Chicago-based Jazz Trumpeter Markus Rutz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Trumpeter Markus Rutz .. We talk about his brand-new 2025 CD Many Moons and his fascinating life in the jazz world. On this ninth album as a leader, Markus follows his recent projects Storybook (2023) and Penumbra (2024), delivering a collection of small group recordings with top contemporaries from the Chicago scene. Known for his bluesy, soulful trumpet sound and exquisite tone, Markus continues to carve out a distinct voice in modern jazz while paying homage to its timeless traditions. It’s a most excellent story. Tune in. 🎶 Get the album: https://rutzmusicworks.com/manymoons For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices