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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 Trumpeter Marquis Hill
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with Chicago trumpeter Marquis Hill. Over the course of our interview, he spoke about being born and raised in Chicago and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAn Interview with Author, Radio Host and Jazz Historian Chuck Haddix
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with radio host, jazz historian, teacher and author – the great Chuck Haddock. He spoke with Neon Jazz about a wide range of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAn Interview with Premier KC Jazz Bassist Gerald Spaits
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview Kansas City’s premier jazz bassist – Gerald Spaits .. He recently spoke with Neon Jazz about a large crop of topics .. From…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAn Interview with Up and Coming Kansas City Jazz Pianist TJ Martley
Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview talented Kansas City pianist – TJ Martley .. He recently spoke with Neon Jazz about many things .. From Olathe, KS, he went to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAn Interview with Talented Bay Area Jazz Singer Suzanna Smith
Welcome to a the Neon Jazz interview with an up and coming jazz singer from Oakland, California .. Suzanna Smith – With the recent release of her recent album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-born Veteran Trumpeter Mark Pender
In 2010 and prior to the Conan Show debut on TBS, Mark Pender talked about a wide range of topics. From his hometown in Kansas City to how he got the nickname…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJohn Christopher of the Neon Beat
With one of the most charming and popular 'underground' shows on the Kansas City radio dial, John Christopher is the brains behind the Neon Beat. His radio…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJourneyman Jazz Flutist Hubert Laws Speaks with Neon Jazz
Jazz star and one of the best flutists on the planet, Mr. Hubert Laws, speaks with Neon Jazz about a wide range of topics. From his hometown of Houston, Texas…
Neon Jazz InterviewsA Conversation with Baritone Saxophonist Gary Smulyan
Baritone Saxophonist Gary Smulyan comes from the jazz rich region of Long Island, New York and fell into the jazz craft by accident. Inspied by cats like Fats…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist Megan Birdsall
Born in Detroit, raised in Kansas City and now living in Nashville, jazz star Megan Birdsall has a solid jazz bio and is running with it. Here's an interview…
Neon Jazz InterviewsHammond B3 Organist & KC Jazz Man Chris Hazelton
On the heels of releasing a quality album with his trio entitled 'Peregrination', talented KC jazz musician Chris Hazelton speaks to host Joe Dimino with John…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter Hermon Mehari
In this 2012 interview, up and coming Kansas City-based Trumpeter Hermon Mehari discusses they KC heyday, his increased activity and where he came from. Hosted…
Neon Jazz InterviewsOwner & Musician Alan Stribling at Kansas City’s New Uptown Lounge
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Owner & Musician Alan Stribling at Kansas City’s New Uptown Lounge .. Originally from Kansas…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Drummer, Percussionist & Composer Fernando Garcia
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Drummer, Percussionist, Educator & Composer Fernando Garcia .. We talked about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrussels-based Owner of Jazz Master Tracks Hans Helewaut
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brussels-based Owner of Jazz Master Tracks Hans Helewaut .. His company is a record label…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMulti Award-Winning Canadian Singer/Songwriter & Pianist Laila Biali
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Multi Award-Winning Canadian Singer/Songwriter & Pianist Laila Biali .. Just in time for the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitarist & Composer Yotam Silberstein on the 2022 CD Universos
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist & Composer Yotam Silberstein on the 2022 CD Universos .. It was conceived…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based, Juno-Nominated Jazz Drummer Curtis Nowosad on the 2022 CD CNRMXD
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based, Juno-Nominated Jazz Drummer Curtis Nowosad on the 2022 CD CNRMXD .. This new project…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Jazz Singer Corinne Mammana on the 2022 CD In The Christmas City
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Jazz Singer Corinne Mammana on the 2022 CD In The Christmas City…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVersatile Composer Richard Williams on the 2022 Hollywood Christmas CD
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with versatile Composer Richard Williams on the 2022 Hollywood Christmas CD .. Even though this is…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAward Winning Mexican-born Jazz Drummer Antonio Sánchez
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award Winning Mexican-born Jazz Drummer Antonio Sánchez .. He opened up about his new 2022 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCleveland-based Jazz Saxophonist, Producer & Bandleader Matthew Alec
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cleveland-based Jazz Saxophonist, Producer & Bandleader Matthew Alec .. Along with his music…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Composer & Violinist Jason Kao Hwang on the 2022 CD Unchartered Faith
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer & Violinist Jason Kao Hwang on the 2022 CD Unchartered Faith .. Jason always…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAthens, Georgia-based Musician & Engineer Killick Hinds
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Athens, Georgia-based Musician & Engineer Killick Hinds .. He opened up about his collaboration…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto Jazz Bassist, Composer & Bandleader Lauren Falls
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview with Toronto Jazz Bassist, Composer & Bandleader Lauren Falls .. She has a new project .. The 2022 CD A…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDutch Trumpet Sensation Eric Vloeimans
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Dutch Trumpet Sensation Eric Vloeimans .. He talked at length about his new 2022 Project with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPortugal-based Jazz Bassist Cícero Lee
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Portugal-based Jazz Bassist Cícero Lee .. We had a great talk about his new 2022 CD Resilience…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Chicago Jazz Guitarist & Gifted Educator David Bloom
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Chicago Jazz Guitarist & Gifted Educator David Bloom .. He talked about the new 2022 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Pianist Eddie Moore on the 2022 CD Intuition
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Pianist on the 2022 CD Intuition Eddie Moore .. On this debut album as a solo…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Bassist Jeff Denson on the 2022 CD Finding Light
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Bassist on the 2022 CD Finding Light Jeff Denson .. On this stellar trio of…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Guitarist Tomas Janzon on the 2022 CD Nomadic
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Guitarist Tomas Janzon on the 2022 CD Nomadic .. He’s an old friend of the show…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Singer & Recording Artist Laura Ainsworth on the 2022 CD You Asked For It
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Singer & Recording Artist Laura Ainsworth on the 2022 CD You Asked For It .. Along…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew Orleans Jazz Drummer, Composer, Teacher & Bandleader Wayne Maureau
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Orleans Jazz Drummer, Composer, Teacher & Bandleader Wayne Maureau .. He opened up about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago-based Jazz Vocalist Paul Marinaro
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Vocalist Paul Marinaro .. He talked at length about his new 2022 CD Not…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCalifornia-based Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Bandleader Ian Dogole
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with California-based Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Bandleader Ian Dogole .. He opened up at length…