Mr. Lopez Meets Mr. Ayers

Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill musical virtuoso, was discovered living on the streets by Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez. Morley Safer reports on th

Airdate 3/22/09?? Nathaniel Ayers was a promising Juilliard cellist until schizophrenia ended his studies and his career. Ayers became homeless

60 Minutes: Mr. Ayers and Mr. Lopez (March 22, 2009)

Steve Lopez On Nathaniel Ayers And Purpose - Retire Sooner

Mr. Ayers And Mr. Lopez - song and lyrics by Dario Marianelli

Nathaniel Ayers of Soloist fame enjoying his birthday

Mr. Lopez Meets Mr. Ayers

The Soloist Essay

Mr. Ayers and Mr. Lopez - CBS News

Juilliard-trained Nathaniel Ayers, the inspiration for the movie

Street Scene The New Yorker