PBS NewsHour

Striking up a jazz conversation to enthrall more listeners

Clip: 06/16/2014 | 6m 4s

Jason Moran, one of today's best-known younger jazz musicians, is a true believer that his art form can transport and transform an audience. Newly named the artistic director for jazz at the Kennedy Center in Washington, the musician now has a public platform to share his passion. Chief arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown interviews Moran about his work to bring the jazz experience to more people.

Aired: 06/16/14

Rating: NR

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