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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 InterviewsFernando Noronha Interview | 30 Years of Blues & Ain't No Hiding From the Blues
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Blues Songwriter & Guitar Veteran Fernando Noronha. Originally from Brazil and now…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKen Lovern Interview | The Blind Boone Project, Kansas City Jazz & a Remarkable American Story
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Organist Ken Lovern as we explore the remarkable 2026 Blind Boone…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRoy Mor Interview | Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project, New Day & Ethiopian Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with International Pianist, Composer & Arranger Roy Mor on Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project's…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKilian Sladek Interview | Colorblind, Neo-Soul, R&B & the Future of Jazz Vocals
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Munich, Germany-based Vocalist & Composer Kilian Sladek. We get into his upcoming 2026 album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKay Kostopoulos Interview | All This Is Possible, Black Olive Jazz & Theatrical Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist, Seasoned Actress & 25-year Stanford Lecturer in Business and Theatre Kay…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKahlil Kwame Bell Interview | Jazz Percussion, Slapaphone, Jazz Legends & Rhythm Wellness
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy-affiliated Percussionist, Composer, Educator & Bandleader Kahlil Kwame Bell. For more…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVivienne Aerts Interview | Current, Floating Studios, Jazz, Electronics & Sound Art
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based, Dutch-born Artist, Vocalist, Composer & Producer Vivienne Aerts. We get into her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPomelo Interview | Luke Elliott & Wynnm Murphy on Loreless, Art-Pop & Creative Freedom
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Netherlands-based pop duo Pomelo, featuring Luke Elliott and Wynnm Murphy. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAllan Harris Interview | Swingin’ Love Songs & the Story Behind His 2026 Jazz Release
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Jazz Vocalist, Guitarist & Songwriter Allan Harris on his remarkable 2026 release…
Neon Jazz InterviewsZen Zadravec Interview | New Paradigm, Detroit Jazz & a Life in Contemporary Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Detroit-based jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, and educator Zen Zadravec. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsElias Haslanger Interview | Legacy, 30 Years of Jazz & Honoring His Musical Mentors
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with veteran Austin, Texas-based saxophonist Elias Haslanger. We caught up with this longtime…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMichel Gentile & Rob Garcia Interview | Light of Day & Sizzle Ensemble | Neon Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Brooklyn-based jazz flutist/composer Michel Gentile and drummer/composer Rob Garcia as we…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLeigh Pilzer Interview | Keep Holding On (2026) | Baritone Saxophone, Composition & Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Washington, DC–based baritone saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Leigh Pilzer. On this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAllison Philips Interview | FONT Music 2026 | Festival of New Trumpet Music & Jazz Trumpet
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Jazz Trumpeter & FONT Music Organizer Allison Philips. On this episode, we get deep into the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsFreddie Benedict Interview | Colours (2026) | Rising UK Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Arranger
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with rising UK jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger Freddie Benedict. On this episode, we dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsYoko Miwa & Mikayla Shirley Interview | The Midnight Hour (2026) | Boston Jazz Duo
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Boston-based pianist Yoko Miwa and vocalist Mikayla Shirley. On this episode, we dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAmber Weekes Interview | To Oscar with Love (2026) | Celebrating Oscar Brown Jr.
