Ragtime, Stride, Boogie Woogie all combine to influence today’s jazz piano.

BBOJ takes a field trip to Saxquest, where Phil Dunlap and owner Mark Overton discuss the history of the saxophone and take a look at some unique, vintage instruments.

Phil Dunlap and his guest Kevin Gianino look at the technique and instrumentation of jazz drums. This upbeat lesson includes the basics of a drum set, as well as the rhythms of swing and bossa nova.

Phil Dunlap and his guest Dave Dickey examine the evolution of the trombone style, from New Orleans to BeBop.

host Phil Dunlap breaks down chords for us and explains how chords and scales are related.

famous jazz guitarist Freddy Green, and the percussive sound of the rhythm guitar.

Rick Haydon demonstrates some of Freddy Green's most famous guitar licks.

Phil Dunlap and his guest Nick Jost discuss the basics of the bass

Andy Ament discuss the history and variety of the saxophone and how it works.

illustrates how melody, rhythm and harmony all combine to add "flavor" to music.