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Thomas Marriott Talks New Album Screen Time & Jazz Journey | Neon Jazz Interview

Welcome to another edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! This time, we catch up with Seattle-based Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Producer Thomas Marriott to discuss his 2025 album, Screen Time and his incredible journey in jazz.

On his 15th album as a leader, Marriott reimagines music from screens large and small—from Hollywood blockbusters to smartphone screens—through the lens of a state-of-the-art jazz quartet. Featuring an all-star lineup:

🎹 Orrin Evans – Acclaimed pianist & producer

🥁 Mark Whitfield Jr. – Rising star drummer

🎻 Robert Hurst III – Jazz legend on bass

A West Coast jazz…

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