaging, insightful interviews with jazz artists and educators.
Consistently strong conversations with current and veteran musicians alike.

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A Voice for Jazz, with Rhonda Hamilton
Q: What additional insights did you gain from your intimate observations of the NEA Jazz Masters ceremonies and the people involved?
She discusses the human side of masters—the humor, the warmth, and the mentorship dynamics—while acknowledging the broader cultural and political context that shapes these honors and their continuity.
A Voice for Jazz, with Rhonda Hamilton
Q: Rhonda, tell me what the best way is to turn someone on to this music.
Hamilton emphasizes getting people to listen and understanding the deep connections between jazz and contemporary genres like hip-hop, noting that many hip-hop artists draw inspiration from jazz, which can open new ears to the genre.
The Power of Presence, with Kalia Vandever
Q: What was it like shifting from improvisation-heavy solo pieces to more song-based work on Mana?
Most of Mana's pieces are songs with clear arcs, though two are improvised; I aimed to preserve performance dynamics and patient development to keep the live-feel while delivering structured material.
The Power of Presence, with Kalia Vandever
Q: How does singing change your solo trombone practice, and how do you balance the two on stage?
Initially it felt unnatural without the trombone as a barrier, but now the two modes blend fluidly; I approach performance with focus and intention, enabling me to switch between voice and instrument while maintaining unity.
The Power of Presence, with Kalia Vandever
Q: For our audience, what is Mana and why does it matter to you?
Mana is the divine energy from the land and ancestry that you cultivate through deep connection to self and environment; it informs the music's sense of presence and calm, and grounds the work in Hawaiian cultural context.

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What is The Late Set about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A biweekly jazz conversation that pairs deep-dive interviews with luminaries and scene-makers. Episodes consistently center on artistic process, improvisation, and the cultural contexts shaping modern jazz—from historic mentors and cross-genre collaborations to technology's impact on performance and audience engagement. Notable strengths include candid, knowledgeable hosts who probe both musical craft and broader cultural themes, plus a track record of inviting influential ensembles and prominent soloists to unpack their approaches, philosophies, and projects. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who want thoughtful, bridge-building discussions that illuminate technique, history, and community within jazz.

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Recent guests on The Late Set include:

1. Rhonda Hamilton
2. Josh Johnson
3. Jeremiah Chiu
4. Anna Butterss
5. DoYeon Kim
6. Steven Bernstein
7. Kalia Vandever
8. Emmet Cohen

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