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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 InterviewsItaly-born, NYC-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Giuseppe Cucchiara
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Italy-born, NYC-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Giuseppe Cucchiara .. We caught up with him to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Playwright and Actor Marie-Claire Giraud
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Playwright and Actor Marie-Claire Giraud .. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Matt Otto on the 2024 CD The Landscape Listens
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Matt Otto on the 2024 CD The Landscape Listens …
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC-based Jazz Trumpeter & Flugelhorn Man Stan Kessler on the 2024 Album Two's Company
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran KC-based Jazz Trumpeter & Flugelhorn Man Stan Kessler on the 2024 Album Two's Company…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Journeyman Saxophonist & Composer Stan Harrison
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Journeyman Saxophonist & Composer Stan Harrison .. We caught up with him fresh of the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Jazz Guitarist and Composer Nico Moreno
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Guitarist and Composer Nico Moreno .. We talked to this native of Columbia…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Tuba Player Jim Self & Seasoned Guitarist John Chiodini on the 2024 Album Feels So Good
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Tuba Player Jim Self & Seasoned Guitarist John Chiodini on the 2024 Album Feels So…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Vocalist Tania Grubbs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Vocalist Tania Grubbs .. She opened up about her new 2024 CD The Sound of Love…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Jazz Guitarist Dan Pitt on the 2024 Album
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Guitarist Dan Pitt on the 2024 album Horizontal Depths .. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist Richard Pellegrin on the 2024 Album Topography
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Richard Pellegrin on the 2024 Album Topography .. His new album done with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPercussionist, Educator & Foundation Executive Director - CNY Jazz Central Orchestra Larry Luttinger
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Percussionist, Educator & Foundation Executive Director of the CNY Jazz Central Orchestra Larry…
Neon Jazz InterviewsUkraine-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Carlo Muscat on the 2024 Album The Body is Only Light
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Ukraine-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Carlo Muscat on the 2024 Album The Body is Only Light…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Violinist & Composer Jeremy Gignoux
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Violinist & Composer Jeremy Gignoux .. We caught up with him from his base in Canada to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Bebop Saxophonist Eric Alexander & Jazz Producer at Flushing Town Hall Clyde Bullard
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Bebop Saxophonist Eric Alexander & Jazz Producer at Flushing Town Hall Clyde Bullard…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMontreal & New York-based Cellist Sahara von Hattenberger
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal & New York-based Cellist Sahara von Hattenberger .. We caught up with her about her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsItaly-born, Ottawa University-based Jazz Guitarist Gennaro Caggiano
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Italy-born, Ottawa University-based Jazz Guitarist Gennaro Caggiano .. We caught him performing…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist & Educator Melinda Rose & Pianist Frenchy Romero
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist & Educator Melinda Rose & Pianist Frenchy Romero .. We caught up with this duo…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Percussionist of Sandbox Percussion Victor Caccese
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Percussionist of Sandbox Percussion Victor Caccese .. We talked about the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Singer/Songwriter Eugenie Jones As She Unveils a New 2025 Release
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Singer/Songwriter Eugenie Jones As She Unveils a New 2025 Release .. It has been 9…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Brooklyn Jazz Trio Works with Michel Gentile, Daniel Kelly and Rob Garcia
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Brooklyn Jazz Trio Works with Michel Gentile, Daniel Kelly and Rob Garcia .. Full of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Composer, Pianist, Bandleader & Accompanist Anne Sajdera
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Pianist, Bandleader & Accompanist Anne Sajdera .. We talked about her new 2024…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-based Jazz Vocalist & Composer Maria Schafer
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz Vocalist & Composer Maria Schafer .. We talked to her about her new 2024 CD Here…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Carlos Mena
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Carlos Mena .. We caught up with him to talk about his new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNetherlands-based Jazz Co-Leader, Composer & Drummer Jonas Linnemann
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Netherlands-based Jazz Co-Leader, Composer & Drummer Jonas Linnemann .. We caught up with him…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Drummer Zach Adleman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Drummer Zach Adleman .. We caught up with him about his new 2024 CD WE MAKE…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPolish-based Music Artist Latarnik on the 2024 Release Crystallized
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Polish-based Music Artist Latarnik on new 2024 music .. We caught up with him from his studio…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist, Flautist & Educator Dann Zinn on the 2024 album Two Roads
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Flautist & Educator Dann Zinn on the 2024 album Two Roads .. On this sixth…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNashville-based Jazz Drummer John Alvey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Nashville-based Jazz Drummer John Alvey .. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2024 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Omer Leshem
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Omer Leshem .. We caught up with him to talk about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Multifaceted Violinist, Composer & Educator Arun Ramamurthy
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Multifaceted Violinist, Composer & Educator Arun Ramamurthy .. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Pianist Kenny Barron
