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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 InterviewsEuropean Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Nikola Bankov on the 2025 Album Everwanted
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we catch up with European jazz saxophonist and composer Nikola Bankov, one of the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsEsteemed Bronx-based Drummer, Composer & Arranger Greg Burrows
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we sit down with esteemed Bronx-based drummer, composer, and arranger Greg Burrows…
Neon Jazz InterviewsThe Neon Jazz 2025 Year End Reflection
It’s a little over a week away before this year known as 2025 comes to a close. And as I collect a cachet of memories and thoughts from the year that is gone…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trombonist & Composer JC Sanford on 2025 Album Denki
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we sit down with jazz trombonist and composer JC Sanford to explore his 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAward Winning New York-based Jazz Vocalist Celia Berk
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we sit down with award-winning New York–based jazz vocalist Celia Berk for a deep…
Neon Jazz InterviewsParis-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Leader of Theorem of Joy Thomas Julienne
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Paris-based jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Thomas Julienne, leader of Theorem of Joy…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRenowned Jazz Singer Jonathan Karrant on the 2025 CD Christmas Wish
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with renowned jazz singer Jonathan Karrant about his 2025 holiday release…
Neon Jazz InterviewsProducer Suzanne Waldowski & Singer/Pianist Champian Fulton On the 2025 Swinging in the Holidays Album
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we sit down with producer Suzanne Waldowski and singer/pianist Champian Fulton to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist & Visionary Abraham Gomez-Delgado
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based composer, multi-instrumentalist, and visionary Abraham Gomez-Delgado. In this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBassist Wolf Robert Stratmann & Pianist/Composer Sujae Jung on the 2025 Album Confluence
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with bassist Wolf Robert Stratmann and pianist/composer Sujae Jung, discussing their 2025 quartet…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPennsylvania-based Jazz Singer Corinne on the 2025 Album Stories in Pink
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Pennsylvania-based jazz singer Corinne, discussing her 2025 concept album Stories in Pink. In…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCelebrated Montréal-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Kate Wyatt on the 2025 CD Murmurations
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with celebrated Montréal-based jazz pianist and composer Kate Wyatt. In this episode, we dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Russian-Canadian Jazz Pianist Maria Kaushansky
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring NYC-based Russian-Canadian jazz pianist Maria Kaushansky. In this episode, we dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsInternationally Known Master Saxophonist & Composer John O'Gallagher
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring internationally known master saxophonist and composer John O’Gallagher. On this episode…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist, Writer & Lyricist Stevie Holland
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring jazz vocalist, writer, and lyricist Stevie Holland. On this episode, we take a close look…
Neon Jazz InterviewsInternationally Acclaimed Guitarist, Vocalist, Composer & Producer Tony Davis
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring internationally acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer Tony Davis. On this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist & Composer Mighty Joe Belson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring jazz bassist and composer Mighty Joe Belson. From his base in Berkeley, California, we…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Pianist & Vocalist Eric Byrd
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz pianist and vocalist Eric Byrd. On this episode, we dive into his new 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsItaly-based Multi-Disciplinary Storyteller & Creative Force Lisa Marie Simmons
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with host Joe Dimino. On this episode, we speak with Italy-based multi-disciplinary storyteller and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Big Band Leader Glenn Crytzer on the 2025 Christmas Album Underneath the Mistletoe
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with host Joe Dimino. On this episode, we talk with NYC Big Band Leader Glenn Crytzer about his 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGuitarist, Vocalist, Singer & Songwriter Valeria Stewart
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Guitarist, Vocalist, Singer & Songwriter Valeria Stewart. We caught up with this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDrummer Steven Crammer, Bassist Walter Stinson and Pianist Evan Main of Prawntail
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Drummer Steven Crammer, Bassist Walter Stinson, and Pianist Evan Main of the dynamic…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Trumpeter Dave Scott on December 2025 Gigs in Kansas City
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Acclaimed NYC-based Jazz Trumpeter Dave Scott as we preview his December 2025 performances…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Juno-Nominated Jazz Pianist & Composer Noam Lemish
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Toronto-based Juno-Nominated Jazz Pianist & Composer Noam Lemish. We catch up with him to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCreative, Artist & Jazz Producer Michael Simard
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Creative, Artist & Jazz Producer Michael Simard. We take a deep dive into his new 2025 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCo-Founder & Bassist Randy Wong of Waitiki 7
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Co-Founder & Bassist Randy Wong of The WAITIKI 7. Speaking from his base in beautiful Honolulu…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Drew Williams on the 2025 Album Demons Hate Fresh Air
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with KC-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Drew Williams discussing his 2025 album Demons Hate Fresh…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Royalty & Acclaimed Singer Carmen Bradford
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Royalty & Acclaimed Singer Carmen Bradford. We talk with her about her new 2025 CD Carmen…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Composer, Arranger, Producer, Bandleader, Guitarist & Educator Socrates Garcia
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Arranger, Producer, Bandleader, Guitarist & Educator Socrates Garcia. We discuss…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Hammond B-3 Organist, Performer, Composer & Educator Linda Dachtyl
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Hammond B-3 Organist, Performer, Composer & Educator Linda Dachtyl. We dig into her new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMulti-Instrumentalist Simon Wettenhall and Grammy Winner Conal Fowkes of the High Society New Orleans Jazz Band
