The Jazz Session #640: Johanna Summer

German pianist Johanna Summer has released several albums in recent years: Upright (ACT, 2025); Cameo (ACT, 2025 with Jakob Manz); and Resonanzen (ACT, 2023). In this interview, Summer discusses all three albums; her musical partnership with Manz; improvising on classical themes; finding freedom through limitation; and much more. NOTE: Members get an extra segment from the interview in which Johanna talks about language fluency. PATREON Become a Patreon supporter for $5 a month to get a bonus show called This I Dig Of You, on which the guest from the main episode talks about something non-musical that’s bringing them joy. Johanna talks about her love of football/soccer. You’ll also get early access to every episode, a thank you on an episode, and behind-the-scenes news. Join at . CREDITS Theme Music: The Respect Sextet ( respectsextet.com ) Logo: Sarah Walter Intro Voice: Chuck Ingersoll ( hearchucknow.com )

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The Jazz Session #640: Johanna Summer is an episode from The Jazz Session by Jason Crane.

This episode is 46:40 long.

This episode was published on May 15, 2025.

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