Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Barcelona-born, NYC Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Manel Fortià .. We caught up with him via Zoom in Barcelona to talk about his new 2022 CD Despertar .. He bridges his Mediterranean and Spanish roots with the sounds of modern New York jazz on his trio .. He lives a very prolific moment. His melodic sense, rhythmic precision and creativity have made him one of the most unique and original musicians of the new generation, and have allowed him to perform with jazz luminaries such as Dave Liebman, Ari Hoenig, Arturo O’Farrill,at some of the most prestigious Jazz festivals and clubs worldwide .. Dig this story ..
Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story .. If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends
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