Atlanta Jazz Notes

Author: Matthew Miller

In-Depth Coverage of the Atlanta Jazz Scene - Present and Past
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Episode 15 - Syl Spann
Thursday, 15 June, 2023

Welcome back to the Atlanta Jazz Notes podcast. Today, I am very happy to bring you my interview with the great Sylvester Syl Spann, a legendary figure on the Atlanta jazz scene for his saxophone playing and his mentorship of young musicians. Since childhood, Syl has dedicated his life to jazz music and he has pursued this passion in places as far-flung as New York City, Maine, California, and finally Atlanta, where he has made his home since the early 1980s. In this wide ranging interview, Syl details his childhood and early years honing his craft as a saxophonist, and the many chapters in his life, each with an incredible soundtrack featuring the likes of Coltrane, Stitt, Joe Henderson, Miles Davis, and many more. Thank you for listening to the Atlanta Jazz Notes podcast featuring the great Syl Spann. Please be sure to check out the website at atljazznotes.com. Also, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. These reviews help to spread the word about the podcast to people who might enjoy it! More soon.