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Neon Jazz Interviews
Neon Jazz is a radio show and interview series created and distributed since 2011. Hatched & Hosted by Joe Dimino out of Kansas City, Missouri. The series has been Engineered and generously supported by John Christopher over thirteen years, hundreds of episodes and thousands of interviews. We celebrate the glory days right on into the innovations of modern players. The aim is to tell the rich story of jazz through the voice of the musician and provide an enticing kaleidoscope of sound and…
Episodes
Neon Jazz InterviewsSeasoned English Keyboardist & Leader of the Group Jazz Sabbath Adam Wakeman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with seasoned English keyboardist and leader of Jazz Sabbath, Adam…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Jazz Singer, Arranger & Composer Sivan Arbel Composer on the 2025 Album Oneness
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Brooklyn-based jazz singer, arranger, and composer Sivan Arbel about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAtlanta-based Jazz Drummer, Composer, Arranger and Bandleader Dave Potter
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We catch up with Atlanta-based jazz drummer, composer, arranger, and bandleader Dave Potter to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Jazz Saxophonist & Bandleader Henry Scamurra
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! We catch up with Kansas City-based jazz saxophonist & bandleader Henry Scamurra to discuss his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsItalian Jazz Double Bassist Jacopo Ferrazza | Neon Jazz Interview on Prometheus (2025 Album)
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! We catch up with Italian jazz double bassist Jacopo Ferrazza to discuss his highly anticipated 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTed Rosenthal on His Return to the Studio & Trios in 4 Acts
Welcome to another edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! This time, we catch up with veteran NYC jazz pianist & composer Ted Rosenthal to discuss his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-Based Award-Winning Jazz Pianist & Composer Kobi Arad on His 2025 Album Warping
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring NYC-based, award-winning jazz pianist and composer Kobi Arad. We caught up with him to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsThomas Marriott Talks New Album Screen Time & Jazz Journey | Neon Jazz Interview
Welcome to another edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! This time, we catch up with Seattle-based Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Producer Thomas Marriott to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Jazz Singer Marianne Solivan
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! This time, we catch up with acclaimed Brooklyn-based jazz singer Marianne Solivan to discuss her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDon Paul talks about his and Rivers Answers Moons’ ground-breaking album LOUISIANA STORIES
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring musician and poet Don Paul. In this episode, we dive into his 2025 album, Louisiana…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanada-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer Strat Andriotis on Exits & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series, featuring Canada-based jazz guitarist and composer Strat Andriotis. In this exclusive interview, we…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist, Emcee & Composer Bennett Roth-Newell
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring jazz pianist, emcee, composer, and educator Bennett Roth-Newell. We catch up with him to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPresident of the Jazz Journalists Association & Editorial Consultant of The Jazz Omnibus Howard Mandel
Welcome to a brand-new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring Howard Mandel—President of the Jazz Journalists Association and Editorial…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBay Area Jazz Trumpeter, Arranger, Composer & Educator Erik Jekabson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! In this episode, we catch up with Bay Area jazz trumpeter, arranger, composer, and educator Erik…
Neon Jazz InterviewsViolinist Kip Jones in The Acclaimed String Quartet ETHEL on the Monk Suite Live with Ron Carter
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! In this episode, we catch up with violinist Kip Jones of the acclaimed string quartet ETHEL to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Kansas City-based Jazz Singer & Bandleader David Watson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City-based Jazz Singer & Bandleader David Watson .. He grew up Philadelphia PA…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJacky Terrasson Interview | 2025 Smoke Jazz Shows & New Album "Moving"
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring renowned French jazz pianist Jacky Terrasson. We caught up with this jazz force while on…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGreg Sanders Talks ‘Perfect Stranger’: New 2025 Album & Jazz Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with London-based Jazz Guitarist & Bandleader Greg Sanders .. We caught up with this busy musician…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJimmy Vivino Talks Delta Blue & His Legendary Jazz Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring legendary jazz guitarist Jimmy Vivino. Known for his long tenure with the Conan O’Brien…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Composer David Caffey on His 2025 Album At the Edge of Spring
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring David Caffey, a renowned jazz composer, arranger, conductor, and educator. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVisions Jazz Ensemble’s Sam Butler & Garrett Fasig on Their 2025 Album Across the Field
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Indiana-based jazz musicians Sam Butler and Garrett Fasig of the Visions Jazz Ensemble. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDetroit Jazz Drummer Joe Syrian on ‘Secret Message’ & His Musical Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series, featuring Detroit-based veteran jazz drummer and bandleader Joe Syrian. In this exclusive…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer Brian Steever on Wire Town & the 2025 Album Riffin’ on Grand
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring veteran Kansas City jazz drummer Brian Steever as he discusses Wire Town and their…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAward Winning Jazz Pianist & Composer Marius Van Den Brink on Live at Dizzy’s
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award Winning Jazz Pianist & Composer Marius Van Den Brink on Live at Dizzy’s .. This new 2024…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGuitarist David Yamasaki and Woodwinds/Pianist Aaron Aranita Of the Jazz Group Groovology
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Guitarist David Yamasaki and Woodwinds/Pianist Aaron Aranita Of the Jazz Group Groovology .. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Singer & Songwriter Allegra Levy
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Singer & Songwriter Allegra Levy .. We caught up with this up and coming singer…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Kansas City-based Jazz Drummer & Educator Carl Allen
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City-based Jazz Drummer & Educator Carl Allen .. We caught up with the Director…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLondon-based Cellist & Composer Naomi Gee Wright
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with London-based Cellist & Composer Naomi Gee Wright .. We spent some time talking about her new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Guitarist Jackson Potter on the 2024 Album Small Things
