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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 InterviewsVeteran & Acclaimed LA-based Jazz Composer & Musician Woody Jackson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran & Acclaimed LA-Based Jazz Composer & Musician Woody Jackson .. We caught up with him to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran New York Jazz Pianist & Composer Jon Gold
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran New York Jazz Pianist & Composer Jon Gold .. We caught up with this esteemed pianist…
Neon Jazz InterviewsUK-based Jazz Pianist Phil Merriman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with UK-based Jazz Pianist Phil Merriman .. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2024 Trio CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Trombonist John Fedchock on the new 2024 Live Album and November 2024 Kansas City Visit
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated Jazz Trombonist John Fedchock on the new 2024 Live Album and November 2024 Kansas…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy Winning Legendary Drummer & Author John ‘JR’ Robinson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy Winning Legendary Drummer & Author John ‘JR’ Robinson .. We caught up with this drum…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Guitarist and Composer Brad Shepik
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Guitarist and Composer Brad Shepik .. We talked about his new 2024 CD "Human…
Neon Jazz InterviewsHartford-based Jazz Pianist Andrew Wilcox
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Hartford-based Jazz Pianist Andrew Wilcox .. We caught up with this talent to talk about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist Orrin Evans on the 2024 album Walk A Mile in my Show with The Captain Black Big Band
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist Orrin Evans on the 2024 album Walk A Mile in my Shoe with The Captain…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Milwaukee-based Jazz Vocalist Marcya Daneille
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Milwaukee-based Jazz Vocalist Marcya Daneille .. Her career embodies the rich tradition…
Neon Jazz InterviewsUK-based Rising Star Jazz Vocalist Helena Debono and Composer/Arranger Charlie Bates
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with UK-based Rising Star Jazz Vocalist Helena Debono and Composer/Arranger Charlie Bates .. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Jazz Bassist Spencer Reeve
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Bassist Spencer Reeve .. We caught up with this young, aspiring and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Michael Jefry Stevens
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Michael Jefry Stevens .. We caught up with him about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Vocalist, Pianist & Educator Suzanne Pittson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Vocalist, Pianist & Educator Suzanne Pittson .. We talked with this prolific and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew Orleans-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Jake Noble
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Orleans-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Jake Noble .. We talked to him about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Singer Allyson Briggs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Singer Allyson Briggs .. We caught up with her to talk about the new 2024 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist & Composer Matt Booth
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist & Composer Matt Booth .. From his base in North Carolina, we got into his new 2024…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPalestinian Oud Player Abdul-Wahab Kayyali of Les Arrivants
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Palestinian Oud Player Abdul-Wahab Kayyali AKA Abboud .. He opened up about the new release…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy Recognized Jazz Singer Tianna Hall
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy Recognized Jazz Singer Tianna Hall .. We got into her new 2024 CD The Vintage Jukebox…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist Zack Foley
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist Zack Foley .. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2024 CD Silent Boomer X…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Chicago Jazz Composer Maxx McGathey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Chicago Jazz Composer Maxx McGathey .. We caught up with him about his new 2024 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMontreal-based Jazz Composer & Saxophonist Benjamin Deschamps
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Composer & Saxophonist Benjamin Deschamps .. As a leader of the band No…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran NYC Jazz Keyboardist and Composer Rachel Z Hakim
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran NYC Jazz Keyboardist and Composer Rachel Z Hakim .. We caught up with this fascinating…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrazilian Jazz Trombonist & Educator Felipe Brito
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brazilian Jazz Trombonist & Educator Felipe Brito .. From his teaching base in Cape Girardeau…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSwedish Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist Gunhild Carling on the 2024 CD Jazz is my Lifestyle
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Swedish Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist Gunhild Carling on the 2024 CD Jazz is my Lifestyle .. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBoston-based Jazz Bassist of Buffalo Monroe Matt Courtney
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Boston-based Jazz Bassist of Buffalo Monroe Matt Courtney .. We caught up with this veteran and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist & Songwriter Lennox Campbell-Berzins
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist & Songwriter Lennox Campbell-Berzins .. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMadison, WI-based Award Winning Jazz Bassist & Composer John Christensen
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Madison, Wisconsin-based Award Winning Jazz Bassist & Composer John Christensen .. We get into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Philip Weberndoerfer
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Philip Weberndoerfer .. We caught up with this rising jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Veteran Jazz Singer & Creative Cynthia van Roden
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Veteran Jazz Singer & Creative Cynthia van Roden .. She is a talented…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Paul Carlon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Paul Carlon .. We caught up with him about his new 2024 CD Blues…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSwedish Jazz Singer, Songwriter and Arranger Anna-Maria Nordström
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Swedish Jazz Singer, Songwriter and Arranger Anna-Maria Nordström .. We caught up with her to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTwin Cities-based Jazz Pianist and Composer Kavyesh Kaviraj
