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Herbie Hancock's job is "to be open to inspiration" -- how did he compose "Maiden Voyage"? He tells the story to Norman Seeff.

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Norman Seeff's The Sessions - Season 1

S01 E012015-01-01

Overcoming FearRenowned creativity explorer, filmmaker and photographer Norman Seeff reveals that the secret to his success is something far more subtle and challenging than simply snapping a photo.

S01 E022015-01-01

Finding Your Inner VoiceAfter working with musicians, actors and other creative people, creativity explorer, thinker and photographer Norman Seeff reveals what he thinks is one of the most important factors in becoming a successful artist.

S01 E032015-01-01

Capturing AuthenticityCreativity explorer, filmmaker and photographer Norman Seeff tells the story of how a single session with legendary performer Ray Charles became a turning point in his career.

S01 E042015-01-01

The Source Of CreativityPhotographer and creativity explorer Norman Seeff reflects on the insight he's gained about the creative process from renowned artists such as Will.i.am.

S01 E052015-01-01

Billy Wilder InterviewBilly Wilder muses on writing, directing and Marilyn Monroe.

S01 E062015-01-01

Ray Charles: If You Can SingRay Charles shows how "easy" it is to sing and explains how he does what he does musically.

S01 E072015-01-01

Ray Charles: Talking BackRay Charles tells Norman Seeff how an instrument talks back to a musician and what that means.

S01 E082015-01-01

Will.i.am: Tomorrow PeopleWhat sets artists apart from the rest of us? What drives them? Will.i.am reflects on artists as "tomorrow people".

S01 E092015-01-01

Bootsy And Catfish Collins"What is Funk?" Bootsy and Catfish Collins define it and demonstrate it for Norman Seeff.

S01 E102015-01-01

Chris Lewicki: Moved To TearsChris Lewicki talks about why he worked so long and hard on the Mars Exploration Rover.

S01 E112015-01-01

Dr. John: RehabHow do you move beyond addiction? Dr. John's answer is defining his priorities.

S01 E122015-01-01

Dr. John: Rehab ConversationConversations with Dr. John, Norman Seeff and others on how defining priorities can change a life.

S01 E132015-01-01

Dr. John: PerformanceRecorded in 1999, Dr. John talks candidly with Norman Seeff about his creative process and his relaxed approach to song writing.

S01 E142015-01-01

Dr. John: Performance and ConversationNorman Seeff and others comment on a 1999 interview with Dr. John in which he talks about the "magic" of what he does and what he creates.

S01 E152015-01-01

Herbie Hancock: Who Are You Kidding?Herbie Hancock talks with Norman Seeff about his decision not to become an electrical engineer in order to pursue a passion for music and composing.

S01 E162015-01-01

Herbie Hancock: ConversationNorman Seeff and others discuss Herbie Hancock's decision not to become an electrical engineer, but to go into music and composing, with all the risks of failure -- and creative energy -- that entailed.

S01 E172015-01-01

Herbie Hancock: Maiden Voyage (Part 3)The conversation with Herbie Hancock continues as Seeff learns about Hancock's composition of "Maiden Voyage." Is a piece "destined" to be written?

S01 E182015-01-01

Herbie Hancock: Maiden Voyage (Part 1)Herbie Hancock's job is "to be open to inspiration" -- how did he compose "Maiden Voyage"? He tells the story to Norman Seeff.

S01 E192015-01-01

Herbie Hancock: Maiden Voyage (Part 2)Herbie Hancock and others review his 1999 interview on "Maiden Voyage." He talks about arriving at the perfect title for the piece.

S01 E202015-01-01

Mark Adler: Beyond FearMark Adler talks about the thought breakthrough that helped move the Mars Exploration Rover Mission forward.

S01 E212015-01-01

Mark Adler: ConversationMark Adler, Mission Manager of the Mars exploration mission with Pathfinder, recalls the moment he worked out how the lander could be constructed. Watching this interview, Norman Seeff and colleagues discuss this moment of inspiration and the power of dreams.

