Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with German-born, NYC-based jazz drummer Finn Wiest, a rising star making waves with his powerful debut album Aurora. This quintet release is filled with original compositions from each band member, showcasing a collaborative spirit and deep musical storytelling. It’s Finn’s calling card to the global jazz scene.

We dive into:
🎶 The making of Aurora

🌍 His journey from Germany to the heart of NYC’s jazz world

🥁 Influences, band chemistry & the creative process

🎷 What’s next on the horizon for this promising artist

Finn’s story is one of transatlantic talent, perseverance, and modern jazz evolution. Tune in and dig the sound.

🎧 Listen to Aurora: https://finnwiest.bandcamp.com/album/aurora 

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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.