# Jazz Composer Ron Rieder on New Album Blues and Other Hues (2026) & A Life in Science + Music

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Published: 2026-05-01T11:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Andover, Massachusetts-based jazz composer, songwriter, and pianist Ron Rieder. We dive into his 2026 album Compositions in Blues and Other Hues, a collection of eleven straight-ahead jazz tunes brought to life by an inspired group of musicians. Known for his work as a pianist, Ron has expanded into composition, building on earlier projects like Latin Jazz Sessions. This new release reflects a deep love of jazz, collaboration, and musical storytelling. We also explore his unique journey balancing a life in science with a career in music, and how those worlds intersect in his creative process. 👉 Get the music: https://ronrieder.bandcamp.com/ For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/\ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER

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