Robert Redford. When I first conceived of Jazz Inspired, Academy Award, BAFTA and two-time Golden Globe-winning director, actor, producer, Robert Redford was the first person I thought of as the ideal guest, a creative artist I admired greatly who loved jazz and was inspired by it.I tried every imaginable way to get to him but never managed it until, in 2005, he invited me to bring my trio to the Sundance Film Festival which he thought would be a stimulating addition to the lineup of films being shown.I took advantage of the moment and asked him to sit down for a conversation on Jazz Inspired while we'd be in the same place at the same time. He loved the concept of the show and generously spent two hours with me, one before we recorded, just to get to know each other. Happily, Bob (yes, I wound up calling him Bob at his insistence) brought me back multiple times for other events, all highlights of my career.Robert Redford died September 16, 2025 in his home in Sundance at the age of 89. Here we celebrate his extraordinary life with our 2005 conversation.

Chicago based saxophonist Shawn Maxwell is consistently regarded as one of the boldest and most unique voices in jazz. Whether he’s performing material from his nine solo albums or leading the New Tomorrow quintet, Shawn’s music challenges audiences and takes chances. Shawn’s Quartet join us for this performance on tour in support of his latest release, Story at Eleven From an August 6th, 2023 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for the Shawn Maxwell Quartet…Live at the Bop Stop

Monty Alexander & Ray Brown. The late bassist Ray Brown and pianist Monty Alexander, just the two of them, in concert at Lincoln Center in 2000. Handpicked by host Christian McBride, the performance radiates joy, swing, and the deep camaraderie of two masters.