Songs Of Wonder Musician and professor Dee Spencer leads her vocal-jazz students in a performance of Stevie Wonder's music.

On A High Note
After a nearly unparalleled 45-year career, Guarneri String Quartet retires.

Cook Rocks On After winning this year's "American Idol," David Cook releasea his first album.

Topical Themes In Song
Rodney Crowell leaves country music behind for more substantial issues.

Big Winner Kenny Chesney wins his fourth entertainer of the year award at the CMA Awards.

Hear & Now
k.d. lang returns with "Watershed," a collection of autographical songs.

On His Own Level The Kid Rated R can't remember a time when his parents weren't exposing him to soul, funk or salsa music.

Pop Quiz
The Brooklyn art-rock band TV returns to the Warfield.

Bona Fide Phenomenon Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has a mind-boggling strumming technique.

Mixing It Up
Taylor Swift pours a little country on Def Leppard.

Sounds Likes A Smash Playing at Slim's, Thriving Ivory caught the attention of VH1 with its hit "Angels on the Moon."

Getting To Know You
Jett Williams meets her father, Hank Williams Sr., via recordings.

Taking The Plunge R&B performer Femi Andrade celebrates the release of her first album, "Sweet Water Soul."

Critical Yet Proud
Ray LaMontagne lives up to his reputation as the world's most reticent live act.

Shirtless For Seconds Usher's performance at the Warfield was much more tease than strip.

Episodes Of Vigor
Violinist Anthony Marwood and pianist Thomas Adès present a lively but not always very rewarding program.

A Rollicking Powerhouse Carl Nielsen's Third Symphony delights at Davies Symphony Hall.

Madge At Mid-Life
Madonna put on a show that is far from virgin territory.

The Perfect Grace Note Bridge School Concert remains one of the highlights of the Bay Area music calendar every year.

Surprising Choices
Rita Moreno delivers a stellar performance at the Rrazz Room.

Mad, Potent Stuff Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra plays music by Hungarian composer Miklós Rózsa, in Berkeley.

A Rare Solo Recital
Artistry was on display, when pianist Krystian Zimerman made a long-overdue S.F. Symphony debut.

T-I-N-A Tina Turner rewarded a San Jose audience with a tireless spectacle.

Fresh Arrangements
Boz Scaggs serves up webs of woven sound at the Napa Valley Opera House.

New CDs
Jonathan Biss, Mozart piano concertos | Boismortier, Concertos for Five Flutes | Beyonce, 'I Am ... Sasha Fierce' | 'A Foggy Holiday' | 'Vintage Cinema'