Russell Anixter & The Hippie Big Band | A Neon Jazz Exclusive on Living the Dream
Welcome to a brand-new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, where we sit down with jazz bandleader, musician, and copyist Russell Anixter. We dive into the journey behind his highly anticipated 2025 album, What Is, with the Hippie Big Band—a project that has been a lifelong dream and is already earning rave reviews.
With over 30 years in the NYC music scene, Anixter has made his mark as a music copyist and arranger, preparing scores for large jazz ensembles, orchestras, studio recordings, musical theater productions, and even the iconic Radio City Christmas Spectacular. As a former…
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