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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 InterviewsEarly Times Interview | 2026 Album Border Crossings, Jazz-Blues Fusion & SiriusXM Legend
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring veteran guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, composer, and longtime SiriusXM…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBen Markley Interview | Tuesday Morning Feeling, Big Band Jazz, Thelonious Monk & Modern Composition
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and bandleader Ben Markley. On this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMatt Otto Interview | Kansas City Jazz, New 2026 Album Ephemeral & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Kansas City jazz saxophonist, composer, educator, and bandleader Matt Otto. On this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMiist Interview | The Love Project, Love Will Show Us Our Way, Billboard Success & Inspiring Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Billboard-charting artist, author, musician, and podcaster Miist. On this episode, we…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSean Pentland Interview | Windward, Jerry Bergonzi Quartet, Jazz Bass & International Jazz Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring South Korea-based jazz bassist, composer, educator, and bandleader Sean Pentland. On this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCarlo Muscat Interview | That's About It, Ukrainian Jazz, Kyiv Recording & Modern European Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Ukraine-based jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Carlo Muscat. This marks Carlo's…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAlex Kilroy Interview | Break My Chains, Blues Rock, Guitar, Transylvania to America Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Orlando-based rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Alex Kilroy. On this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsEki Shola's Journey from London to Japan to Jazz | The Making of 2026's Dare to Love Free
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring San Francisco-based independent jazz artist, vocalist, composer, and recording artist Eki…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Jazz Pianist Emie R Roussel Returns with TERR | From Pandemic to New Horizons
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed Canadian jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader Emie R. Roussel. In this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTrumpeter Ella Grace on her Debut Album Figments & Her Career in Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Chicago-based jazz trumpeter, composer, educator, and rising star Ella Grace. In this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Organist Larry Goldings Talks New Album, His Trio & a Life in the Jazz World
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz organist, composer, songwriter, and recording artist Larry Goldings. In…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist Shawn Lovato on His New Album Biotic & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Shawn Lovato. In this episode, we discuss his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist Maria Grand Discusses Her New 2026 Album Both Sides
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and creative visionary Maria Grand. In…
Neon Jazz InterviewsStanford Jazz Workshop Director Cory Combs Talks Jazz Festival 2026 with Branford Marsalis, Billy Childs & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Cory Combs, Executive Director of the Stanford Jazz Workshop, discussing the highly…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn Jazz Pianist Luke Marantz on His New Album Echoes & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed Brooklyn-based jazz pianist, composer, improviser, and sonic explorer Luke…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist Sylvia Brooks on Soliloquy, Songwriting, Creativity & Her Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed Los Angeles-based jazz vocalist, songwriter, performer, and recording artist…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMarried Jazz Duo Al and Stacey Schulman on Their New Album Crazy World & Much More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring married jazz collaborators, guitarist Al Schulman and vocalist Stacey Schulman. In this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsFrom Harlem Club Owner to Recording Artist | Marcus Goldhaber on His New Album and Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, entrepreneur, and former club owner…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist Dave Schumacher on Cubeye's New Album Agua Con Gas & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, bandleader, educator, and longtime New…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPittsburgh Composer Laura Chu Wiens as AurallaurA on New Music & Her Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Pittsburgh-based jazz and world music composer, vocalist, songwriter, and cultural…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Composer Scott Lee on His New Genre-Bending Florida-Inspired Album Greetings from Florida
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring accomplished Florida-based jazz composer, educator, and recording artist Scott Lee. In…
Neon Jazz InterviewsThe Incredible Ron Wilkins Story | Surviving COVID & New 2026 Album The Vigil and The Sleeping Giant
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz trombonist, composer, educator, and bandleader Ron Wilkins along with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPhiladelphia Vocalist Eddie Bruce Talks New Big Band Album For Dreamers and Their Dreams & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed Philadelphia-based jazz vocalist Eddie Bruce. We caught up with Eddie to discuss…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist Pete Mills Talks New 2026 Album This Is Now & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Pete Mills. We caught up with Pete to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDanish Guitarist Jacob Gurevitsch Talks New Album Dream Catcher & Career in Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Danish-born guitarist, composer, and global musical storyteller Jacob Gurevitsch. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitar Legend Bobby Broom Pays Tribute to the Late Sonny Rollins on Note of Thanks
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed Chicago-based jazz guitarist Bobby Broom. We caught up with Bobby to discuss his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy-Nominated Bassist Stephan Crump Talks New Album Star Mountain & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Brooklyn-based, Grammy-nominated bassist, composer, bandleader, educator, and recording…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn Jazz Saxophonist Luke Norris Talks Jazz, Broadway & His 2026 Album
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Brooklyn-based jazz saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, educator, and performer Luke…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist Matt Dwonszyk Talks New Album Live at the Side Door & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring accomplished jazz bassist, composer, arranger, and educator Matt Dwonszyk. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRay Jozwiak Interview | Contemporary Jazz, Improvisation & Artistic Independence
