This week we open the iron gate and feature the work of reggae master Max Romeo, and follow that with emerging artist Mara Hruby covering songs from (along with the original songs by) The Roots, Van Hunt, André 3000 & Norah Jones, D’Angelo, Bob Marley, Jamiroquai, and Mos Def.

We start off with Nina Simone, concerts given upon leaving America, follow thru with Moroccan vocalist/songwriter Malika Zarra, and end up with a double dozen of interpretations of Stayhorn’s classic "Lush Life" featuring Billy Strayhorn, Billy Eckstine, Kenny Clarke – Francy Boland Sextet, Danilo Perez, Leila Maria, Tito Puente, Nat King Cole, Sexto Sentido, Dianne Reeves & Russell Malone, Clifford Jordan, Bettye LaVette, Norman Connors with Spencer Harris, Joe Henderson, Jacintha, John Coltrane, Andy Bey, Calvin Keys, Franck Amsallem featuring Elisabeth Kontomanou, Dave Burrell, Jose James & Jef Neve, Gene Ammons, Archie Shepp & Siegfried Kessler, Sarah Vaughan, and of course John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman.