Acclaimed NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Jed Levy

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with acclaimed NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist and Composer Jed Levy as he discusses his brand-new 2025 album, Faces and Places, and reflects on a remarkable 40+ year career in jazz.A fixture on the New York jazz scene, Jed has performed and recorded extensively as both a bandleader and sideman. His impressive resume includes long-standing collaborations with jazz greats like Jaki Byard, Don Patterson, Jack McDuff, and Headhunters drummer Mike Clark.We dive deep into the stories behind the music, the evolution of his sound, and what continues to inspire his journey through the ever-changing jazz landscape. It’s a rich and insightful conversation with one of jazz’s most respected voices.🎷 Get the new album – Faces and Places:https://jedlevyquartet.bandcamp.com/album/faces-placesFor More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                 https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.