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring veteran Delaware-based jazz pianist, composer, and improviser Ray Jozwiak. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Jazz Saxophonist John Sweenie Talks Debut Album Mysticism for Intellectuals & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Canadian jazz saxophonist, composer, educator, and researcher John Sweenie. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn Jazz Pianist Yvonne Rogers on the 2026 Album The Button Jar & Her Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Brooklyn-based jazz pianist, composer, and improviser Yvonne Rogers. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Keyboardist Mark Adams Talks This Is Neo-Soul, Roy Ayers & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring legendary jazz keyboardist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Mark Adams. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNashville Jazz Bassist Jon von Boehm Talks New Album Reflections & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Nashville-based jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Jon von Boehm. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPhiladelphia Jazz Bassist Peter Paulsen Talks TurksHeadKnot Quintet, New 2026 Album & Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran Philadelphia-based jazz bassist, composer, and educator Peter Paulsen. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Organist Pat Bianchi Talks New 2026 Album Confluence & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz organist Pat Bianchi on his powerful new 2026 album Confluence. We originally…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRussian-Born, NYC Jazz Singer Anna Kolchina on 2026 Album & Her Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Russian-born, NYC-based jazz vocalist Anna Kolchina. We caught up with this rising jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago Jazz Pianist Julian Davis Reid Talks New Album Vocation & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with up-and-coming Chicago-based jazz pianist, writer, and composer Julian Davis Reid. We dive deep…
Neon Jazz InterviewsFaroese Jazz Bassist Arnold Ludvig Talks Live @ Maggies '18, Career & Nordic Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran Faroe Islands-based jazz bassist and composer Arnold Ludvig. We caught up with Arnold…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJoey Devassy & Interplay Jazz Orchestra on New Album Bite Your Tongue, Band History & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz trombonist Joey Devassy of the Interplay Jazz Orchestra. We caught up with Joey to talk…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBack Alley Brass Band's Matt Fillingham on Some Bright Morning | New Orleans Energy to KC Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Matt Fillingham of the Back Alley Brass Band on their 2026 album Some Bright Morning. The…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Trumpeter Alex Abramovitz | 2026 Live Album Jumpin’ on Grand Live at Black Dolphin
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and Kansas City jazz mainstay Alex Abramovitz on the new 2026 album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMark Wade on the 2026 Album New Stages, Contemporary Jazz & Creative Evolution
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Mark Wade on his 2026 release New Stages with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsFrom Medicine to Music | Mark Tonelli Talks Brasiliana, Jazz Guitar & Brazilian Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Illinois-based jazz guitarist, composer, educator, and Fulbright Scholar Mark Tonelli. We got…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDavid Schroeder on Sonny Rollins, Jazz Wisdom, Podcasting & 2026 Album A Kind of Gentle Light
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz professor, musician, author, interviewer, and podcast host David Schroeder. We are honored…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Singer Lisanne Lyons - New Album 'May I Come In' & Her Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Miami-based acclaimed jazz singer, educator, and performer Lisanne Lyons. We take a deep dive…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMontréal Jazz Guitarist Mike Bruzzese Talks New Album Another Space & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montréal-based guitarist, composer, and bandleader Mike Bruzzese. We talked about his new 2026…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy-Nominated Cellist Naseem Alatrash Talks Jazz, Arabic Music & Innovation
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Boston-based Grammy-nominated Palestinian cellist, composer, educator, and innovator Naseem…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRising Jazz Star Shenel Johns on Her Debut Album Stars, Faith, Freedom & Artistic Evolution
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz bandleader, vocalist, and storyteller Shenel Johns. We take a deep dive into her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitarist Phil Sargent on New Album Slow Motions & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Boston-based veteran jazz guitarist, composer, and educator Phil Sargent. We got into his new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrazilian Jazz Pianist Henrique Mota on 2026's Waning Moon & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brazilian jazz pianist, composer, and fusion artist Henrique Mota. We caught up with him from…
Neon Jazz InterviewsInside the 2026 Album Bazrima: Singer Sivan Arbel & Pianist Andrea Goretti Jazz Duo Interview
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring jazz vocalist Sivan Arbel and pianist Andrea Goretti. We dive into their 2026 album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Organist Chris Hazelton Talks 2026 Album In Rotation, Projects & Shows
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City jazz organist, composer, and bandleader Chris Hazelton. We caught up with this very…
Neon Jazz InterviewsUK Jazz Vocalist Jeremy Sassoon Talks Older and Wiser & His Music Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with UK-based jazz vocalist, pianist, songwriter, and performer Jeremy Sassoon. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAward-Winning Guitarist Derrick Dove on Blues Success, KC Show & Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with award-winning guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader Derrick Dove of The Peacekeepers…
Neon Jazz InterviewsIsraeli Jazz Pianist Gregory Golub Talks Fusion, Composition, Career & New Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Israeli composer, jazz pianist, arranger, songwriter, and independent producer Gregory Golub…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSpanish-Born Artist Alicia Lazaro on There is No End to Anything Round (2026) & Creative Vision
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Spanish-born, Sweden-based pianist, vocalist, and composer Alicia…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist Darren Litzie on Career, Touring & New Jazz 2026 Album On My Own Time
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with jazz pianist and composer Darren Litzie about his 2026 album On My…
Neon Jazz InterviewsModern Jazz Guitarist Russ Spiegel Returns – Inside the 2026 Album Timepieces
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we welcome back jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader Russ Spiegel to talk…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMatthew Curry Live at KC's Knuckleheads on 5.21.26, New 2026 Album One For The Ride & His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed roots, blues, and rock artist Matthew Curry about his 2026…