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John Lentz & Harvey Diamond on Their 2025 Album "How Strange the Road Should Be So Easy"

2025/3/23
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with veteran jazz musicians John Lentz & Harvey Diamond about their 2025 album, "How Strange the Road Should Be So Easy" on Orchard of Pomegranates Records.

🔹 Harvey Diamond – A Boston jazz legend, Harvey has been an unsung hero of the jazz scene since the 1960s and was one of the last students of the iconic Lennie Tristano.🔹 John Lentz – A respected jazz vocalist, John has long been a fixture in the New England jazz scene, earning admiration from legends like Sheila Jordan & Jay Clayton.

This album showcases their deep musical chemistry, years of collaboration, and passion for jazz storytelling. In this conversation, we explore:✅ The inspiration & creative process behind the album✅ Harvey’s experiences studying under Lennie Tristano✅ John’s journey as a "singer’s singer" in the jazz world✅ Reflections on the New England jazz scene & beyond

📢 Get the album: How Strange the Road Should Be So Easy)

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