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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 InterviewsAcclaimed Pianist, Composer, Vocalist & Multi-Instrumentalist Lionel Cole
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed pianist, composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lionel Cole. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLarry Douglas Returns with 2026's Music Speaks for Me
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Atlanta-based jazz multi-instrumentalist Larry Douglas. He returns in 2026 with a bold and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMichigan-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Performer & Educator Rick Roe
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Michigan-based jazz pianist, composer, performer and educator Rick Roe. In this engaging…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Jazz Singer, Drummer & Radio Host David Basse on the 2025 Album War Within
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Kansas City-based Jazz Singer, Drummer and Radio Host David Basse discussing his powerful…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran LA-based Jazz Singer and Pianist Mark Christian Miller
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring veteran Los Angeles-based jazz singer and pianist Mark Christian Miller. In this in-depth…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAward-Nominated Multi-Instrumental Musician, Performer & Composer Carolyn Trowbridge
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview series. We caught up with Austin-based award-nominated multi-instrumentalist, vibraphonist, percussionist…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJuno-Nominated Toronto Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Arranger Alex Samaras Meets Judy Garland (2025)
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We talk with Toronto jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger Alex Samaras about his 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trumpeter & Composer Dave Douglas on the 2026 Album Transcend
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We talk with jazz trumpeter and composer Dave Douglas during a historic blizzard in New York about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsUK Pianist Paul Edis & San Francisco-based Vocalist Noa Levy on Bill Evans & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring UK pianist Paul Edis and San Francisco-based vocalist Noa Levy. We dive into their 2026…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGlenn Makos Interview – Arrowsic (2025) | NYC Jazz Trumpeter on Stop Time Records | Neon Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with NYC-based jazz trumpeter and composer Glenn Makos. We caught up with this seasoned New York…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCultural Historian, Educator & Author of The Jazz Barn John Gennari
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring cultural historian, educator, and author John Gennari. We dive into his 2025 book The Jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAward-Winning Musician Scott Routenberg Talks Live at Merriman’s Playhouse & Jazz Legacy
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Indiana-based, award-winning jazz pianist, composer, arranger and educator Scott…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBritish Jazz Guitarist Joe Steels Talks A Blue Patch, His Career & UK Jazz Scene
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring British jazz guitarist Joe Steels. We dive into his 2026 CD A Blue Patch and his evolving…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSaxophonist Aaron Irwin Talks 2026 Album Spark, Touring & Modern Improvisation
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring saxophonist, clarinetist and composer Aaron Irwin discussing the 2026 album Spark. The…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVocalist, Guitarist & Leader Danny Garrison of Kansas City-based Bluebird Ramblers
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with vocalist, guitarist, porch philosopher and bandleader Danny Garrison of Kansas City-based…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSeattle-based Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Kate Olson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series 🎷 On this episode, we talk with Seattle-based jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator Kate Olson…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChina-born, New York-based Arranger & Composer Zhengtao Pan
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series 🎼 On this episode, we talk with Shanghai, China-born, New York-based arranger and composer Zhengtao…
Neon Jazz InterviewsHarlem Jazz Vocalist BLCK Madonna on 2026's Between the Lines
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Harlem-based Ghanaian/American vocalist BLCK Madonna. We take a deep dive into her debut…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-based Jazz Singer & Songwriter Becca Hannah on Tonight in My Dreams (2026) | Neon Jazz Interview
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring LA-based jazz singer and songwriter Becca Hannah. We sit down with Becca to talk about her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsClément Simon of Baby Vortex on 2025's Not What You Think & Much More | Neon Jazz Interview
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Paris-based keyboardist, organist, composer, and producer Clément Simon, the creative…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitarist & Composer Homero Alvarez on Flowing (2025) | Neon Jazz Interview
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Jazz Guitarist & Composer Homero Alvarez, joining us to talk about his 2025 album Flowing…
Neon Jazz InterviewsWild Blue Herons Interview | Bill Sample & Darlene Cooper on Love, Jazz & New 2026 Album
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with celebrated jazz husband-and-wife duo Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper, known together as Wild…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAlex Robinson: Jazz, Soul & Storytelling Through Song & New 2026 Album
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Southern California–based jazz vocalist, composer, arranger, and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMike Bourne of KC Boogie on Kansas City O’Clock & Jump Blues
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Kansas City–based jazz guitarist and singer Mike Bourne of KC Boogie…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPaul Marinaro on Mood Ellington (2025) | Duke Ellington Reimagined
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz vocalist Paul Marinaro. On this episode, we dive deep into his stunning 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTony Award Nominee Melissa Errico Talks New 2026 Album I Can Dream, Can’t I?
