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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 InterviewsChicago Jazz Guitarist Andy Brown
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Andy Brown .. He spent a childhood in New York City, spent some time in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Pianist Greg Murphy
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Greg Murphy .. His musical adventures began in 1971 when he joined the Ray-Fisk…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Composer Helen Sung
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Helen Sung .. She is coming to Kansas City and performing off historic…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Guitarist Joshua Breakstone
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Joshua Breakstone .. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was raised in New York…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Composer Dan Costa
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Dan Costa .. He was born in London to Portuguese and Italian parents…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Alto Sax Richie Cole
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Alto Saxophonist Richie Cole .. He grew up in Trenton, New Jersey and would always dream…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitarist Cameron Mizell
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Educator and Music Industry Consultant Cameron Mizell .. This very busy cat…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Recording Artist & Jazz Radio Pioneer James D. Conqueror
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Recording Artist & Radio Business Man James D. Conquerer .. He grew up in the Bay Area and now…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bass, Composer & Educator Jeff Denson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist, Composer and Educator Jeff Denson .. He spent his childhood in Arlington…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Sax & Composer Seamus Blake
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Sax & Composer Seamus Blake .. Originally born in England and raised in Vancouver, Canada…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Vibraphonist Jay Hoggard
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Vibraphonist Jay Hoggard .. He was born in Washington DC and grew up in Mt…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Bassist & Educator John Clayton
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Bassist, Composer, Arranger, Conductor, Producer & Educator John Clayton .. He…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Band Leader Alan Chan
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Orchestra Leader Alan Chan .. He grew up in Hong Kong, made his way to New York and now…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Composer Frank Kimbrough
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer and Educator Frank Kimbrough .... He spent his childhood in Roxboro…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Drummer Todd Strait
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Drummer Todd Strait .. He was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas and got into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Musician and Educator Oran Etkin
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Musician and Educator Oran Etkin .. He was born in Israel and moved to Boston at 4 and now…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drummer Jerome Jennings
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Jerome Jennings ... He spent his childhood in Cleveland .. From there, he moved on…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Saxophonist Nick Rowland
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with KC Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Nick Rowland – His is a native of Olathe, Kansas and has been in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Jazz Percussionist, Wind Player and Composer Pat Conway
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with KC Jazz Percussionist, Woodwind Player and Composer Patrick Alonzo Conway Smith – He has been a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Duo A La Mode
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with KC Jazz Duo A La Mode or bettern known as Clayton DeLong and Jesica “Baby J” Poell .. They are…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Singer Deborah Latz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with talented New York City jazz vocalist Deborah Latz .. She was originally trained to be an…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter, Cornetist & Composer Ron Miles
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with trumpeter, cornetist and composer Ron Miles .. Right outta Denver, Colorado, he talked about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMartina DaSilva of the Jazz Group The Ladybugs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the leader of New York City’s Traditional Jazz Vocal Group The Ladybugs – Martina DaSilva .. On…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist Jeremy Siskind
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with talented jazz pianist and educator Jeremy Siskind .. These days he splits his time between…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAvant-Garde Jazz Pianist Satoko Fuji
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the avante-garde jazz pianist Satako Fuji .. She grew up in Japan, then moved to the USA to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMontreal Jazz Guitarist Mike Rud
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Guitarist Mike Rud .. Over the course of our interview, he discussed his love of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Husband/Wife Duo Dessy Di Lauro & Ric'key Pageot
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the very talented jazz vocalist Dessy Di Lauro and journeyman pianist/husband/collaborator…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Saxophonist Ernie Watts
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Saxophonist Ernie Watts .. Over the years, he has toured with the Rolling…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTrumpeter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, Improviser & Educator Wadada Leo Smith
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Trumpeter, Composer, Arranger and Educator Wadada Leo Smith .. This journeyed…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter, Arranger & Member of The Cookers David Weiss
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Journeyman Trumpeter and Arranger David Weiss .. These days, he is consumed with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Composer, Arranger & Bassist Chuck Israels
