Ryan Middagh on Tenor Madness, Jazz Education & Nashville

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! In this episode, we talk with jazz saxophonist, bandleader, arranger, and educator Ryan Middagh about his 2025 album Tenor Madness and his life dedicated to music.A heartfelt tribute to the saxophone and the rich community of Nashville saxophonists, Tenor Madness showcases Ryan’s deep artistry and respect for the tradition. As the Director of Jazz Studies at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, Ryan is also a passionate advocate for jazz education at every level.🎷 We discuss his musical journey from Iowa to Nashville, the making of the album, jazz education, and more.👉 Get the album: Tenor Madness on BandcampFor 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.