Brilliant and dexterous pianist talks about locking into straight ahead jazz and all of its ancestral roots like Afro Cuban and blues and passing on this tradition orally or in the academy.

Drummer who grew up in Detroit talks about grooving at the upper deck of The Rooster Tail and cutting records with Savage Grace.

Young hungry musician talks about the keys to being in the band business and learning to improvise off of themes.

Emotive singer and cofounder of The Youngbloods talks about his musical and personal connection to Lightnin' Hopkins and producer Bobby Scott.

Detroit based guitarist from a musical family, talks about his Grandma killing snakes in Kentucky and surrounding himself with guys he can make spiritual music with and have fun.

Legendary broadcaster talks about the unpredictable and brilliant Rick Barry.

Drummer talks about playing with the saxophonist at the Montreux Summit in 1976.

In demand bassist from Chicago talks about carving out a path as a professional musician.

Jamaican dancehall singer and DJ talks about assimilating to America and having something declarative to say about the human race.

Drummer and teacher talks about learning to swing north of the border and playing with Dizzy Gillespie.