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Trumpeter, Composer, Arranger & Lyricist Simon Wettenhall and Grammy-winning Pianist…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSeasoned Jazz Trombonist, Composer & Arranger Jason Forsythe and Multi-Grammy-Winning Trumpeter Brian Lynch
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with seasoned jazz trombonist, composer, and arranger Jason Forsythe, joined by multi-Grammy-winning…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBelgium-based Jazz Pianist Milan Verbist
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Belgium-based jazz pianist Milan Verbist. We dig into his debut 2025 album Time Change and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed LA-based Jazz Vocalist Mark Winkler on the 2025 Album Hold On
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed LA-based jazz vocalist and lyricist Mark Winkler on his 2025 album HOLD ON. This…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Pianist Tim Whitmer on the 2025 CD Happy Holidays with Rod Fleeman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Pianist Tim Whitmer on the 2025 CD Happy Holidays featuring guitarist Rod…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Singer, Artist & Educator Kat Ellis
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer, Artist & Educator Kat Ellis. We take a deep dive into her new 2025 CD Talking to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC Jazz Pianist, Accordionist & Composer Ben Rosenblum on the Kansas City Gig at Upcycle Piano Craft on 12.2.25
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award-Winning NYC Jazz Pianist, Accordionist & Composer Ben Rosenblum on his upcoming Kansas…
Neon Jazz InterviewsWriter & Musician Michael Stephans on the 2025 Bob Brookmeyer Book On the Way to The Sky
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Writer & Musician Michael Stephans on the 2025 Bob Brookmeyer book On the Way to The Sky. He’s…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJapanese-born, NYC-based Pianist & Composer Yoko Yates on the 2025 album Eternal Moments
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Japanese-born, NYC-based Pianist & Composer Yoko Yates on the 2025 album Eternal Moments .. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitarist, Composer & Storyteller Eshaan Sood
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Storyteller Eshaan Sood .. We dig into his new 2025 CD Dream River…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed NYC-based Jazz Vibraphonist, Pianist, Composer, Leader & Producer Mark Sherman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed NYC-based jazz vibraphonist, pianist, composer, leader & producer Mark Sherman .. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Marilyn Maye on The Holly Jolly Follyday at The Folly on 12.21.25
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the legendary Marilyn Maye on The Holly Jolly Follyday at The Folly on December 21, 2025 at…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist of Affinity Trio Pamela York
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring jazz pianist Pamela York of the acclaimed Affinity Trio. We dive into their new 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed NYC-based Jazz Alto Saxophonist Ned Rothenberg
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed NYC-based jazz alto saxophonist Ned Rothenberg. We caught up with him to talk about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMulti-Talented NYC-based Jazz Trombonist Mark Miller
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with multi-talented NYC-based jazz trombonist Mark Miller. In this episode, we take a deep dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMexican-born, Bronx-based Acclaimed Jazz Drummer Enrique Haneine
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Mexican-born, Bronx-based acclaimed jazz drummer Enrique Haneine. We dive into his new 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Jazz Guitarist Brian Baggett on the 2025 Album Nothing Left to Lose Live at Green Lady Lounge Volume 2
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City–based jazz guitarist Brian Baggett discussing his 2025 album Nothing Left to Lose…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed NYC Jazz Vibraphonist, Composer & Educator Ted Piltzecker
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed NYC Jazz Vibraphonist, Composer & Educator Ted Piltzecker. We caught up with him to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Guitarist Heather McKay
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Guitarist Heather McKay. We catch up with her to talk about her long journey in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Philadelphia-based Jazz Drummer Tom Cohen
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran Philadelphia-based Jazz Drummer Tom Cohen. We talk about his brand-new 2025 album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Legend Sonny Rollins
Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series - On this edition, we had the honor of interviewing the legendary tenor saxophonist Sonny…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVocalist Marisa Balistreri and Guitarist Stefan Hall
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vocalist Marisa Balistreri and Guitarist Stefan Hall from Madison, Wisconsin. We dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Jazz Pianist Anthony D'Alessandro on the 2025 Album City Lights
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Pianist Anthony D'Alessandro on his 2025 album City Lights. We dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist, Composer & Recording Engineer Mike Pope
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist, Composer & Recording Engineer Mike Pope. We dive into his new 2025 album The…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVancouver-based Jazz Pianist, Drummer & Composer Neil Gray
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vancouver-based Jazz Pianist, Drummer & Composer Neil Gray. We dig into his brand-new 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAustralia-based Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Nick Freer
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Australia-based Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Nick Freer. We caught up with him to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMontréal-based Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Guitarist Saku Mantere on the 2025 Album Divine Apology
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montréal-based Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Guitarist Saku Mantere on his evocative 2025 album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNetherlands-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Zack Lober
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Netherlands-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Zack Lober. We caught up with him from his base in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-born, Ohio-based Jazz Saxophonist Pete Mills
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-born, Ohio-based Jazz Saxophonist Pete Mills. We dive into his brand-new 2025 album For…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCleveland-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer of Ohm! Dan Bruce
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cleveland-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer Dan Bruce of Ohm! We talk about his new trio, the…