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The deep freeze is still hanging on, but so are we — and so is the music. Here is a week's worth of shows that are sure to warm your spirits, whether you’re looking for a classic swinging vibe or something more downright soulful.

This week's Moment's Notice brings you performances from Lizz Wright, Cymande, Denise King, and more, each of whom will help make the week of Valentine's Day more special.

Meet 15-year-old vocalist and guitarist Alison Haydu, a rising sophomore at Central High School in Philadelphia, and a member of the All-City High School Chorus, the Philadelphia Girls Choir, and a 2025-2026 Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly All-City Jazz Fellow for guitar.

It’s a busy week on the Philadelphia classical music scene and there truly is something for everyone — from masters like pianist Richard Goode to contemporary stars like Pierre-Laurent Aimard.

Every Sunday from 6 to 7 pm WRTI brings you Riverwalk Jazz, featuring the Jim Cullum Jazz Band. The program celebrates the lives and music of America's…

"'Journey to the unexpected' is how I’d describe 'Body Blow' in its finished form," saxophonist Donny McCaslin tells WRTI. The tune's frenetic music video fits that description too.

For almost 60 years, the only recording on which Hasaan Ibn Ali’s piano playing could be heard was 1964’s The Max Roach Trio Featuring The Legendary Hasaan, an album for which Hasaan—one of the most enigmatic figures in all of Philadelphia jazz lore—did not receive top billing even though he wrote all the music.

Family, friends, and food are part of our Thanksgiving memories. This year, WRTI makes sure we save room for Second Helpings!For a Classical Thanksgiving…

The results of the year-end poll of 140 jazz critics offered surprise after surprise, including what's likely the youngest group of musicians, and more women than ever, in the top 10.

For five years, Down Beat has named Joey DeFrancesco the industry's top jazz organist. In addition to enjoying a successful solo career, he's also played in bands with Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, and Pat Martino, to name a few. Hear an interview and a solo performance from KPLU.