The groundbreaking pianist and composer is on the verge of releasing a new album, some of that music to be showcased in concert at Celebrate Brooklyn, Thursday, August 11th at the Prospect Park Bandshell. Hancock talks about this and the many modern ways he's exercising his creativity today, from education to NASA.

Alto saxophonist Terrace Martin may be better known in the hip-hop game as a producer for Kendrick Lamar's blockbuster recordings. Here we listen to his jazz side on his recording Velvet Portraits featuring Kamasi Washington, Rose Gold, The Emotions, and more. He shares that music plus his love for Q-Tip and Tribe Called Quest at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Assistant Producer: Sarah Geledi.

A Cosmic Rhythm with Each Stroke is the name of a recording by pianist Vijay Iyer and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith. It's derived from a phrase written by the legendary modern Indian artist and drawer Nasreen Mohamedi, the subject and inspiration behind this ECM release. The artists talk about that and more at the Montreal Jazz Festival with Simon Rentner.

Renaud Garcia-Fons knows no boundaries in his pursuit of musical perfection - his efforts to reapproach and redefine the bass has taken him to the heights of jazz innovation. Michael Bourne sat down with him at the Montreal International Jazz Festival to talk about the inspiration behind the craft.

Experimental jazz outfit Kneebody teamed up with electronic producer Daedelus to create something truly beyond genre - a project known as Kneedelus.

As a faculty member at Berklee College of Music, Hal Crook was a mentor to generations of musicians. Crook celebrates his retirement from teaching in this once-in-a-lifetime concert with his Alumni Sextet, and in conversation with Checkout host Simon Rentner. Featuring former students Esperanza Spalding, Leo Genovese, Antonio Sanchez, Chris Cheek, and Lionel Loueke, plus Crook's soul/funk band, Behind These Eyes.

Trumpeter, Composer, and Arranger Theo Croker's latest release "Escape Velocity" is a perfect example of where jazz is, has been, and will be. We feature some of his work, presented by guest host Vegas.

Botswana-raised, South African pianist and producer Bokani Dyer shares songs from his "anti-genre" recording World Music - plus his favorite Bach jam from the 2016 Cape Town International Jazz Festival.

Simon Rentner sits down with the undefinable Meshell Ndegeocello at the 2016 Cape Town International Jazz Festival.

Singer Lizz Wright sits down with Simon Rentner at the Cape Town International Jazz Fest to talk about her new album, Freedom and Surrender.