Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Arranger and Conductor David Berger – This prolific jazz ambassador is recognized internationally as a leading authority on the music of Duke Ellington and the Swing Era. Along with being an author, involved with dance companies, TV, Film, Commercials and so much more .. He was the conductor and arranger for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from its inception in 1988 through 1994 and has transcribed more than 750 full scores of classic recordings, including more than 500 works by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. He’s a deeply cool, truthful and compassionate person ..