James Judson Interview – Jazz Comeback Story & 2026 Album Songs of My Dreams

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series. On this episode, we talk with storied jazz pianist and vocalist James Judson. We dive into his powerful 2026 album Songs of My Dreams, a project that marks an extraordinary return to music after a 30-year hiatus. James began performing at just five years old and quickly found success, winning singing contests and playing local venues throughout his youth in Boulder. Music seemed destined to be his life’s path—until his mid-thirties, when he made the difficult decision to step away and focus on raising a family and building a construction business. For three decades, his musical gifts remained on hold—until now. Co-produced with GRAMMY-winning producer Tim Sonnefeld, Songs of My Dreams is more than an album—it’s a story of rediscovery, passion, and the enduring power of music. We explore his journey, the return to jazz, and what it means to finally share these songs with the world. Dig this inspiring story. 🎶 Get the album:https://www.jamesjudson.com/songs-of-my-dreams  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.