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Before nailing down the title "birthplace of rock 'n' roll," Memphis and West Memphis made many great contributions to early acoustic and electric blues.

Inspired by their own album of duets, we asked the jazzmen to name their favorite pairings.

As America's birthday approaches, here are five tasty offerings for your Fourth of July celebration.

Hear the super-wide range of sounds from the Sun Ra Arkestra's third decade of existence.

Wouldn't it be nice to just drop whatever you're doing right now and go on a nice, leisurely Caribbean vacation? Well, you can — sort of. Let your mind sail through the Caribbean by listening to some music from a few of the many fine jazz artists who were born on the Caribbean islands.

Hear a preview of some of the artists featured at this year's Newport folk and jazz festivals.

Hear five tango destroyers, each descended from the jazz innovations of Astor Piazzolla.

More than so many other kinds of music, jazz takes its tradition seriously. So it makes sense that so jazz musicians feel such visceral connections to their ancestors — and honor them in song. Hear cuts from four new albums.

Vaughan synthesized many influences, from Albert King to T-Bone Walker, to get his unique style.

Dizzy Gillespie wasn't content to stick with music people could dance to. The jazz trumpeter had more complex melodies, harmonies and rhythms in mind.