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Jackson Potter on the 2024 Album Small Things .. Originally from St. Paul…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Composer Donald Vega on the 2024 CD Merry and Bright & Grammy Nominated Album As I Travel
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Donald Vega on the 2024 CD Merry and Bright & Grammy Nominated Album As…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Composer, Guitarist, Author & Educator Neff Irizarry
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Guitarist, Author & Educator Neff Irizarry .. We caught up with him from…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter Paul Dietrich on the 2024 Album Small Patch of Earth
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter Paul Dietrich on the 2024 Album Small Patch of Earth .. This is his fifth album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Kansas City Jazz Musician & Educator Bryan Hicks - 2024 - Part II
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Musician & Educator Bryan Hicks .. We originally caught up with him…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist Shawn Maxwell on the 2024 Album C8H10N402 with Keri Johnsrud
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Shawn Maxwell on the 2024 Album C8H10N402 with Keri Johnsrud .. We get into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsViolinist Jason Anick & Pianist Jason Yeager on the 2024 Album Sanctuary
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Violinist Jason Anick & Pianist Jason Yeager on the 2024 Album Sanctuary .. They met for the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLondon-based Author & Journalist Mike Gerber on the 2024 Book Kosher Jammers
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with London-based Author & Journalist Mike Gerber on the 2024 Book Kosher Jammers .. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Fiddler/Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer John Mailander
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Fiddler/Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer John Mailander .. We caught up with him from…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-based Jazz Vocalist Maria Puga Lareo
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz Vocalist Maria Puga Lareo .. We get into her new 2024 CD My Universe, a life in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsParis-based Jazz Saxophonist and Educator Yannick Benoit
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Paris-based Jazz Saxophonist and Educator Yannick Benoit .. We caught up with him about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-based Jazz/Pop Singer, Songwriter & Pianist Steve Sieck
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz/Pop Singer, Songwriter & Pianist Steve Sieck .. We caught up with him about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSouth Korean-born, Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist Hayoung Lyou
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with South Korean-born, Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist Hayoung Lyou .. We caught up with her to talk…
Neon Jazz InterviewsColombian-born, NYC Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Holman Alvarez
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Colombian-born, NYC Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Holman Alvarez .. We talked to him about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Singer & Pianist Cestari
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Singer & Pianist Cestari .. We caught up with this young and very eager musician…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Vibes Musician Terry Gibbs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Prolific & Legendary Jazz Percussionist and Vibes Player Terry Gibbs – Originally from…
Neon Jazz InterviewsArgentinian-born, Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist and Composer Santiago Leibson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Argentinian-born, Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist and Composer Santiago Leibson .. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Flutist & Composer Yulia Musayelyan on the 2024 CD Strange Times
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Flutist & Composer Yulia Musayelyan on the 2024 CD Strange Times .. The last time we…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Jazz Trombonist William Carn & Saxophonist Tara Davidson on the 2024 Album Reverence
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Trombonist William Carn & Saxophonist Tara Davidson on the 2024 Album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Pianist & Composer George Cables
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Pianist & Composer George Cables .. We caught up with him to talk bout his new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAward-Winning Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Zachary Bartholomew
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award-Winning Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Zachary Bartholomew .. From his base in Miami…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Trumpeter David Scott on the Winter 2024 Kansas City Visit of Gigs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Trumpeter David Scott on the Winter 2024 Kansas City Visit of Gigs .. On one of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMontreal-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Thélonius Garcia
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Thélonius Garcia .. We talked to him about his new 2024…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMontreal Duo Guitarist Simon Angell and Drummer Tommy Crane
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Duo Guitarist Simon Angell and Drummer Tommy Crane .. We commenced on a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSt. Louis-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Bennett Wood
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with St. Louis-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Bennett Wood .. We delved into his new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsColombian-born Jazz Flautist Daniel Pardo
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Colombian-born Jazz Flautist Daniel Pardo .. We get into his new 2024 CD Ese Momento and a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Virtuoso Viola/Violin Player Jimbo Ross
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Virtuoso Viola/Violin Player Jimbo Ross .. We caught up with him about his long awaited…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed UK-based Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter & Actress Jacqui Dankworth
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed UK-based Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter & Actress Jacqui Dankworth .. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Keyboardist & Composer on the New 2024 Album Unity Dan Siegel
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Keyboardist & Composer on the New 2024 Album Unity Dan Siegel .. We get into his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGuitarist Ryan T. Bailey & Drummer Luis Briones of the LA-based Jazz Band King Llama
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Guitarist Ryan T. Bailey & Drummer Luis Briones of the LA-based Jazz Band King Llama .. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsFrench Jazz Drummer, Producer & Composer Antoine Cara
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with French Jazz Drummer, Producer & Composer Antoine Cara .. We caught up with him from New York…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLondon-based, New Zealand Jazz Pianist & Composer John-Paul Muir
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with London-based, New Zealand Jazz Pianist & Composer John-Paul Muir .. We talked to him about his…