Charlie Burrell was the first African American to ever take a symphony contract and performed in Colorado's first integrated jazz trio.
Burrell, often referred to as the "Jackie Robinson of music," opened the door for many black musicians to follow in his footsteps, including his cousin -- the accomplished jazz bandleader Purnell Steen.
Watch as Burrell and Steen discuss hardships faced in past times, seen through the lens of today's political and social climate.
