Jazz Saxophonist Dave Wilson | When Evan Goes East & Modern Sound

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series. On this episode, we talk with jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and scholar Dave Wilson. We dive into his 2026 release When Evan Goes East, a project that continues his exploration of sound at the intersection of avant-garde jazz, experimental music, and groove-driven styles like R&B and electronic music. Dave’s work is known for bringing together unique configurations of collaborators—each project creating new musical conversations while expanding on past ideas. This album is no exception, pushing boundaries while staying rooted in expressive, evolving jazz traditions. In this conversation, we explore the creative process behind the album, the blending of genres, and perspectives on music and modern America. Dig this forward-thinking conversation. 🎶 Get the album:https://davewilsonmusic.bandcamp.com/ For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices