 In essence, we are building a bridge for Ukraine to membership, to move them closer down that path to NATO membership. More from the U.S. ambassador to NATO. That's coming up next hour on Morning Edition. Local support comes from listeners and from the Ridgefield Playhouse, presenting an evening with Branford Marsalis and his quartet. The multi-award winning artist is recognized as a jazz master by the National Endowment for the Arts, Thursday, July 18th, 8 p.m., RidgefieldPlayhouse.org.