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One of the most prominent composers of the late 20th century has died. Georgia's Giya Kancheli wrote music full of light, shade and an incandescent longing. He was 84 years old.

Jazz at Lincoln Center has announced that its founder, Wynton Marsalis, will step down as artistic director in July 2027.

In her DACAMERA recital, Sarah Rothenberg pairs the world premiere of "For My Father," by pianist and composer Vijay Iyer, with works by Beethoven and Feldman.

Due to inclement weather, the Astral / WRTI / PHS has unfortunately been canceled. We hope to reschedule it sometime soon.

WRTI is committed to celebrating the rich diversity of voices and experiences in classical music and jazz through the production of innovative, multichannel content. We’ve created a new position to lead the station in this effort. It is our pleasure to announce that Nate Chinen is now on board as WRTI’s first editorial director.

In 1975, Michael Abramson decided to photograph the blues clubs of Chicago. The pictures Abramson took in Pepper's Hideout, among other venues, have been released in a set called Light on the South Side. Jazz critic Ed Ward takes a listen to Pepper's Jukebox, the CD released along with the photographs.

'Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays The Beatles' is due out on Nonesuch on Feb. 10. In a new video, Mehldau plays the title track at The Village Vanguard, where he'll return in late January.

Bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma and Baroque ensemble Tempesta di Mare are among 27 new grantees of USArtists International, which supports American artists at festivals abroad.

During a late-summer lull, John T.K. Scherch has one free concert to recommend, along with a couple of vital new albums.

A new album of music by the 88-year-old Estonian mystic seems to put an arm around you and whisper, "In troubled times, music can help."