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Even by the band's own standards of ornate beauty, "Hurry Home Dark Cloud" sounds especially striking. Singer Darren Richard's voice swoops and swoons elegantly, even operatically, making it the key instrument in a mix rife with strings, organs, and bells.

American opera visionary Sarah Caldwell founded the Opera Company of Boston in 1958. The company's principal prima donna was Beverly Sills, and Placido Domingo was an unknown young tenor when he first sang with the company. Caldwell died on March 23 at the age of 82.

Nat King Cole garnered more chart success for Capitol Records than any other artist in the label's history — more than 115 hit songs, in at least four different music genres. NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with friends and family about his musical legacy. Hear samples from the CD collection.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Expansion, the new CD by pianist Dave Burrell (High Two label).

Roger Lewis is one of the founding members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. He talks with NPR's Tavis Smiley about the New Orleans tradition of the jazz funeral.

NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with the great George Benson about his long career and new album, Irreplaceable, which is dedicated to the younger crowd.

The Susie Arioli band, out of Quebec, has just released its third jazz-swing album, That's for Me. NPR's Susan Stamberg speaks with vocalist Arioli and guitarist Jordan Officer about their music, inspiration and collaboration.

Music critic Tom Moon has a review of the major-label debut from The Polyphonic Spree, Together We're Heavy. The band is a 26-member symphonic pop group from Dallas, Texas.

The British alternative rock band from the 1980s and 90s is enjoying a revival, thanks to contemporary bands who were inspired by The Cure. Mikel Jollett says he's not too fond of the band's new self-titled album, but considers it a sign he's getting older.

Believers may always debate who should worship which god, but for jazz musicians like John Coltrane and Kurt Elling, a more universalist approach is preferred. Jazz vocalist Elling talks about his vocal version of Coltrane's "Resolution," part of the legendary suite "A Love Supreme."