Neon Jazz Exclusive | Author of the 2025 Book Don Byas: Sax Expat Con Chapman
In this episode, we talk with writer and jazz historian Con Chapman, author of the new book Don Byas: Sax Expat. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri and now based in Boston, Con dives deep into his lifelong love of jazz history and explains why he chose to spotlight the often-overlooked saxophone legend Don Byas.
Through Sax Expat, Con brings Don Byas back into the conversation, showcasing the technical brilliance and artistic sensitivity that positioned him at the heart of jazz’s pivotal shift toward bebop in the 1940s.
We explore Don’s groundbreaking contributions, his move to Europe, and…
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