Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the talented Brooklyn Based Jazz Saxophonist Ochion Jewell .. He is one deep cat that comes from the beauty of Appalachian Kentucky and went on to grow in innumerable ways at Cal Arts under the teaching of Charlie Haden and Wadada Leo Smith .. Not only is he swayed and involved in jazz, but swims through a plethora of music styles .. these days, he’s listening to a lot of Jimi Hendrix .. Over the course of our conversation, we discuss his childhood, when jazz became his thing, what is going on these days, his latest album, along with much more ..

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