Two Albums Chart New Directions for Jazz Orchestras

Lowe was part of England's 1970s pub rock scene, and later moved into record production -- even though he had no prior experience. He joins Fresh Air to discuss how he got into songwriting, his discography to date, and his new album, Party of One.

A new edition of photographer David Douglas Duncan's 1951 book This is War, which captures images of Marines in Korea, has just been published. Duncan is also known for his several photos of Pablo Picasso.

The first episode of the PBS documentary series' new season, about playwright Preston Sturges, has TV critic David Bianculli excited for forthcoming profiles of other cultural figures. He says the program isn't just engaging -- it inspires him to further explore the work of each American master.