1953-2024 Few New Zealand musicians pursued their career with more tenacity than trombonist, composer, and jazz teacher Rodger Fox, who last year celebrated.
Everyone remembers the Carpenters' definitive version of the song, but was it a hit? Who wrote the song? Who else recorded '(They Long To Be) Close To You'?
WBGO’s Gary Walker talks with singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones about her musical inspirations and about her new recording “Pieces of Treasure” which features material from the Great American Songbook.