He's a latter-day Renaissance man in the worlds of music, film, video games, dance, and theater. Here are just a few artists he's crossed paths with in his career.

Since the days of the Civil Rights movement, jazz music and activism share a bond that seeps through the spirit of those who march for social change. From John Coltrane’s support of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Kendrick Lamar’s call to action against police brutality, the bond has become stronger and overall a globally shared fellowship.