On Aug. 18, Bernie Worrell visited WBGO for The Checkout, and he brought 10 musicians with him. They played music from Worrell's new Standards record, including a version of Herbie Hancock's classic "Watermelon Man" that Worrell describes as "No seeds, but very sweet." The Jerome Kern-penned chestnut "All the Things You Are" also gets a funky workout from the full band, including tight horn arrangements from the Chops Horns.

Read the Article & Listen to the Full Interview Session at:
http://www.npr.org/2011/08/18/139702198/bernie-worrell-the-wizard-of-woo-plays-standards