Take Five: A Jazz Sampler archive

September 1, 2011 – The controversial Gershwin opera has long been an inspiration to jazz musicians. Hear five songs. WFIU

August 10, 2011 – Hear five versions of the popular W.C. Handy song, performed by five of America's top jazz artists. WBGO

August 3, 2011 – Vaughan synthesized many influences, from Albert King to T-Bone Walker, to get his unique style. Jazz24

July 27, 2011 – Did you know that Sonny Rollins played on a Rolling Stones song? Hear that and other jazz cameos. WFIU

July 22, 2011 – Hear five tango destroyers, each descended from the jazz innovations of Astor Piazzolla. WBGO

July 12, 2011 – Let your mind sail through the Caribbean by listening to jazz artists who were born on the islands. Jazz24

June 30, 2011 – As America's birthday approaches, here are five tasty offerings for your Fourth of July celebration. WFIU

June 23, 2011 – The keyboardist picked five songs to tell the history of his reunited band Return To Forever.

June 15, 2011 – Memphis and West Memphis made many great contributions to early acoustic and electric blues. Jazz24

June 8, 2011 – Inspired by their own album of duets, we asked the jazzmen to name their favorite pairings.

May 31, 2011 – Hear the super-wide range of sounds from the Sun Ra Arkestra's third decade of existence.

May 17, 2011 – Hear five jazz songs that express Western themes of space, freedom, pioneers and movement. WFIU

May 10, 2011 – Can classical music get down and party? Some jazz musicians sure think so. Jazz24

May 4, 2011 – The dream of social justice resulted in one of the most creative periods in jazz history. WBGO

April 26, 2011 – In New Orleans, having a monstrous brass instrument in the band is standard operating procedure.