We met pianist/arranger/composer Bob James at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. His career spans 60 years working with Maynard Fergerson, Earl Klugh, Grover Washington Jr. and even Neil Diamond. He even has 3 classical albums. Learn more about Bob James at www.bobjames.com

We met with Orchestra Leader/Composer Maria Schneider at the Newport Jazz Festival. This show is a bit different as per Maria’s request she asked I play 30 seconds of music and one full composition from her project "Data Lords".

As you listen to this interview she talks not only about creating her music, but defending her copyrights of her work in this world of free music streaming and music distributors charging artist exorbitant fees for their use digitally. Learn more about Maria at www.mariaschneider.com

Lou Jones is an acclaimed jazz photographer. We met with him in Cambridge Ma at a showing of his work . Log on to www.fotojones.com as you listen to see his work. Lou gives us a little insight into his creative process.

We met bassist, Buster Williams at the Newport Jazz Festival. He tells us about his work with Herbie Hancock, Sarah Vaughan and much more. Learn more about Buster at www.busterwilliams.com

We met bassist/composer, Endea Owens at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. She tells us about her “day job” on The Stephen Colbert Show, and her composition work with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra titled “Ida’s Crusade.” Learn More about Endea at www.endeaowens.com