From the beginnings of modern jazz with Louis Armstrong, to remixes of Motown classics, to an extended consideration of Jorge Ben‘s composition "Mas Que Nada" this is a week of deep considerations. With 13 flavors of Mas Que Nada, there’s surely a little something for everyone!

Do you know Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley? How about John Boutte, Juvenile, Professor Longhair, The Meters, Sir Mix-A-Lot, El Michels Affair? And then there’s Caetano Veloso, Maxime Le Forestier, Bjork and Susana Baca and Susana Baca and SUSANA BACA. Meet some new friends.

A mixed bag of grooves starting with Herbie Hancock in a Latin bag along with a serving of Ahmad Jamal on the side. Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca is featured and then Quincy Jones, Marvin Gaye, Minnie Ripperton, Carleen Anderson and Michael Franti join Leon Ware in a groovy celebration of Ware compositions. Snap your fingers, tap your feet, throw your hands in the air, yeah!

Trane is in the house! Tender Coltrane. And then Nathan Haines, Marco Di Marco, Bruno E., Andre 3000 and 4Hero demonstrate a Coltrane affinity. Finally, seven versions of "Afro Blue" featuring Mongo Santamaria, Oscar Brown, Jr., Susana Baca, John Coltrane, Dianne Reeves, Imani Winds and Two Banks of Four. All aboard!