Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Jazz Bassist & Composer Derrick Hodge .. We caught up with him about the new 2021 CD -  R+R=NOW LIVE - Dream Team Collective Featuring a stellar cast including Robert Glasper and Christian Scott recorded live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City .. This two-time Grammy Award-winning artist grew up right outside of Philadelphia in Willingboro, N.J.  and has gone on to become a star in the world of jazz .. His involvement with this super group, the new COVID world and hope for the future were all a part of our conversation .. along with a bit more .. Dig ..