The relationship between Black and Jewish musicians in jazz has a long and sometimes complicated history. In this episode, saxophonist Jimmy Heath reflects on his own experiences and what he learned from a lifetime in the music.

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Bassist Ron Carter joins Joe to talk about growing up with church music, his introduction into jazz, and returning to his church roots on the new album, “Sweet, Sweet Spirit.”

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Joe and bassist Rufus Reid have a conversation about the role the bass plays in a band and finding chemistry with fellow musicians .

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Guitarist John Scofield joins Joe for a discussion about what playing music means for Scofield, seamlessly flowing between genres, and more.

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From small record shop on 42nd Street in New York City to recording company that worked with the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bill Haley & The Comets, Commodore Records holds an important place in music history.

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Bassist Christian McBride and host Joe Alterman talk why jazz is far from dead and McBride's latest album, "Without Further Ado, Vol. 1."

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Joe sits down for a conversation with the Saxophone Colossus himself.

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Jazz as sustenance. Jazz as resistance.

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