The Jazz Session #555: Sana Nagano

Violinist Sana Nagano's new album is Smashing Humans. In this interview, Nagano talks about her fabulous band; how she went from giving up violin completely to playing it professionally; her journey from Tokyo to Oregon to Memphis to Boston to New York; and much more. / / / I've been recording conversations with jazz musicians on The Jazz Session since 2007. I'm now living in a van and traveling the country, so I need your support more than ever. Please become a member today at thejazzsession.com/join. For $5 a month you'll get a weekly bonus episode called Track of the Week, plus early access to every show. For $10 a month you get all that plus an extra monthly bonus show. Theme music by The Respect Sextet Logo by Dave Vrabel Intro voice: Chuck Ingersoll Follow The Jazz Session on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe to my twice-monthly newsletter.