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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 InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Trumpeter, Composer, Arranger and Producer Duane Eubanks
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Philadelphia-born, NYC-based Jazz Trumpeter, Composer, Arranger and Producer Duane Eubanks …
Neon Jazz InterviewsVintage-Pop & Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter & Actress Kat Edomonson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vintage-Pop & Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter & Actress Kat Edmonson .. Her latest 2020 CD Dreamers…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Composer, Pianist, Actor, Dancer & Public Speaker Harold O’Neal
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Composer, Pianist, Actor, Dancer & Public Speaker Harold O’Neal .. He talked about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLong-Time Kansas City Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Todd Wilkinso
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Kansas City Veteran Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Todd Wilkinson .. He talked about his newest venture…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Percussionist, Composer, Arranger, Producer, Author and 4-Time Grammy Winner Munyungo Jackson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with World Renowned Jazz Percussionist, Composer, Arranger, Producer, Author and four time Grammy…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist, Organist, Drummer, Composer & Arranger Matthew Whitaker
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Organist, Drummer, Composer & Arranger Matthew Whitaker .. He opened up about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAward-Winning Jazz Vocalist & Actress Luba Mason
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist & Actress Luba Mason .. We had a spirited conversation about her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy®-Winning Producer, Composer & Arranger Brent Fischer
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy®-Winning Producer, Composer & Arranger Brent Fischer .. He talked about a long, grand…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGRAMMY® nominated Jazz Vocalist Denise Donatelli
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with GRAMMY® nominated Jazz Vocalist Denise Donatelli .. She gave us the full story on her new 2021…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVenezuelan-born Veteran Jazz Pianist Edward Simon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Venezuelan-born Veteran Jazz Pianist Edward Simon .. He just released a new 2021 CD called Solo…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy Award-Winning New York City Jazz Pianist Bill Charlap
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated New York City Jazz Pianist Bill Charlap .. He has a new CD out called Street of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew Orleans-based Record Producer, Performing Artist, Author & Runner Don Paul
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Orleans-based Record Producer, Performing Artist, Author & Runner Don Paul .. He is a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Hannibal, MO-born Jazz Drummer & Educator Marty Morrison
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Hannibal, MO-born Jazz Drummer & Educator Marty Morrison .. Currently he is on the Jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPremiere Jazz Vocalist & Educator Shawnn Monteiro
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist & Educator Shawnn Monteiro .. She just released a new 2021 CD called you You Are…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCelebrated NYC Jazz Pianist Anthony Wonsey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated NYC Jazz Pianist Anthony Wonsey .. We caught up with him during a frank and open…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy-Winning Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Nicholas Payton
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy-Winning Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Nicholas Payton .. We talked to him the day his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Spoons Player & Utensilist Peter Shilliday
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Spoons Player & Utensilist Peter Shilliday .. I have caught him live a few…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom & Percussionist Alison Miller on the new 2021 Project Tues Day
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom & Percussionist Alison Miller on the new 2021 Project Tues Day .. In…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York Jazz Lyricist & Singer Lorraine Feather
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Jazz Lyricist & Singer Lorraine Feather .. We had a good conversation about her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Composer Chad Lefkowitz-Brown
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Chad Lefkowitz-Brown .. We talked at length about his career and new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCelebrated NYC Jazz Trombonist & Vocalist Ron Wilkins
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated NYC Jazz Trombonist & Vocalist Ron Wilkins .. We caught up with him to talk music…
Neon Jazz InterviewsItalian-born, Baltimore-based Jazz Vocalist & Composer Irene Jalenti
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Italian-born, Baltimore-based Jazz Vocalist & Composer Irene Jalenti .. She talked with the program…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist, Vocalist & Composer Rachel Eckroth
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview Jazz Pianist, Vocalist & Composer Rachel Eckroth .. She talked about her first release on Rainy Day Records…
Neon Jazz InterviewsIndian Sitar Maestro Purbayan Chatterjee
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Indian Sitar Maestro Purbayan Chatterjee .. He opened up about a great deal of topics .. Namely…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Writer Barrett Martin
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Writer Barrett Martin .. He opened up about his new 2021…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Hammond B-3 Organist, Trumpeter & Vocalist Joey DeFrancesco
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Hammond B-3 Organist, Trumpeter & Vocalist Joey DeFrancesco .. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-born, NYC-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Victor Gould
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-born, NYC-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Victor Gould .. He spent some time with the show…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran LA-Based Jazz Pianist & Film Composer Todd Cochran
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran LA-Based Jazz Pianist & Film Composer Todd Cochran .. We caught up with him to talk…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCelebrated Jazz Drummer and Bandleader Gerry Gibbs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated Jazz Drummer and Bandleader Gerry Gibbs .. He opened up about his new 2021 CD Songs…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew Orleans-based Jazz Singer Carmela Rappazzo
