Keyboardist Kevin Lassiter’s musical journey, fueled by the rich sonic landscape of his Jersey City upbringing, saw him evolve from a young drummer tapping on the dinner table to a pivotal keyboardist for funk legends The Kay-Gees and Kool & The Gang.

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.

Surveying a career of monumental influence, Sonny Rollins reveals an unyielding hunger for evolution, anchored by the serene realization that his search for perfection is a path without a finish line.

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…

Tracing his path from a small Indianapolis pulpit to the pinnacle of the Blue Note era, the revered multi-instrumentalist honors the roots that fueled his ascent.

From Nassau to Motown, percussionist King Errisson provided the heartbeat for music’s greatest icons. Now, the “unsung hero” of the Motown era recounts his storied journey and his hand in creating one of hip-hop’s most foundational 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.