The Thread weaves listeners among a myriad of connections in Black American music, including jazz, and reaching far beyond - across generations and musical styles, following a through-line over the course of each show.

Host Taylor Haskins is a renowned trumpeter, synthesist, and composer. A resident of the Champlain Valley, Haskins was recognized by DownBeat magazine for his “adroit lyricism and gift for complex, imaginative composition.” He has played with world-class artists, including Dave Holland, Nels Cline, and Richard Bona.