Saxophonist & Educator Rob Dixon on Naptown Soul, Indianapolis Jazz & the Legacy of Indiana Avenue
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Indianapolis-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, Producer, Educator & Creative Director Rob Dixon.
We get into his new 2026 album, Naptown Soul, and a life spent in the world of jazz.
Naptown's influence on soul jazz spans generations of musicians and recordings, creating a continuous musical lineage from the legendary Indiana Avenue scene to its wider national reach. With Naptown Soul, Rob Dixon carries that lineage into the present, pushing Indianapolis' rich musical tradition into the 21st century.
Born in Baltimore…
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