Today, saxophonist and contemporary jazz pioneer Richard Elliot joins us to talk about his 21st album as a bandleader, Straight Up Down, featuring eight originals and one cover, as well as great collaborators, including Euge Groove and Paul Brown. In our conversation, Elliot also talks of this album as a celebration of his journey in music and his experience of working with legendary artists across various contexts and genres. We delve into some of that journey, including his formative stint with Tower of Power in the 1980s and the significant impact that his sister's record collection had in forging his musical path.