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Saxophonist Branford Marsalis. He's just released "Footsteps of Our Fathers," the debut release on the artist's own Marsalis Music label. In the nearly two decades that he has released solo albums, he's won two Grammy Awards and was nominated for a third in 1995. He was the first band leader for Jay Leno's "The Tonight Show" and appeared on the show from 1992-1995. In addition to the solo and ensemble records he's released, Marsalis has participated in various film scores as both composer and featured soloist. He is currently on tour for this album.

Hear the award-winning pianist offer two sides of Mozart's genius from inside the composer's own home in Vienna.

Sun, sound, picnics, and crowds. It's a summer music festival. On the next Talk of the Nation, we'll find out about some of the best festivals across the country. Classical, jazz, folk, bluegrass, world music, blues. What's your favorite music festival? Join guest host Melinda Penkava for a look at your summer music festival picks, on Talk of the Nation from NPR News.

If Cole Porter and George Gershwin provided a soundtrack for the city, then Hoagy Carmichael was the voice of America's heartland. A new Carmichael biography and song collection — both called Stardust Melody — lead a resurgence of interest in the prolific songwriter's work. Sing along Wednesday on All Things Considered

Zev Feldman, co-president of Resonance Records, is the guy who single-handedly made Record Store Day a red-letter date for fans of classic jazz.

Join us on Sunday, March 17 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1, and Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 when our Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert series brings you a performance recorded live in January, 2022.

Just past 40, trumpeter Terence Blanchard can look back at numerous musical accomplishments, including nearly two dozen albums and a body of well-respected soundtrack work for director Spike Lee and others. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Blanchard about his latest CD, Bounce.

Dave Brubeck rarely gives interviews, but the jazz piano legend recently sat down for a lively conversation with The Tavis Smiley Show reporter Allison Keyes. Listen to an extended version of the interview, and hear samples from his latest CDs — one with an intimate jazz combo, the other a symphony orchestra.

***EVENT CANCELLED***Check out Lili Añel and her band at City Winery, Philadelphia on Monday, May 23rd at 8 PM. It's the first event in the WRTI Concert Series at this incredible venue. WRTI's J. Michael Harrison is emcee.

Pianist Bob James has been a major force in jazz for more than 40 years, and he's still going strong. His just-released a new solo CD is called Urban Flamingo.