An all too brief sampling from the finest years in jazz, 1957 through 1959, featuring John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, and Red Garland, above.

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.

A celebration of Willie Nelson, now into his 90s, and as vital as ever.

A celebration of the beautiful month of June.

A brief foray into the final works of Ludwig van Beethoven, his late string quartets.

A tribute to the musical world we live in, especially that of birdsong, and in particular, the eastern virtuoso, the catbird.

Another look at the stories surrounding the composition and premier of the world’s greatest symphony, 200 years ago this month.

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of humanity’s treasure, Beethoven’s Ninth.

A look into the significance of Cinqo de Mayo and an hour of great Mexican music.

A variety of songs and a few comments from outside the limits of permissible debate.

Walking through the Viennese landscape on a spring day with Ludwig van Beethoven.

The music of spring to welcome the return of vibrant, verdant, new life to the northern hemisphere.

Part II of an exploration of the rebellious genius of J. S. Bach.

In honor of his birthday last week, an exploration of the rebellious genius of J. S. Bach. You’ve heard his greatest hits. But come along and be introduced to the man you’ve never really known.

A scant 58-minute review of the vast career of violinist Gidon Kremer, a door to contemporary composers far and wide.

A moving portrait of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Elis Regina, and Helo Pinheira, the Girl from Ipanema.

Beloved throughout the northern and southern hemispheres, composer, pioneer and performer from Rio de Janeiro, “Tom.”

A review of Nina Simone’s first recording, 14 tracks on Bethlehem Records, that made it clear, A Big New Talent Has Come to Town.

A sampling of the “Off Sunset Blvd” offerings of this year’s great film composers, Dirk Bross, Gabriel Yared, Laura Karpman, and Jon Batiste, above.

Samplings from the soundtracks to the films Carmen and Oppenheimer by Nicholas Britell and Ludwig Göransson.