Conceived, written and performed by Anna Deavere Smith in her signature one person performance style, the play examines the miracle of human resilience through the lens of our current national debate on health care.

“An American in Paris,” “Rhapsody in Blue,” and Hancock’s improvisation on a Gershwin standard fill the bill.

The concert includes special guest appearances by legends Allen Toussaint and Irma Thomas and fellow blues enthusiast Sir Tom Jones.

In remembrance of 9/11, the New York Philharmonic performs led by Music Director Alan Gilbert, taped the previous night at a free concert in Avery Fisher Hall at New York’s Lincoln Center.

Bill Murray hosts a two hour program of highlights from the marathon event, an 11-hour celebration of the six-string that attracted a sold-out crowd of more than 27,000 music fans to Chicago’s Toyota Park.

Taped at Sarasota’s The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the program, co-hosted by David Foster, celebrates the release of her first full-length solo album.

Conceived, written and performed by Smith, the production – exploring the health care system and the way our bodies carry us through life – marks the actress, playwright, and author’s third play on PBS, to air on Great Performances 2011-2012.

The Piano Man’s electrifying farewell to the historic arena, airs on PBS in March on THIRTEEN’S Great Performances. Special guests Sir Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks share the spotlight.

Maestro to the stars David Foster, who has collaborated with some of the greatest superstars in music, returns with several of his favorite artists for a magnificent night of music.