Mike Prigodich on Stage Magic & the Art of Genre-Bending Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Portland-based jazz pianist and composer Mike Prigodich. We talk with Mike about his brand new 2025 album Stage Magic and the realization of a lifelong dream—becoming a jazz musician. Known for his innovative compositions and high-energy performances, Mike’s music reflects deep influence from jazz greats like Chick Corea, while fearlessly fusing jazz, Latin, rock, and world music into a sound all his own.In this episode, we dive into his creative process, the vision behind Stage Magic, and how he continues to push boundaries to captivate global audiences with a truly genre-blending style. His story is a powerful reminder of what passion and perseverance can build.🎶 Get the music: Mike Prigodich on Bandcamp 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.