In addition to serving as conductor for many orchestras across the country, Hamlisch composed more than 40 motion picture scores and wrote the music for Broadway musicals, including the Pulitzer prize-winner, "A Chorus Line."

Marvin Hamlisch performed countless acts of kindness to friends and strangers alike. His wife and colleagues recount examples of his generosity and thoughtfulness.

Speaking to the genius of Marvin Hamlisch in this film outtake are luminaries of music and entertainment, including Christopher Walken, Leslie Uggams, director Stephen Soderbergh, musicians, composers and conductors.

Composer, conductor, genius, mensch: Marvin Hamlisch earned four Grammys, four Emmys, three Oscars, three Golden Globes, a Tony Award, and a Pulitzer Prize before his untimely death, making him one of only two PEGOT winners ever. Hit after hit — “The Way We Were,” “Nobody Does It Better” and scores for The Sting, Sophie’s Choice and the Broadway juggernaut A Chorus Line — made him the go-to composer and performer for film, Broadway, every U.S. President since Reagan, and concert halls worldwide. With exclusive access to Hamlisch’s personal archival treasure trove and complete cooperation from his family, American Masters explores his prolific life and career.

Watch trailer for Hear My Train A Comin’, which unveils previously unseen performance footage and home movies taken by Hendrix and drummer Mitch Mitchell while sourcing an extensive archive of photographs, drawings, family letters and more to provide new insight into the musician’s personality and genius.

Jimi Hendrix performs "Foxey Lady" live at the first Miami Pop Festival in 1968.

Jimi Hendrix was the headliner at The Miami Pop Festival, making a dramatic entrance by helicopter.