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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…
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Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Jazz Guitarist Ron Carlson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran Kansas City jazz guitarist Ron Carlson – He grew up in the country and through a long…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Bassist David Friesen
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with legendary jazz bassist David Friesen .. He’s a very spiritual man that travels all over the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist John Ellis
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day New York City jazz tenor saxophonist John Ellis .. From a small town in North…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Singer Sheila Jordan
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with legendary jazz singer Sheila Jordan.. Over the course of our conversation, this titan of jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Jazz Guitarist Matt Hopper
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with talented Kansas City Jazz Guitarist Matt Hopper .. In the early go, he learned how to play the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist & Composer Ben Winkelman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day New York City jazz pianist and composer Ben Winkelman .. He was raised in Melbourne…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Musician, Bandleader & Historian Vince Giordano
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz musician, arranger and leader of the New York-based Nighthawks Orchestra – Vince Giordano…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Pianist Bob Ringwald
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz journeyman pianist Bob Ringwald .. . There have been rumors of his virgin birth, being…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Saxophonist & Composer Roxy Coss
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-Based Jazz Saxophonist and Composer Roxy Coss .. Born in Seattle, she now calls New York…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAn Interview with Veteran KC Hammond B-3 Jazz Organist Ken Lovern
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview Kansas City Hammond B3 Man, Ken Lovern .. He spoke with Neon Jazz about a life well lived in the Kansas City jazz scene …
Neon Jazz InterviewsTalented San Francisco Jazz Singer Lisa Engelken
In a new interview with Neon Jazz, San Francisco-based jazz singer Lisa Engelken covered a wide array of topics. From growing up in Kansas to living in Italy…
Neon Jazz InterviewsThe Marr Archives Interview with the KC Ambassador of Sound Chuck Haddix
Welcome to a the Neon Jazz interview Kansas City’s Ambassador of Sound – Author and host of KCUR’s Fish Fry every weekend .. Chuck Haddix – In his role as the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsThe Busy & Multi-Talented NYC Drummer Shirazette Tinnin Interview
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with very talented New York City drummer Shirazette Tinnin .. On the heels of her new album called ‘Humility: Purity of my…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAn Interview with NYC Saxophonist & Renaissance Man Russ Nolan
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with a Renaissance man and saxophonist from New York City, Russ Nolan .. He recently spoke with Neon Jazz about his latest…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Jazz Guitarist & Jazz For Good Founder Doug Peete
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview KC Jazz guitarist and the brain trust behind the Organization known as Jazz For Good .. He is in charge of this inventive…
Neon Jazz InterviewsWise & Talented NYC Trombonist & Jazz Orchestra Director David White
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with the very wise and talented David White .. He’s the New York City based trombonist and leader of the David White Jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAn Interview with KC Jazz Legend Dr. Nathan Davis
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with hard bop jazz multi-instrumentalist Dr. Nathan Davis – Born in Kansas City, Kansas, this towering talent plays the tenor…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAn Interview with Talented KC Jazz Trumpeter E.E. Pointer of the River Cow Orchestra
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with the very talented trumpeter and member of the Zen jazz rich River Cow Orchestra .. E.E. Pointer .. On a recent Interview…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCatching Up with Busy Kansas City Trumpeter Hermon Mehari
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with the ambassador of the KC trumpet and the current scene, Hermon Mehari .. During a May 2014 Interview with Neon Jazz with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTampa Jazz Singer Lisa Casalino
Welcome to a the Neon Jazz interview Tampa based Jazz singer Lisa Casalino – Originally from Long Island, she has established a glowing reputation from her new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAn Interview with the Great Jazz Pianist Lenny Marcus
Welcome to a the Neon Jazz interview the great jazz pianist Lenny Marcus – he’s also solid with the flute and vocals with his trio .. and he’s talking about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTalented ER Doctor & Alto Saxophonist Doc Stewart Neon Jazz Interview
Welcome to a the Neon Jazz interview Alto Saxophonist Doc Stewart .. Along with the music, Doc is a prominent ER doc with the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix .. Raised…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTalented Jazz Drummer Stockton Helbing
Welcome to a the Neon Jazz interview with talented Jazz Drummer Stockton Helbing .. During a candid interview, he spoke about being born in St. Louis – Living…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Alto Saxophonist Lou Donaldson
Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series - On this edition, we had the honor of interviewing the legendary alto saxophonist Lou…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Jazz Legend Bobby Watson Speaks with Neon Jazz
Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series - On this edition, we had the honor of interviewing legendary Kansas City post box…
Neon Jazz InterviewsFlorida Jazz Singer Erica DiCeglie
Welcome to a the Neon Jazz interview with Florida jazz singer Erica DiCeglie .. During a recent interview, she talked about her life and jazz career .. Raised…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Legend Jimmy Cobb
Welcome to another very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series - During this episode, we had the honor of interviewing legendary jazz drummer Jimmy…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMutual Musicians Foundation Executive Director Anita Dixon
Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series - During this segment, we travelled down to 18 & Vine to interview the Executive Director…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist Matthew Shipp
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with an innovator leading the music march in modern jazz these days and one of the finest pianists today .. Matthew Shipp …
