As we continue to celebrate Michael Bourne’s legacy at WBGO, here is a tribute
from one of his former producers, Becca Pulliam — who reminds us that his
presence on the air has been a gift.
Michael Bourne hosted NPR's Toast of the Nation for many years, produced by Becca Pulliam. Becca remembers some of those New Year's Eve broadcasts with Michael.
On this edition of The Art of the Story from the WBGO Archive, singer Catherine Russell performed live from J&R Music in NYC in 2008. She joined WBGO host Monifa Brown for the event.
On this episode of The Art of the Story, from the WBGO Archive, legendary pianist Les McCann chats with WBGO's Michael Bourne about the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival