YANA with Jeffery Craig Cohen. The Business of Black Music, Legacy & Opportunity.

What does it really take to build a lasting career in music—and keep control of what you create? In this powerful episode of YANA: You Are Not Alone, James Trice sits down with veteran musician, producer, bandleader, and mentor Jeffrey Craig Cohen for an honest conversation about music, Black culture, creativity, business, and legacy. Cohen reflects on his journey from Gary, Indiana, to the Twin Cities, his decades-long career with the Max Band, and the musical influences that shaped him—from the Jackson 5 and classic funk and R&B to the changing sounds of today. He also opens up about how a health challenge affected his ability to play saxophone and how he continued to find ways to contribute to the music industry. But this conversation goes far beyond music. #YANA #youarenotalone #BlackMen #JamesTrice