Jazz

Jazz vocalist Michael Mayo, nominated for two Grammys for his album Fly, speaks with KUAF's Shades of Jazz host Robert Ginsberg ahead of his Feb. 21 show at Walton Arts Center.

Fayetteville musician Jody Andrews revives Soul Merchant nearly 30 years after its formation. The expanded 11-piece funk band performs Friday, Feb. 13 at George’s Majestic Lounge.

The Jazz Scoop’s Rob Wells joins Ozarks at Large to share memorable music recommendations from jazz legends and rising artists, inspired by his interviews and a story that began with singer Jon Hendricks.

Jazz legend Ron Carter speaks with Rob Wells about his seven-decade career, the musicians who shaped him and why visibility and creativity still matter at age 88.

On today's show, we’ll discuss a new study that finds rural cancer survivors in Arkansas are more likely to respond to surveys mailed or conducted over the phone. We’ll also explore just how far the Ozarks extend beyond Missouri and Arkansas, and hear about some of the images featured in The Momentary’s new exhibit, "The Greatest Wildlife Photographs."

Jazz vocalist and saxophonist Camille Thurman joins drummer Darrell Green and his quartet for a performance at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville as part of the Starlight Jazz Club series.

The Walton Arts Center’s Starrlight Jazz Club season begins Sept. 20 with a concert by Brazilian virtuoso André Mehmari, who spoke with Robert Ginsburg about music, improvisation, and his lifelong love of radio.

On today's show, we learn that average weekly wages were down in Crawford and Sebastian Counties in the first quarter of 2025. Also, the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas opens its season tomorrow at Walton Arts Center. Plus, some Brazilian jazz piano.

The Jazz Scoop's Rob Wells recaps standout performances at the Newport Jazz Festival, from Tyreek McDole to Cecile McLorin Salvant and Willow.

On today's show, we hear about hundreds of phone calls reporting an active shooter on the University of Arkansas campus on Monday that turned out to be a false alarm. Plus, learning a collaboration to ease housing struggles in Fayetteville. We also hear from cancer researchers who are worried about a round of funding cuts.