Betty Accorsi – Award-Winning Jazz Saxophonist on Her 2025 Single “Mary” & New Album Nature Prints

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with Betty Accorsi—an award-winning Italian-born, UK-based jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader—as she shares insight into her creative journey and latest musical projects.We dive into her brand-new 2025 single “Mary,” a track inspired by the naturalistic poetry of Mary Oliver, the iconic American poet known for her reflections on nature and solitude. The single is part of her upcoming album Nature Prints, recorded with her quartet and set for release on July 18, 2025.Betty studied classical saxophone, piano, and composition at the prestigious Giuseppe Verdi Conservatoire in Milan. Since relocating to London in 2018, she has become a vibrant presence in the jazz scene, blending her classical roots with bold, contemporary jazz expression.In this conversation, Betty opens up about her inspirations, the creative process behind Nature Prints, and her experience growing as an artist in the UK jazz community.🎶 Watch the “Mary” music video: https://youtu.be/VXVjf632uPg?si=44pJEJlTaVO6tULC📀 Support the album on Kickstarter: http://kck.st/4cNDYufFor 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.