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This enduring hit showcases Domino's individual talents, and the early power of New Orleans music.

Jazz singer Kurt Elling is only 32-years-old but he's already causing quite a stir in the jazz world. Elling has been called one of the most innovative jazz vocalists of the country. He has collaborated with jazz masters Jon Hendricks and Mark Murphy. His new CD is called Live in Chicago and was recorded at Chicago's Green Mill Lounge on Blue Note (1999). (15:30) Check out Kurt Elling's website at www.kurtelling.com

Frank Stasio speaks with bluesman Little Milton. His new cd, "Welcome to Little Milton" (Malaco MCD 7500) features duets with Lucinda Williams, Delbert McClinton, Keb' Mo, Dave Alvin and others.

Bassist Charlie Haden talks to Liane about what makes a good song. He's collected some rarely performed gems over the years that are featured on his new album CHARLIE HADEN QUARTET WEST - THE ART OF SONG (Verve Records 314 547 403-2).

Clarinetist Don Byron loves to marry the traditional to the unorthodox. Forays into funk and Klezmer have brightened his unique take on jazz music. Korva speaks with Byron about his new CD, Romance With the Unseen. Romance With the Unseen is available through Blue Note Records, catalog #99545.

Watch this video clip of our own Bob Perkins being honored on national news on July 1st. Congratulations, BP! And we're so glad you're still on the air on Sundays 9 AM to 1 PM for Jazz Brunch.Go to 19:08 in the broadcast to see BP's segment.

On Kali Malone's "Living Torch II," distortion and feedback reshape mourning into triumph.

Reviewer Tom Moon gives a listen to the classic 1959 jazz recording Kind of Blue.

Noah Adams talks with Jerimaya Grabher, producer of the CD Organized: An All-Star Tribute to the Hammond B-3 Organ. It's a collection of tunes played on various B-3 organs around the country, by 13 musicians.

Saxophonist Ted Nash has been playing in jazz orchestras (Thad Jones, Lincoln Center) for the past two decades. He's also a founding member of the Jazz Composers' Collective, an organization that presents challenging new works by its members. But Nash is finally stepping out of the reed sections of other people's bands to play and record with his own. He has two recent recordings — one features a jazz quartet with a string quartet and the other has Nash's saxophone and clarinet with tuba, trombone, violin, accordion, and drums. That's the latest — it's called Sidewalk Meeting. Tom Vitale reports from New York. (7:45) Ted Nash's CDs are on the Arabesque label.