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Pianist Kenny Barron .. We caught up with this brilliant artist about his new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago Jazz Pianist Pat Leary
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago Jazz Pianist Pat Leary .. We talked at length about his new 2024 CD Live at Midnight…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist & Trombonist Aubrey Logan
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist & Trombonist Aubrey Logan .. We caught up with her from her base in Austin, Texas…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Jazz Organist & Leader of OJT Ken Lovern on the 2024 Album Ground Level
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Organist & Leader of OJT Ken Lovern on the 2024 Album Ground Level …
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Brooklyn-based Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist Richard X Bennett on the 2024 Album Scavenger
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Brooklyn-based Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist Richard X Bennett on the 2024 Album Scavenger…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Alex LoRe
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with J Brooklyn-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Alex LoRe .. We caught up with him to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Jazz Singer & Pianist Laila Biali on the 2024 Album Wintersongs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Singer & Pianist Laila Biali on the 2024 Album Wintersongs .. 18 months after the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAustralian-based Veteran Jazz Guitarist Jamie Clark
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Australian-based Veteran Jazz Guitarist Jamie Clark .. We caught up with him about his new 2024…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Teri Parker on the 2024 album Peaks and Valleys
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Teri Parker on the 2024 album Peaks and Valleys .. Known…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer & Composer Matt Slocum on the 2024 CD Lion Dance
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer & Composer Matt Slocum on the 2024 CD Lion Dance .. After six acclaimed…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitarist Eric-St. Laurent on the 2024 Album Darn that Band
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Eric-St. Laurent on the 2024 Album Darn that Band .. We caught up with him about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian-born, NYC-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Bryn Roberts
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian-born, NYC-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Bryn Roberts .. He opened up about his new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist & Vocalist Kristin Korb on the 2024 Album Sweet Dreams
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist & Vocalist Kristin Korb on the 2024 Album Sweet Dreams .. We caught up with this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Composer & Pianist Bevan Manson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Composer & Pianist Bevan Manson .. We caught up with this busy music man about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy® Award Winning Jazz Woodwind Artist & Composer Ben Kono
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy® Award Winning Jazz Woodwind Artist & Composer Ben Kono .. We caught up with him about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTenor Saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi, Bassist/Singer Katie Ernst & Drummer Andrew Green of the Chicago-based Band Twin Talk
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Tenor Saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi, Bassist/Singer Katie Ernst & Drummer Andrew Green of the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCelebrated Montana-based Jazz Trombonist & Composer Naomi Moon Siegel
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated Montana-based Jazz Trombonist & Composer Naomi Moon Siegel .. We caught up with her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA Jazz Singer & Interviewer Cathy Segal-Garcia on the 2024 CD Social Anthems Volume 2
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA Jazz Singer & Interviewer Cathy Segal-Garcia on the 2024 CD Social Anthems Volume 2 .. She…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Guitarist Mike Stern
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Guitarist Mike Stern .. We were honored to catch up with this veteran musician about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Harmonica Virtuoso, Classical Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Arranger & Composer Enrico Granafei
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Harmonica Virtuoso, Classical Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Arranger & Composer Enrico…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist, Composer, Innovator & Educator Kyle Brooks
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with h Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Innovator & Educator Kyle Brooks .. We caught up with this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Jazz Artist Marie Goudy
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Artist Marie Goudy .. We get into her new 2024 project with her band Paloma…
Neon Jazz InterviewsOrlando-based Veteran Jazz Saxophonist, Bandleader & Educator Jeff Rupert on the 2024 CD It Gets Better
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Orlando-based Veteran Jazz Saxophonist, Bandleader & Educator Jeff Rupert on the 2024 CD It…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy Award Winning Vocalist Janis Siegel and Acclaimed Pianist/Musical Director Yaron Gershovsky
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy Award Winning Vocalist Janis Siegel and Acclaimed Pianist/Musical Director Yaron…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Violinist & Composer Jenny Scheinman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Violinist & Composer Jenny Scheinman .. We caught up with this decorated and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago-born, NYC-based Jazz Vocal Sensation Julia Danielle
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-born, NYC-based Jazz Vocal Sensation Julia Danielle .. We caught up with this rising…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist, Guitarist, Composer, Producer & Bandleader Jay Sanders
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist, Guitarist, Composer, Producer & Bandleader Jay Sanders .. We talked to him about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-based Veteran Jazz Keyboardist Lao Tizer
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Veteran Jazz Keyboardist Lao Tizer .. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2024…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Jazz Vocalist & Actress Amanda Martinez
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Vocalist & Actress Amanda Martinez .. We caught up with this very busy…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-Berlin-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Devin Gray on the 2024 Album Melt All the Guns II
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-Berlin-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Devin Gray on the 2024 Album Melt All the Guns II…