Ted Olsen on Violette, Jazz Composition & Chamber Fusion
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Minneapolis-based Jazz Bassist and Composer Ted Olsen. We dive into the details behind his latest 2025 album, Violette, released on the hometown label Shifting Paradigm Records.
Violette is described as an ambitious fusion of jazz, chamber music, and songwriting—a project rich with melody, harmonic color, and spontaneous interaction. Known for his vivid and emotionally resonant writing, Ted brings a strong compositional voice while still honoring the openness of improvisation.
With a background spanning…
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