Atlanta Symphony Orchestra bassist Michael Kurth stands on the picket line for a silent protest during the lockout in September. The orchestra announced this weekend that it had reached a new four-year contract with musicians. David Goldman/AP hide caption
Marcus Miller performs at the 2013 Newport Jazz Festival. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption
B.J. The Chicago Kid performed live at NPR Music's CMJ show. Loren Wohl for NPR hide caption
Wallace Roney leads a performance of Wayne Shorter's "Universe" at the Detroit Jazz Festival. NPR hide caption
Elle Varner, headlining a night of four special performances, webcast live from Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. Bob Boilen/NPR Music hide caption
Johnny O'Neal. Michelle Watt/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Henry Threadgill studies a score in his dressing room at Very Very Threadgill. Shahar Azran/Courtesy of Harlem Stage hide caption
Wallace Roney. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Miguel Zenón. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption
