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An 85th birthday celebration this Friday (3/6, rebroadcast Saturday 3/7)

The NEA Jazz Master died Tuesday from pulmonary fibrosis at the age of 79.

A Tempo this week (10/15) focuses on venues, looking at the recent renovation of David Geffen Hall by Lincoln Center and the New York Philharmonic, and an agreement that provides more access to Severance Music Center for Cleveland Institute of Music students.

Pianist Steven Spooner in music and conversation this Friday (11/14, rebroadcast Saturday 11/15).

Benjamin K. Roe, NPR's Director of Music, reflects on the musical core of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and NPR's commitment to the holiday that honors him.

Unlike many American rappers, Biritsh hip-hop artist Mike Skinner, a.k.a. The Streets, does without the hype. His new CD A Grand Don't Come for Free is a self-deprecating, humorous song cycle.

The pianist and singer has sold more jazz records in the U.K. than any other British artist. His latest album, The Pursuit, features original songs, jazz standards and pop covers.



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Negin Farsad, special guest Arden Cho and panelists Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Beth Stelling

Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: The audiobooks Mythos and Why We Love Baseball, and the new albums Jaguar II and Blame My Ex.

One day, musicologist John Work happened to record an obscure street singer's blues talent. Discovering that field recording leads commentator Bruce Nemerov to reflect on how the blues were marketed before World War II.