Chico Hamilton NEA Jazz Master winner, legendary drummer Chico Hamilton discusses starting the West Coast jazz sound in the early years of his career, his appearance in the film classic "Sweet Smell of Success" and why so many young musicians today can't swing.
Scott Hamilton
Tenor sax great Scott Hamilton discusses his new CD with Duke Robillard and his perspective as an American jazz musician living in Europe.
Steve Hamilton Film editor Steve Hamilton discusses the central role an editor plays in commercial advertising and how his jazz background has influenced his work in this field and in movies.
Ann Hampton Callaway Broadway singer/composer Ann Hampton Callaway discusses how jazz inspires her singing.
Hugh Hardy/Kitty Carlisle Hart Architect Hugh Hardy, whom the late Brendan Gill called "the Stanford White of our fin de siecle," discusses his love of Ella, the Gershwins and Steinway pianos.
Kitty Carlisle Hart's career includes movies with the Marx Brothers and Bing Crosby. She was a panelist on "What's My Line?" and served 20 years as Chair of the NY State Council for the Arts. She discusses her memories of the creation of jazz and her friendship with George Gershwin.
Joey Harrington
Atlanta Falcons quarterback and jazz pianist Joey Harrington discusses the important role jazz has played in his sports and musical life and the joy he gets from encouraging young boys (often against the pressure of their peers) to continue their piano pursuits, as well as their athletic adventures.
Tony Harvey Academy Award-winning director (The Lion in Winter) and editor (Dr. Strangelove) discusses working with jazz inspired film composers Nino Rota and John Barry.
J. Walter Hawkes Ukelele and trombonist uses jazz in his film and animation scores and his most recent children's CD with John Lithgow.
Ben Heppner Tenor Ben Heppner talks about his love for jazz and tries to get Judy to sing an Ella and Louie style duet!
Fred Hersch Pianist/composer/activist Fred Hersch: Fred is one of the few musicians who feels equally comfortable with classical music and jazz, and discussed with me how he negotiates his way between these two worlds and uses each to inspire the other. Fred has also been living with HIV/AIDS for more than 24 years and talked about his work in raising awareness and funds throughout his own struggle with the virus.
J.C. Hopkins Composer and leader of his "Biggish Band," Hopkins puts a new twist on the standards and swing music and discusses his work with everyone from John Lithgow to Norah Jones.
Anthony Howe Australian drummer Anthony Howe talks about his start as a military drummer and what it's like to be a jazz musician in Australia.
Cady Huffman
Tony award winning actress Cady Huffman talks about her hilarious turn as Ulla in "The Producers", learning about jazz through Mr. Rogers, and how she combines her Broadway roots and her love for jazz in her vocal performances.
Dick Hyman
Pianist/composer talks about his work for Woody Allen and early TV.
Keith Ingham British jazz pianist talks about how he went from being an Oxford-graduated language scholar to working with actor Peter Sellars and being a top jazz pianist.
Stuart Isacoff
Author and pianist explains how the openness and improvisation of jazz has affected his writings and creative endeavors.
Andrian Jackson
Artistic Director of the Wangaratte Jazz Festival talks about the challenges and joys of producing Australia’s largest jazz festival.
Penn Jillette One-half of the magic duo Penn & Teller, Penn Gillette discusses his Bass playing during the pre-show of his Vegas act, and how jazz has changed his life.
Billy Joel Musician Billy Joel discusses his studies with jazz great Lennie Tristano and how jazz influences his own music.
Tim Johnson
Director Tim Johnson, of DreamWorks Animation, talks about his feature film, "Over the Hedge" and the importance of music in animation.
Mike Jones Jazz pianist Mike Jones talks about his steady gig playing with Penn (of Penn and Teller) Jillette before Penn's Vegas magic show every night and making contemporary piano rolls at the 100 year old QRS company.
Bo Joseph
Painter/sculptor, Bo Joseph, compares his process to that of a jazz musician and discusses how music changes what he creates.
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