Grammy-Winning Trumpeter Scotty Barnhart on 90 Years of Count Basie’s Swing Celebration

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! In this episode, we sit down with Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter & Count Basie Orchestra Director Scotty Barnhart to discuss the 90 Years of Count Basie Swing Show at The Music Hall on April 30, 2025—International Jazz Day. Now in his 22nd year with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Scotty Barnhart is an acclaimed leader, composer, arranger, educator, and author. In this revealing interview, we explore:🎺 The continued evolution and legacy of the Count Basie Orchestra🎶 The intrigue and influence of Count Basie in jazz history🎷 The orchestra’s upcoming trip to Kansas City to honor Basie’s lasting impact This milestone event will galvanize the legacy of a jazz icon forever intertwined with Kansas City’s rich musical heritage. 🎟 Tickets are moving fast—get yours now: KC Creative City – Count Basie Celebration 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices