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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 InterviewsVeteran Jazz Composer, Pianist & Educator Cyrus Chestnut
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer and Educator Cyrus Chestnut .. His musical roots began with playing…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Saxophonist Ernest Melton
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Saxophonist Ernest Melton .. He talked about his latest 2018 CD The Time of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Drummer & Radio Host Sam Wisman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer & Radio Host Sam Wisman .. This busy jazz cat is a member of the Kansas City Jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsModern NYC Jazz Pianist Andy Milne
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Modern Day NYC Jazz Pianist Andy Milne .. He delved into his latest 2018 CD The Seasons of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsModern Jazz Pianist Christian Sands
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Modern Jazz Pianist Christian Sands .. This very talented cat talked about his latest 2018 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsItalian Jazz Pianist & Composer Roberto Magris
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with International Jazz Pianist Roberto Magris .. He opened up about his newest 2018 CD World…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist Ron Aprea
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Ron Aprea .. He grew up in Astoria, NY - got his own alto saxophone at…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer Donald Edwards
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Donald Edwards .. He grew up in Louisiana and studied music at Southern University…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Saxophonist David Murray
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist & Clarinetist David Murray .. While on tour in Montreal, he opened up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Modern Jazz Trumpeter Jonathon Finlayson .. Born and raised in Oakland, CA – He just released…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer & Vibraphonist Warren Wolf
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer & Vibraphonist Warren Wolf .. Originally from Baltimore, he grew up studying the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDenver Jazz Saxophonist Keith Oxman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Denver Jazz Saxophonist Keith Oxman .. Along with being an active educator these days…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Guitarist Kevin Eubanks
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Guitarist Kevin Eubanks .. He was born in Philadelphia, raised with music in his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist Chris Greene
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Chris Greene .. He was born and raised in Evanston, Illinois – just outside of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Alto Saxophonist, Educator & Composer Christopher Burnett
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz alto saxophonist, educator, leader, and composer Christopher Burnett .. He was born in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Pianist Billy Childs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Billy Childs .. He just released and impressive new CD .. 2017s Rebirth…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Jeff Tain Watts .. His last CD was 2016s Blue Vol. 2 – and there is more coming …
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-Based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Daniel Bennett
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Daniel Bennet .. Born in Rochester, New York, his on the heels of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA Jazz Bassist & Singer Katie Thiroux
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist, Singer and Composer Katie Thiroux .. Fresh off releasing 2017’s Off Beat .. She…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bass & Arranger Robert Castillo - KC Band The Sextet
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Bassist, Composer and Arranger Robert Castillo of the KC Jazz band The Sextet .. He…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist & Composer Kyle Eastwood
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist & Composer Kyle Eastwood .. As usual, Kyle is releasing quality albums charting…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer & Educator Vinny Golia
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with journeyed jazz cat, Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer & Educator Vinny Golia .. Over the course…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Big Band Cat Ed Palermo
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Big Band Leader Ed Palermo .. This New Yorker took some time to open up about his world of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trombonist, Composer & Record Producer Delfeayo Marsalis
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trombonist, Composer and Record Producer Delfeayo Marsalis .. He is one of the top…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Band Spin Cycle
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Tom Christensen and Scott Neumann of the NYC Jazz Collective – The Spin Cycle - They have a new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitar Legend Ed Cherry
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitar Legend Ed Cherry .. He grew up in New Haven, Connecticut .. He started out on the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Drummer, Pianist, Vibraphonist & Composer Joe Chambers
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with J Jazz Drummer, Pianist, Vibraphonist & Composer Joe Chambers .. He was born and bred in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Tenor Saxophonist JD Allen
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Tenor Saxophonist JD Allen .. He grew up in music rich Detroit and is on the heels of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitar and Vocals Todd Clouser
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarists and Singer Todd Clouser .. Talking to Neon Jazz from his home of Mexico City…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPhotographer, Music Producer, Engineer and Composer Terry Manning
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Cat, Photographer, Music Producer, Engineer and Composer Terry Manning .. This very…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Guitarist Peter Bernstein
