Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Slovenia-born, NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist Jan Kus. We dig into his new 2025 EP Night Rides and his creative journey in the modern jazz world. Alongside Puerto Rican multi-instrumentalist Dan Martínez, Jan co-founded Play_Ground, an eclectic musical project that blends global sounds and cinematic moods. Night Rides takes listeners on a late-night journey — headlights flashing, grooves pulsing, and memories flowing — a soundtrack for introspection and motion. From his early days studying clarinet in Slovenia to shaping his voice in New York City’s vibrant jazz scene, Jan shares the story of his evolution as an artist and storyteller. Dig this conversation.

🎧 EP Release: Night Rides – Play_Ground

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