Grammy winner pianist Luther Allison talks with Margherita Fava about his recent tour in 50 cities celebrating the music of New Orleans. Allison also shares a special musical recipe that is especially delicious.

Melony Dodson, Matthew Motley, Carter Moore and Todd Steed break down the highlights, the joys, the surprises and the possible philosophical ramifications of Big Ears 2025. Highlights? Regrets? It's all here.

Kris Davis returns to Knoxville for the Big Ears Festival with her trio. Todd Steed finds out what's in store. Her new recording, Run the Gauntlet, is a staff favorite.

Béla Fleck has become something of a fixture at the Big Ears festival and each appearance is something new. In this interview with Todd Steed he talks about his approach to playing Big Ears and how his new trio is finding their groove.

Vance Thompson zoomed in to Improvisations to share the details of the upcoming KJO season.

Drummer Graham Monroe stopped by WUOT to take a turn on the Blindfold Game. He scored several direct hits.

Champian Fulton's newest recording, Flying High, is a keeper. Todd talks to Champian about the superb collection of vocalists that appear on the recording and the thoughts behind her latest in a series of brilliant releases.

Kelle Jolly sits down with Todd Steed to talk about her ten years hosting her popular Jazz Jam program. Kelle shares her thoughts about the evolution of the show and reveals some surprises about her audience. We can't wait for the next 10 years. Enjoy Jazz Jam every Friday night at 8:00.

Guitarist and composer Julian Lage returns to the Big Ears Festival. He talks with Todd Steed about his affinity for Knoxville, his latest recording and how he changed things up for his upcoming tour.

Join Todd for an epic train ride from Denver to San Francisco on the California Zephyr. He loves it, though many are miserable. Find out why as you enjoy the original jazz soundtrack featuring Daniel Kimbro, Hunter Deacon, Bob Deck, Dave Nichols, Dug Meech, Bruno Santos and George Middlebrooks.