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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 InterviewsToronto-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer David Occhipinti
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer David Occhipinti. We talk about his brand-new 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsZacc Harris, Chris Bates & Pete Hennig of the Twin Cities Jazz Quartet Atlantis Quartet
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Guitarist Zacc Harris, Bassist Chris Bates and Drummer Pete Hennig of the Twin Cities Jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAlvaro Paulino Jr. & Linda EPO on MexFest @ Flushing Town Hall on 11.1.25
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Fifth-Generation Mariachi Musician Alvaro Paulino Jr. and Dynamic Singer & Pianist Linda EPO…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNY-based Saxophonist, Arranger & Composer Lakecia Benjamin on the 11.1.25 Folly Kansas City Show
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with 5x GRAMMY Nominated Saxophonist, Arranger, Composer & Educator Lakecia Benjamin. We catch up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVocalist Ben Jones and Pianist Laurence Hobgood
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vocalist Ben Jones and Pianist Laurence Hobgood. We dive into their stunning new 2025 album Ben…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDrummer Hannah Johnson & Guitarist Ben Dameron of Heirloom
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Drummer Hannah Johnson and Guitarist Ben Dameron of the Milwaukee-based jazz quartet Heirloom…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian-born, Chicago-based Jazz Guitarist Kevin Brown
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian-born, Chicago-based Jazz Guitarist Kevin Brown. We caught up with him to talk about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsUK-based Jazz Saxophonist Dom Franks
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with UK-based Jazz Saxophonist Dom Franks. We catch up with Dom to talk about his brand-new 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBassist Wojciech and Drummer Nikoderm of the Polish Jazz Outfit Omasta
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bassist Wojciech and Drummer Nikoderm of the Polish Jazz Outfit Omasta. Based in Poland, these…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCanadian Jazz Vocalist & Songwriter Angela Verbrugge on the 2025 Album In the Wonder of the Night
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Vocalist & Songwriter Angela Verbrugge on her 2025 album In the Wonder of the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSlovenia-born, NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist Jan Kus
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Slovenia-born, NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist Jan Kus. We dig into his new 2025 EP Night Rides and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAvante-Garde Guitarist Ethan "Emaginario" Margolis on 2025's The Blues Around Us
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Avant-Garde Guitarist Ethan Margolis — also known as Emaginario. He opens up about his new 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDistinguished Jazz Educator, Composer, Musician & Interviewer David Schroeder
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Distinguished Jazz Educator, Composer, Musician & Interviewer David Schroeder. A celebrated…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC-based Jazz Guitarist Jeff Shirley on the 2025 Album “Trio Live at Green Lady Lounge”
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Guitarist Jeff Shirley on his 2025 album “Trio Live at Green Lady…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Roger Glenn on His Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Roger Glenn on his remarkable career .. In part…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Bassist & Composer Gui Duvignau on the 2025 Album Listen In
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Bassist & Composer Gui Duvignau .. We talk about his 2025 album Listen In — a…
Neon Jazz InterviewsHouston-based Jazz Pianist, Organist & Composer Ben Clifton
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Houston-based Jazz Pianist, Organist & Composer Ben Clifton .. We talk about his debut 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Jazz Alto Saxophonist, Composer & Bandleader Connor Sobieri
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Alto Saxophonist, Composer & Bandleader Connor Sobieri. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAmerican-Canadian Jazz Vocalist & Producer Peter Campbell on the 2025 CD Haunted Melody
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with American-Canadian Jazz Vocalist & Producer Peter Campbell discussing his deeply personal 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Award-Winning Latvian Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Arranger Arta Jēkabsone
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based, Award-Winning Latvian Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Arranger Arta Jēkabsone…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Singer, Producer & Composer Sacha Boutros
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Singer, Producer & Composer Sacha Boutros. We talk with this dynamic artist…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist Timo Vollbrecht on the 2025 CD Breman New York
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Timo Vollbrecht discussing his 2025 live album Bremen New York. We first…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed NYC-based Jazz Singer & Actress Juliet Ewing
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed NYC-based Jazz Singer & Actress Juliet Ewing. We talk about her brand-new 2025 album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSpokane, WA-based Trumpeter & Composer Tim Larkin
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Spokane, WA-based Trumpeter & Composer Tim Larkin. We caught up with this acclaimed musician to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSalt Lake City-based Jazz Vocalist, Performance Coach & Educator Jennifer Madsen
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Salt Lake City-based Jazz Vocalist, Performance Coach & Educator Jennifer Madsen. We talk about…
Neon Jazz InterviewsArtistic Director of the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO) Drew T. Zaremba
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Artistic Director of the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO), Drew T. Zaremba. We catch up…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSwiss-born, UK-based Jazz Guitarist Nicolas Meier
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Swiss-born, UK-based Jazz Guitarist Nicolas Meier. We caught up with this prodigious talent to…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVancouver-born, NYC-based Jazz Bassist Marshal Herridge
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vancouver-born, NYC-based Jazz Bassist Marshal Herridge. We caught up with him to discuss his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNOLA-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Arranger David Bode
