The Chester Thompson Interview Set IV

Band Leader who comes from a deep musical lineage talks about touring in the modern era and how he curates his shows based on the venue and type of audience he may have on that particular night.

Iconic Bay Area drummer talks about playing with Sonny Simmons and moving to New York and falling in with all the avant-garde cats before returning to Oakland and becoming a formidable producer and advocate for the music.

Legendary East Bay musician, educator and advocate talks about his early roots in RnB and Jazz and how he has tried to play a role in extending the lineage of modern music.

Gifted multi-instrumentalist and singer songwriter talks about how the Bahai faith helped lead him and Jim Seals into musical nirvana as The Champs, The Dawn Breakers and ultimately Seals & Crofts. RIP

Further discussion of her ubiquitous music career and what she determines as effective leadership on the bandstand.

Brilliant and ebullient bassist talks about being raised in a musical family and playing in a jazz trio format with her father and brother growing up in Orinda. A frank discussion about the realities of becoming a full-time professional musician.

Blazing keyboardist and member of Rado talks about the evolution of the band's sound and his own individual voice.

Frontman for Rado talks about the evolution of the band's sound through "Pocket Therapy." Still looking for my socks...

Inventive guitar wizard talks about influences like Les Paul, Wes Montgomery and his latest album revolving around Action Park in New Jersey.

Gifted double bassist talks about the intangibles that he learned from playing live consistently in D.C. and how he creates music that feels right and inspires him.