S01 E222015-01-01

Merle Haggard InterviewMerle Haggard opens up to Norman Seeff about his father's untimely death and its effect on his music.

S01 E232015-01-01

Merle Haggard ConversationNorman Seeff and others discuss turning pain into creativity and purpose while watching Merle Haggard's interview with Norman from 2002.

S01 E242015-01-01

Poncho Sanchez Interview Part 1Poncho Sanchez, noted Latin Jazz musician, discusses how he got his start on the drums and his earliest memories of music in his home.

S01 E252015-01-01

Poncho Sanchez Interview Part 2How does Poncho Sanchez, noted Latin Jazz musician, turn his dreams into music?

S01 E262015-01-01

Ray Charles: Creating ItRay Charles talks about making music and the influence an instrument has on the artist.

S01 E272015-01-01

Ray Charles: ConversationNorman Seeff and others discuss the unlimited possibility of creative thought.

S01 E282015-01-01

Steve Squyres Interview Part 1Steve Squyres, principal investigator for the Mars Rover Project, describes his passion for exploration.

S01 E292015-01-01

Steve Squyres Conversation Part 1Norman Seeff and others reflect on the "fun" in Squyres' passion for the Mars Project.

S01 E302015-01-01

Steve Squyres Interview Part 2Steve Squyres, principal investigator for the Mars Rover Project, recalls the day he got THE phone call that his team was chosen for the Mars project.

S01 E312015-01-01

Steve Squyres Conversation Part 2Norman Seeff and others discuss the non-linear path of creative thought, even in science.

S01 E322015-01-01

Tom Rivellini: Dreaming And VisioningMars Exploration Rover design engineer Tom Rivellini describes his moment of clarity around the design of the lander and its deployment.

S01 E332015-01-01

Tom Rivellini: Conception And PerceptionNorman Seeff and others discuss the willingness to "receive" ideas as part of the energy of Tom Rivellini's creativity and the creativity of others.

S01 E342015-01-01

Will.i.am: Inner CreationWill.i.am embodies innate creativity as he describes how the world and its sounds and conversations translate to music for him.

S01 E352015-01-01

Will.i.am: Finding VoiceAs they watch Will.i.am spontaneously compose a song while in a photo session, Norman Seeff and others discuss the artist entering a "sacred space" of creation.

S01 E362015-01-01

Will.i.am: Engulfed By MusicWill.i.am discusses his mother's influence on his life and his teen years in his neighborhood as he discovered his musical talents.

S01 E372015-01-01

Lily Tomlin InterviewRecorded in 1986 during a photo session with Norman Seeff, Lily Tomlin discusses performing on stage night after night, and she and her partner, Jane Wagner, discuss the way they work together.

S01 E382015-01-01

Norman MailerNorman Seeff, creativity explorer and photographer, interviews American author Norman Mailer during a photo shoot in 1988. Mailer had just written "Ancient Evenings" and so he and Norman talk about writing, death, reincarnation and ancient Egypt.

S01 E392016-01-01

The Chaka & Rufus SessionsIn 1999, Norman Seeff interviewed Chaka Khan and the funk music band, Rufus, about the start of their collaboration, their songs, and their careers.

S01 E402015-01-01

Will.i.am: Timeless CutWill.i.am talks to Norman Seeff about musicians and how their melodies are meant to be created and shared. They discuss how constructing a melody is like breaking a code for the artist and for the listeners.

S01 E412015-01-01

Adam DeitchPhotographer Norman Seeff talks with Adam Deitch, record producer and drummer, about the roots of Adam's music and his creativity.

S01 E422015-01-01

Stevie NicksRecorded in 1999, Norman Seeff talks with Stevie Nicks, solo artist, and member of Fleetwood Mac, about her stage fright that overwhelms her, but how it can also transform her performances.

