In this episode of The Guitar Journal, Latin jazz guitarist Neff Irizarry discusses his journey from Virginia to Berklee, his album Cambio, and the importance of mentorship, style fusion, and transcriptions in music. Neff reflects on artistic integrity and musical connections across generations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Neff Irizarry and His Journey
02:57 The Roots of Latin Jazz and Personal Influences
05:52 Education and Mentorship at Berklee
08:52 The Fusion of Cultures in Music
11:51 The Importance of Mentorship and Learning
14:58 Studying with Steve Kahn and Musical Development
18:03 The Role of Elders in Music
20:56 The Connection Between Musicians
23:56 Recording and Reflecting on Performance
26:58 The Creative Process and Composition
30:02 'Cambio (Change)': The New Album and Its Inspirations
33:59 The Creative Process of Composition
40:38 Navigating Collaboration and Production
43:57 Managing Expectations and Artistic Integrity
45:22 The Importance of Transcription in Music
51:28 Understanding the Legacy of Influential Musicians
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