{"id":3791,"date":"2016-05-01T21:27:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-01T21:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenneypolson.com\/?p=3791"},"modified":"2026-11-02T22:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T22:25:20","slug":"smoothjazz-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenneypolson.com\/?p=3791","title":{"rendered":"Smoothjazz.com"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0|0px|54px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#eaeaea” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|40px||40px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Sandy Shore Interviewed Kenney Polson about the album Paradise<\/em>, Volume. I<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Q. How did this album and overall concept for it come about, and what are your ultimate goals with it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. I was living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the time. It was also a very creative time in my life. I was teaching at the American School of Rio and also playing music with the local musicians. They were very good. Their culture and approach to life inspired me. I hope to get this music to all four corners of the earth!<\/p>\n

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Q. What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of recording a new album?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. Getting to the studio fast enough when the ideas are flowing. I just can\u2019t wait to get there!<\/p>\n

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Q. How would you describe what inspires you to do what you do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. The love of life inspires me. I always want to express happiness and I think it comes out in my music.<\/p>\n

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Q. What artists do you feel akin to or in the same tribe with?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. There are so many: Grover Washington Jr., Kim Waters, Najee, Eric Marienthal, Candy Dulfer, to name a few\u2026<\/p>\n

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Q. What elements do you look for in a song that makes it especially satisfying for you to perform?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. Playing a strong melody over a strong groove is very important. It is a lot of fun and a real joy for me!<\/p>\n

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Q. Who would you say has been the single biggest influence in your life in getting you to where you are now in your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. The single biggest influence at this point is Mr. Stone Paxton of Prodigee records. He believed in my music and is the reason why I am where I am in my career right now.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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