BASED EP025: Diego Melgar

Diego Melgar is a guitarist based out of Miami that incubates the growing jazz scene within the city. With 5 different musical projects to pick from, Diego is able to give a taste of everything he's involved in spanning from playing jazz nights at the best bars, running an experimental improvisation group for the community, and releasing cassette tapes for his different projects via Technique Records. He emphasizes the constant importance of collaboration within the community, touches on the wonders and confusions of the internet, and speaks of his time abroad and the quartet he started in Estonia while we play a bit from each project. Whether it's his band, trio, or feature, Diego has made his passion and talent clear to Miami and internationally.