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The inimitable drummer, bandleader and liberator Max Roach was born on January 10, 1924. WRTI's Greg Bryant shares five tracks that capture his innovative spirit.

Passover begins on Friday night at sundown, and Jews around the world will be celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt with a special family meal, called a Seder. Join us on WRTI to hear music for Passover and learn more about the holiday.

On the first Sunday of every month, WRTI broadcasts a special edition of Sunday Classical, focused on classical new releases. Join host Mark Pinto on WRTI on Sept. 1 from 3-6 p.m. to hear highlights from each of these albums.

Jeff Curnow does double duty with his "dream job" as principal associate trumpet in The Philadelphia Orchestra and as a popular cartoonist whose work has…

Once Morris Robinson dreamed of fame on the football field. Now, he's moving audiences across the world with the power of his voice, and changing the face of opera.

Take a look at some of the amazing in-person classical and vocal events happening this summer!

A master bassist whose influence was felt throughout modern jazz and classical music as well as rock, folk and pop, Richard Davis died on Sept. 6, at 93.

La Festa Musicale (playing Bach) and Charlotte Hu (playing Liszt) are among our selections in this month's new-release roundup on Sunday Classical.

This week the Eagles are headed to New Orleans, where every night is a musical feast. Look at the landscape here in Philly, though, and you may not feel too envious.

Throughout the Fourth of July weekend, WRTI jazz hosts will feature music that showcases the art form's representation of, and contribution to, the United States of America. Here are some highlights to listen for.