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with NOLA-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Arranger David Bode. We take…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Chicago-based Jazz Artist Brian Culbertson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Acclaimed Chicago-based Jazz Artist Brian Culbertson. We dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Violinist, Educator, Composer & Improviser Richard Carr
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Jazz Violinist, Educator, Composer & Improviser Richard Carr. We dive…
Neon Jazz InterviewsZach Larmer, Noah Orlowsky & Valentina Koehler of Young Musicians Unite (YMU) Jazz Collective
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! On this episode, we talk with COO & Guitarist Zach Larmer, Bass Player & Student Director Noah…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist Eddie Daniels on the 2025 CD To Milton with Love
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with legendary jazz multi-instrumentalist Eddie Daniels on his 2025 Resonance Records release To…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Drummer Joe Bowden on the 2025 Album Music is Life
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Drummer Joe Bowden on his powerful new 2025 album Music is Life. Joe began…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed New Jersey-based Jazz Singer Carrie Jackson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed New Jersey-based Jazz Singer Carrie Jackson. We talk in depth about her brand-new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago-based Jazz Trumpeter, Author & Artist Joe Clark
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Trumpeter, Author & Artist Joe Clark. We explore his bold new 2025 project…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Composer Rich Shemaria on a new Blog Series & New Albums
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Composer Rich Shemaria. We catch up with this prolific creative to discuss his new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Vocalist & Song Stylist Jonathan Karrant
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz vocalist Jonathan Karrant. We talk about his brand new 2025 CD Live in Concert…
Neon Jazz InterviewsExecutive Director Regina Bain of the Louis Armstrong House Museum
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Regina Bain, Executive Director of the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens, New York. An…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Shawn Purcell
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Shawn Purcell. We caught up with him about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist Kelly Green on the 2025 CD Corner of My Dreams
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist Kelly Green on her 2025 CD Corner of My Dreams. We first caught up with her in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGrammy Award Winning Vocalist, Pianist & Songwriter Nicole Zuraitis
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy Award Winning Vocalist, Pianist & Songwriter Nicole Zuraitis .. From her base in…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Vocalist Michelle Lordi on the 2025 CD Live at Dirty Dog
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Michelle Lordi on her 2025 CD Live at Dirty Dog .. She teams up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMusic Power Couple Premik Russell Tubbs & Margee Minier-Tubbs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with married music power couple Premik Russell Tubbs & Margee Minier-Tubbs. We connected with them…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChicago-based Jazz Trumpeter Markus Rutz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Trumpeter Markus Rutz .. We talk about his brand-new 2025 CD Many Moons and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsScotland-based Jazz Vocalist, Saxophonist & Flautist Kimberley Tessa
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Scotland-based Jazz Vocalist, Saxophonist & Flautist Kimberley Tessa. She joins us to talk…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Vocalist & Songwriter Joel Harrison
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Vocalist & Songwriter Joel Harrison. We dive into his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBrooklyn-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Esteban Castro on the Gilmore Award & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Esteban Castro. We caught up with this rising jazz star…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBlues Pedal Steel Guitarist Roosevelt Collier on the 2025 KC Jazz & Blues Festival
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Blues Pedal Steel Guitarist Roosevelt Collier on the 2025 Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDecorated Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Roger Glenn
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with decorated Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Roger Glenn .. We dig into his brand-new 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Jazz Educator, Conductor/Performer & Clinician Mike Parkinson on the Brookmeyer Tribute
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Educator, Conductor/Performer & Clinician Mike Parkinson .. We dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-based Veteran Singer, Songwriter & Guitarist Jamie James
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran singer, songwriter & guitarist Jamie James. From his base in Los Angeles, we dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York-based Jazz Saxophonist Jason Rigby
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York-based Jazz Saxophonist Jason Rigby on his 2025 album Mayhem. After nearly a decade…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto-based Trombonist & Composer William Carn on the 2025 Album The Unburdening
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Trombonist & Composer William Carn on his 2025 album The Unburdening. On this…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Saxophonist Michael Zilber on the 2025 Album Standard Deviations
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Michael Zilber on the new 2025 album Standard Deviations. We dig into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Guitarist & Composer Kevin Brunkhorst
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist & Composer Kevin Brunkhorst. Speaking from his base in Canada, Kevin…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Educator Lloyd Haber of Freedom Art Quartet
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Educator Lloyd Haber of Freedom Art Quartet. We caught…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMontreal-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Philippe Massé
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Philippe Massé. We talk about his brand-new 2025 album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsFrance-based Jazz Pianist, Guitarist, Compose & Improviser Rob Clearfield
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with France-based Jazz Pianist, Guitarist, Composer & Improviser Rob Clearfield. Originally from Oak…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York City-based Educator, Composer & Multi-Instrumentalist Zohar Amar Mokady
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Educator, Composer & Multi-Instrumentalist Zohar Amar Mokady. Splitting his time…