About the Artist

The jazz and pop styles have long existed in separate worlds, with separate performers, separate audiences, and little crossover in between.

New Nostalgia is out to change that: a 9-piece jazz/pop/rock band specializing in updating classic pop songs for our time and our audience, the band is led by saxophonist and composer/arranger Neil Carson, whose unique instrumental interpretations of classic pop tunes are brought to life by a full 5-horn section and a driving rhythm section.

New Nostalgia’s sound and concept is born of a distinct void in creative music. Utilizing the verses, choruses and hooks of pop and rock, the advanced harmonic and rhythmic structures and improvisations of jazz, and a little something extra, New Nostalgia occupies a completely unique space in the modern musical landscape.

A proud Chicago band featuring our city’s finest music-makers, New Nostalgia is a live band meant to be experienced in person, so keep eye out for upcoming performances!

Plus an opening performance played by young musicians from Hersey High School Jazz Combos!