In this episode of Neon Jazz, we talk with acclaimed jazz bassist, bandleader, and educator Rodney Jordan about his powerful new 2025 release, Memphis Blue – a heartfelt tribute to the soulful people and rich musical Legacy of Memphis, Tennessee.

Now based in Tallahassee, Florida, Rodney reflects on his deep musical roots growing up in Memphis, where his journey began with playing bass in church, performing in the Memphis Youth Symphony, and studying music through the city’s school system. He’s joined on this new album by fellow Memphian trumpeter Melvin Jones and an all-star cast of musicians who deliver a moving, genre-spanning sound that captures the essence of the South.

Alongside his impressive work on stage, Rodney has become a respected figure in jazz Education—mentoring the next generation while continuing to evolve as a performer and artist.

🎧 Listen to Memphis Blue: https://music.apple.com/pl/album/memphis-blue/1772955849

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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.