Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with acclaimed jazz saxophonist and educator Adam Larson ahead of his 2025 debut at the Lee’s Summit Jazz Fest. A veteran musician originally from New York City, Adam has been a key figure in the Kansas City jazz scene for the past six years and brings his celebrated talent to this year’s festival lineup.

We dive into Adam’s musical journey, his motivations for performing at the festival, thoughts on the evolving KC jazz community, upcoming recordings, and his perspective as both a performer and educator. With the Lee’s Summit Jazz Fest happening on June 28th at The Bridge Space, Adam’s inclusion is helping build serious buzz for this exciting summer event.

🎷 Don’t miss this exclusive preview into one of jazz’s most dynamic voices.

🎟️ Get tickets & info: https://www.bridgespace.us/jazz

🔗 Discover more about Adam Larson: https://www.adamlarsonjazz.com/ 

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