Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed Philadelphia-based jazz vocalist Eddie Bruce.
We caught up with Eddie to discuss his first full big band recording, For Dreamers and Their Dreams, a project that represents a major milestone in a career dedicated to great songs, great performances, and the timeless spirit of swing.
The album features the 17-piece Ed Vezinho and Jim Ward Big Band and showcases a collaboration built on decades of musical friendship, mutual respect, and shared artistic vision. The recording marks Eddie’s first complete big band album and fulfills a longtime dream of bringing his vocal style together with the power and richness of a full jazz orchestra.
For years, Eddie balanced a successful career performing at weddings, special events, cabarets, and concert venues. Today, he is focused on projects that truly reflect his artistic passions. For Dreamers and Their Dreams captures that freedom, featuring classic interpretations, heartfelt storytelling, and arrangements crafted by longtime collaborator Ed Vezinho. The album includes beloved standards, fresh arrangements, and Eddie’s original composition “Philly Is the City.”
In this conversation, we discuss the making of the album, the chemistry of the band, the enduring appeal of the Great American Songbook, the evolution of his career, and why this chapter of his musical life feels especially rewarding.
This is a story about perseverance, passion, friendship, and the realization of a lifelong musical dream.
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