Craig Sager, of TBS, caught up with Queen after she threw out the first pitch at Game 2 of the League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians

Growing up northern New Jersey, Latifah was Yankees fan who idolized Reggie Jackson

Queen Latifah threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Game 2 of the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians

"Leno" was just one of a full schedule of TV appearances this month for Latifah

Latifah shares some music with Regis and Kelly

Fair has helped launch the careers of Christina Aguilera, The Black Eyed Peas and many others

"She's got a gift," says veteran hitmaker Ron Fair of Latifah

Latifah and Fair talk shop in the studio while making 'Trav'lin' Light'

Session guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. brought his noted talents to the recording session for "Trav'lin' Light"

Paul Jackson Jr. also played on Queen Latifah's 2004 hit "The Dana Owens Album"

Paul Jackson Jr. has played for a number of musical artists including Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and Aretha Franklin

Queen Latifah appeared at the 59th Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 16, 2007

Queen Latifah was given the honor of saluting the 30th anniversary of the TV miniseries "Roots"

Latifah's critically-acclaimed work in the HBO movie "Life Support" earned her an Emmy nomination

"Trav'lin' Light" is the followup to the highly successful jazz, soul and blues record "The Dana Owens Album"