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The celebrated composer-songwriter died on Friday. He had won several Tonys and Grammys, as well as an Oscar and Pulitzer, for musicals including West Side Story and Company.

Some people are said to "follow a path" in their creative life, but a path is not enough for bassist Charlie Haden. For more than 50 years, he's been building his own musical freeway. To follow him down that freeway is one of the richest experiences in American music. It's Haden's birthday this week, so here's a chance to celebrate with five of his best songs.

The latest edition of Fanfare, our weekly classical guide, features The Philadelphia Orchestra season kickoff, the Black Pearl Brass Quintet, and promising young singers from the Academy of Vocal Arts and Curtis Institute.

The fall season is underway, and again The Philadelphia Orchestra leads off our list of recommended performances, with some real musical star power.

A superstar cellist, an intrepid pianist, and a vocalist who's also one of our own. All in this week's Fanfare, from WRTI.

Moment's Notice this week features Don Braden's classic-soul reinvention, and tributes to Miles Davis and Shirley Scott.

If you aren't ready to let go of summer just yet, you'll appreciate this week in Moment’s Notice, which includes an A-list saxophonist down the shore, a smooth operator at the Mann, and a full-blown festival in Fort Washington.

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

On the first Sunday of every month, WRTI broadcasts a special edition of Sunday Classical, focused on new releases. The program is hosted by Mark Pinto, who highlights some of the music here.

In this week's Moment's Notice, Kahil El'Zabar and David Murray lift spirits, Luke Carlos O'Reilly leaves the gate open, and more.