Vladimir Redzic Interview | First Time Around (2026) | Toronto & New York Jazz Guitarist Debut Album

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto and New York-based jazz guitarist Vladimir Redzic. On this episode, we dive into his impressive debut 2026 album, First Time Around, and explore the musical journey that led to this exciting first release as a bandleader. Rooted in the jazz tradition while embracing a fresh, contemporary voice, First Time Around showcases Vladimir's expressive guitar playing, thoughtful compositions, and deep appreciation for musical conversation. The album features acclaimed pianist Steve Ash, whose masterful performances add depth, swing, and sophistication throughout the recording. Originally of Serbian heritage and now splitting his time between Toronto and New York, Vladimir has developed a distinctive sound shaped by tradition, collaboration, and an unwavering love for jazz. His debut reflects years of dedication to the art form while introducing listeners to an exciting new voice on the international jazz scene. In this conversation, we discuss the making of First Time Around, working with Steve Ash, the influence of his Serbian roots, the Toronto and New York jazz communities, improvisation, composition, guitar artistry, and his vision for the future. If you enjoy straight-ahead jazz, modern guitar, creative improvisation, and discovering outstanding emerging artists, this interview is for you. Get the album:https://vladimirredzic.bandcamp.com/ For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/ Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkc Subscribe 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.