# Sean Imboden Interview | Uncharted Realms (2026) | Modern Big Band Jazz & New Horizons

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Published: 2026-07-21T11:51:54+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Indianapolis-based saxophonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Sean Imboden . In this exclusive interview, Sean discusses his ambitious 2026 album, Uncharted Realms , the highly anticipated follow-up to his ensemble's acclaimed debut, Communal Heart . After earning widespread praise—including a 4-star review from All About Jazz —Sean and his remarkable big band return with a bold new collection that pushes the boundaries of contemporary large ensemble jazz. Uncharted Realms reflects the continued evolution of Sean's kaleidoscopic compositional style and the extraordinary chemistry of an ensemble committed to innovation, expressive improvisation, and expanding what a modern jazz orchestra can be. Sean Imboden continues to establish himself as one of the most creative voices in modern jazz composition, blending sophisticated writing with adventurous improvisation and a forward-looking artistic vision. Listen to Uncharted Realms : https://music.apple.com/eg/album/uncharted-realms/1870930654 Subscribe to Neon Jazz for exclusive interviews with today's leading jazz musicians, composers, arrangers, and innovators from around the globe. For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/ Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkc Subscribe 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:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER &nbsp;

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