Charles Mingus's "Original Faubus Fables" is an American protest song for the ages that's just right for this moment.

Joaquín Rodrigo's 1939 composition "Concierto de Aranjuez" has provided inspiration for many jazz musicians. This episode showcases performances and recordings by Paco de Lucia, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, and Jim Hall.

The Deep Listening session features the Bill Evans composition "Turn Out the Stars."

This Deep Listening session digs into Thelonius Monk's ballad "Pannonica," including the surprising story behind the song title.

Bop-era piano legend Bud Powell’s composition "Un Poco Loco" made critic Harold Bloom's list as one of the 20th century's most sublime works of art. It's also a little crazy, as the title says.

Episode 17 - Deep Listening: Bud Powell, "Un Poco Loco."

McCoy Tyner’s “Passion Dance” is the focus of this tribute to the late master pianist.

Art Tatum and Earl “Fatha” Hines were master pianists of the swing era, and their styles couldn’t have been more different.

We've got a lush new deep listening session out for you today, featuring Billy Strayhorn's 1963 recording of "Lush Life".

This Deep Listening session focuses on the Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington recording of Billy Strayhorn's "Passion Flower."