Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with acclaimed jazz saxophonist Rob Scheps. We caught up with Rob to discuss a busy and exciting 2026, including his upcoming Kansas City performance at Upcycle Piano Craft on Sunday May 17, 2026 with the Brad Gregory Sextet. Rob will be performing on soprano saxophone and flute, while also contributing original compositions to the set. We also dive into his brand-new book, “Rob Scheps: 30 More Original Compositions,” along with his recent travels across the United States and his continued impact on the modern jazz scene. This interview explores creativity, composition, life on the road, and the evolving world of jazz in 2026. 🎷 Learn more about Rob Scheps:https://www.robschepsmusic.com/ 🎹 Event Info – Upcycle Piano Craft (Kansas City):https://www.upcyclepianocraft.com/ 👉 Subscribe for more in-depth jazz interviews, artist stories, and live music insights from Neon Jazz. For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices