Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Toronto-based Jazz Guitarist and Composer James Brown. We dive into his dynamic 2025 release Anthem for Everyone — his fifth album of original music, showcasing a compelling fusion of jazz and classical influences.

This genre-blurring project features an eclectic lineup of Toronto talents, including violinist Aline Homzy, bassist Clark Johnston, and vocalist/pianist Hannah Barstow. Known for his innovative style and technical prowess, James Brown continues to push the boundaries of modern jazz composition.

In this conversation, we explore the making of the album, the evolving role of music in today’s world, and the powerful messages behind Anthem for Everyone.

🎧 Listen to the album on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jamesbrown-scmusic/anthem-for-everyone

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Joe Dimino has been writing & creating in a variety of capacities since his college days at the University of Missouri-Kansas City somewhere around 1993. If you are keeping score, that would be about 29 years+. It all began at UMKCs University News as a Sports Writer & turned into a myriad of expressive avenues. Inventing poems, art, video & audio has always been in the proverbial cards.