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Peter Bernstein .. Over the course of our conversation, he talked about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Trumpet Player, Singer & Songwriter Bria Skonberg
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Trumpet Player, Singer, Songwriter, Instigator Bria Skonberg .. She just got signed onto…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter, Composer, Arranger & Teacher Etienne Charles
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter, Composer, Arranger and Educator Etienne Charles .. These days he is heaving…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Composer Aaron Diehl
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Aaron Diehl .. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio and now lives in New York City .. His…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Composer & Pianist Carla Bley
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Bandleader, Organist and Pianist Carla Bley .. She went from being a girl in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist Kevin Hays on the 2016 Album North
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-Based Jazz Journeyman Pianist Kevin Hays .. He talks about his brand new 2016 album North…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Pianist Phil DeGreg in KC
Welcome to a new e dition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cincinnati Based Jazz Journeyman Pianist Phil DeGreg .. He has been at this jazz gigging for…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trombonist and Composer Alan Ferber
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trombonist, Composer & Teacher Alan Ferber .. He is now promoting his newest 2016 Roots…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Sax & Composer Rich Halley
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Rich Halley.. He talked about his latest record 2016’s The Outlier .. This…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazzmobile Director Robin Bell-Stevens
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the Director of the Amazing and Long Standing Jazz Non-Profit Force JazzMobile – Robin…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Drummer Louis Hayes
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with prolific legendary jazz drummer Louis Hayes – This Detroit native is still going very strong in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist George V. Johnson, Jr.
On August 26, 2016, at the culmination of a week-long Kansas City jazz celebration for Charlie Parker, George took a break from his set at the Blue Room off 18…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAlto Saxophonist Erena Terakubo
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Alto Saxophonist Erena Terakubo .. Originally Sapporo, Japan and now in New York City, she…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitarist Michael Blum
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Michael Blum .. Originally from Long Island, NY , he is busy promoting his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist & Composer Sara McDonald
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Vocalist and Composer Sara McDonald .. She was born in Virginia .. but was…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran KC Jazz Cat Dan Thomas Live at the Blue Room in KCMO
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Veteran Saxophonist Dan Thomas .. I caught up with him between sets at the Blue…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist, Flautist, Composer & Teacher T.K. Blue
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Flautist, Composer, Arranger and Teacher T.K. Blue .. He’s got a new album in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsItalian Jazz Pianist Dino Massa on "Echoes of Europe"
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Italian Jazz Pianist and composer Dino Massa from Naples, Italy .. He took some time from him…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist Jeb Patton
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Jeb Patton .. His latest album is 2015’s Shades and Tones and like all his work…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Sax, Flute, Composer and Arranger Don Braden
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Flautist, Composer & Arranger Don Braden .. His last album was 2015’s…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist, Composer & Producer Daniel Foose
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist, Composer & Producer Daniel Foose .. He is releasing his new 2016 CD Of Water and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist, Multi-Insturmentalist & Producer Miles Black
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Pianist - Multi-Instrumentalist - Composer - Arranger – Producer Miles Black .. Named after the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Sax, Clarinet & Composer Quinsin Nachoff
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Clarinetist and Composer Quinsin Nachoff .. Originally from Toronto, Canada…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Veteran Jazz Musician Charles Perkins
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Veteran Saxophonist Charles Perkins .. WE had the honor to speak with him about a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsThe Jazz Outfit - The Wee Trio
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the Jazz Group The Wee Trio .. I caught up with a few members of the band to discuss their 2008…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitarist, Composer & Arranger Anthony Wilson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Guitarist, Composer and Arranger Anthony Wilson.. He grew up in LA and is the son…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist, Composer & Producer David Binney
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Veteran Saxophonist, Composer and Producer David Binney.. He was born in Miami -…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSaxophonist Steve Heckman on 2016's Legacy – A Coltrane Tribute
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Accomplished Veteran Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Steve Heckman.. This cat is always busy and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBig Band Jazz Leader & Composer Gordon Goodwin
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bandleader & Composer Gordon Goodwin .. His big phat band started in 1999 – the first…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist, Guitarist & Composer Allan Harris
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Vocalist and Composer Alan Harris .. He grew up in in Brooklyn and his 11th…