282: Lenny White (Miles Davis, Return to Forever, etc.)

We've taken the last few weeks off to make room for important
social dialogue. We're happy to return with a beautiful
conversation with one of the all-time great drummers, Lenny
White. Lenny first achieved international recognition for his
contribution to Miles Davis's landmark Bitches Brew album, and he
continued to make history with artists such as: Return to
Forever, Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter, Joe Henderson, and many
more. As a solo artist, Lenny has released 16 titles; and he's
produced for artists such as Chaka Khan. He talks about growing
up in Queens, being mentored by Tony Williams, his first gigs
with Jackie Mclean, working with Miles a mere five years after he
first played drums, and the importance of embracing that which
one is uniquely qualified to offer artistically.