Soundboard: John Medeski

Spontaneous composition starts with listening — and knowing when to lead, support, or stop. Pianist and organist John Medeski joins Ben Finane live at Big Ears Festival in Knoxville to explore the musical language of Medeski Martin & Wood, what Bach, Oscar Peterson, and John Coltrane opened up for him, and why finding your voice means being honest about who you are. He also reflects on the individuality of piano touch and his experience of music as meditation and healing.