Fearless and prolific sousaphone and tuba player talks about finding his groove in different musical settings while pontificating about how much creative control he has in different projects. 

Unquantiable drummer talks about swinging the Stan Kenton Band, steering the pulse of the music and how he likes his drum kit mic'd.

Emotive poet and songwriter talks about her upbringing and close affinity to her late father. 

Soulful and profound bass player and thinker talks about working in free jazz settings with Sunny King and improv with Ken Kesey. 

Dynamic big band and ensemble drummer talks about the nuances of becoming a consummate player within the group conversation. 

Venerable drummer talks about incorporating electronic sounds into his drum parts on television shows and being able to play complex music by ear. 

Guitarist and songwriter talks about his evolution as a player and person. 

Intergalactic artist and creator talks about channeling her life force into her various crafts while still remaining vulnerable to collaboration and loving herself. 

Iconic guitarist talks about playing in odd meters and his musical relationships with Warren Haynes and Phil Lesh.

Poet and statesman talks about how his incarceration as a young man was the biggest blessing that ever happened to him. An original Last Poet who continues on today with Gratitude and fountains of knowledge.