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Preview some of the artists playing the Montreal International Jazz Festival, a musical grand prix.

As part of its summer series on the sounds of music al fresco, Weekend Edition Saturday speaks with John Thornton, a trumpet player who holds court outside the National Archives.

The French guitarist, whose playing can be heard throughout Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris, discusses his new album and the enduring influence of Django Reinhardt.

A piano competition honors a Nobelist, Litton advises Colorado and Barenboim backs Wagner: all the news that's fit to link.

At 25, viola player Nathan Schram has received a stipend, benefits and much more teaching at The Academy, a youth music program sponsored by Carnegie Hall and Juilliard. Now, he and his colleagues face long odds of making it in the classical music business.

Salamishah Tillet explains why Simone's pursuit of a life without fear still gives us all — musicians and fans alike — something to learn from.

Hear a new performance of Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait with Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell.

See a treasure trove of archival photos from the beloved festival in the Berkshires.

Gary G. Vercelli of California's Capital Public Radio finds the jazz guitarist covering a Coltrane classic.

The percussionist gathered musicians featured on his new album, Bamako By Bus, for a studio session with WBGO's The Checkout. Listen to the entire set and watch a slideshow of photos from the session.