WEHM All Access - Great South Bay Music Festival - New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble
In this episode of WEHM All Access, Harry talks with Rocksteady Freddy of the New York Ska Jazz Ensemble as the band makes its long‑awaited debut at the Great South Bay Music Festival. Freddy reflects on founding the group in 1994, coining the term “ska jazz,” and shaping a distinctly New York sound that blends ska, reggae, jazz harmony, punk energy, and improvisation. He shares stories from decades of touring Europe, building a devoted international fanbase, collaborating with legends like Sharon Jones, and keeping the music fresh across 15 albums and countless lineup evolutions. Freddy also…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.