Guest bassist, composer, Vashon Johnson, the bass player responsible for holding down the low-end in some of the top acts today, uses his instruments to express alternative personae.

Guest singer songwriter, musician, visual artist Simi Stone was born and raised in the famous Woodstock New York. She was part of the collective of musicians that would become the foundation for the Afro-punk movement that emerged in NYC.

Guest drummer, percussionist, bassist, guitarist, composer, Lionel Cordew, rich musical heritage as been a key component in his multifaceted musical career.

Guest electric bassist, composer, arranger and producer Jimmy Haslip, a musician steeped in old tradition, while simultaneously breaking ground for new tradition.

Guest vocalist, songwriter Sheila Jordan is the best kept secret no longer. The secret is out. No longer to wonder, now is to know. I feel very honored to have Ms. Sheila Jordan on this episode of Tales.

Guest legendary pianist, vocalist and composor, Les McCann on Tales from the Jazz Side. His unique, creative vision altered the landscape of jazz.

Guest Grammy nominated guitarist/composer Jay Azzolina on Tales from the Jazz Side. He has been part of the New York Jazz scene for the past three decades.

Guest drummer, composer Buddy Williams on Tales from the Jazz Side. He is one of the most 10 recorded drummers of all time.

Guest drummer, composer Buddy Williams on Tales from the Jazz Side. He is one of the most 10 recorded drummers of all time.

Guest singer-songwriter Julia Blenzig is the daughter of pianist, composer, arranger, Charles Blenzig. She is part of a new spotlight segment that features young musicians as they start their musical journeys.