The Soloist, by Steve Lopez
The Soloist, is a moving composition that brings new meaning to the concept of ''harmony.'' It's a true story about an extraordinary bond between a journalist and a homeless man named Nathaniel Ayers. Once a promising classical bass student at the Juilliard School, Nathaniel becomes overcome with schizophrenia and gradually loses his ability to function, but glimpses of his brilliant talent remain.
Steve Lopez, the author of The Soloist, is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times, where he wrote a series of enormously popular columns about Mr. Ayers.
On February 9, Steve Lopez talks with Cincinnati/City Beat columnist Steven Rosen about the book and his relationship with Nathaniel Ayers.
This amazing story has been made into a major motion picture starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr. CETconnect presents a trailer for the film.
In this video, director Joe Wright, Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr., comment on the upcoming film, The Soloist.