S01 E432015-01-01

Johnny MathisRecorded in1976, photographer Norman Seeff shares some candid moments with Johnny Mathis during a photo shoot.

S01 E442015-01-01

Carver Mead InterviewPhotographer Norman Seeff speaks with Carver Mead, renowned professor at the California Institute of Technology, about his early childhood growing up in the mountains in California -- and the benefits of long walks in the woods and surprises.

S01 E452015-01-01

Martin ScorseseRecorded in 1985, photographer Norman Seeff interviews Martin Scorsese as he photographs him. Scorsese briefly touches on "Mean Streets" and "Taxi Driver", "Raging Bull" as he discusses directing movies and working with actors.

S01 E462016-01-01

The Jim Henson SessionIn a sweetly revelatory photo session from 1986, Norman Seeff draws out jim Henson on puppeteering, and his joy in being able to stay creative and playful.

S01 E472015-01-01

Miguel San MartinMiguel San Martin opens up to photographer Norman Seeff about his early years in Patagonia and his work on the Mars Mission as the Chief Engineer for Guidance and Control systems.

S01 E482015-01-01

Hip Hop Dance SessionRecorded in 2004, photographer Norman Seeff films some enthusiastic urban street dancers who are dissecting dances and teaching each other movements.

S01 E492015-01-01

Red Bull Music Academy CompilationIn 2013, photographer Norman Seeff interviewed some of the Red Bull Music Academy participants about making music, electronic music, and what it means to them. Artists include: Federico Randall, Carlos Guadd, Alexandra Pirici, Rodrigo Coelho, Alex Silva, Simone Jones and Louis Baker.

S01 E502015-01-01

The Take 6 SessionTake 6 is an American Grammy winning a cappella gospel music sextet formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. The group sings contemporary R&B style. Recorded in 2002, Norman Seeff persuades them to show him how they construct their songs together.

S01 E512015-01-01

Simone Jones InterviewRecorded in 2013, Norman Seeff talks with Simone Jones, a Red Bull Music Academy participant, about her unquenchable urge to create music.

S01 E522015-01-01

Triumph Of The DreamExcerpts from Norman Seeff's interviews with members of the NASA team that was responsible for the design and the mission of the Mars Rover about pivotal moments leading up to the mission's success.

S01 E532015-01-01

The California Institute Of Technology InterviewsResearch scientists at the California Institute of Technology were interviewed by Norman Seeff in 2002. In this film he has compiled various scientists talking about seminal moments which led them to their careers; and the thrill of the endless quest for knowledge of our world and our universe.

S01 E542015-01-01

Bob FosseBob Fosse, renowned dancer and choreographer, reflects on dancing and his life as he poses for photos in Norman Seeff's studio in 1986.

S01 E552015-01-01

The Pointer SistersThe Pointer Sisters, June, Ruth and Anita, riding the fame of their disco hits in 1982, dance, sing and pose for photographs.

S01 E562015-01-01

Nate RuessNorman Seeff interviews current music sensation Nate Ruess about his composing style, his career with previous groups Fun and The Format and how Nate evaluates his success.

S01 E572016-01-01

The Curtis Stigers SessionIn 2003, Norman Seeff photographed and talked with Curtis Stigers about his early career, his feelings about performing live and the nature of jazz.

S01 E582016-01-01

The Heart SessionIn 2011, Norman Seeff talked to Ann and Nancy Wilson, the sisters in the band Heart, about the ecstasy of creating music, songwriting and the difficult role of women in the music business.

S01 E592016-01-01

The Raphael Saadiq SessionIn 2008, Norman Seeff photographed and interviewed Raphael Saadiq, a guitarist, record producer and singer who has been a standard bearer of old school R&B. Saadiq talked about his early career and his music.

S01 E602016-01-01

The Terry McMillan SessionIn 1988, Norman Seeff photographs and interviews Terry McMillan, author of "Waiting to Exhale" and other books, about how she started writing, and how she "becomes" her characters when she is writing.

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