Award-Nominated Multi-Instrumental Musician, Performer & Composer Carolyn Trowbridge

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview series. We caught up with Austin-based award-nominated multi-instrumentalist, vibraphonist, percussionist, and composer Carolyn Trowbridge to talk about her debut 2026 album Found Memories and her dynamic life in music and education. A vital force in the Austin, Texas music scene, Carolyn’s new release features her regular quartet, expanded with additional musicians — most notably flutist Alex Coke — creating richly layered, ensemble-driven performances filled with color, drama, and unpredictable grooves. Known for her innovative fluency and deep passion for sound, Carolyn crafts immersive sonic experiences that bridge modern jazz, chamber textures, and global influences. From the United States to Australia, her résumé includes collaborations with a wide range of forward-thinking artists. In this conversation, we explore: The making of Found Memories Vibraphone and percussion in modern jazz The Austin jazz scene in 2026 Ensemble-oriented composition Jazz education and artistic development Building a global career as a multi-instrumentalist This is contemporary jazz fueled by energy, imagination, and fearless creativity. 🎶 Get the album & more:https://www.carolyntrowbridge.com/ Subscribe to Neon Jazz for more interviews with today’s leading jazz innovators. For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz 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.