Interviews with and recorded performances of legendary musicians Max Roach (33:30}, Wayne Shorter,(1:00,8:30}, Jim Hall (with Pat Metheny and Kronos Quartet) (48:30} , bassist Daryl Jones (Miles Davis, Sting, Rolling Stones) {21:55} and Edwin Hawkins (26:40).
In this the first episode Max Roach talks about his historic recordings of Un Poco Loco with Bud Powell and Freedom Day with Abbey Lincoln. Wayne Shorter talks about a teacher who started his musical career and his memories of Miles Davis' softer side. Jim Hall talks about his unique approach to guitar and pianist Bill Evans. And Darryl Jones and Edwin Hawkins talk about the price of success and misunderstanding.
Also a quick news break highlighting Anthony Davis' winning the pulitzer prize in music.
