Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Educator Lloyd Haber of Freedom Art Dance. We caught up with Lloyd to talk about their new 2025 album, First Dance, and his long career in Education and performance.

Together with multi-wind player Omar Kabir, Lloyd co-founded Freedom Art Dance in 1991. The group’s diverse ethnic and compositional structure has remained a breath of fresh air in the jazz world. We explore his fascinating ride in music, creativity, and teaching.

Get the album → https://freedomartquartet.bandcamp.com/album/first-dance

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