About this episode

Steve Wiest interviews trumpet artist Ingrid Jensen about creativity and life in jazz.

Steve Wiest sits down with acclaimed trumpet artist Ingrid Jensen for a deep conversation about creativity, orchestration, mentorship, and life in jazz. They discuss Ingrid’s album Landings, influences including Kenny Wheeler and Miles Davis, stories about Clark Terry and George Coleman, and the creative process behind improvisation and composition. A relaxed and insightful conversation about the music and the community that surrounds it. Thanks for listening to You Dig? Hosted by Steve Wiest. ________________ Support the artists by purchasing music whenever possible. CONNECT WITH INGRID JENSEN Website https://www.ingridjensen.com Newvelle Records https://www.newvelle-records.com Other links mentioned in today's episode: Jaco Pastorious Word of Mouth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaCx21ZWGow&list=PL8uBVB8AdM2Zp1MEmHrT2lHQRXvVMKonC&index=2 Miles Davis Live at the Cellar Door https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FCKw5mNclI&list=PLxNpOjOeKNWMrm3jU_jl8kcGTX134jKjd FOLLOW STEVE WIEST Website https://www.steve-wiest.com

Topics covered

• creativity
• jazz
• music
• mentorship
• improvisation
• composition

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