New Orleans Jazz Clarinetist Benjamin Cousins on What We Dream It To Be & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series. On this episode, we talk with New Orleans–based jazz clarinetist and composer Benjamin Cousins.
We dive into his debut 2026 album What We Dream It To Be, a forward-looking and reflective project that reconnects with the optimism of childhood while exploring the power of honoring dreams and realizing their full potential.
From his roots in New Orleans to studying at Berklee College of Music and eventually returning home, Benjamin’s journey is a compelling story of growth, creativity, and musical identity.
In this conversation, we…
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