Andrew Hart Adler Painter discusses his father lyricist Richard Adler ("Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees") and his own choice to take his rich musical background as inspiration for a life as a painter rather than a musician.
Mina Agossi French singer Mina Agossi draws on opera, hip hop and jazz to create her unique approach to the Great American Songbook.
Harry Allen Saxophonist Harry Allen discusses growing up playing accordian and how that much-ridiculed instrument helped him learn jazz.
John Allred
Trombone virtuoso talks about the influence his trombone-playing father Bill Allred had on him growing up and what it takes to be a great player in every setting.
Jean Bach Academy-Award winning documentarian and step-daughter of famed dancer Irene Castle, Jean Bach talks about 8 decades of jazz friendships and the influence they've had on her life.
Michael Bacon
Composer and performer Michael Bacon discusses what makes a great film composer and how his own work draws on his interest in many styles of music, including his work with brother Kevin, and their band "The Bacon Brothers".
Wayne Barker
Vocalist/arranger/pianist talks about his Lambert, Hendricks and Ross style vocal group and his many adventures working with Dame Edna.
Alan Barnes British saxophonist/composer Alan Barnes uses poetry and literature to inspire jazz compositions. Alan talks about his work with everyone from Van Morrison and Jamie Cullum to Bjork and Sting.
Django Bates British pianist and composer Django Bates enjoys the sense of adventure and fearlessness of jazz and uses this sensibility to realize his musical vision.
Wayne Bergeron Trumpet man Wayne Bergeron is known for his amazing high notes and studio work and has now received a Grammy nomination for his first CD under his own name.
Gene Bertoncini Classical and jazz guitarist Gene Bertoncini discusses how both approaches influence his playing and continue to inspire his recording projects.
Ed Bradley CBS News Correspondent, the late Ed Bradley, talks about his love for jazz and how it enhances his life.
John Bunch 86 year old jazz pianist talks about the changes in the jazz world during his long career, and working with Tony Bennett, Benny Goodman and other jazz greats.
Artie Butler Composer/arranger/pianist talks about writing "Here's to Life" for the now classic Shirley Horn CD as well as his pop hits for Barry Manilow ("Copacabana") and others.
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