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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 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 InterviewsJanette Burke Interview | Women's Leadership, Caregiving, Reinvention & Finding Your Voice
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Janette Burke, Women's Leadership Speaker, Media…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDanura Miriyagalla Interview | The Navigator's Pivot | Navigating Change, Purpose & Leadership
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Danura Miriyagalla, Author and International…
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 their…
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 Hannah…
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 episode…
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 into…
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…
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 InterviewsSean Imboden Interview | Uncharted Realms (2026) | Modern Big Band Jazz & New Horizons
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Indianapolis-based saxophonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Sean Imboden.In this…
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 InterviewsKenny Dorham Biography | Robert Pallitto & John Melendez Interview | Whistle Stop (2026)
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring co-authors Robert Pallitto and John Melendez, discussing their acclaimed 2026 book…
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 InterviewsAdam Rose Interview | Holler Serenade | Jazz Guitarist Blends Asheville Jam Band Energy with Modern Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with North Carolina-based jazz guitarist, composer, and educator Adam Rose. In this episode, we dive…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVladimir Redzic Interview | First Time Around (2026) | Toronto & New York Jazz Guitarist Debut Album
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto and New York-based jazz guitarist Vladimir Redzic. On this episode, we dive into his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJoachim Horsley | "Havana Prelude" (2026) | Latin Grammy Nominee | Rachmaninoff Through Cuban Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based pianist, composer, producer, and Latin Grammy-nominated artist Joachim…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPhillip Golub Interview | Partisan Ship (2026) | Jazz Piano, Improvisation & Modern Composition
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Brooklyn-based jazz pianist, improviser, and composer Phillip Golub. Phillip returns…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAdam De Lucia Interview | The Man Who Would Be King (2026) | Jazz Fusion Guitar, Composition & Improvisation
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Jersey-based fusion jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader Adam De Lucia. On this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Drummer Jeff Cosgrove | Two Jeffs (2026) | Collaboration, Improvisation & New Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader Jeff Cosgrove. On this episode, we discuss the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDiana Fernandez Interview | YMU Studio, Free Music Education & Empowering the Next Generation of Artists
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Diana Fernandez, YMU Studio Manager and Internship Coordinator in Miami, Florida. On this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLoren Broaddus Interview | Blackout (2026) | Kansas City Jazz French Horn, Piano & Composition
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based jazz French horn player, pianist, composer, and improviser Loren Broaddus. On…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSharada Shashidhar Interview | A Foot on the Ground (2026) | Jazz, Indian Classical & Experimental Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based vocalist, composer, producer, and multidisciplinary artist Sharada…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTodd Mosby & Jeff Weber Interview | American Heartland (2026) | Missouri-Inspired Jazz Masterpiece
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed St. Louis-based guitarist, composer, and recording artist Todd Mosby and Grammy…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTed Chubb Interview | Live at the Statuary – Jersey City (2026) | Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Educator
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed New Jersey-based jazz trumpeter, composer, educator, and bandleader Ted Chubb. On…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJussi Lampela Interview | Common Ground (2026), Finnish Jazz Composer, Ambient Jazz & Electronica
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Finland-based composer, arranger, and bandleader Jussi Lampela. On this episode, we…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJaana Narsipur Interview | 2026 Album The Re-Collection, Reimagining '80s Pop & Her Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with India-born, New York City-based jazz vocalist Jaana Narsipur. On this episode, we explore her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChristian Dillingham Interview | Grammy-Winning Jazz Bassist on As It Relates to Now (2026)
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist, composer, educator, and bandleader Christian Dillingham. On…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJames McGowan Interview | Threads of Fate, 2026 Jazz Album, Greek Mythology & Large Ensemble Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Canadian jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader James McGowan. On this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBasya Schechter Interview | Songs of Desire, Pharaoh's Daughter, John Zorn's Tzadik & Global Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed New York-based vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader Basya…
Neon Jazz InterviewsErica von Kleist Interview | Picc Pocket, Piccolo Flute Jazz, New 2026 Album & Modern Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and bandleader Erica von Kleist. On…
Neon Jazz InterviewsStephen Parisi Jr. Interview | Buddy!, Debut Jazz Album, Chicago Bassist & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Chicago-based jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Stephen Parisi Jr.. On this episode…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBarry Greene Interview | Giants, Jazz Guitar Legends, Wes Montgomery Tribute & Lifetime in Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed jazz guitarist, educator, author, and clinician Barry Greene. On this episode…