This video tackles the tough question "What Is Jazz?" By exploring the qualities of this musical style a player can become better prepared to play it and enjoy it. Rich explains the "common threads" that are found in all the different types of jazz. Starting with a brief history as the basis for the musical conversation between musicians Rich touches on the jazz vocabulary making up the language of jazz. He also explains about improvisation within a framework. 16 minute video, entertaining as well as informative.