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Orleans-based Jazz Singer Carmela Rappazzo .. She opened up about her seventh recording…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Andrew Ouellette
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Andrew Ouellette .. He’s originally from…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-born, California-based Jazz Drummer John Armato
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Kansas City-born, California-based Jazz Drummer John Armato .. We had a wide ranging talk about a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAward Winning Jazz Bassist & Composer Marc Johnson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award Winning Jazz Bassist & Composer Marc Johnson .. He opened up about his debut 2021 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Saxophonist & Flautist Kenny Garrett
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Saxophonist & Flautist Kenny Garrett .. We covered his latest 2021 CD Sounds…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-Based Author Carolyn Glenn Brewer on the new 2021 Book Beneath Missouri Skies: Pat Metheny in KC - 64-72
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-Based Author Carolyn Glenn Brewer on the new 2021 Book Beneath Missouri Skies: Pat…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Legend, Composer & Educator Rufus Reid
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Legend, Composer & Educator Rufus Reid .. We had a solid conversation about his new 2021…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Trumpeter Trent Austin
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Trumpeter Trent Austin .. This elaborated trumpet artist, educator/clinician…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York City-based Jazz Singer Hilary Kole
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York City-based Jazz Singer Hilary Kole .. She opened up about her newest 2021 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsWorld-Renowned Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter & Pianist Patricia Barber
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with World-Renowned Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter & Pianist Patricia Barber .. We talked to her about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Keith Brown
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Keith Brown .. He talked about his new 2021 CD with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Jazz Saxophonist Joel Frahm
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Saxophonist Joel Frahm .. 2021 CD The Bright Side… We caught up with him to talk…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Composer and Arranger Mark Masters
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Veteran Composer and Arranger Mark Masters .. He opened up about his 2021 CD Masters & Baron Meet…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Double Bassist David Arend of Alchemy Sound Project
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Double Bassist David Arend of Alchemy Sound Project .. He opened up about their new 2021…
Neon Jazz InterviewsInternationally-Acclaimed Jazz Bassist, Composer & Bandleader Charnett Moffett
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Bassist, Composer & Bandleader Charnett Moffett .. We talked to him about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsWorld Renowned Jazz Percussionist Bill Summers on the 2021 UNESCO Kansas City Visit
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with World Renowned Jazz Percussionist Bill Summers .. We caught up with him on June 21, 2021 to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBlues Legend & Hall of Famer Bobby Rush on the New 2021 Book
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Blues Legend and Hall of Famer Bobby Rush .. We caught up with him on June 22, 2021 – the day…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Muti-Instrumentalist, Composer & Producer Kurt Rosenwinkel
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Muti-Instrumentalist, Composer & Producer Kurt Rosenwinkel .. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsProgram Director & Host Alisa Clancy of A Morning Cup of Jazz on KCSM Radio in San Francisco
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Program Director & Host Alisa Clancy of A Morning Cup of Jazz on KCSM Radio in San Francisco …
Neon Jazz InterviewsSouth African Jazz Musician Nduduzo Makhathini
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with South African Jazz Musician Nduduzo Makhathini .. We had a spirited talk from his base in South…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLos Angeles-based Jazz & Classical Composer, Conductor & Recording Artist Vince Mendoza
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz & Classical Composer, Conductor & Recording Artist Vince Mendoza .. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsEmmy Award Winning Percussionist Emedin Rivera
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Emmy Award Winning Percussionist Emedin Rivera .. We caught up with him from his base in the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York Visual Artist & Jazz Lover Jim Watt on the 1000W Fundraiser for Jazz Musicians
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Visual Artist & Jazz Lover Jim Watt .. His new project called 1000 Watts aims to raise…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Piano Legend Terry Waldo on the new 2021 CD I Double Dare You
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Piano Legend Terry Waldo .. We talked to him about his new 2021 CD I Double Dare You with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie on the new 2021 CD I Double Dare You
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie on the new 2021 CD I Double Dare You with Jazz Piano Legend…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Saxophonist Kenney Polson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Kenney Polson .. We caught up with him about his life in music, COVID…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Bassist, Composer & Arranger Leon Lee Dorsey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Veteran Jazz Bassist, Composer & Arranger Leon Lee Dorsey .. We caught up with him to discuss his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Pianist, Keyboardist & Composer Russell Ferrante
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist, Keyboardist & Composer Russell Ferrante .. He opened up about his latest…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York Jazz Trombonist, Composer, Arranger, Grammy Nominee and NEA Master Artist Papo Vázquez
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Jazz Trombonist, Composer, Arranger, Grammy Nominee and NEA Master Artist Papo Vázquez…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran NYC Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Historian, Radio Producer & Educator Bill Kirchner
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran NYC Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Historian, Radio Producer & Educator Bill Kirchner …
Neon Jazz InterviewsIrish Jazz Musician, Educator & Broadcaster Linley Hamilton
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Irish Jazz Musician, Educator & Broadcaster Linley Hamilton .. For a long time been one of the…