Segments by Date

Astrud Gilberto explains how she fell into singing and the popularity of bossa nova.

Sun Ra is the leader of the Spirit of Jazz Cosmos Arkestra. The band played a live concert at the WHYY studios as part of a five part radio program, "All That Jazz," hosted by Ann Mint and produced by Mint and Jack McGann. The members of the band are: Sun Ra, Walter Miller, Byard Lancaster, Luqman Ali, Marshall Allen, Stanley Morgan, Michael Ray, Danny Davis, Elo Omoe, Danny Thompson, Ricky Joyce, "Jac" Jacson, Cheryl Banks, and June Tyson.

Sun Ra is the leader of the Spirit of Jazz Cosmos Arkestra. The band played a live concert at the WHYY studios as part of a five part radio program, "All That Jazz," hosted by Ann Mint and produced by Mint and Jack McGann. The members of the band are: Sun Ra, Walter Miller, Byard Lancaster, Luqman Ali, Marshall Allen, Stanley Morgan, Michael Ray, Danny Davis, Elo Omoe, Danny Thompson, Ricky Joyce, "Jac" Jacson, Cheryl Banks, and June Tyson.

Mark Allen's new "Allen Piano" tries to emulate the sound of the human voice. Allen joins the show to discuss how and why.

Edwards is a composer and multi-instrumentalist. He discusses his childhood and career.

Alexandria discusses her new album "How Will I Remember You?"

Frank Capra answers questions and delivers anecdotes about his legendary body of films.

David Slavitt discusses his work under both his own name and that of Henry Sutton. He discusses the difference between the "two" novelists' audience and style. His new novel "Jo Stern" is about a woman novelist.

Journalists Donald Embinder, Jack Veasey, and George Bodamer join the show to discuss gay publications and gay life in Philadelphia.

As part of Fresh Air's AudioVisions series, sculptor JODY PINTO offers this untitled "radio-sculpture," which explores the line between interview and interrogation, and explores themes such as amputation and excavation. Pinto is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She is known for her installation pieces, which sometimes evoke strong feelings.

Saxophonist STEVE MARCUCCI and bassist PAUL KLEINFELTER perform in-studio.

Painter and photographer Chuck Close discusses his influences, career, and photorealism.

Cartoonist Dave Berg discusses his work and Mad Magazine.

John Cage reads from his "Empty Words" works and discusses his effort to create a "non-syntactical language."

Jazz composer John Coates, Jr. discusses his career and jazz.

Professor Ken Brusica discusses the field of music therapy.

Dr. Theodor Gester, translator of the Dead Sea Scriptures and scholar, discusses religion.

Musician John Gibbs explains the history of steel drum music.

Pianist and composer joins the show to discuss his career and new album.

Mel Torme talks about his vocal career, his approach to live performances, and writing the iconic "Christmas Song."