Music of the little known Etta Jones with a mix of Huston Person her co-creator, and the artistry of recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder.

Music of the holidays.

A few comments on the effectiveness of music on the brain, and then a lot of excellent brain soothing music.

An 18th Century Middle Eastern musician visits Leipzig; Emily Jane Brontë in the 19th, finishing with music of the present.

The grace and wisdom of Tecumseh in the face of certain defeat.

A brief sketch of the life and music of America’s great lyricist Johnny Mercer.

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.

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

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

A further look at the melodic mastery of John Coltrane.

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.

Music for porch settin’ this week, where people gather in the cool of the evening to sip cool drinks, sing and make music together.

More music to celebrate these glorious days of high summer, and the hope of Rejuvenation for one and all near and far.