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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 InterviewsJazz Violinist Mads Tolling
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Violinist Mads Tolling .. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and came to the Berklee…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Dayna Stephens
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Dayna Stephens .. He was born in Brooklyn and raised in the San Francisco Bay…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York City Jazz Pianist Larry Fuller
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series New York City Jazz Pianist Larry Fuller. He swung through Kansas City to play at the Blue Room off…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist, Producer, Vocalist, Composer & Radio Host Ben Sidran
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Producer, Vocalist, Composer and Radio Host Ben Sidran – He was born in Racine…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter Bijon Watson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter Bijon Watson .. This cat grew up in the Boston area and has lately been getting…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trombonist Joe Fiedler
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trombonist Joe Fiedler .. He was born and Raised in Pittsburg, PA and has just released a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTrumpeter, Composer & Educator Jason Palmer
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter, Composer and Educator Jason Palmer .. Originally from High Point, North…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Hammond B-3 Organist Tony Monaco
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the Hammond B-3 Master & LegendTony Monaco – He began working in Jazz clubs as a teenager in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist, Vocalist & Composer Peter Eldridge
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Modern Jazz Pianist, Vocalist and Composer Peter Eldgridge .. He grew up in New Jersey and is…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Composer Marc Copland
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Marc Copland .. He spent his childhood in Philadelphia – he took piano…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Saxophonist Joe McPhee
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist Joe McPhee .. He was born in Miami, Florida and grew up in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran NYC Jazz Organist Pat Bianchi
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Organist Pat Bianchi .. He took some time from his busy jazz life to talk about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSan Francisco-based Veteran Jazz Pianist and Radio Host Dick Conte
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Francisco Based Jazz Pianist & Radio Host at KCSM 91.1 Dick Conte .. He opened up about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Kansas City Jazz Trumpeter Jay Sollenberger
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Trumpeter Jay Sollenberger .. This local jazz stalwart is always busy with Kansas…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPortland-based Jazz Pianist & Organist George Colligan
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Portland-based Jazz pianist, organist, drummer, trumpeter, teacher, and bandleader George…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAuthor Brian Gruber on Jazz Legend Billy Cobham in 6 Days at Ronnie Scott’s - The Book
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Author Brian Gruber .. We caught up with him in Bankok about his book Six Days at Ronnie…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Saxophonist Jerry Vivino
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Jerry Vivino.. His latest 2018 CD Coast to Coast with Bucky Pizarelli…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Drummer, Composer, Bandleader & Educator Matt Kane on the 2018 CD The Other Side of the Story
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Hannibal, MO-born, New York City Jazz Drummer, Artist, Composer, Bandleader & Educator Matt…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Chicago Jazz Guitarist Bobby Broom
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Guitarist Bobby Broom .. He took some time out to speak with us about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Musicians Renee and Lang Bliss of the Jazz/Pop/Soul Group BlissBliss
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Renee and Lang of the Jazz Group BlissBliss – This married duo joined their different but…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTrombonist Craig Klein of the New Orleans Jazz/Rock Band Bonerama
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trombonist of the New Orleans Outfit fulla Jazz & Rock – Bonerama .. I caught these cats…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Saxophonist Javon Jackson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Javon Jackson – This veteran with legendary status talked about his newest…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran NYC Jazz Pianist & Radio Host Lenore Raphael
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Pianist Lenore Raphael – She talked with Neon Jazz about quite a bit ..Like her latest…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Drummer Jay Lawrence
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Jay Lawrence.. He spoke with us about his latest 2018 CD Sonic Paragon and his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Vocalist Millie Edwards
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Veteran Jazz Vocalist Millie Edwards .. She is introduced to audiences as "the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist & Composer Patrick Zimmerli
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Saxophonist & Composer Patrick Ziimmerli – He talked about his newest 2018 CD Clockworks and so…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Trombonist & Sea Shellist Steve Turre
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Trombonist & Sea Shellist Steve Turre .. He talked with us about his newest 2018…
Neon Jazz InterviewsA Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Drummer McClenty Hunter Jr.