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Legend Jimmy Heath
Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the legendary alto saxophonist, arranger and composer Jimmy Heath .. During the course…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Hammond B3 Organist & Jazz Icon Dr. Lonnie Smith
Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the legendary Hammond B-3 Jazz Organist Dr. Lonnie Smith .. Over the course of a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsModern Jazz Alto Sax Hero Ted Nash
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the very talented alto saxophonist and modern day jazz great Ted Nash .. Over the course of a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTalented Modern Day Saxophonist & Composer Jaleel Shaw
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the very talented saxophonist & composer Jaleel Shaw .. Over the course of a lengthy, open…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Phil Woods
Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the legendary saxophonist Phil Woods .. At the age of 83 and with 65 years on the jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Canadian Jazz Trumpeter Al Muirhead
Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series - On this edition, we had the honor of interviewing legendary Canadian Trumpeter Al…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGuitar Legend & Jazz Musician Jack Wilkins
Welcome to a special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series - We had the honor of interviewing Legendary Guitarist Jack Wilkins .. Very active in the world…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Star Bob Mintzer
Welcome to this edition of the Neon Jazz interview series - We spent some quality time with jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader Bob…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTalented Trombonist Reggie Watkins
Welcome to another episode in our Neon Jazz interview series .. Meet Jazz Trombonist Reggie Watkins .. From West Virginia, he has gone on to travel all over…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Kansas City Jazz Bassist Bob Bowman
Welcome to a special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series - During this interview, we had the honor of speaking with journeyman jazz bassist & Kansas…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Drum Legend Jack DeJohnette
Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the legendary drummer Jack DeJohnnette .. At 72 and still going strong in the world of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPiano Jazz Star Fred Hersch
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with a piano prodigy, jazz star and a musician with a very intriguing biography .. Mr. Fred Hersch .. From the streets of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago Trumpeter Pharez Whitted
On the heels of an impressive new 2012 album titled 'For the People', Pharez Whitted talks with Joe Dimino of Neon Jazz about a host of topics. From his roots…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSan Francisco Trumpeter Joel Behrman
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, jazz man Joel Behrman is calling San Francisco home and has just released a new album called Steppin’ Back. Joel spoke…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Trombonist & Cool Cat Nick Finzer
Talented New York City Trombonist Nick Finzer just released an excellent new album called Exposition. He spoke with Joe Dimino at Neon Jazz about this album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Bassist Bill McKemy
Welcome to a new Neon Jazz interview with talented and busy Kansas City based bassist Bill McKemy. During this interview, he talks about his Missouri roots…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago Saxophonist & Educator Caroline Davis
Welcome to another Neon Jazz interview with talented Chicago-based saxophonist and educator Caroline Davis. During the course of this interview, Caroline…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Trumpeter & Jazz Ambassador Stanton Kessler
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with a real journeyman jazz player and educator in the Kansas City scene, along with being a very talented trumpeter and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Trumpeter Clint Ashlock
Welcome to a new Neon Jazz interview the great Kansas City trumpeter Clint Ashlock. He is busy these days and loves the jazz town he lives in. During this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Bassist Jeff Harshbarger
Welcome to a brand new Neon Jazz interview a cat that is one of a kind and has seen a lot of jazz in his life .. Kansas City bassist Jeff Harshbarger. During…
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Neon Jazz InterviewsInterview with Kansas City Trombonist Ryan Heinlein
Welcome to a the Neon Jazz interview with another talented piece of a thriving jazz pool in 2013’s Kansas City scene – Trombonist and leader of the band…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAn Interview with Jazz Singer Deborah Brown
Welcome to a new interview with one of the finest singers in jazz today and with some of the best jazz stories you will ever hear. During the course of this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Guitarist Brian Baggett
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview one of the finest jazz guitarists in Kansas City .. Brian Baggett – During our candid interview, he talked about his roots in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Drummer Brian Steever
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview Kansas City drummer and busy jazz man Brian Steever – During our candid interview, he talked his start in South Dakota, move…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNeon Jazz Interview with Kansas City Saxophonist Steve Lambert
From Iowa to Kansas City, saxophonist and educator Steve Lambert is another vibrant part of the KC jazz scene. Over the course of our interview, he talks about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York City Jazz Drummer & Missouri Native Matt Kane
During this new interview with talented New York City jazz drummer, Matt Kane, a wide variety of topics were covered. This Hannibal, MO native got his chops…
Neon Jazz InterviewsThe Cool & Talented Jazz Singer Laura Ainsworth
Welcome to a new Neon Jazz interview a jazz singer injecting pure cool into the craft weaving together the old school jazz world and blending it with the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSeattle Jazz Singer Eugenie Jones Interview
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview a Seattle-based jazz singer Eugenie Jones – Over the length of our open interview, Eugenie spoke candidly about her recent…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAn Interview with Latin Jazz Drummer Brian Andres
Welcome to a new Neon Jazz interview talented Latin Jazz drummer Brian Andres – During our interview from our base in KC to San Francisco, Brian spoke openly…
Neon Jazz InterviewsThe Kansas City Jazz Drummer .. Abel Ramirez
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with a fine jazz drummer and a leader in the KC jazz scene, Mr. Abel Ramirez – For over three decades, Abel has been…