President of the Jazz Journalists Association & Editorial Consultant of The Jazz Omnibus Howard Mandel

Welcome to a brand-new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring Howard Mandel—President of the Jazz Journalists Association and Editorial Consultant for The Jazz Omnibus. We caught up with this veteran jazz journalist, who brings five decades of experience, to discuss his latest book, The Jazz Omnibus: 21st-Century Photos and Writings.This 600-page collection is unrivaled as a self-selected “best works” anthology, featuring contributions from members of the Jazz Journalists Association (JJA). Inside, you’ll find international reports, interviews with major jazz figures, emerging artist profiles, biographical essays, memoirs, reviews, and stunning black-and-white action photography. The book is dedicated to the memory of legendary jazz scholar Dan Morgenstern (1929-2024).With 67 articles, 23 photos, and an extensive selected bibliography, The Jazz Omnibus is a must-read for jazz lovers, historians, and music journalists alike. We cover a lot in this conversation—so don’t miss it!📖 Pick up your copy here: The Jazz Omnibus – Cymbal Press🎙️ Listen to the full interview and dig into the world of jazz journalism.For More Neon Jazz Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/c/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neon-jazz-interviews/id546432639Subscribe via Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/4gAltD2kVLq8uNkpSFtkm0The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.