The subject of this show is Serge Chaloff, perhaps the first bebop baritone saxophonist who paved the way for Pepper Adams and Gerry Mulligan.

Gordon takes a look at the work of trumpet player Blue Mitchell, a man who spent his career meandering between jazz and rhythm and blues.

Gordon takes a look at the work of trumpet player Blue Mitchell, a man who spent his career meandering between jazz and rhythm and blues.

Gordon welcomes into the studio jazz organ legend Joey Defrancesco.

Gordon takes a look at the work of trumpet player Blue Mitchell, a man who spent his career meandering between jazz and rhythm and blues.

Gordon digs to the bottom of the Charlie Parker sound and explores the music of his mentorBuster Smith.

Gordon takes a look at the incredibly prolific, yet fairly obscure saxophonist Wardell Gray.

Gordon takes a look at the incredibly prolific, yet fairly obscure saxophonist Wardell Gray.

Gordon takes a look at the incredibly prolific, yet fairly obscure saxophonist Wardell Gray.

Gordon takes a look at an artist he is extraordinarily familiar with - himself. In this segment Gordon talks about his personal approach to playing and composing and plays works from his recently released CD Destination. This segment also deals with issue