Jae Sinnett

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, WHRV Host and Jazz Musician Jae Sinnett shares four of his favorite jazz recordings.

WHRV host Jae Sinnett is a busy guy--broadcaster, drummer, educator chef--how does he juggle it all? He says it requires focusing on what is most important to you.

"When I became a serious listener of jazz and a musician, it was a bit overwhelming. I didn't understand the improvisational aspects, conceptual design or the complex rhythms."

"I found a picture a few years back of me holding drumsticks, banging away on a drum pad while watching the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show in February of 1964." Jae Sinnett discusses his passion for drumming.

One of WHRV's hosts started in radio by creating programs at home for a loved one. Another one visited the station to register a complaint and walked away with a job offer. Both have been sharing their love of jazz music with WHRO listeners for years. We recently caught up with them to talk about music.

The awards honor accomplishments of local and Hampton Roads-connected African Americans who are committed to serving their community.

Musician and WHRV host Jae Sinnett shares how the first culinary seeds of his journey were planted by his grandmother, and how his love of preparing food grew from there.

"All musicians need to or should take lessons, particularly in the beginning, but achieving greatness is a lifetime study." WHRV host and musician Jae Sinnett discusses why technical training is so important for performers.

Jazz has a long list of musical greats who have performed throughout the years. What are the best jazz albums of last year? WHRV Host Jae Sinnett ranks his top picks of 2021.

"At some point in your life, how and where you choose to expend energy and place focus becomes front and center." Musician and chef Jae Sinnett explains the art of finding your own style.