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary composer, arranger, and bassist Chuck Israels .. He’s well know for doing work with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Trumpeter & Composer Charles Tolliver
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary composer, arranger, and trumpeter Charles Tolliver .. Over the course of our…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist, Performer and Educator Ben Williams
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed bassist, bandleader, performer, music educator, and composer – along with being an…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter & Educator Clay Jenkins
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with talented jazz trumpeter and educator Clay Jenkins .. From Lubbock, Texas, Clay has gone on to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Jazz Pianist & Educator Michael Pagan
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with pianist and educator Dr. Michael Pagan .. These days, he is a very busy musician playing the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Tenor Saxophonist Cory Weeds
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian tenor saxophonist and jazz veteran Cory Weeds .. Over the course of our conversation…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago Jazz Saxophonist John “Wojo” Wojciechowski
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago jazz saxophonist John “Wojo” Wojciechowski .. From the streets of Detroit and in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Radio Host, Educator & Jazz Lover Dr. Mike Pettengell
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City based Jazz Broadcaster Dr. Mike Pettengell .. For the the last 25 years, Dr. Mike…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Clarinetist & Composer Ben Goldberg
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the talented composer and clarinetist Ben Goldberg .. He was born and raised in Denver, and has…
Neon Jazz InterviewsInnovative Jazz Saxophonist Jon Irabagon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day jazz Saxophonist Jon Irabagon.. This is one busy jazz cat with a unique sound and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Trumpeter, Pianist, Drummer & Composer Brad Turner
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with very talented Canadian jazz trumpeter, pianist and drummer Brad Turner.. Over the course of our…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Jazz Guitar Legend Oliver Gannon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Canadian jazz guitarist Oliver Gannon .... Born in Dublin, Ireland, these days he…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChris Hazelton of the Boogaloo 7 Live at Green Lady - 10.26.15
An Interview with Jazz Hammond B3 Musician Chris Hazelton of the Boogaloo 7 on his recording of a live LP at the Green Lady Lounge in Kansas City, MO on…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Jazz Pianist Matt Villinger
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with KC Pianist/Composer/Teacher Matt Villinger .. He’s very new to the KC scene and he arrived here…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Pianist, Composer & Arranger Dan Kaufman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day jazz pianist Dan Kaufman .. He was born in Berkely, California, raised in Chicago…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Jazz Saxophonist & Teacher Christine Jensen
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian jazz saxophonist and educator Christine Jensen .. Over the course of our conversation…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Saxophonist Caroline Davis on "Doors: Chicago Storylines"
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Saxophonist and Composer Caroline Davis .. Following the release of her much-praised 2012…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Reviewer, Historian and Author Scott Yanow
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Historian, Reviewer and Author Scott Yanow .. Originally from NYC .. he grew up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRyan McNulty of the NYC Jazz Group Black Tie Brass
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with Ryan McNulty of the NYC based Jazz Outfit called the Black Tie Brass .. The group was formed by Ryan McNulty in 2013…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn Jazz Saxophonist Ochion Jewell
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the talented Brooklyn Based Jazz Saxophonist Ochion Jewell .. He is one deep cat that comes…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Drummer Michael Carvin
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Drumer & Educator Michael Carvin .. Over the course of our conversation, he…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist and Composer Frank Carlberg
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day Jazz Pianist & Composer Frank Carlberg .. In late 2015, he’s releasing two new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Vocalist Katie Bull
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day New York City jazz singer Katie Bull .. She was born and bred in New York City and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJourneyman Jazz Pianist Orrin Evans
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz journeyman pianist Orrin Evans .. He’s a very journeyed jazz soul and a wise man .. Over…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trombonist Michael Dease
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day jazz trombonist Michael Dease .. He’s right out of Augusta, Georgia and he’s a real…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Jazz Vocalist & Actress Eboni Fondren
Welcome to a special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Singer Eboni Fondren – She has been quite busy lately, as usual…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval The passion and love for the music has always been…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Percussionist Jack "Mr. Bongo" Costanzo
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Mr. Bongo – Composer, conductor and drummer – The Legendary Jazz Percussionist Jack Costanzo…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBassist Matthew Moppa Elliot of Mostly Other People Do the Killing
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the leader of the NYC Jazz Outfit Called Mostly Other People Do the Killing – Matthew Mappa…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJoel Gordon of the KC Jazz Group The Matt Cook Collective
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the leader Kansas City Jazz Outfit The Matt Cook Collective – Joel Gordon - Over the course of…