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Jazz bassist and photographer Milt Hinton died Tuesday in New York at the age of 90. His musical career spanned 70 years, and he played bass with almost every great 20th century jazz musician from Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway to John Coltrane.

Editors ROBERT GOTTLIEB and ROBERT KIMBALL have collaborated on the new book –Reading Lyrics— (Pantheon Books), an anthology of some of the most important lyricists of the last century, including the lyrics of George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart, Dorothy Field, Frank Loesser, Johnny Mercer, and more. The book covers the time period 1900-1975. ROBERT GOTTLIEB is the author of –Reading Jazz,— and ROBERT KIMBALL is the editor of complete lyrics collections of Cole Porter, Ira Gershwin, and Lorenz Hart. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE

Host Lisa Simeone talks to jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut about his latest CD, Cyrus Chestnut & Friends, which pays tribute to the music of the Charles Schultz inspired Peanuts TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Legendary jazz singer Abbey Lincoln has been hailed by one critic as the "Last Great Diva", and says herself that she sings in the tradition of Sarah Vaughan, Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday.

Band leader Woody Herman. Herman was the leader of numerous big bands, all variously called The Thundering Herd. His bands were noted for their dazzling improvisation combined with their incisive ensemble playing. He died in 1987.

Liane speaks with Weekend Edition Sunday music director Ned Wharton, who offers a few holiday gift suggestions.

We're so happy to announce that Philadelphia-based pianist and educator Dr. Charles Abramovic has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame. It's a prestigious designation recognizing the work of North America’s most committed and passionate piano educators.

Pianist Lara Downes' latest mini-album traces the story of the Great Migration of Black Americans from the south in the early to mid-20th century, with music by Florence Price and Harry T. Burleigh.

Seattle percussionist and composer Bonnie Whiting speaks to the importance of independence and the close bond between voice and percussion.

Tavis Smiley interviews entertainment critic Patty Jackson about songs for the Christmas season. The list includes everything from Johnny Mathis to En Vogue.