Bandleader and pianist talks about growing up next door to Milt Jackson in Yonkers and his early trips into Manny's Music in New York City.

Profound musical artist talks about honoring this country as a defense contractor and "freedom fighter" with Ultimate Spinach, Tim Buckley and Steely Dan. Rikki Don't Lose That Number...

Renown bassist and producer talks about stepping into the void for Government Mule after the passing of Allen Woody and the infinite wisdom he learned from Colonel Bruce Hampton.

Profound southern musician producer and arranger talks about working with Ray Charles, Elvis Presley and all the great studio cats in Nashville and beyond.

Decorated engineer and musician talks about the early recording scene in Boise and how he met Pinto Bennett and Muzzy Braun.

Musical drummer and composer talks about never playing the same song the same way once and being on the bandstand at nine years old with his father David Batiste & The Gladiators.

Children's author and illustrator talks about what it means to be human, his relentless touring schedule and why Paul Horn is considered, by some, to be the grandfather of new age music. Whale Song.....

Charismatic healer talks about being a playful leader within the band construct.

Keyboardist and melodic inventor talk's about his evolution as a player and person.

New Orleans drummer talks about playing with Phamous Lambert, Ellis Marsalis and the legendary Ray Charles. Keep swinging.....