Mike Thompson – Jazz Composer & Arranger on 2025 Big Band Debut 6th Avenue

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Jazz Composer & Arranger Mike Thompson about his debut 2025 album 6th Avenue and his evolving journey in the world of jazz. Recorded at Q Division Studios in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6th Avenue showcases Mike’s big band leadership at just twenty-something years old. Drawing on connections made during his time at Berklee College of Music, he assembled a talented lineup of veteran Boston-area jazz musicians to bring his dynamic arrangements to life. Since graduating in 2021, Mike has continued shaping his voice as a modern composer and arranger. We dive into his creative process, influences, and ambitions. Enjoy this conversation. 🎶 Get the album: https://www.mjthompsonmusic.com/ 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