Today, we share our conversation with the globally renowned vocalist Veronica Swift. Having firmly established her presence in the modern jazz landscape, she recently released a self-titled album through Mack Avenue Records that showcases a passionate fusion of diverse musical styles and influences, encapsulating a unique vision of music that Swift aptly defines as “transgenre.” With bold and resounding musical expression, the record pays homage to legendary figures like Beethoven, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Queen and many more, while skillfully and creatively bridging the realms of jazz, European classical music, Italian opera, bossa nova, rock, funk vaudeville and beyond. In our JAZZIZ Podcast conversation, we delve deep into the wellsprings of inspiration behind this visionary project. We also explore the closeness of her “transgenre” concept to an empowering message of identity, touch on the notion of the voice as a powerful instrument in its own right and much more.