We are pleased to annouce that the first quarter faculty interview will feature Professor Robert Austin.

Since it hit the airwaves half a century ago, Kind of Blue by Miles Davis has influenced the hearts and minds of jazz fans everywhere. Its songs became instant classics, and it has also converted many a nonfan to appreciate the music's subtlety and complexity. In a new business case, HBS professor Robert D. Austin and Carl Stormer, founding principal of JazzCode, highlight the takeaways for thoughtful managers and executives from this story of creation and innovation.

The article will be sent to all Club Presidents on Monday, March 16th 2009 for distribution to paid Club members.

These articles are available EXCLUSIVELY to alumni Club members for 30 days before they are published by Working Knowledge to the general public.