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Twin Cities-based Jazz Pianist and Composer Kavyesh Kaviraj .. We caught up with this rising…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVirtuoso Colombian Jazz Pianist, Vocalist & Tutor Jesus Molina
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Virtuoso Colombian Jazz Pianist, Vocalist & Tutor Jesus Molina .. We caught up with this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Clarinetist & Composer Harry Skoler on the 2024 CD Red Brick Hill
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Clarinetist & Composer Harry Skoler on the 2024 CD Red Brick Hill .. The last time…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Artist, Composer, Educator & Cultural Seeder Jonathan Suazo
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Artist, Composer, Educator & Cultural Seeder Jonathan Suazo .. We caught up with this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran NYC-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Band Leader Clovis Nicolas
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Band Leader Clovis Nicolas .. We caught up with this busy…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Harmonica Player Yvonnick Prene on the 2024 album Jobim’s World
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Harmonica Player Yvonnick Prene on the 2024 album Jobim’s World .. Originally from France…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Jazz Guitarist/Singer Rick Mareske and Bassist John Miles
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series .. On this episode, we talk with ansas City-based Jazz Guitarist/Singer Rick Mareske and Bassist…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy®-Nominated Composer & Educator Tom Nazziola on the new 2024 Album Reflections on Love
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy®-nominated Composer & Educator Tom Nazziola on the new 2024 album Reflections on Love …
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Saxophonist, Arranger & Educator Leigh Pilzer
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist, Arranger & Educator Leigh Pilzer .. We caught up with her to talk…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Los Angeles Jazz Pianist Chad Edwards
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview series .. On this episode, we talk with Veteran Los Angeles Jazz Pianist Chad Edwards .. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Jazz Drummer, Musician & Producer Layton Weedeman of Yellow Couch Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Drummer, Musician & Producer Layton Weedeman of Yellow Couch Music .. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago-based Smooth Jazz Guitarist & Vocalist Michael Ross
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Smooth Jazz Guitarist & Vocalist Michael Ross. Looking at Michael’s work with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Bay Area Jazz Drummer, Composer And Educator Scott Amendola
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Bay Area Jazz Drummer, Composer And Educator Scott Amendola .. We caught up with this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLos Angeles-based Jazz Singer Natalie Jacob
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer Natalie Jacob .. We talked about her new and debut2024 CD Sooner…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Composer Amina Figarova on the 2024 CD Suite for Africa
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Amina Figarova on the 2024 CD Suite for Africa .. Teamed up with her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsArgentina-born, NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist Julieta Eugenio
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Argentina-born, NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist Julieta Eugenio .. We caught up with her to discuss…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter, Composer, Producer, Arranger & Educator Julien Knowles
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter, Composer, Producer, Arranger & Educator Julien Knowles .. We caught up with him…
Neon Jazz InterviewsScottish-Canadian Jazz Singer Alison Burns and British Guitarist Martin Taylor
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Scottish-Canadian Jazz Singer Alison Burns and British Guitarist Martin Taylor .. We get into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAustria-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Arranger Tobias Hoffmann on the 2024 Album Innuendo
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Austria-baed Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Arranger Tobias Hoffmann on the 2024 Album Innuendo…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Baritone Saxophonist Brian Landrus on the 2024 Album Plays Ellington & Strayhorn
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Baritone Saxophonist Brian Landrus on the 2024 Album Plays Ellington & Strayhorn .. This…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSan Francisco-based Hammond B-3 Jazz Organist Brian Ho
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Francisco-based Hammond B-3 Jazz Organist Brian Ho .. We caught up with him to talk about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Singer, Composer & Educator Olivia Foschi
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer, Composer & Educator Olivia Foschi .. We got into her new 2024 CD A Window Within…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSousaphone Player Matt Laird in Canada’s Premiere Jazz Party Brass Band Brasstactics
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Sousaphone Player Matt Laird in Canada’s Premiere Jazz Party Brass Band Brasstactics .. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-based Jazz Pianist Adam Hersh on the 2024 CD Tornado Watch
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz Pianist Adam Hersh on the 2024 CD Tornado Watch .. We caught up with this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter & Composer Summer Camargo
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter & Composer Summer Camargo .. We caught up with her about the new 2024 CD To Whom…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNiagara-based Veteran Jazz Pianist Paul Tobey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Niagara-based Jazz Pianist Paul Tobey .. We caught up with him about his latest and triumphant…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSan Francisco-based Jazz Composer, Vocalist, Guitarist & Producer Ed Johnson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Francisco-based Jazz Composer, Vocalist, Guitarist & Producer Ed Johnson .. We got into his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran UK-based Jazz Harpist Amanda Whiting
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran UK-based Jazz Harpist Amanda Whiting .. We caught up with her to talk about her new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran NYC-based Jazz Guitarist & Educator Tony Romano
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran NYC-based Jazz Guitarist & Educator Tony Romano .. We caught up with this busy artist…