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Joel Harrison's Pity the Genius: A Journey Through American Guitar Music in 33 Tracks is a collection of close readings, with room for personal digression. WRTI is proud to publish a chapter excerpt about a song by Philadelphia's own Kurt Rosenwinkel.

Vocalist, guitarist and jazz icon George Benson joins Christian McBride for a conversation about his early years on the jazz scene, fame and his new “lost” album.

This week's Fanfare brings exciting performances to kick off the Fall season, including those of LyricFest and several from The Philadelphia Orchestra.

From patriotic anthems to freedom songs to soul-jazz staples, WRTI has your soundtrack for the Fourth of July. Here are some highlights.

Look no further for your classical music soundtrack to the Fourth of July!

Celebrate Bastille Day with a special edition of Sunday Classical, where we'll play some of the greatest pieces representative of France on the country's national day.

With his sterling technique, grounded by a warmly centered tone, Jim Rotondi brought a level-headed calm to the role of a trumpet hero. He died on July 7 at 61.

The New York-bred and Los Angeles- based pianist and multi-instrumentalist has been regarded as a young master in the jazz world.

Moment's Notice continues the summer festivities, with a performance on the beach, a remarkable big band, and three amazing jazz singers.

Meet composer Cecelia Olszewski, a composition student at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, and founder and president of the Cosmia Opera Collective.