Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired

Atlanta Falcons quarterback and jazz pianist, discusses the important role jazz has played in his sports and musical life and the joy he gets from encouraging young boys (often against the pressure of their peers) to continue their piano pursuits, as well as their athletic adventures.

Great-great grandson of the founder of Steinway and Sons pianos discusses his long life in music, pianos and his unique perspective on what it takes to be the best.

Jazz composer talks about being the first musician to win a Grammy with a CD released exclusively on the internet and influences from stride piano to The Fifth Dimension.

Dancer/choreographer discusses the collaborations his Parsons Dance Company has had with various jazz greats.

Singer/songwriter talks about the influence her famous father E.L. Doctorow has had on her writing and how she marries jazz and folk music.

Cabaret singer/pianist discusses creating the off Broadway show â??Our Sinatraâ?? and what jazz has done to inspire and expand his performances.

Jazz composer/guitarist talks about the influence Bela Bartok and Bill Finnegan and others have had on his music.

Judy Carmichael interviews Kristi Zea

Vocalist/arranger/pianist talks about his Lambert, Hendricks and Ross style vocal group and his many adventures working with Dame Edna.

Australian classical pianist Simon Tedeschi talks about his jazz piano pursuits, his particular love of stride piano and performing the music for the movie "Shine" at the tender age of 14.