Jazz Trombonist & Bandleader Steve Berndt Interview on Heart of Hearts (2026) & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Ottawa-based bandleader, vocalist, and trombonist Steve Berndt.
We caught up with Steve to talk about his new 2026 album Heart of Hearts, a project that explores themes of love, honesty, and emotional connection through jazz. The eleven-track release features eight original compositions along with inventive jazz interpretations of three well-known pop and rock songs from the 1970s.
Steve is also the leader of the jump blues group The Jivewires. Over the years, the band has released six albums filled mostly with original…
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