Mike Pagan Talks 2025 Lee’s Summit Jazz Festival, Paganova & Life in Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We catch up with veteran jazz pianist, composer, and educator Mike Pagan to talk about the upcoming 2025 Lee’s Summit Jazz Festival happening on Saturday, June 28th, at The Bridge Space in downtown Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
A proud 20-year resident of Lee’s Summit, Mike shares why this festival's growing reputation pulled him in—and how it feels to be performing in his own community. With over 200 gigs a year, Mike is one of the hardest-working cats in jazz today. His latest project, Paganova, blends fresh arrangements with classic…
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