In this episode of You Dig?, Steve Wiest sits down with legendary saxophonist and composer Jeff Coffin for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, collaboration, and the lifelong journey of music.

Jeff is known for his work with Béla Fleck & the Flecktones, the Dave Matthews Band, and his own genre-bending ensemble Mu’tet. He has also released more than two dozen albums as a leader and teaches at Vanderbilt University, mentoring the next generation of musicians.

Steve and Jeff discuss:

• The legendary North Texas jazz program era • Practicing 8–12 hours a day in the pursuit of mastery • The concept of “transparency of sound” in great ensembles • Collaboration with Béla Fleck, Victor Wo ...