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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 InterviewsKC Jazz Pianist, Singer & Composer Jackie Myers on 2025 KC Jazz & Blues Fest
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Jazz Pianist, Singer & Composer Jackie Myers about the 2025 Kansas…
Neon Jazz InterviewsYoung Blues Virtuoso Harrell Davenport on the 2025 KC Jazz & Blues Fest
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Blues Harmonica & Guitar Virtuoso Harrell Davenport on the 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKC Blues Rock Virtuoso Brody Buster on 2025 KC Jazz & Blues Fest & New Album Redemption
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Blues/Rock Virtuoso Brody Buster. On the heels of his award-nominated 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMulti-Instrumentalist Karl Denson of Tiny Universe on the 2025 Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Karl Denson of Tiny Universe on the upcoming 2025 Kansas City…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Pianist, Composer, Producer & Cultural Entrepreneur Edgar van Asselt
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Dutch Jazz Pianist, Composer, Producer & Cultural Entrepreneur Edgar van Asselt. We dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAtlanta-based Jazz Vocalist Karla Harris
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Atlanta-based Jazz Vocalist Karla Harris. We talk about her brand new 2025 album Merge and her…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-Based Jazz Tenor Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Jeff Walton
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz Tenor Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Jeff Walton. We talk about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDirector Learning & Engagement for Carnegie Hall Joanna Massey on behalf of NYO Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Joanna Massey, Director of Learning & Engagement at Carnegie Hall, speaking on behalf of NYO…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVermont-based Jazz Trumpeter & Composer Tom Gershwin
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vermont-based Jazz Trumpeter & Composer Tom Gershwin. We explore his new 2025 CD Wellspring and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Saxophonist & Dave Matthews Band Member Jeff Coffin on the Wild Iris Brass Band
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist & Bandleader Jeff Coffin of the Wild Iris Brass Band. We dive into his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Trumpeter & Educator Dave Douglas
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Trumpeter & Educator Dave Douglas. We dive into his new 2025 CD Alloy, his life…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMexico City-based Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader & Educator Erik Deutsch
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Mexico City–based Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader & Educator Erik Deutsch. We…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRaleigh-based Jazz Guitarist, Percussionist & Educator Doug Sours
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Raleigh-based Jazz Guitarist, Percussionist & Educator Doug Sours. We talk about his brand new…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Journalist & Author Larry Tye on The Jazz Men
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with veteran journalist and author Larry Tye. A longtime journalist with experience at the Boston…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJapanese-born, Chicago-based Jazz Pianist Hana Fujisaki of Entre Amigos
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Japanese-born, Chicago-based jazz pianist Hana Fujisaki of Entre Amigos. We talk about the…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNYC-based Jazz Singer Anaïs Reno on the 2025 Album Lady of the Lavender Mist
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with NYC-based jazz singer Anaïs Reno. We talk about her brand-new 2025 album Lady of the Lavender…
Neon Jazz InterviewsChris Grasso, Lauren Scales & Mike Flanagan on the 2025 Ablum Many Rivers
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with pianist Chris Grasso, vocalist Lauren Scales, and saxophonist Mike Flanagan. We caught up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDenver-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Bob Schlesinger
🎙 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Denver-based jazz pianist and composer Bob Schlesinger about his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsNew York City-based Multi-Genre Vocalist, Composer & Arranger Kieran Brown
🎙 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with New York City-based multi-genre vocalist, composer, and arranger…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLA-based Jazz Vocalist & Songwriter Susan Krebs on the 2025 CD Little Did I Dream
🎤 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with LA-based jazz vocalist and songwriter Susan Krebs about her 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Saxophonist Eric Alexander on New 2025 Album & Summer Smoke Shows
🎷 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with acclaimed jazz saxophonist Eric Alexander about his new 2025 album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsLegendary Percussionist Bill Summers of the Headhunters on the Summer 2025 Trip to Kansas City
🎷 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with legendary percussionist Bill Summers of The Headhunters about their…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City-based Jazz Bassist Sebastian Arias
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Kansas City-based jazz bassist Sebastian Arias. Fresh off a scorching live performance at…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Drummer Mike Clark of The Headhunters on the 2025 Kansas City Trip
🎧 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Drummer Mike Clark of The Headhunters 🥁 We caught up with jazz and funk legend…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Musician, Performer, Composer & Educator Rob Scheps on Summer/Fall 2025 Kansas City Gigs
