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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 InterviewsKorean-born, NYC-based Pianist, Composer & Educator Eunmi Lee
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Korean-born, NYC-based Pianist, Composer & Educator Eunmi Lee .. She talked to us about her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAmsterdam-based Vocalist, Composer & Bandleader Gabriela Martina
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Amsterdam-based Vocalist, Composer & Bandleader Gabriela Martina .. She talked about her new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNashville-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Sofia Goodman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Nashville-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Sofia Goodman .. She opened up about her new 2023 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter and Composer Pablo Masis
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Jazz Trumpeter and Composer Pablo Masis .. We had a good talk about his new 2023 CD Thought and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist, Organist & Educator Steve Snyder
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Organist & Educator Steve Snyder .. He talked about his new 2023 CD Prime Vintage…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSam First Record/Club Executives & Artistic Visionaries David Robaire and Paul Solomon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Sam First Record/Club Executives & Artistic Visionaries David Robaire and Paul Solomon .. Since…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Singer Linda Purl on the 2023 CD This Could be the Start
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Singer Linda Purl on the 2023 CD This Could be the Start .. Again, she teamed up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy-Winning Jazz Pianist & Composer Kris Davis
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy-Winning Jazz Pianist & Composer Kris Davis .. It was an honor to catch up with this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist, Songwriter & Performer Hannah Gill
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter & Performer Hannah Gill .. She discussed her debut and new 2023 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Portland-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Gordon Lee
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Portland-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Gordon Lee .. He has been busy lately…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Leader Dred Scott of The Pacific Jazz Group
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Leader Dred Scott of The Pacific Jazz Group .. He opened up about this project…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMeeting Your Hero & The Birth of Journalism: The Dwight Gooden Story
Welcome to a Special edition of the Neon Jazz & Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, I get into something that is not specifically…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter & Composer Danny Jonokuchi
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter & Composer Danny Jonokuchi .. We talk about his new new 2023 CD Voices as the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Saxophonist Dave Goldberg
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Dave Goldberg .. We dig into his newest 2023 CD The Other Side in a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPhiladeliphia-based Jazz Pianist Jessica Magoch
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Philadelphia-based Jazz Pianist Jessica Magoch .. She reached out to the show and we had to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Pianist Joe Alterman on the 2023 CD Joe Alterman Plays Les McCann: Big Mo & Little Joe
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist Joe Alterman on the 2023 CD Joe Alterman Plays Les McCann: Big Mo & Little…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Violinist & Composer Aline Homzy
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Violinist & Composer Aline Homzy .. She talked about her debut album in the 2023 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJerusalem-based Jazz Bassist Yosef Gutman Levitt & Pianist/Composer Omri Mor
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jerusalem-based Jazz Bassist Yosef Gutman Levitt & Pianist/Composer Omri Mor .. They spoke at…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNorth Carolina-based Jazz Guitarist Daniel DeLorenzo on the 2023 Album Hey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with North Carolina-based Jazz Guitarist Daniel DeLorenzo on the 2023 Album Hey .. For this new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York City Jazz Drummer Brandon Sanders
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York City Jazz Drummer Brandon Sanders .. We got into his first album as a leader in the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Vocalist & Recording Artist Audrey Silver
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Vocalist & Recording Artist Audrey Silver .. We caught up with her about her new 2023…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto Jazz Guitarist & Composer Dan Pitt on the 2023 Album Stages
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto Jazz Guitarist & Composer Dan Pitt on the 2023 Album Stages .. We cover this new album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist/Vibes Richard X Bennett and Saxophonist Matt Parker on the 2023 CD Parker Plays X
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist/Vibes Richard X Bennett and Saxophonist Matt Parker on the 2023 CD Parker Plays X…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew Orleans-based Jazz Singer Carmela Rappazzo on the 2023 CD Whisperings
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Orleans-based Jazz Singer Carmela Rappazzo on the 2023 CD Whisperings .. On her new album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Jazz Saxophonist Andrew Rathbun on the 2023 CD The Speed of Time
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Saxophonist Andrew Rathbun on the 2023 CD The Speed of Time ..We get into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trombonist & Composer Audrey Ochoa on the 2023 Album The Head of a Mouse
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trombonist & Composer Audrey Ochoa on the 2023 Album The Head of a Mouse .. She opened up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz/Pop Saxophonist & Educator Nick Stefanacci
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz/Pop Saxophonist & Educator Nick Stefanacci .. We got into his new 2023 CD Secrets, his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAuthor & Writer of The Book Dangerous Rhythms T.J. English
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Author & Writer of The Book Dangerous Rhythms T.J. English .. His spectacular book tells the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer, Composer & Producer Patrick Soluri of The Hot Toddies
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer, Composer & Producer Patrick Soluri of The Hot Toddies .. He opened up about their…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Musical Director Joel Pierson of the Group Queen’s Cartoonists
