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Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard was on top of the jazz world during the '60s and '70s. But personal setbacks left him unable to play and took him out of the limelight and off the stage. Hubbard died on Dec. 29, but in this story from 2001, he talked about attempting a comeback with an album called New Colors.

Hall Overton was a tall, modest, Midwestern, chain-smoking college instructor of classical music at Juilliard. But at the Jazz Loft, he was living, teaching music and playing piano with greats like Thelonious Monk.

As WRTI toasts Philadelphia jazz artists during our Spirit of 76 drive, we're proud to feature an interview with pianist Kenny Barron, who grew up in North Philly and still carries a torch for his hometown.

“People Will Say We’re In Love”…“Surrey With The Fringe On Top”…“I Can’t Say No”…“Out Of My Dreams”…and more! You know the songs and you love them all.…

Jim Cotter speaks with Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts President and CEO Ann Ewers.David Patrick Stearns on the rise and fall of the Pottstown…

Turn on your radio, or go online, to hear the best classical music and jazz programs throughout the weekend. Here are some highlights...Friday, May 20th10…

Acclaimed violinist Augustin Hadelich joins Symphony in C and Music Director Rossen Milanov for one of the most beloved concertos in the repertoire - the…

All kinds of strings are circling on Now Is the Time, Saturday, August 23rd at 9 pm at wrti.org and WRTI-HD2. The Minneapolis Guitar Quartet starts off…

We're all family on Now Is the Time, Saturday, February 22nd at 9 pm Eastern on the all-classical stream at wrti.org and WRTI-HD2. Excerpts from the third…

This week, Fanfare puts the focus on a new piano concerto, an inspiring comeback at the keyboard, and a noted friendship between two composers.