A Photographic History of the Korean War

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.

Kevin Whitehead reviews albums by Muhal Richard Abrams and Walter Thompson. Both bandleaders came from the 1960s avant-garde scene, and incorporate all styles of jazz into their music, including traditional bop, free improvisation, and electronic sounds.

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.