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In 1975, Michael Abramson decided to photograph the blues clubs of Chicago. The pictures Abramson took in Pepper's Hideout, among other venues, have been released in a set called Light on the South Side. Jazz critic Ed Ward takes a listen to Pepper's Jukebox, the CD released along with the photographs.

Out 'n' In, the latest album from Empirical, is a tribute to the late musician Eric Dolphy. The record contains six original pieces that adopt Dolphy's style and adaptations of two songs from his album Out to Lunch!

A few years ago, blues guitarist Eric Bibb was approached by a fan carrying a guitar case. The case held a '30s-vintage Resophonic National guitar once belonging to blues legend Booker White. Bibb persuaded the fan to lend him the instrument, then produced a record inspired by prewar Delta blues.

Gary Burton, Wendy Oxenhorn, Pharoah Sanders and Archie Shepp make up the newest class of Jazz Masters — the highest honor the U.S. gives to a jazz musician or advocate.

The late, distinctively melodic jazz trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler was quietly influential to generations of musicians. From the Pacific Northwest, two acolytes reimagine his catalog.

One of today's great singers celebrates the centennial of a jazz icon. Wilson brings her fresh arrangements of classic tunes to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Walker is an exciting presence on the jazz scene, singing with impeccable phrasing, a soulful swing and a warmly sensuous tone. She and host Marian McPartland spend a delightful hour talking about the jazz life and performing together on "The More I See You," "It Could Happen to You" and Walker's own tune, "Love Is."

To mark 70 years in business, the Blue Note record label put together an all-star ensemble and commissioned arrangements of key compositions. Hear the burning-down-the-house highlights of The Blue Note 7's performance at the Kennedy Center.

For the seventh annual Piano Jazz show at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival, McPartland hosts three amazing guests. Pianist Mulgrew Miller, singer Nnenna Freelon and singer/pianist Spencer Day each take their turn on stage with McPartland. The result is an eclectic and energetic hour of world class jazz.

The classical guitarist has a wide ranging appetite for music, and plays with a clear, lyrical technique.