In the business for more than 20 years, Jamie Foxx is a veteran comedian and actor, best known for winning an Academy Award for his portrayal of the legendary Ray Charles, as well as an Oscar nomination in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his work in Collateral. Here, he talks about producing Thunder Soul, a reverential bio-pic which pays tribute to the late Conrad “Prof” Johnson (1915-2008), the founder and conductor of Houston’s Kashmere High’s legendary stage band.
