JAZZ
True Stories
The Night Nina Simone Danced Nude in a Liberian Disco
The African American songstress forgot her sorrows on a night out during her stay on the West African coast and partied like it was 1999 .
True Stories
Being Booted by Nancy Sinatra
It was a simple enough gig: Get in, interview Nancy Sinatra, get out.
Around the World
Visiting the 'Hole' That's the Jazziest Record Shop in Lagos
If you’re in Lagos this Record Store Day — or any day — don’t miss this love-filled mecca for old-school Nigerian jazz.
True Stories
This Colonial Enclave Spawned India’s Jazz Age
In Goa, Western musical influences turned this former Portuguese outpost into an unlikely but passionate hotbed of jazz.
OZY TV
The Carlos Watson Show
The Carlos Watson Show brings bold, impactful conversations with culture-defining celebrities, intellectual pioneers and changemakers, spotlighting the voices you need to hear to make sense of this important time in American history.
True Stories
The Day Jazz Great Max Roach Flipped Out
When a 76-year-old drummer calls you with an ass-beating in mind — yours — you take notice.
True Stories
The Day Herbie Hancock Met the Electric Piano
When Miles Davis gave his sideman a new kind of keyboard, he changed the history of jazz.
True Stories
How a Hasty Cover Song Made a Jazz Giant’s Career
An impromptu recording session of remakes produced a Count Basie hit and introduced Kansas City to the jazz world.
True Stories
When Miles Davis and John Coltrane Scandalized Paris
The dup got off to a dissonant start on tour in Europe — but then went on to collaborate during five of the most inventive years in jazz.
True Stories
Meet the Electric Guitarist Who Gave Benny Goodman a Jolt
Guitarist Charlie Christian was warming up with fellow musicians, waiting for bandleader Benny Goodman, and a smooth jazz classic was born.
True Stories
The Day Louis Forgot His Lines
While recording his hit song “Heebie Jeebies,” Louis Armstrong dropped his lyrics.
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The Weekender
OZY Tribe members near and far provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time.
True Stories
How Nina Simone Used Her Musical Art for Racial Justice
This singer, pianist and composer turned her multifaceted artistry — and her anger — into a powerful voice for equality.
