Paul Hanson Interview | Jazz Bassoon Innovation & New Album Calliope

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! In this episode, we catch up with veteran jazz bassoonist Paul Hanson from his home in Northern California to discuss his new 2024 album, Calliope, with his band Raze the Maze. Over the past 20 years, Paul has redefined the possibilities of the bassoon, blending jazz, classical, and modern improvised music to create a truly unique sound. His fearless dedication to craft and creativity has taken him to world-famous stages, pushing the boundaries of this traditionally classical woodwind instrument. 🎶 Join us as we explore his journey, musical evolution, and the groundbreaking sounds of Calliope. 🔗 Get the album: Calliope on Bandcamp  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