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Musical Director Joel Pierson of the Group Queen’s Cartoonists .. We talked…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBarcelona-born, Boston-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Olivia Perez-Collellmir
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Barcelona-born, Boston-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Olivia Perez-Collellmir .. We get into her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPersian-Jewish Jazz Singer, Composer & Anthropologist Galeet Dardashti
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Persian-Jewish Jazz Singer, Composer & Anthropologist Galeet Dardashti .. Traversing space and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist Sharel Cassity & Pianist Johannes Wallmann on the 2023 CD Precarious Towers – 10 Stories
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Sharel Cassity & Pianist Johannes Wallmann on the 2023 CD Precarious Towers –…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Sharel Cassity
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Sharel Cassity ..She talked about her 2020 album Fearless…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Saxophonist Greg Abate on the Live 2023 Recording at WICN FM
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Greg Abate on the Live 2023 Recording at WICN FM .. This album is a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Kansas City Jazz Saxophonist Matt Otto on the 2023 CD Kansas City Trio
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Saxophonist Matt Otto on the 2023 CD Kansas City Trio .. This is the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSouthern California-based Drummer & Percussionist David Whitman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Southern California-based Drummer & Percussionist David Whitman .. He released a wonderful new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Performer, Saxophonist, Vocalist, Pianist, Arranger & Composer Matt Catingub
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Performer, Saxophonist, Vocalist, Pianist, Arranger & Composer Matt Catingub .. He opened…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Composer Dave Meder
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Dave Meder .. He opened up about his new 2023 CD New American Hymnal …
Neon Jazz InterviewsTaiwanese Jazz Violinist, Composer, Educator & Podcaster Hsinwei Chiang
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Taiwanese Jazz Violinist, Composer, Educator & Podcaster Hsinwei Chiang .. She talked about her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Vibraphonist Terry Gibbs on the 2023 Songbook Project
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Vibraphonist Terry Gibbs on the 2023 The Terry Gibbs Songbook Project .. He…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trombonist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Javier Nero
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trombonist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Javier Nero .. We cover his sophomore recording…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz GRAMMY-Nominated Percussionist Sammy Figueroa
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz GRAMMY-Nominated Percussionist Sammy Figueroa .. He glowingly opened up about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJerusalem-based Singer & Spiritual Leader Alon Michael
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jerusalem-based Singer & Spiritual Leader Alon Michael .. He opened up at length about his duo…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Kansas City Jazz Musician & Educator Bryan Hicks
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Musician & Educator Bryan Hicks .. He was introduced to music in high…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Organist & Bandleader Chris Hazelton on the 2023 CD After Dark
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Organist & Bandleader Chris Hazelton on the 2023 CD After Dark .. On this new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist Quinn Sternberg on the 2023 CD Walking on Eggshells
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist Quinn Sternberg on the 2023 CD Walking on Eggshells.. As Quinn noted, it seems…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago Jazz Bassist & Composer Clark Sommers on the 2023 CD Feast Ephemera
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago Jazz Bassist & Composer Clark Sommers on the 2023 CD Feast Ephemera .. This new music…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMontreal-based Jazz Vocalist Olivia Maisel
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Vocalist Olivia Maisel .. We talked about her debut album A Moment In Time…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Vocalist JD Walter on new 2023 Projects
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Vocalist JD Walter on new 2023 Projects .. One of his projects is the 2023 CD What the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsUK-based Jazz Vocalist Paul Hughes
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with UK-based Jazz Vocalist Paul Hughes .. We had a good talk about his new host of singles, COVID…
Neon Jazz InterviewsOttawa-based Jazz Pianist & Composer James McGowan on the 2023 CD Reaching In
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Ottawa-based Jazz Pianist & Composer James McGowan on the 2023 CD Reaching In .. This new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSpain-based Bassist, Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator, Producer & Writer Gustavo Gregorio
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Spain-based Bassist, Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator, Producer & Writer Gustavo Gregorio .. He…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Organist Mitch Towne
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Organist Mitch Towne .. He opened up at length about his new 2023 CD SRT –…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-based Jazz Drummer, Composer, Educator & Bandleader Tina Raymond
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz Drummer, Composer, Educator & Bandleader Tina Raymond .. She opened up about her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Composer, Guitarist & Producer Noshir Mody
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Guitarist & Producer Noshir Mody.. He opens up about his new 2023 CD A Love Song…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Bassist Craig Akin on the 2023 CD Me, My Bass & I
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Bassist Craig Akin on the 2023 CD Me, My Bass & I .. He began playing bass…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Roni Ben-Hur
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Roni Ben-Hur .. We primarily caught up with him…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Improviser, Composer-Arranger & Band Leader Edward Simon on the new 2023 Album Femeninas: Songs of Latin American Women
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Improviser, Composer-Arranger & Band Leader Edward Simon on the new 2023 Album Femeninas…
Neon Jazz InterviewsIreland-based Executive Producer & Jazz Radio Host Dermot Rogers
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Ireland-based Executive Producer & Jazz Radio Host Dermot Rogers .. We caught up with him about…