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Grammy-winning singer and composer Cassandra Wilson has made a career out of using her jazz and blues skills to transform pop songs. On her latest album, Glamoured, Wilson applies her rich, husky voice to a variety of musical genres. NPR's Michelle Mercer has a review.

Jazz chanteuse Cassandra Wilson drops by the studio to discuss her new CD Glamoured.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the new release by tenor sax player Johnny Griffin and pianist Horace Parlan, Close Your Eyes.

David Greenberger reviews a new CD by Marilyn Crispell. She is considered one of the most versatile pianists of her generation. Over the years Crispell has released several solo recordings but on her new CD, Storyteller, she is joined by the drummer Paul Motian and bassist Mark Helias.

NPR's Meredith Ochs reviews New Orleans pianist Dr. John's new CD N'awlinz: Dis, Dat or D'udda. She says the disc brings together the many musical traditions that thrive in the Crescent City.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Uh Huh Her, the new album from PJ Harvey. Tucker says the artist displays a maturity that isn't weighed down by self-seriousness.

Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut's latest CD, You Are My Sunshine, is a bluesy, joyous reflection on the spiritual inspiration that propels his performances. He talks to The Tavis Smiley Show correspondent Tony Cox about his music and his faith. Hear full-length cuts from the Warner Bros. album.

The third album from the British rock band Coldplay is called X&Y. For the past five years, Coldplay has been steadily climbing the ladder of pop music success. And with this record many in the music business believe the four soft-spoken Brits will earn the title "biggest band in the world."

On The Classical Underground, Imani Winds seek to expand the boundaries of classical music. The wind quintet infuses its compositions with Latin American dance rhythms and black spirituals. Music critic Tom Manoff has a review.

Music journalist Ashley Kahn talks about the life and musical legacy of jazz singer Billie Holiday, who would have turned 90 this year. To mark the occasion, Universal Music has released Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection, a boxed set of Holiday's music for which Kahn wrote the liner notes.