Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with *UK-based Jazz Pianist *Phil Merriman .. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2024 Trio CD called The Roots Beneath and a good life in music. With a foundation grounded in classical technique, he studied jazz piano with John Taylor, steering his focus towards improvisation. Through this experience, he has developed a distinctive compositional style that integrates instrumental contemporary jazz, with bold spontaneity and classical nuances. Today, he stands as the ‘go to’ pianist for a range of successful projects. Dig this story.
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