World-renowned Japanese jazz and classical pianist Makoto Ozone was excited to be performing at the 2025 DC JazzFest.
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WBGO's Dave Popkin sat down with pianist and composer prior to Ozone's set.
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Ozone says he recently moved back to New York City in order to play more jazz.
"I've been playing jazz but personally I need to get to play more literally with people who can kick my butt. So I back in New York. That's the only place you can find those kind of players, people like Orrin Evans. As well as concerts around the world, I've also been popping up in the Village in New York and playing with the cats. It's very exciting."
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Makoto Ozone and Gregoire Maret performed on Sunday, August 31 at DC Jazz Fest.
