Acclaimed LA-based Jazz Singer Jeffrey Gimble

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with acclaimed LA-based jazz singer Jeffrey Gimble as he shares stories behind his brand-new 2025 album, Brand New Key, and reflects on a rich, creative life shaped by music, theater, and family. Raised in a jazz-loving household in Houston, Texas, Jeffrey grew up during the 60s and 70s surrounded by swing, bebop, and soul. With a bandleader father, Maynard Gimble, he spent his childhood going to gigs and digging into a massive family jazz record collection that laid the foundation for his unique sound. After 20 years in New York City as a stage and film actor, Jeffrey transitioned to Los Angeles, where he found his voice as a jazz vocalist and recording artist. His musical storytelling is infused with theatrical flair, heartfelt emotion, and a lifelong love of the jazz tradition. 🎶 Check out his new album – Brand New Key:https://jeffreygimble.bandcamp.com/album/brand-new-key 🎧 Tune in now to hear the story behind the voice and the music. 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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices