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The late, distinctively melodic jazz trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler was quietly influential to generations of musicians. From the Pacific Northwest, two acolytes reimagine his catalog.

With his blend of folk, blues and country, Jesse Winchester embodies the spirit of American music. Winchester celebrates Love Filling Station, his first album in a decade, with a visit to the World Cafe.

We listen back to excerpts of interviews with and concerts by singer and guitarist Richard Thompson. A new box set collects more than 40 years of his work.

In a session from WXPN, Lovett showcases his inventive combination of folk, swing, blues, jazz and even gospel music. That mix pushed him to the forefront of country music, and he continues down that path on his new album, Natural Forces.

Former J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf discusses his new album, Midnight Souvenirs, in an interview on World Cafe. The record features contributions by Shelby Lynne, Neko Case and Merle Haggard.

The Alt.Latino crew stops by Weekend Edition Sunday to talk about one of Latin music's most pervasive rhythms.

The kidneys needed to be delivered to two transplant patients — one as far as Rome, hundreds of miles away. Lamborghini gave the police the car five years, and it's been used to deliver organs.

For National Mustard Day next month, French's is partnering with Skittles to make their first-ever mustard-flavored candy. It will only be available in three cities and in an online sweepstakes.

Senate debate on the Iraq war began in earnest Tuesday as Democrats called for troop withdrawals. Democratic leaders introduced an amendment ordering withdrawals by April 30, 2008. Sen. John McCain, just back from Iraq, gave a floor speech saying precipitous withdrawal would be a disaster.

Notre Dame and Michigan meet on the football field in South Bend, Ind., Saturday. But the best battle may involve the bands. According to one ranking, the schools have the two best fight songs in the nation.