Saxophonist and producer Mike Burton has worked with Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Patti LaBelle and many others, and has made appearances on The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, and Jimmy Kimmel. In this interview with Adam Cole, he describes his journey from his soul roots in Jackson, Missisippi through a jazz degree program at Indiana University, his discovery by Tyler Perry, and his career as a saxophonist with a variety of notable acts. Now poised to become a solo artist, he discusses the challenges of the road and the things that make an independent musician a success. Don't miss it! www.truermu.com

The Creative Journey - Going Where I Have to Go
Thanks, Theodore Roethke, for the inspiration for the title. I am a compulsive creator, and so I've compulsively interviewed writers, musicians, creatives and anyone who I think knows something I don't. If you're interested in the creative life of the mind, come join us on this journey!
Thanks, Theodore Roethke, for the inspiration for the title. I am a compulsive creator, and so I've compulsively interviewed writers, musicians, creatives and anyone who I think knows something I don't. If you're interested in the creative life of the mind, come join us on this journey!Listen on
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