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For Bassel Almadani, Planting Roots In NEO Is (Super)natural

Published 28 April, 2026 By John Chacona

At times during my conversation with Bassel Almadani that I conducted on his front porch in a leafy Lakewood neighborhood, his adorable daughter crawled into his lap to share a confidence, or just to get a hug. That conversational, one-to-one style of communication is in his music, too and will be offered Saturday when Bassel and the Supernaturals return to BOP STOP.

A Big Week In NEO For Little Big Bands (And A Big Big Band)

Published 29 July, 2025 By John Chacona

*Bobby Selvaggio and Stephen Philip Harvey*

Why are these men smiling?

At the poker table a pair of eights is nothing to get excited about, but on the jazz calendar it’s a winning hand. And NEO is holding it this week thanks to a pair of concerts–both tied to upcoming recordings–featuring dynamic octets led by Stephen Philip Harvey and Bobby Selvaggio.

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