Welcome to the JAZZIZ Podcast. This is our new series of podcast conversations, hosted by JAZZIZ Online Editor Matt Micucci and featuring some of the best artists of today’s jazz and creative music scene. Many of these artists are part of JAZZIZ Vinyl Club, our series of limited-edition color vinyl albums curated by the JAZZIZ Editors, featuring some of the most exciting jazz artists from yesterday and today that we cover in the print version of JAZZIZ, our website and these podcasts.
Today, saxophonist and contemporary jazz pioneer Richard Elliot joins us to talk about his 21st album as a bandleader, Straight Up Down, featuring eight originals and one cover, as well as great collaborators, including Euge Groove and Paul Brown. In our conversation, Elliot also talks of this album as a celebration of his journey in music and his experience of working with legendary artists across various contexts and genres. We delve into some of that journey, including his formative stint with Tower of Power in the 1980s and the significant impact that his sister’s record collection had in forging his musical path.
Listen to our podcast conversation with Richard Elliot via the player below. His new album, Straight Up Down, is available now via Shanachie Entertainment. Order it here. And if you love jazz and vinyl, check out our carefully curated series of vinyl compilations, JAZZIZ Vinyl Club!
Featured photo courtesy of Shanachie Entertainment.
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