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with acclaimed Los Angeles-based jazz singer Amber Weekes. On this episode, we reconnect with Amber…
Neon Jazz InterviewsHannah Marks Interview | Feed the Fire (2026) | NYC Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with NYC-based jazz bassist, composer, and educator Hannah Marks. We originally caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNicoleYvette Interview | Say Yes (2026) | Jazz, Gospel Roots, Prince & Finding Her Voice
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with acclaimed jazz vocalist and composer NicoleYvette. On this episode, we dive into her powerful…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLuiza Girardello Interview | Brazilian Jazz, Cancer Survival, Immigration & Finding Her Voice
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with award-winning Brooklyn-based singer and songwriter Luiza Girardello. In this deeply personal…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJonathan Karrant Interview | Full Circle with Diane Schuur (2026) | Jazz, Mentorship & Legacy
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with acclaimed jazz vocalist Jonathan Karrant. In this special conversation, we dive into Jonathan's…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRafael Greco Interview | Verses Under My Shadow, Venezuelan Jazz & Guaco
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Venezuelan-born jazz saxophonist, composer, singer, producer, and arranger Rafael Greco. In…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLawrence Udeigwe Interview | Four Lemmas, Jazz, Mathematics & the Meaning of Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Nigerian-born, New York-based artist Lawrence Udeigwe, a fascinating musician, composer…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGeorge Cotsirilos Interview | In The Wee Hours, Solo Jazz Guitar & a Remarkable Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Bay Area jazz guitarist and composer George Cotsirilos. In this episode, we take a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBen Rosenblum Interview | The Longest Way Round, Jazz Piano, Accordion & World Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz pianist, accordionist, composer, and bandleader Ben Rosenblum. In this episode…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMarsha Bartenetti Interview | New York Minute, Jazz, Voice Over & a Remarkable Music Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz singer and voice-over artist Marsha Bartenetti. In this episode, we explore her remarkable…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGergana Velinova Interview | Free, New 2026 Jazz Album, Motherhood & Musical Transformation
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with award-winning Bulgaria-based jazz vocalist, poet, composer, and educator Gergana Velinova. In…
Neon Jazz InterviewsFrank Swart Interview | Funkwrench Blues – This Is the One! (raison d'être) | Jazz Fusion 2026
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Bay Area bassist, guitarist, arranger, composer, producer, and recording engineer Frank…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSergio Pereira Interview | Colors of Time (2026) | Brazilian Jazz Guitar, Bossa Nova & New York Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed Brazilian jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader Sergio Pereira. In this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTom Kennedy Interview | The Summit (2026) | Jazz Bass Legend on New Album, Dave Weckl & Modern Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring legendary New York City-based jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Tom Kennedy. One of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRich Willey Interview | Laid Back, Vol. 1 (2026) | Jazz Trumpeter Blends Big Band, Reggae & World Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader Rich Willey. In this episode…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMichael Bede Dunlop Interview | Bede (2026) | UK Jazz Bassist Blends Folk & Contemporary Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring UK-based jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Michael Bede Dunlop. In this episode, we…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLaurent Ziliani Interview | Anyone Can Whistle: A Sondheim Journey (2026) | Jazz Meets Stephen Sondheim
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Los Angeles-based composer, actor, producer, and arranger Laurent Ziliani. In this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAlexis Martin Interview | Les pôles Volume 1 (2026) | Montréal Jazz Drummer, Composer & Producer
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Montréal-based drummer, composer, and producer Alexis Martin. In this episode, we dive…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSamir Zarif (FKAjazz) Interview | Intrepid Sun: You Are the Sun, Again | Jazztronica & Modern Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring musician, producer, DJ, and Jazztronica creator Samir (FKAjazz) Zarif. Six years after our…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKevin Du Interview | Somewhere, a Butterfly Sings (2026) | Jazz Pianist, Composer & Arranger
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring New York City-based jazz pianist, keyboardist, composer, and arranger Kevin Du. In this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGreenhouse Ensemble Interview | Mezzanine (2026) | Christophe Magnan-Bossé & Roxane Reddy on Contemporary Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring pianist Christophe Magnan-Bossé and vocalist Roxane Reddy of the acclaimed Montreal-based…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTamara Rivelle Interview | Love Letters (2026), Jazz, R&B & Music as a Path to Belonging
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring jazz singer, visual artist, and cultural architect Tamara Rivelle. In this episode, we…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDr. Scott Sadlon Interview | Songs from Thin Air (2026) | Jazz Drummer, Dentist & One-Take Improvisation
