Ep. 1: Ed Palermo

Jazztopia

Bobby speaks with New York-based saxophonist, composer, arranger, and dynamic bandleader Ed Palermo. The Ed Palermo Big Band is a sensational New York institution that specializes in performing the music of Frank Zappa alongside prog rock and swing classics, as well as Ed's original compositions, all strung together in an outlandish and unpredictable stage show. Ed discusses his transition from saxophonist to composer/bandleader, his approach to improvisation, and whether humor belongs in music.