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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 Guitarist, Composer & Arranger Randy Napoleon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Arranger Randy Napoleon .. He talked to us about his 2019 CD Common…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Saxophonist Brad Gregory
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-Based Saxophonist Brad Gregory .. He was born and raised Edmonton, Alberta Canada…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDirector of the Kansas City Vine Street Rumble Orchestra Kent Rausch
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kent Rausch .. the Director of the Kansas City Vine Street Rumble Orchestra .. Kent is a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer, Composer & Poet William Hooker
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer William Hooker .. During an interview that focused on the present and the future…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Jazz Drummer Colin Stranahan
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview Brooklyn-based Jazz Drummer Colin Stranahan .. Hi latest 2019 CD Stranahan/Zaleski/Rosato’s Live at Jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCuban Pianist, Vocalist, Composer & Producer Roberto Fonseca
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview with Cuban pianist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and bandleader Roberto Fonseca …
Neon Jazz InterviewsVisionary Composer, Improviser & Percussionist Adam Rudolph
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Visionary Composer, Improviser & Percussionist Adam Rudolph .. We reached out about his 2019 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Trombonist, Arranger & Composer Jason Goudeau
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Trombonist, Arranger & Composer Jason Goudeau – This Houston, Texas native attended…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter & Composer Jaimie Branch
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter & Composer Jaimie Banch .. Her new 2019 CD Fly Or Die II: Bird Dogs of Paradise…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophone Virtuoso James Carter
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophone Virtuoso James Carter .. He opened up about his latest 2019 CD - James Carter…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-Based Saxophonist, Composer, Educator & Author Adam Larson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-Based Saxophonist, Composer, Educator and Author Adam Larson ... His latest 2019 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist Nick Blacka of the UK Jazz Group GoGoPenguin
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with UK Jazz Bassist Nick Blacka of the Modern Band GoGo Penguin .. They just released a new EP …
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Latin Jazz Pianist and Arranger Oscar Hernández
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Latin Jazz Pianist and Arranger Oscar Hernández ... He opened up about his latest 2019…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Jazz Vibraphonist Dan McCarthy
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Vibraphonist Dan McCarthy ... He talked about his 2019 CD City Abstract .. His…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York Jazz Artist & Singer Veronica Swift
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Jazz Artist & Singer Veronica Swift .. She talked about her latest 2019 CD Confessions…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran San Francisco-based Jazz Guitarist Ray Obiedo
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran San Francisco-based Jazz Guitarist Ray Obiedo .. He opened up about is great 2019 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran New York Jazz Bassist Joe Fonda
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist Joe Fonda.. He talked about his new 2019 Project .. The CD BAMKO with the OGJB…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Kansas City-based Jazz Saxophonist David Valdez
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City-based Jazz Saxophonist David Valdez .. He opened up about his latest CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Jazz Singer & Songwriter Jill Barber
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Canadian Jazz Singer & Songwriter Jill Barber .. She opened up about her latest 2018 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Tenor & Bandlader Eric Wyatt
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Bandleader & Tenor Saxophonist Eric Wyatt.. We reached out to him about his latest…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Canadian Jazz Saxophonist PJ Perry
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Saxophonist PJ Perry .. He took time to discuss his latest 2019 CD This Quiet…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Tenor Saxophonist & Composer Bob Sheppard
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Tenor Saxophonist and Composer Bob Sheppard .. He talked to us about his newest…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Jazz Saxophonist Herschel McWilliams
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City area born and based Jazz Saxophonist Herschel McWilliams ... Born and raised in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Trombonist Wayne Wallace
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Trombonist Wayne Wallace .. He opened up about his 2019 CD Rhythm of Invention…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCuban-born Jazz Drummer & Percussionist Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Cuband-born Jazz Drummer Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez .. He opened up about his latst…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Bassist Avery Sharpe
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Bassist Avery Sharpe .. He opened up with us about his newest 2019 CD 400 that is…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Omaha-born, NYC Jazz Guitarist Dave Stryker
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Omaha-born, NYC Jazz Guitarist Dave Stryker .. He opened up about his 3rd CD in a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSan Francisco-based Jazz Bassist, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader & Educator Marcus Shelby
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Francisco-based Jazz Bassist, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader and Educator Marcus Shelby …
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Vibraphonist Chuck Redd
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Vibraphonist Chuck Redd .. He opened up about his latest 2019 CD Groove City with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Drummer Alvin Queen
