Bassist, Composer & Educator Philip Ravita: Alice in Blue & A Life in Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with Jazz Bassist, Composer, and Educator Philip Ravita of Ravita Jazz. We explore his new 2025 CD Alice in Blue and his dynamic career as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most versatile and in-demand bassists.
In addition to performing with jazz legends like Jimmy Heath, Bobby Shew, Claudio Roditi, and Ruby Glover, Philip is a college professor and host of a weekly radio program on WMTB 89.9 FM. From intimate clubs to major festivals, his journey through jazz is rich, inspiring, and deeply rooted in the art of…
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