Ted Nash wanted to copy the idea of thrown paint musically by creating a composition that sounded big and free.

VOA: special.2010.03.24

Ted Nash wanted his composition about Chagall to express his ties to family and Eastern European culture.

VOA: special.2010.03.24

But when you step back and listen to the composition, all these elements artfully come together.

VOA: special.2010.03.24

Nash wanted his jazz composition for this artist to be swinging, and make you feel good.

VOA: special.2010.03.24