Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Baritone Saxophonist Alex Manoukas .. We caught up with him about quite a bit .. Like his life in music, love of Oscar Peterson, COVID life and his new 2022 CD New Roots .. This is his first full-length album that is a refreshing celebration of the music of today by the musicians of tomorrow featuring an octet full of originals .. Enjoy the story ..  Click to listen. Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends