On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Quin Jaye, a Jazz and hip-hop musician, producer, composer & actor originally from Allentown who’s now located in LA.

Quin will appear on the upcoming 2nd season of Rhythm + Flow on Netflix, a Hip-Hop competition show that premieres on November 20th 2024.

Conversation touches upon Jazz & Hip-Hop, Quin's portable recording studio in a backpack, his residency @ Culture Lounge in LA, performing at 50 Spots & much more.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:39 - Is there a specific role Quin focuses on most as a multi-faceted recording artist
00:02:31 - Is modern Hip-Hop embracing more instrumentation?
00:04:21 - NPR Tiny Desk should help promote more independent artists
00:12:34 - How Quin got started with Jazz trumpet & playing music
00:21:32 - What music Quin was into before Jazz
00:23:26 - Working in the emerging genre known as New Jazz
00:26:27 - Quin's portable recording studio
00:30:13 - Doing a residency at Culture Lounge in Downtown LA
00:35:14 - Neighborhoods & cities need places like the Alternative Gallery
00:39:44 - Artist Takeover
00:42:32 - Second Line in New Orleans
00:45:02 - Performing at 50 Spots
00:50:46 - Problems with the art scene in Allentown
00:54:34 - Were people in Allentown more supportive of you as an artist after working in LA?
01:01:33 - The highlight of shooting Rhythm + Flow
01:03:56 - One of Quin's purposes is to help support other artists
01:09:57 - Allentown was once a city of theaters
01:12:00 - Season 2 of Rhythm + Flow on Netflix
01:15:11 - How the reaction to Rhythm + Flow could change Quin's life
01:20:42 - A major benefit of art is how it impacts the lives of people you don't even know
01:21:57 - Trying to convince Quin & other artists to pull their music from Spotify
01:26:50 - Upcoming Artist Takeover @ Americus Hotel on Nov. 21st
01:30:08 - Shoutouts + Outro
01:32:08 - Kind of Blue II (Full Song by Quin Jaye)

QUIN JAYE
IG: @QuinJaye
https://www.instagram.com/quinjaye/

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Episode 34: Quin Jaye (Jazz & Hip-Hop Artist)