Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with UK-based jazz educator, bassist, and bandleader Simon Paterson of Electric Gumbo. We dive into the release of their dynamic new 2025 album, It’s On, a bold and funky celebration of Nottingham’s finest jazz-funk talents. The album is a tribute to the vibrant East Midlands music scene, showcasing the energy, groove, and soul of some of the region’s most exciting musicians.

Simon, also known for his work with Sharp Little Bones, brings years of experience as a performer, composer, and educator. In this conversation, we explore the vision behind It’s On, Simon’s creative process, the UK jazz landscape in 2025, and his mission to elevate regional talent through genre-blending jazz projects.

🎶 If you’re into fresh jazz-funk sounds, UK jazz collectives, or artist-driven collaborations, this is one to check out.

🔗 Listen to the album: https://sharplittlebones.bandcamp.com/album/its-on

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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.