EPISODE · Apr 19, 2025 · 14 MIN
Trombonist Reggie Watkins on 2025 Album Rivers & Pittsburgh’s Jazz Legacy
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz trombonist Reggie Watkins, diving into his powerful new 2025 album, Rivers.Few cities rival the jazz legacy of Pittsburgh, home to legends like Art Blakey, Billy Strayhorn, Mary Lou Williams, and Ahmad Jamal. For over two decades, Reggie Watkins has carried that torch—performing with jazz greats like Orrin Evans, Roger Humphries, and the iconic Maynard Ferguson.Rivers is more than a tribute. It’s a living, breathing document of Pittsburgh’s jazz soul, captured through a tight-knit, intergenerational quartet. Recorded right in the city, the album flows through time, history, and personal expression—blending respect for the past with a bold vision for the genre’s future.In this interview, Reggie discusses the making of Rivers, the influence of Pittsburgh’s music scene, and the deeper stories behind the tracks. It’s a meaningful, music-rich conversation. Enjoy.🎧 Listen to the album "Rivers": https://reggiewatkinsmusic.com/album/3392525/rivers 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.
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz trombonist Reggie Watkins, diving into his powerful new 2025 album, Rivers. Few cities rival the jazz legacy of Pittsburgh, home to legends like Art Blakey, Billy Strayhorn, Mary Lou Williams, and Ahmad Jamal. For over two decades, Reggie Watkins has carried that torch—performing with jazz greats like Orrin Evans, Roger Humphries, and the iconic Maynard Ferguson. Rivers is more than a tribute. It’s a living, breathing document of Pittsburgh’s jazz soul, captured through a tight-knit, intergenerational quartet. Recorded right in the city, the album flows through time, history, and personal expression—blending respect for the past with a bold vision for the genre’s future. In this interview, Reggie discusses the making of Rivers, the influence of Pittsburgh’s music scene, and the deeper stories behind the tracks. It’s a meaningful, music-rich conversation. Enjoy. 🎧 Listen to the album "Rivers": https://reggiewatkinsmusic.com/album/3392525/rivers 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
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