The Jazz Session

The Jazz Session


The Jazz Session #632: Benjamin Boone

November 08, 2023


Saxophonist Benjamin Boone’s new album is Caught In The Rhythm (Origin Records, 2023). In this interview, Ben talks about his ongoing project to combine poetry with improvised music; how he approaches the selection and setting of the poems; his study of the music of speech; using his music for social commentary; and more.


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CREDITS


Theme Music: The Respect Sextet (respectsextet.com)

Logo: Sarah Walter

Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll (hearchucknow.com)