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When master drummer Jack DeJohnette died last October, two of his closest friends — Pat Metheny and Terri Lyne Carrington — were by his side. They immediately knew they wanted to create a musical tribute worthy of his life and legacy. Read more here:

Jack DeJohnette's musical worlds will realign for a worthy cause Dozens of musicians will converge for a memorial tribute to Jack DeJohnette on Aug. 9 in Kingston, NY, with all proceeds going to a pair of local service organizations.

Join us on Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m. when Melinda Whiting hosts The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert and a program of Mendelssohn, Julius Eastman, and John Williams. Finnish guest conductor Dalia Stasevska is on the podium, and Principal Tuba Carol Jantsch (shown here) is featured as soloist.

Tune in at 90.1 FM, or stream at wrti.org and the WRTI app!

Carol Jantsch in a tuba concerto by John Williams, plus symphonies by Mendelssohn and Eastman Join us on Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you a program of Mendelssohn, Julius Eastman, and John Williams. Finnish guest conductor Dalia Stasevska is on the podium, and Principal Tuba Carol Jantsch is fe...

The Miles Davis centennial falls on Tuesday, May 26, and WRTI is celebrating with 24 hours of his music. As part of the celebration we checked in with two of our jazz hosts, Bob Craig and Bobbi Booker, who shared some Miles memories with Nate Chinen.

Check it out at wrti.org! 🎺

WRTI hosts recall their encounters with Miles Davis, over two decades Ahead of the Miles Davis centennial on May 26, WRTI hosts Bob Craig and Bobbi Booker recall a few encounters with the artist, in Philadelphia and beyond.

He was one of the most famous musicians in the United States in the first half of the 19th century. But Francis Johnson, a Black, native-born Philadelphian, was almost swallowed by history.

Composer and Boyer College of Music professor Jay Krush, an expert on the subject, tells us how it happened, and how it's being redressed, in our latest Let Freedom Ring essay.

Francis Johnson, a Black music trailblazer of the antebellum era He was one of the most famous musicians in the United States in the first half of the 19th century. But Francis Johnson, a Black, native-born Philadelphian, was almost swallowed by history. Here's how it happened, and how it's being redressed.

Meet Isabella Gilligan, a 17-year-old trumpet player and senior at Lower Merion High School! She plays principal trumpet in the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra's brass ensemble, Bravo Brass, as well as the University of Pennsylvania Wind Ensemble as first trumpet.

She has also loved serving as a mentor to younger students as the co-lead of the Key of She Jazz programming for her school district.

Her musical achievements include being selected for the PMEA All-State Orchestra after playing first cornet in the All-State Band in 2024 as a sophomore. She looks forward to beginning her collegiate studies next year at Northwestern University and plans to pursue a dual degree in trumpet performance and political science.

When Isabella isn’t playing music, she loves long walks, seasonal baking, and reality TV. Read more about Isabella’s performance opportunities in her Young Artist Spotlight feature!
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WRTI Young Artist Spotlight: Trumpeter Isabella Gilligan Meet 17-year-old trumpeter Isabella Gilligan, a senior at Lower Merion High School, and principal trumpet in the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, member of Bravo Brass, and the University of Pennsylvania Wind Ensemble.

This week at WRTI, gratitude is the attitude. We’re taking time to thank the thousands of listeners and supporters who help ensure that classical music and jazz continue to have a home across our region. If you’re a supporting member of WRTI, thank you for helping to keep the music playing every day!

A Very Special Thank You to WRTI Members We’re taking time to thank the thousands of supporters who help ensure that classical music and jazz continue to have a home across our region. If you’re a supporting member of WRTI, thank you.

May 26th marks 100 years since the birth of Miles Davis. To celebrate, WRTI presents Miles at 100: a 24-hour celebration. We'll have live and studio album playbacks, hour-long features of his greatest bands and more.

🎺 You can also submit your Miles requests at wrti.org/requests!

Tune in beginning Tuesday, May 26 at midnight. Schedule:
- midnight to 6 a.m. on FM / HD-1
- 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on HD-2
- 6 p.m. to midnight on FM / HD-1

All programming can be heard worldwide at wrti.org or by using the WRTI mobile app.

WRTI will celebrate Miles Davis' centennial with 24 hours of music To celebrate Miles Davis' centennial on May 26, WRTI will present 24 hours of programming devoted entirely to his catalog. Here are a few highlights and more details.

Chicago shines in the International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert Herbie Hancock and Kurt Elling served as co-hosts of the 2026 International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert at Lyric Opera of Chicago, proudly putting their city at the center of the frame.

Join us on Sunday, May 3 at 1 p.m. as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you a fabulous concert from the 2025/2026 season, featuring works by Beethoven and Brahms plus a suite by William Grant Still. Yannick Nézet-Séguin is on the podium, and pianist Emanuel Ax is soloist. Your host is Melinda Whiting.

Listen at 90.1 FM, or streaming at wrti.org and the WRTI app. The broadcast will also be available Monday, May 4 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2.

https://www.wrti.org/the-philadelphia-orchestra-in-concert/2026-04-27/emanuel-ax-plays-beethoven-and-yannick-conducts-still-and-brahms

Emanuel Ax plays Beethoven, and Yannick conducts Still and Brahms Join us on Sunday, May 3 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 FM and Monday, May 4 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 for The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert, as Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads Brahms' Third Symphony and a restored suite by William Grant Still, plus a Beethoven concerto with pianist Emanuel Ax, celebrating th...

Back on March 29, WRTI partnered with the Sellersville Theater to capture an enchanting set from Bill Frisell and Petra Haden — and this Sunday, May 3, we’re bringing selections from that performance to the air. Listen on 90.1 FM, at wrti.org, or on the WRTI app.