From his early days with B.B. King and the Miles Davis Quintet to his status as a legendary NEA Jazz Master, 91-year-old George Coleman reflects on a lifetime of virtuosity, mentorship, and the enduring art of entertaining the audience.

Reflecting on a lifetime of legendary impact, Sonny Rollins expresses a relentless drive for growth, finding peace in the belief that his constant striving is a journey of endless progression.

Multi-instrumentalist/composer Dr. Ira Raibon details the creation of the legendary Fabulous Souls funk 45 “Take Me” and a prolific career, navigating the highs of the California scene and the complexities of the music business.

Moving from rhythm-obsessed dancer to architect of the scratch, DJ Cash Money defends hip-hop’s “analog” soul by showing how physical rhythm transformed the turntable into a true musical instrument.

“Liner Notes” is a Sounds Visual Media spinoff series where musicians, composers, DJs, beatmakers, and collectors dig into their crates to share favorite records. In this installment, Joe Fiedler discusses his latest album “Journey to Bowerbird”, a project that blends “New Music” classical complexity with avant-garde jazz, and traces his artistic lineage back to the…

The revered multi-instrumentalist reflects on his journey from his Indianapolis church to the heights of the Blue Note era.

From Nassau to Motown, percussionist King Errisson fueled some of music’s biggest icons. The “unsung hero” of Motown reflects on his journey, and playing on one of hip-hop’s most famous breakbeats.

Carl “Sherlock” Holmes charts his path from gigging with Hendrix to crafting the legendary Investigation No. 1, offering a firsthand look at the Philly funk roots that produced a timeless, killer record.

Saxophonist Gary Bartz traces his journey from a childhood encounter with Charlie Parker’s music to his pioneering work in spiritual jazz and fusion, reflecting on his collaborations with icons like Miles Davis and Art Blakey against the backdrop of American racial history.

“Liner Notes” is a Sounds Visual Media spinoff series where musicians, composers, DJs, beatmakers, and collectors dig into their crates to share favorite records. In this installment, jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur talks about the “spontaneous magic” of the mid-century masters—from Thelonious Monk claiming Duke’s songbook as his own to Kenny Dorham carving a post-Bird path…