Interview: Daniel Weidlein

KGNU's Rodger Hara speaks with Boulder native and composer Daniel Weidlein about his wide-ranging career as a jazz musician, film composer, orchestrator, vocalist, and recording artist. A Fairview High School graduate who went on to study at USC's Thornton School of Music, Weidlein discusses his work in film scoring, chamber jazz, and international performance, as well as the creative influences that have shaped his music. The conversation also explores From the Ashes, Weidlein's ambitious new project inspired by fire ecology, climate resilience, and the life cycle of forests. Combining original music, dance, and environmental storytelling, the work reflects on both the devastation and regeneration that follow wildfire. Weidlein also shares details about upcoming performances, recordings, and collaborations with choreographer Gwendolyn Gusman. (Air Date 6/11/26).