The Nirvana of Improvisation: An Interview with Paul Nedzela - Baritone Saxophonist and Composer

This is an interview with Paul Nedzela (https://www.paulnedzela.com/). He plays baritone saxophone with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and leads his own quartet. He shares his thoughts on the experience of improvisation, how to prepare for a performance, the relationship between musical development and the various states of mind occasioned by improvisation, as well as several other topics.

The first musical segment is from the opening track of Introducing Paul Nedzela, entitled #251 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/251-feat-dan-nimmer-david-wong-aaron-kimmel/1688589768?i=1688589788).

The second musical segment is from another track on Introducing Paul Nedzela, entitled A Call Beyond (https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-call-beyond-feat-dan-nimmer-david-wong-aaron-kimmel/1688589768?i=1688590091).