Josh Jackson
Josh Jackson is the associate general manager for content at WRTI in Philadelphia.
Prior to joining WRTI, he was program director and content manager of WVTF in Virginia and special projects producer at WBGO in Newark, N.J. While at WBGO, Josh hosted Live at the Village Vanguard, a monthly concert series from the legendary New York jazz club. He was also the creator and host of Living With Music, a multimedia riff about jazz, discovery and other big ideas.
He started with a full-time gig and volunteer host position at WWOZ in New Orleans, landed a temporary production assistant job at American Routes and attended public radio boot camp at Murray Street Productions in New York. He has produced award-winning documentaries and more than 250 live concert recordings while at WBGO.
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A rapper outdoes his mentor, St. Patrick's Day passes through, bands battle on Frenchmen Street and New Orleans faces New York. Read a recap of music and more, with guests Ron Carter, "Spider" Stacy of The Pogues, Ingrid Lucia and Dr. John. -
The lively pianist Monty Alexander and the Harlem-Kingston Express meld the rhythms of Jamaican music and the improvisation of American jazz in this session with WBGO. Alexander says he loves Jamaican music and jazz so much, he doesn't see them as separate. -
There's politically charged funk-rap, New York meets New Orleans, the debut of a new song and classic, swinging jazz. Read a recap of the episode's music, featuring guests Susan Cowsill, Leroy Jones and Dr. John. -
Another season, another sensory-overload pageant on Fat Tuesday. Read a recap of the music, including live performances from Cyril Neville, the Savoy brothers, the St. Augustine Marching 100 and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson. -
The history of jazz cello is full of strings attached. But when Friedlander's instrument meets slide guitar and a rhythm section, the result is a kind of timbral majesty. Bonebridge is unquestionably jazz, but also Americana, chamber music and a whole lot more.
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The New Orleans of Treme has often felt like a small town — and perhaps now more than ever. Read a recap of musical performances from the episode, featuring Henry Butler, Evan Christopher and John Hiatt. -
It starts with a funeral, ends with a protest, and in between, a lot of people sing the blues. Read a recap of music from episode five of season two, featuring Wolfman Washington, the Rebirth Brass Band and the Hot 8 Brass Band. -
Three break-ins during the New Orleans crime wave of late 2006 have consequences for the service economy employees who were robbed. Read a recap of the soundtrack to the drama, featuring Steve Earle, David Torkanowsky and Jonathan Batiste. -
Crime is up, government contractors have arrived and neighborhoods stand to be dotted out of the New Orleans map. Music lives on. Read a recap of the latest episode's live performances, featuring Kermit Ruffins, sissy bounce and the Hot 8 Brass Band. -
The Bad Plus isn't the only piano trio to have recorded parts of The Rite of Spring. Hear from the band E.S.T. and its late leader, pianist Esbjorn Svensson, about their hidden take on "Spring Khorovod."
