Joni Mitchell’s sine qua non, Hejira, with notes to parse out a fuller picture of a magnificent work of art.

A brief sampling of the sound of eight cellos, as composed by Johann Johannsson, Bernat Vivancos, and Joep Beving, above.

Music of the Master, the Maestro, the Mystic from Montreal.

Maurice Chevalier, Antonio Vivaldi for openers on our way into a glimpse into Mexican folklore and song.

A look back at the genius of arranger and composer Gil Evans.

Music of a range of performers, songs of autumn that mimic the stillness of these autumn days.

A selection of pieces mourning the passing of summer. (Jane Siberry, above)

A brief sampling of the collaboration between Miles Davis, John Coltrane and the Red Garland trio.

An hour-long sampling of music for a drizzly day.

An hour-long sampling of music inspired by literature, from countless centuries ago to today.

A sampling of the music by French composer Hugh de Courson, and a brief foray into unity consciousness and the fall from grace.