Vocalist, Veronica Swift was surrounded by some of the greatest musicians in jazz growing up, including her parents, pianist Hod O’Brien and, vocalist Stephanie Nakasian. Veronica’s influences range from this early exposure to jazz to the Fred Astaire movies she loved as a kid to classic rock. Her CD, This Bitter Earth challenges us to think about the times we’re in, how we view ourselves and others and how we take responsibility for it all.

Veronica is not only a skilled musician, she is a thoughtful one, who uses her music to entertain, provoke and enlighten the listener, at least the ones who are paying attention. We recorded this conversation in February 2021.