Early Times - Border Crossings (2026) [Hi-Res]

The new episode of the Neon Jazz Interview Series features veteran guitarist, songwriter, and long-time SiriusXM personality Early Times, focusing on his 2026 album Border Crossings. The record delivers a dynamic fusion of jazz, blues, Latin rhythms, and American roots music. It is distinguished by being captured live in a single session with an all-star line-up including legendary drummer Steve Gadd, bassist Luques Curtis, pianist Zaccai Curtis, and saxophonist Craig Handy. In addition to exploring the album's creation and the studio chemistry of this elite ensemble, the conversation covers Early Times' decades-long broadcasting career on B.B. King's Bluesville and Deep Tracks, as well as his perspective on the historical evolution of jazz and blues.

Tracklist:
1-1 Early Times - Roadside Quickie [6:33]
1-2 Early Times - Succubus [10:09]
1-3 Early Times - It's Been so Nice [2:25]
1-4 Early Times - Scarlet Dancer [5:51]
1-5 Early Times - On the Corner [6:13]
1-6 Early Times - Chicago Sundown [7:41]