E.E. Pointer Interview – Downstream Impressions (2026) | Kansas City Jazz, James Benger Poetry & New Music

Neon Jazz Interviews · Sep 6, 2026 · 37m

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Kansas City-based jazz musician, composer, vocalist, and creative visionary E.E. Pointer. We caught up with E.E. to discuss his compelling new 2026 album, Downstream Impressions, an imaginative collaboration with poet and storyteller James Benger, along with new music planned for later in 2026 and his ever-evolving creative journey.

Downstream Impressions blends original jazz compositions with the rich poetry of James Benger, whose thought-provoking words explore humanity, nature, and the cosmos. Their artistic partnership…