Real Jazz

Greg Bryant is a longtime curator of jazz as a broadcaster, writer, and musician. His career began while still in high schoo … more

Greg Bryant is a longtime curator of jazz as a broadcaster, writer, and musician. His career began while still in high school in Nashville, Tennessee. At 14, Greg hosted a weekly radio show on Fisk University's WFSK-FM. He moved on to WMOT-FM (Middle Tennessee State University) and WNUR-FM (Northwestern University), his respective undergrad and graduate alma maters. Greg won the 2022 Jazz Journalists Association “Podcast of the Year” for “Jazz United,” which he co-hosted with acclaimed critic Nate Chinen. He also hosted the overnight show “Jazz After Hours” on the renowned jazz station WBGO in Newark before joining Real Jazz, Sirius XM. He is also an accomplished working bassist touring and performing locally and abroad. Greg’s wife is jazz singer Dara Tucker. Greg Bryant is a longtime curator of jazz as a broadcaster, writer, and musician. His career began while still in high school in Nashville, Tennessee. At 14, Greg hosted a weekly radio show on Fisk University's WFSK-FM. He moved on to WMOT-FM (Middle Tennessee State University) and WNUR-FM (Northwestern University), his respective undergrad and graduate alma maters. Greg won the 2022 Jazz Journalists Association

Esteemed producer/composer and bassist Marcus Miller joins Real Jazz’ Grammy winning line-up of hosts (Wynton Marsalis & Dee … more

Esteemed producer/composer and bassist Marcus Miller joins Real Jazz’ Grammy winning line-up of hosts (Wynton Marsalis & Dee Dee Bridgewater are the others) with his new two-hour program Miller Time. Like the all-around musician he is, Miller serves up a 360 degree musical sample of jazz from the roots to the future, bebop to hip-hop, blues to fusion, old-time swing to new jack swing and anything in between. This week he features jazz with a touch of soul.

Swinging from coast to coast with classic jazz, the original American art form. Hear the masters who pioneered the music and … more

Swinging from coast to coast with classic jazz, the original American art form. Hear the masters who pioneered the music and the new artists who continue the tradition into the 21st century.

Nicole Sweeney intro in radio began at Temple University where she studied Broadcasting Communications & Mass Media. The bor … more

Nicole Sweeney intro in radio began at Temple University where she studied Broadcasting Communications & Mass Media. The born and bred New Yorker grew her passion for jazz while working at the legendary jazz station WRTI in Philadelphia. She then went on to work in jazz radio at WCLK in Atlanta and WBGO in Newark. Known to some as “the Velvet Voice,” Nicole considers herself a lover and perpetual student of where jazz has been and where the music is going. Take the jazzy ride with her weekdays on Real Jazz.

Mark Ruffin has spent his entire adult life bringing jazz to the people. He's a two-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster who’ … more

Mark Ruffin has spent his entire adult life bringing jazz to the people. He's a two-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster who’s written over 600 magazine articles on the music. Hear him expound on Art Blakey, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and more.

Grammy winning bass player Christian McBride is the host of a show that treats the listeners to a little comedy, a little tr … more

Grammy winning bass player Christian McBride is the host of a show that treats the listeners to a little comedy, a little trivia and a lot of music. Feeding on the energy of a live audience Christian digs inside his guests who include musicians and entertainers from jazz and other artistic genres.

Hosted by SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, "Live From SFJAZZ" features the grea … more

Hosted by SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, "Live From SFJAZZ" features the greatest artists working in jazz recorded live at the SFJAZZ Center, one of jazz's premier concert halls. New episodes premiere every Saturday at 8pm ET, with a rebroadcast the following Wednesday at 10pm ET. Founded in 1983, SFJAZZ is among the largest presenters of jazz worldwide. Each year, SFJAZZ presents over 500 concerts at the state-of-the-art SFJAZZ Center, located on the corner of Franklin and Fell streets in the heart of San Francisco’s cultural district.