Jeanie Bryson & Barry Miles on Sing You a Brand New Song – Honoring Coleman Mellett

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with recording artist Jeanie Bryson and pianist/arranger/producer Barry Miles about the 2025 project Sing You a Brand New Song—a long-awaited tribute to the late Coleman Mellett. Sixteen years after the world lost jazz guitarist Coleman Mellett, his solo album Sing You a Brand New Song is finally being released. The album, brimming with warmth, optimism, and deep musicality, showcases his love for ‘70s singer-songwriters like James Taylor, Michael Franks, and Paul Simon. Best known as a core member of Chuck Mangione’s band, Coleman’s songwriting talents remained a hidden treasure, deeply inspired by his wife, renowned jazz vocalist Jeanie Bryson—daughter of the legendary Dizzy Gillespie. Now, with the help of co-producer Barry Miles and modern technology, Coleman’s vision has been brought to life—both in this album and a companion film. Set for release on the anniversary of his tragic passing in a 2009 plane crash, this project is a powerful celebration of his artistry and legacy. 📌 Learn more about the film & album ➡️ Visit the official website 🎤 Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on music, legacy, and the enduring power of storytelling through song. 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