Author name: C. Jordan Alexander

After honing his musical gifts in church, Just D.C. began to discover his true artistic identity once he started producing and songwriting. He opens up about the journey to tap into his vulnerability, find his voice, overcome pressures to seem “deep,” and above all, embrace the joy of creating. Topics Covered In This Interview: Growing

Jazz is evolving. While rooted in tradition, today’s young jazz musicians are pushing boundaries by fusing genres and reaching new audiences.

In this exclusive interview, rising jazz fusion bandleader Noah Brooks gives us an inside look at his collaborative songwriting process and mission to blend jazz harmonies with pop melodies.

Learn how feedback from his bandmates shapes his compositions, and how sampling techniques inspired by hip hop producers find their way into modern jazz compositions. For an enlightening perspective on where jazz is heading, read on.

Chicago-bred vocalist Jason Jones is an artist on the rise. He bolsters collaborations with the likes of award-winning gospel artists Donald Lawrence and Fred Hammond. Trained in classical and jazz but dominating today as a songwriter, composer and vocal consultant, Jones brings a fresh take on musical authenticity. After recent credits scoring plays, he’s setting artistic sights on the world of film. In this interview, we get personal with this multi-faceted musician to learn how he nurtured his own artistic voice.