Best Of: ‘Wonder Man’ actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II / John Coltrane centennial
Summary
Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II discusses his Emmy nomination for Marvel's "Wonder Man," the show's cancellation, and how his career pivot from city planning to acting began after a layoff. Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane reflects on his late father John Coltrane's legacy, the pressure of his famous surname, and his new photo book marking the jazz legend's centennial. The episode also features music critic Ken Tucker reviewing new albums from the Womack Sisters and Margaret Glassby.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Wonder Man
Reflecting on the 'Marvel Dollar' and the show's success
Character parallels and early career resume embellishments
Marvel's treatment of Black-led projects and cancellation
Growing up moving schools and finding individuality
Managing a stutter and the 'Black Brady Bunch' family
From architecture to acting: Yale and city planning
Ken Tucker reviews The Womack Sisters' new album
Ken Tucker reviews Margaret Glassby's 'I Am Both'
Introduction to Ravi Coltrane and John Coltrane centennial
Discussing John Coltrane's Ballads album and legacy
First impressions of the album 'Ascension' and free jazz
Playing with Elvin Jones and the pressure of the name
Credits and closing remarks
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