Jazz

Sun Ra is the leader of the Spirit of Jazz Cosmos Arkestra. The band played a live concert at the WHYY studios as part of a five part radio program, "All That Jazz," hosted by Ann Mint and produced by Mint and Jack McGann. The members of the band are: Sun Ra, Walter Miller, Byard Lancaster, Luqman Ali, Marshall Allen, Stanley Morgan, Michael Ray, Danny Davis, Elo Omoe, Danny Thompson, Ricky Joyce, "Jac" Jacson, Cheryl Banks, and June Tyson.

Edwards is a composer and multi-instrumentalist. He discusses his childhood and career.

Alexandria discusses her new album "How Will I Remember You?"

Saxophonist STEVE MARCUCCI and bassist PAUL KLEINFELTER perform in-studio.

Jazz composer John Coates, Jr. discusses his career and jazz.

Pianist and composer joins the show to discuss his career and new album.

Mel Torme talks about his vocal career, his approach to live performances, and writing the iconic "Christmas Song."

Writer William Dufty joins the show to discuss his book about sugar, "Sugar Blues." He also discusses Billie Holliday, whose autobiography he co-authored.

Oliver Lake, whose latest recordings include "Heavy Spirits" and "NTU," joins the show to his discuss his career.

Jazz musician Julius Hemphill discusses his musical influences and career.

Jazz musician Ted Curson joins Fresh Air to talk about music. His recent album is called "Tears for Dolphy," and is a tribute to Eric Dolphy.

Barry Harris, jazz pianist and head of Xanadu Records, joins Terry for an extended discussion about jazz music.

Pianist Allison discusses his career as a magician and songwriter.

Dave Burrell, pianist, and Beaver Harris, percussionist, of the band 360 Degree Music Experience, join the show for a discussion of jazz music and musicians.

"Society" Pianist Peter Mintun performs many forgotten songs from the first half of this century. His new CD is "Your's for a Song: The Women of Tin Pan Alley." (Premier Recordings) Peter Mintun’s music is synonymous with San Francisco society. He has performed with symphony orchestras, entertained royalty, film and stage stars, and sometimes the composers themselves.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "Mickey One" (Verve) the soundtrack from the Arthur Penn film. It's been reissued and features Stan Getz.

Two new trio albums by tenor saxophonists who won the Thelonious Monk jazz competition share a conspicuous influence — vintage Sonny Rollins.

The French pianist is known for inserting pieces of wood between strings to produce new sounds. Delbecq's technique — as showcased on his new album — can make him sound like he has an extra hand.

Rock historian Ed Ward discusses nostalgia and rock and roll.