James Judson Interview – Jazz Comeback Story & 2026 Album Songs of My Dreams
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series. On this episode, we talk with storied jazz pianist and vocalist James Judson.
We dive into his powerful 2026 album Songs of My Dreams, a project that marks an extraordinary return to music after a 30-year hiatus.
James began performing at just five years old and quickly found success, winning singing contests and playing local venues throughout his youth in Boulder. Music seemed destined to be his life’s path—until his mid-thirties, when he made the difficult decision to step away and focus on raising a family and building a…
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