Dave Brubeck (b. 1920) is a true rarity: a jazz musician who never compromised his music and yet has been very popular for 55 years. Throughout his career he has stuck to his original musical mission to explore polyrhythms and polytonality.

At 26, Hiromi stands at the threshold of limitless possibility, constantly drawing inspiration from virtually everyone and everything around her. Her list of influences, like her music itself, is boundless. “I love Bach, I love Oscar...