but when i did, alan bergman invited me. >> something really spectacular happens. dave performed there. old.as about 80 years ag sat down at the pn oh, he played like a kid. -- at the piano, he played like a kid. then he got back end went back .o the green room it was enlightening for me. the power of music. the power of art and it made him feel like a kid again and it was beautiful to watch. the very first time i saw alan bergman sing his own stuff, it is a rare thing. >> yap. -- yeah. whethern the meantime, you are in l.a. or not, you can pick this up and it is herb alpert's latest called "stepping out" featuring the delightful lonnie hall. you are still sounding good, man. >> thank you. tavis: good to have you on. that is our show for tonight. as always, keep the faith. >> for more information on today's show, visit tavis smiley at pbs.org. tavis: john me next time for a conversation with one of the --ld's most acclaimed a cuss acclaimed conductors and composers. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> be more. pbs.