EPISODE · Jun 7, 2025 · 31 MIN
Alex Chadsey of Duende Libre | 2025 Album Invocation, Global Jazz Fusion & Musical Legacy
from Neon Jazz Interviews · host Neon Jazz Interviews - The Finest Jazz Musicians From All Over the Globe
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! On this episode, we talk with acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader Alex Chadsey of Duende Libre. We caught up with him to explore the band’s powerful 2025 album Invocation, a soulful and globally inspired project that reflects on the vulnerability, universality, and resilience of the human experience.Duende Libre—three-time Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Award recipients—blends jazz with the rich musical traditions of Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean, creating a sound that is both timeless and transcendent. Their artistry is shaped by decades of mentorship and collaboration with master musicians worldwide.With over 20 years of experience and credits including a GRAMMY Award-winning record, Alex Chadsey continues to shape the international jazz landscape as a respected performer, composer, arranger, and producer. This interview dives into his musical journey, the vision behind Invocation, and the deeper message behind the music.🎧 Listen in and experience the story behind the sound.🔗 Music & More: duendelibre.comFor 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.
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! On this episode, we talk with acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader Alex Chadsey of Duende Libre. We caught up with him to explore the band’s powerful 2025 album Invocation, a soulful and globally inspired project that reflects on the vulnerability, universality, and resilience of the human experience. Duende Libre—three-time Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Award recipients—blends jazz with the rich musical traditions of Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean, creating a sound that is both timeless and transcendent. Their artistry is shaped by decades of mentorship and collaboration with master musicians worldwide. With over 20 years of experience and credits including a GRAMMY Award-winning record, Alex Chadsey continues to shape the international jazz landscape as a respected performer, composer, arranger, and producer. This interview dives into his musical journey, the vision behind Invocation, and the deeper message behind the music. 🎧 Listen in and experience the story behind the sound. 🔗 Music & More: duendelibre.com For 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/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER
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