Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! In this episode, we talk with jazz saxophonist, bandleader, arranger, and educator Ryan Middagh about his 2025 album Tenor Madness and his life dedicated to music.

A heartfelt tribute to the saxophone and the rich community of Nashville saxophonists, Tenor Madness showcases Ryan’s deep artistry and respect for the tradition. As the Director of Jazz Studies at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, Ryan is also a passionate advocate for jazz Education at every level.

🎷 We discuss his musical journey from Iowa to Nashville, the making of the album, jazz education, and more.

👉 Get the album: Tenor Madness on Bandcamp

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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.