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

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.

NPR's Tony Cox talks to legendary timbalero Pete Escovedo about his musical family, his career and his new live CD.

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

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.

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.

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.

Correspondent Farai Chideya talks with jazz saxophonist Pamela Williams about her latest CD, Sweet Saxations.

Of all of his albums, John Coltrane selected one as his favorite: Blue Train. Released in 1957, the record is frequently cited as one of the most important in the history of jazz. The 1997 reissue has several bonus tracks, as well as video and interview clips.