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer McClenty Hunter Jr... He spoke about his latest 2018 CD The Groove Hunter .. This…
Neon Jazz InterviewsA Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Pianist Monika Herzig
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Modern Day Star Jazz Pianist Monika Herzig – She talked about her newest project “SHEroes” that…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSaxophonist, Composer and Bandleader Steve Coleman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Saxophonist, Composer and Bandleader Steve Coleman .. This prolific music force talked about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Composer, Arranger & Conductor David Berger
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Arranger and Conductor David Berger – This prolific jazz ambassador is…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Trumpeter, Tap Dancer & Entertainer Lonnie McFadden
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter, Tap Dancer & All-Around Entertainer Lonnie McFadden .. He was born and raised…
Neon Jazz InterviewsA Neon Jazz Interview with Legendary Jazz Saxophonist Azar Lawrence
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Saxophonist Azar Lawrence – So, his first professional gigs abroad were at 17…
Neon Jazz InterviewsA Neon Jazz Interview with Kansas City Jazz Stephen Martin
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Based Jazz Saxophonist Stephen Martin .. On July 27, 2018 he is set to release his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Percussionist Steven Kroon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Percussionist Steve Kroon – He opened up with Neon Jazz about his latest 2018 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer, Composer, & Podcaster Leo Sidran
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Multi Instrumentalist, Producer, Arranger and Podcaster Leo Sidran – In a very open…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMaster Bassist & Educator Anthony Wellington
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the Master Bassist & Educator Anthony Wellington .. He came through Kansas City on July 9, 2018…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Musician & Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at Kansas City Kansas Community College Jim Mair
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with saxophonist, flautist, percussionist, singer, and teacher Jim Mair .. Born and raised in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Trumpeter and Flugelhornist Eddie Henderson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Trumpeter and Flugelhornist Eddie Henderson .. He opened up with Jazz about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago Jazz Vocalist Keri Johnsrud on the 2018 CD Beyond the Neighborhood: The Music of Fred Rogers
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago based Jazz Vocalist Keri Johnsrud .. Along with Grammy nominated pianist Kevin Bales …
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Bassist Corcoran Holt
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist Corcoran Holt .. He is promoting his latest 2018 CD The Mecca .. He is from…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Drummer Jerry Pollock
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Drummer Jerry Pollock .. He is a key piece of the Waldo Jazz Collective that…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Guitarist Jeff Shirley
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Guitarist Jeff Shirley .. He grew up in Liberty, Missouri and is a solid part…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Drummer & Spin Doctor Aaron Comess
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Aaron Comess.. He’s a well versed musician who just released his 2018 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Guitarist Charlie Apicella
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York City Jazz Guitarist Charlie Apicella .. He grew up in New York and these days he is…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drum Legend Peter Erskine About His Album 'On Call' with The Dr. Um Band
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drum Legend Peter Erskine .. He took some time to speak about a wide range of projects he…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Jazz Jazz Pianist, Keyboardist, Songwriter, Producer & Recording Engineer Max Groove
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Pianist Max Groove .. He is a Kansas City institution and of the pioneers of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist Michelle Coltrane
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist Michelle Coltrane .. There just released her 2nd CD - 2017's Awakening … So, she…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York City Jazz Guitarist Abe Ovadia
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Abe Ovadia .. In 2017 he released his hit single, "Afro Blue" and there is more…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-Based Jazz Trumpeter Dave Scott
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter Dave Scott .. He talked about a recent recording session .. about about growing…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer, Composer & Educator Dafnis Prieto
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Composer -& Educator Dafnis Prieto .. He has a new album – 2018’s Back to the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitar Legend Pat Martino - The 500th Interview
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitar Legend Pat Martino .. We caught up with him to discuss his 2017 CD Formidable and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Guitarist Rod Fleeman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Guitarist Rod Fleeman .. He is always a busy cat on the KC scene …
Neon Jazz InterviewsJimbo Mathus of the Jazz Outfit Squirrel Nut Zippers
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Lead Guitarist and Vocalist James ‘Jimbo’ Mathus of the Swing Revial Jazz Band The Squirrel Nut…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist Star Wayne Escoffery
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery .. He’s back at it with another gem .. 2018’s CD Vortex .. So…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vibraphonist, Composer, Bandleader & Educator Steve Hobbs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Vibraphonist, Composer, Bandleader & Educator Steve Hobbs - He’s always busy with the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Stride Jazz Pianist Bram Wijnands
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Stride Pianist Bram Wijnands .. He grew up in the Netherlands and came to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer Leslie Mandoki of the ManDoki Soulmates
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer and Percussionist Leslie Mandoki .. He grew up in Budapest, Hungary and studied…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist Andrew Lion and Pianist Ruthie Dineen of the Negative Press Project
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist Andrew Lion and Pianist Ruthie Dineen .. They talked candidly about their latest…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Pianist Charles Williams
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Pianist Charles Williams .. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and as a…