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Tony Award® nominated actress, singer, and writer Melissa Errico. In this spirited…
Neon Jazz InterviewsZurich Jazz Guitarist Mareille Merck on Kaleidoskop (2026)
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Zurich-based jazz guitarist, composer, and teacher Mareille Merck. In this conversation…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist Martin Bonventre & Arranger Jackie Presti on Swinging in a New Dimension
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz singer Martin Bonventre and arranger/music director Jackie Presti. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Big Band Leader George Gee & Producer Clyde Bullard on Flushing Town Hall 2.7.26 Festivities
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring NYC Big Band Leader George Gee and Producer/Bassist Clyde Bullard. We caught up with them…
Neon Jazz InterviewsHonoring Anita Dixon-Brown: Kansas City Jazz Icon & UNESCO Visionary
Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. Today, we honor a true titan, visionary, and cultural force who will be sorely missed in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCon Chapman on Kansas City Jazz History & His Book “A Little Evil Will Do You Good”
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Journalist and Author Con Chapman about his 2023 book Kansas City…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn Jazz Bassist Kelsey Mines on New Albums & Creative Freedom
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we sit down with Brooklyn-based jazz bassist, composer, and vocalist Kelsey Mines…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSinger, Actor on Stage & Film, Tap Dancer & Recording Artist Elijah Rock
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we catch up with singer, stage and film actor, tap dancer, and recording artist…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGuitarist Jon Fadem on 2025 Release Thankful, Solo Debut & Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we catch up with Pennsylvania-based acclaimed jazz guitarist Jon Fadem to talk…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAlyssa Allgood Opens Up About the New 2026 EP Leap, Risk & Modern Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series 🎷 On this episode, we welcome back Chicago jazz vocalist Alyssa Allgood to talk in depth about her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Vegas-based Jazz Singer Andy James on the 2025 Album Architect of my Blues
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we catch up with acclaimed Vegas-based jazz singer Andy James to talk about her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew Zealand-born, Sydney-based Jazz Singer, Songwriter & Pianist Bonnie J. Jensen
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we sit down with New Zealand-born, Sydney-based jazz singer, songwriter, and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsScotland-based Jazz Composer, Songwriter & Pianist Andy Alston
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series 🎷 On this episode, we talk with Scotland-based jazz composer, songwriter, and pianist Andy Alston…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVienna Jazz Vocalist Maja Jaku & Producer/Drummer Adrian Varady
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring Vienna-based jazz vocalist Maja Jaku and producer/drummer Adrian Varady. We caught up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGreg Rahn on Side Hustle, Fusion, Funk & a Life in Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Bay Area jazz keyboardist, composer, and producer Greg Rahn about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist Tatum Langley on Big Band Dreams & “Tatum’s Swinging Session”
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Chicago-based jazz vocalist & theater artist Tatum Langley. 🎶 In this episode, we dive…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDeborah Henson-Conant on Innovation, Resilience & the Power of Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Grammy-nominated harpist, composer, innovator, educator, and coach…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMontreal-based Jazz Drummer, Bandleader & Composer Jacob Wutzke
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Montreal-based jazz drummer, bandleader, and composer Jacob Wutzke…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMusicians of the Bay Area Collective LOBE
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with LOBE, a collective of musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Jazz Singer, Songwriter & Actor Whitney Ross-Barris
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Toronto-based jazz singer, songwriter, and actor Whitney Ross-Barris…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago-based Award-Winning Palestinian-American Composer, Arranger & Multi-Instrumentalist Wanees Zarour
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we sit down with Chicago-based, award-winning Palestinian-American composer…
Neon Jazz InterviewsEdmonton-based Jazz Bassist Aretha Tillotson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we take a deep dive with Edmonton-based jazz bassist Aretha Tillotson into her new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist Alma Micic on the 2025 Album Lilac Wine – A Tribute to Helen Merrill
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we catch up with acclaimed jazz vocalist Alma Micic to discuss her 2025 album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPeru-based Jazz Flutist, Composer, Sound Artist, Researcher & Music Curator Camilo Ángeles
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Peru-based jazz flutist, composer, sound artist, researcher, and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsFrench-born Jazz Composer & Pianist Laurent Ziliani
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we catch up with French-born jazz composer and pianist Laurent Ziliani to discuss…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMiami-based Celebrated Brazilian Percussionist and Multi-Instrumentalist Gilmar Gomes
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Miami-based celebrated Brazilian percussionist and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-based Jazz Vocalist and Bandleader of Nutty Sonny Moon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with LA-based jazz vocalist and bandleader Nutty Sonny Moon, the creative…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Pianist & Vocalist Rich Siegel
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed jazz pianist and vocalist Rich Siegel about his new 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsItalian-born, London-based Jazz Pianist Bruno D'Ambra
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Italian-born, London-based jazz pianist Bruno D’Ambra about his new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMichigan-based Jazz Trumpeter & Educator Anthony Stanco
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Michigan-based jazz trumpeter and educator Anthony Stanco about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMiami-based Jazz Pianist Martin Bejerano on The Purple Project & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Miami-based jazz pianist Martin Bejerano about The Purple Project and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Jakob Dreyer on the 2025 Album Roots and Things
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with NYC-based jazz bassist and composer Jakob Dreyer about his 2025 album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsInternationally Renowned Jazz Drummer, Percussionist, Clinician, Author & Educator Steve Houghton
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we sit down with internationally renowned jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTrumpeter Paul Litteral, Owner Angela O’Neill & Producer Greg Curtis - 2025 Album The Literal Truth
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we sit down with trumpeter Paul Litteral, label owner Angela O’Neill, and producer…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMontreal-based Jazz Singer & Composer Marie-Soleil Lambert on the 2025 Album Anastasia
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we catch up with Montreal-based jazz singer and composer Marie-Soleil Lambert to…