DESCRIPTION:
In this interview done backstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, saxophonist Wayne Escoffery talks about his creative process and music or artists he’s rediscovered lately. Escoffery was appearing at the festival with trumpeter Tom Harrell’s group.

Interview by Irene Lee. Video production by Paul Park. Editing by Lee Mergner & Melissa Mergner. Thanks to Carolyn McClair, Melanie Nanez, Danny Melnick and the staff of the Newport Jazz Festival.

For more information about Wayne Escoffery, go to www.escofferymusic.com

For more information about the Newport Jazz Festival, go to www.newportjazzfest.org

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