Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Blues Pedal Steel Guitarist Roosevelt Collier on the 2025 Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival. Rooted in the sacred steel tradition, Roosevelt first made his mark with The Lee Boys and has since become known for his legendary “get-downs”—soul-shaking live shows blending church, blues, and Hendrix-inspired fire. From his home base in Spain, Roosevelt shares his journey, the power of pedal steel, and his role in the exciting reboot of the Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival at Legends Field, October 3–4, 2025.

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