EPISODE · Mar 23, 2025 · 22 MIN
John Lentz & Harvey Diamond on Their 2025 Album "How Strange the Road Should Be So Easy"
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with veteran jazz musicians John Lentz & Harvey Diamond about their 2025 album, "How Strange the Road Should Be So Easy" on Orchard of Pomegranates Records.🔹 Harvey Diamond – A Boston jazz legend, Harvey has been an unsung hero of the jazz scene since the 1960s and was one of the last students of the iconic Lennie Tristano.🔹 John Lentz – A respected jazz vocalist, John has long been a fixture in the New England jazz scene, earning admiration from legends like Sheila Jordan & Jay Clayton.This album showcases their deep musical chemistry, years of collaboration, and passion for jazz storytelling. In this conversation, we explore:✅ The inspiration & creative process behind the album✅ Harvey’s experiences studying under Lennie Tristano✅ John’s journey as a "singer’s singer" in the jazz world✅ Reflections on the New England jazz scene & beyond📢 Get the album: How Strange the Road Should Be So EasyFor 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.
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with veteran jazz musicians John Lentz & Harvey Diamond about their 2025 album, "How Strange the Road Should Be So Easy" on Orchard of Pomegranates Records. 🔹 Harvey Diamond – A Boston jazz legend, Harvey has been an unsung hero of the jazz scene since the 1960s and was one of the last students of the iconic Lennie Tristano.🔹 John Lentz – A respected jazz vocalist, John has long been a fixture in the New England jazz scene, earning admiration from legends like Sheila Jordan & Jay Clayton. This album showcases their deep musical chemistry, years of collaboration, and passion for jazz storytelling. In this conversation, we explore:✅ The inspiration & creative process behind the album✅ Harvey’s experiences studying under Lennie Tristano✅ John’s journey as a "singer’s singer" in the jazz world✅ Reflections on the New England jazz scene & beyond 📢 Get the album: How Strange the Road Should Be So Easy 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
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