Ben Shaw (jazz saxophonist, classical composer, singer-songwriter)

On this episode, I welcome multi-instrumentalist, Ben Shaw. Not only does Ben play several instruments he also writes and performs many different styles of music - from folk and jazz to classical and hip hop. In our conversation we cover his journey of being musician that was barely accepted into the band at his middle school to becoming a nominated composer in international classical music competitions. Along the way Ben has written several albums and accompanied artists such as Math The Band, The Dear Hunter, Mau, and Chrissy Stewart... to name a few.

In our conversation, we discuss the release of his new songbook for his jazz album. I'm grateful to have been a part of Ben Shaw: The Charts coming together and you can all pick up a copy starting on February 6th at The Parlour jazz jam or by visiting benjaminshawmusic.com or my website livingroomutb.com shortly after that

Interlude song order:

• Mau - live on AS220 Sessions June 2021
• "Contiguous" by Milkbread
• "String Quartet no. 1- I. Aggressive" by Ben Shaw (from his album Op. 1)
• "Loans On Love" by Ben Shaw
• "Working Title" by Ben Shaw (from his self-titled jazz album)
• "Untitled Folk Melody" by Ben Shaw (from his self-titled jazz album)

// Interview recorded January 15th, 2022 via Zoom
// Intro music by Cedros
// Hosted by James Toomey //

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