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Jim White grew up in a deeply Pentecostal community and fell in love with the white gospel music he heard. But from there, White took a surprising path to becoming a full-time musician.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with classic songs of love from a 2018 Jazz at Lincoln Center concert, featuring vocalists Brianna Thomas, Vuyo Sotashe and an all-star big band.

In this 2008 episode, the vocalist and pianist covers Frank Sinatra, accompanies Marian McPartland and performs an original song.

Roach was one of jazz's legendary drummers — an innovator and co-creator of what became known as bebop. In this program from 1998, Roach relates a few memories of performing with Bird, Monk and Diz.

Athens, Ga., songwriter Vic Chesnutt is on tour in support of his latest album, North Star Deserter. In Washington, D.C., for a concert at the Black Cat, he stopped by NPR to perform live.

Vampire Weekend's self-titled debut is a charming piece of Afropop-flecked indie-rock. Its tones are as starch-clean as Vampire Weekend's Oxford shirts, and its melodies as perky as popped collars.

The founder and impresario of jazz at Newport is also a pianist. He brings a handpicked set of musicians ranging from their twenties to nearly 80 for a rousing set of small-group swing.

Alex Cuba, who hails from the Caribbean nation, performs a song from his album, Agua delPozo.

Dan Snaith of Caribou brought his richly layered mix of psychedelic soundscapes and hooky melodies to Washington, D.C. Hear the swirling world of sound in a full concert, with Toro Y Moi opening.

Eugene Goodman was shown in a video played during the impeachment trial Wednesday directing Sen. Mitt Romney away from the mob.

He's a powerhouse pianist and a polymath composer as likely to be inspired by theatrical works and South Asian music as mathematics and progressive jazz. His versatile trio plays live.

He's the son of a bassist, the nephew of a saxophonist, the neighbor of his bass player and the roommate of his drummer. And now, the graceful young pianist made his debut at the venerable club.

The Tokyo Olympic committee head plans to resign Friday amid a firestorm of criticism about his comments disparaging women's participation in organizing the Tokyo Games, say Japanese outlets.

"I was livid," says Maxie Hollingsworth, a teacher in Houston. "Everyone is saying that schools must reopen, but teachers are not a priority for vaccines. That is insane."

Oscar Peterson was one of the giants of jazz piano. On this program from 1998, Peterson demonstrates his deft touch and amazing technique.

A.A. Bondy plays songs live at SXSW from his debut, American Hearts. The former Verbena frontman leaves behind the rock crunch of his former band for bluesy folk songs about damnation and salvation.

Last year's Furr found its way onto many best-of lists, including NPR's, and with good reason: It refines the rough edges of Wild Mountain Nation without losing Blitzen Trapper's natural motion.

Shortly after coming together, The Whigs' members were already packing clubs in their native Athens, Ga., as well as its neighbor, Atlanta. Mission Control's charms show through its meaty production.

Both in name and in sound, Dead Confederate aims to further the cause of Southern rock.

Celebrated by his peers, the Argentinean composer and pianist developed a highly original songbook before leaving the U.S. in 2000. He returns to New York to reunite his acclaimed band, Los Guachos.