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Phoenix-based jazz drummer, composer, and dentist Dr. Scott Sadlon. In this episode, we…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRuthie Dineen & Andrew Lion Interview | Cycles I (2026) | Negative Press Project & Friction Quartet
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring pianist/composer Ruthie Dineen and bassist/composer Andrew Lion, the creative forces…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTed Rosenthal Interview | Trios in 4 Acts | Four Jazz Albums, Piano Trio & Improvisation
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed New York City jazz pianist, composer, educator, and arranger Ted Rosenthal. A…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGabriel Espinosa Interview | The Brazilian Project (2026) | Jazz Bass, Latin Jazz & Brazilian Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Mexican-born jazz bassist, composer, arranger, vocalist, and educator Gabriel Espinosa…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTomas Janzon Interview | Jazz Diary (2026) | Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist on Creativity & Composition
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed jazz guitarist, composer, and returning guest Tomas Janzon. We welcome back a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDavid Janeway Interview | Live at the Blue Llama Jazz Club (2026) | Robert Hurst, Billy Hart & Modern Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed jazz pianist and composer David Janeway. In this episode, we talk with David…
Neon Jazz InterviewsE.E. Pointer Interview – Downstream Impressions (2026) | Kansas City Jazz, James Benger Poetry & New Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Kansas City-based jazz musician, composer, vocalist, and creative visionary E.E. Pointer…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRicardo Bacelar Interview | Maracanós (2026) with Airto Moreira | Brazilian Jazz & World Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed Brazilian jazz pianist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Ricardo…
Neon Jazz InterviewsFaye Carol Interview | Forever Dynamic (2026) | Bay Area Jazz, Blues & Gospel Legend
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed Bay Area jazz vocalist Faye Carol, one of the most respected and enduring voices…
Neon Jazz InterviewsHelen Sung Interview – Oracles (2026) | Big Band Jazz, Mentors, AI & The Future of Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and educator Helen Sung, celebrating the release of her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsHolman Alvarez Interview – Uarli’s Bones (2026) | Colombian Jazz Piano, Patricia Brennan, John Hébert
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Colombian jazz pianist, composer, and visionary Holman Alvarez, discussing his stunning 2026…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMatt White Interview – Dolly (2026) | Jazz Trumpeter Reimagines Dolly Parton Songs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with South Carolina-based jazz trumpeter, composer, educator, and cultural documenter Matt White. In…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSpike Wilner Interview & Tour | Inside NYC's New Jazzcultural | Barry Harris Legacy Lives On
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed pianist, educator, jazz advocate, and club owner Spike Wilner. In this special…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKahlil Kwame Bell Interview | Jazz Percussion, Slapaphone, Jazz Legends & Rhythm Wellness
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy-affiliated Percussionist, Composer, Educator & Bandleader Kahlil Kwame Bell.For more…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVivienne Aerts Interview | Current, Floating Studios, Jazz, Electronics & Sound Art
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based, Dutch-born Artist, Vocalist, Composer & Producer Vivienne Aerts.We get into her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPomelo Interview | Luke Elliott & Wynnm Murphy on Loreless, Art-Pop & Creative Freedom
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Netherlands-based pop duo Pomelo, featuring Luke Elliott and Wynnm Murphy.We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAllan Harris Interview | Swingin’ Love Songs & the Story Behind His 2026 Jazz Release
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Jazz Vocalist, Guitarist & Songwriter Allan Harris on his remarkable 2026 release…
Neon Jazz InterviewsZen Zadravec Interview | New Paradigm, Detroit Jazz & a Life in Contemporary Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Detroit-based jazz pianist, bandleader, composer, and educator Zen Zadravec.We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsElias Haslanger Interview | Legacy, 30 Years of Jazz & Honoring His Musical Mentors
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with veteran Austin, Texas-based saxophonist Elias Haslanger.We caught up with this longtime fixture…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMichel Gentile & Rob Garcia Interview | Light of Day & Sizzle Ensemble | Neon Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Brooklyn-based jazz flutist/composer Michel Gentile and drummer/composer Rob Garcia as we…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLeigh Pilzer Interview | Keep Holding On (2026) | Baritone Saxophone, Composition & Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Washington, DC–based baritone saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Leigh Pilzer.On this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAllison Philips Interview | FONT Music 2026 | Festival of New Trumpet Music & Jazz Trumpet
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Jazz Trumpeter & FONT Music Organizer Allison Philips. On this episode, we get deep into the…