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Jazz and new music vocalist Theo Bleckmann talks about his early musical development, as well as the value in working with other singers. He also discusses his Kate Bush project and his work with the Claudia Quintet. This In Person with JazzTimes interview took place backstage inside Fort Adams at the 2012 Newport Jazz Festival, where Bleckmann performed, along with Kurt Elling, with the Claudia Quintet. Interview by Lee Mergner. Video by Melissa Mergner. Audio by Jen Kim. Special thanks to Matt Merewitz, Carolyn McClair, Melanie Nanez, Dan Melnick, Deborah Ross and the staff of George Wein Productions.