Renowned Jazz Singer Jonathan Karrant on the 2025 CD Christmas Wish

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with renowned jazz singer Jonathan Karrant about his 2025 holiday release Christmas Wish, a beautifully crafted jazz album that blends seasonal warmth with world-class musicianship. Christmas Wish features Grammy-winning jazz legend Diane Schuur, alongside an outstanding lineup including Kenny Rampton, Joe Alterman, and Houston Person. Jonathan takes us inside the creative construction of the album, from song selection and arrangements to the emotional intention behind each performance. We also explore Jonathan’s personal Christmas memories, the role of holiday music in the jazz tradition, and how this record fits into his broader artistic journey. It’s a heartfelt and illuminating conversation with one of today’s most expressive jazz vocalists. 🎙️ Enjoy this interview. 🎶 Get the album & learn more:https://www.jonathankarrant.com/ 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.