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Drummer Alvin Queen… From his home base in Switzerland, he opened up about this…
Neon Jazz Interviews13-Year Old Jazz Piano Prodigy Brandon Goldberg
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Miami-based 13- Year Old Jazz Piano Prodigy Brandon Goldberg.. He just released his debut…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Bassist Ben Leifer
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Bassist Ben Leifer .. He was born in Topeka, KS to a musical family amd stated…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC-born, NYC Jazz Musician & Educator Drew Williams
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-born, New York-based Jazz Musician and Educator Drew Williams .. He spoke at length…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Guitarist Doug MacDonald
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Guitarist Doug MacDonald .. We spoke to him about his newest 2019 CD called…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Pianist & Educator Ran Blake
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Ran Blake ..His style is quite unique -combining…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCuban-born & NYC-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Dayramir Gonzalez
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cuban-born Jazz Pianist Dayramir Gonzalez .. He was born and raised in Havana, Cuba and came…
Neon Jazz InterviewsA Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Singer Stacey Kent
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer Stacey Kent .. She is a jazz singer in the mould of the greats, with a legion of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNetherlands-based Jazz Bassist Joris Teepe
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Nethrelands-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Joris Teepe .. Arriving in New York in 1992…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDetroit-native, Composer, Bassist & Educator Robert Hurst
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Detroit-native, Veteran Jazz Composer, electric and acoustic bassist, educator, recording…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Producer Johnny Griffith
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Saxophonist, Composer and Producer Johnny Griffith .. He is a multi-Juno Award…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Singer, Songwriter, Flautist and Motivational Speaker Bukeka Blakemore
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Singer, Songwriter, Flautist and Motivational Speaker Bukeka Blakemore .. She…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York City Jazz Pianist James Francies
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist James Framcies .. He was encouraged by his parents to learn and reveled in the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Drummer & Educator Ralph Peterson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Drummer & Educator Ralph Peterson .. He talked about his latest CD’s released in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Kansas City Jazz Musician, Trumpeter & Flugelhornist Pete Carroll
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Musician, Trumpeter & Flugelhornist Pete Carroll .. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBassist and Composer Martin Wind
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bassist and Composer Martin Wind ... We talked to him in Mid-June 2020 about his latest 2020 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLiverpool-born, Australian Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Ken Stubbs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Liverpool-born, Australian Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Ken Stubbs .. We talked in the Fall of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Saxophonist Bill Crain
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Saxophonist Bill Crain .. We interviewed him on September 16, 2020 as…
Neon Jazz InterviewsActor, Minister, Jazz Singer & Songwriter Clifton Davis
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Actor, Minister Jazz Singer & Songwriter Clifton Davis .. We spoke with him during November…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Musician and Composer Eddie Daniels
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Musician and Composer Eddie Daniels .. Prior to the 2020 Election in the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew Orleans-based Grammy Award Winning Jazz Artist, Composer, Educator & Producer Adonis Rose
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Orleans-based Grammy Award Winning Jazz Artist, Composer, Educator & Producer Adonis Rose…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist & Composer Eric Revis
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist & Composer Eric Revis .. We spoke with him on August 27, 2020 during uncertain…
Neon Jazz InterviewsArts Advocate, Jazz Historian, Archivist, Scholar, Manager & Producer Maxine Gordon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Arts Advocate, Jazz Historian, Archivist, Scholar, Manager & Producer Maxine Gordon ... We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter Derrick Gardner
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter Derrick Gardner .. We caught up with him on July 13, 2020 during the COVID-19…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Donald Vega
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Donald Vega .. We spoke with him on July 24, 2020 during the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLos Angeles-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Jordan Seigel
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Jordan Seigel .. We talked with him on July 20, 2020…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer, Arranger, Composer & Educator Jeff Hamilton
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer, Arranger, Composer & Educator Jeff Hamilton .. We caught up with him on July 8…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist & Composer Greg Ward
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Greg Ward .. We talked to him on June 13, 2020 during the COVID-19…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer Greg Fox
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Greg Fox .. We talked with him on June 7, 2020 about his latest 2020 CD Contact…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer, Composer and Educator Steve Fidyk
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer, Composer and Educator Steve Fidyk ... We caught up with him in early 2020 to talk…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Jake Reed
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer & Composer Jake Reed .. We caught up with him on June 2, 2020 to talk about his…