Cincinnati-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger & Music Educator Ben Tweedt

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Cincinnati-based jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and music educator Ben Tweedt.We caught up with Ben to discuss the release of his 2025 debut album "Life Cycle", a compelling exploration of jazz through personal and musical evolution. From his early classical training in Brunswick, Ohio, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, to his jazz awakening at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Ben’s journey is steeped in artistic transformation.Now a staple of the Cincinnati jazz scene, Ben shares insight into his creative process, the inspirations behind Life Cycle, and how he's carved a distinct voice in the world of modern jazz.🎧 Get the album: Life Cycle on Bandcamp🎶 A rich blend of composition, improvisation, and emotional storytelling. Listen in.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/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.