Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Nashville-based jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Jon von Boehm.

We caught up with this highly sought-after musician to discuss his remarkable new album Reflections, a project that stands as the culmination of decades of musical Growth, artistic exploration, and personal storytelling. More than just an album, Reflections serves as a deeply personal statement, blending cinematic narratives, modern fusion, intricate compositions, and a desire to bring people together through the universal language of music.

A masterclass in contemporary jazz fusion, the album showcases Jon’s extraordinary bass work, layered arrangements, technical brilliance, and commitment to creating emotionally resonant musical experiences. The project reflects both his exceptional musicianship and his passion for storytelling through sound.

Jon’s musical journey spans an impressive 37 years and began in the vibrant atmosphere of church performances, where he learned the importance of collaboration, improvisation, and connecting with audiences. Those early experiences laid the foundation for a lifelong dedication to music that has taken him from local stages to becoming one of Nashville’s most respected and versatile bassists.

In this interview, we discuss Reflections, jazz fusion, composition, bass playing, creativity, storytelling, community building through music, Nashville’s music scene, performance, collaboration, and the experiences that shaped his career.

We get into the whole ride. Dig this interview.

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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.