This program includes two beloved episodes of the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow. It features the books Hip Cat by Jonathan London and Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin by Lloyd Moss. Along with the stories, the episodes feature a talk with jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman on how music has influenced his life, a lesson on improvisation in music, literature, art and dance, a trip to the Juilliard School of Music and a conversation with the percussion performance group, STOMP.

Contains bonus segments from other Reading Rainbow episodes, including Berlioz the Bear, Ty's One Man Band, Barn Dance, Mama Don't Allow and Borreguita and the Coyote.

The Reading Rainbow programs are designed to encourage children to read by transporting them to exciting, real-life settings. The series introduces kids to interesting new people and places, explores social and cultural issues, and offers a close-up look at the world around them. Its dynamic, fast-paced, colorful animation and hip music entertain and reinforce these experiences, and help children embrace positive reading habits, skills and attitudes.