🎷 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Musician, Performer, Composer & Educator Rob Scheps 🎶 In this episode, we catch up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSan-Francisco-based Veteran Jazz Drummer Brian Melvin of Beatlejazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Francisco-based veteran jazz drummer Brian Melvin, best known for his work with Beatlejazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Jazz Soprano Saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom on the 2025 Album Songs in Space
🎷 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Soprano Saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom. In this episode, we catch up with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Vocalist, Educator, Arranger & Songwriter Jamie Shew
🎙️ Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist, Educator, Arranger & Songwriter Jamie Shew In this episode, we sit down with…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Actress & Jazz Singer Deb Bowman on 2025's Reflection & More
We caught up with the multi-talented Deb Bowman in Atlanta to discuss her brand-new 2025 album, Reflection — a powerful, genre-spanning tribute to iconic…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGRAMMY-Nominated Writer, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist & Session Player Billy Mohler
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring GRAMMY-nominated writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and session bassist Billy…
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz Bassist Dave Sharp on Catalyst: The Music of Gregg Hill (2025 Album)
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring veteran jazz bassist Dave Sharp. We talk with him about his new 2025 release, Catalyst…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMusical Director Sherrie Maricle on 2025's A Celebration of Maurice Hines: Tappin’ Thru Life
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring renowned Jazz Drummer, Bandleader, and Musical Director Sherrie Maricle of The DIVA Jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsToronto Jazz Guitarist & Composer James Brown | New 2025 Album Anthem for Everyone
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Toronto-based Jazz Guitarist and Composer James Brown. We dive into his dynamic 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Singer, Songwriter & Composer Jennifer Lee on New 2025 Album Glimpse & Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed Jazz Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, and Author Jennifer Lee. We catch…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJordan VanHemert on “Survival of the Fittest,” Jazz Legacy & Social Justice
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, and Educator Jordan VanHemert. We dive into the release of his…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Jed Levy
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with acclaimed NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist and Composer Jed Levy as he…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed LA-based Jazz Singer Jeffrey Gimble
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with acclaimed LA-based jazz singer Jeffrey Gimble as he shares stories…
Neon Jazz InterviewsGeorge Crotty – Jazz Cellist on 2025 Album Heart Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with acclaimed Canadian Jazz Cellist George Crotty about his 2025 album…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSaul Dautch – Baritone Saxophonist & Composer on 2025 Album Music for the People
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Jazz Woodwind Doubler, Composer, Arranger & Educator Saul Dautch…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMike Thompson – Jazz Composer & Arranger on 2025 Big Band Debut 6th Avenue
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Jazz Composer & Arranger Mike Thompson about his debut 2025 album 6th…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAtlantic Jazz Collective – Florian Hoefner, Mike Murley & Jim Vivian on 2025 Album Seascape
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with jazz pianist/composer Florian Hoefner, saxophonist Mike Murley, and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsRaquel Marina: Jazz Vocalist & Composer on Her Debut Album Kind Words & Musical Evolution
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Jazz Vocalist, Composer, Educator & Bandleader Raquel Marina. We dive…
Neon Jazz InterviewsAndrew Richards: A Wondrous Toy (2025) – Jazz, Folk & the Art of Songcraft
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Andrew Richards — Contemporary Jazz Vocalist, Composer, and…
Neon Jazz InterviewsHeather Ward: Gilded and Silver (2025) – Seattle Jazz Vocalist on Style, Soul & Song
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Seattle-based jazz vocalist Heather Ward about her brand-new 2025 CD…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJoe Farnsworth: The Big Room (2025) – Jazz Drumming, Legacy & Inspiration from the Masters
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We talk with acclaimed jazz drummer Joe Farnsworth about his 2025 album The Big Room — a powerful…
Neon Jazz InterviewsBassist, Composer & Educator Philip Ravita: Alice in Blue & A Life in Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with Jazz Bassist, Composer, and Educator Philip Ravita of Ravita Jazz…
Neon Jazz InterviewsUK Jazz Singer-Songwriter Hannah Brine on Influences, Jazz Roots & Her 2025 Album Blue Sky Now
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with UK-based Jazz Singer and Songwriter Hannah Brine about her upcoming…
Neon Jazz InterviewsSan Francisco-based Vocalist, Songwriter & Producer Masha Campagne on Alegre Menina & Jazz Journeys
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Francisco-based vocalist, songwriter, and producer Masha Campagne. We caught up with Masha…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPaula Saunders on The Freedom Affair, New Music & Sound 2 Screen at UMKC on 7.19.25
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer Paula Saunders of The Freedom Affair. We talk about their powerful new 2025…
Neon Jazz InterviewsOla Onabulé Talks 2025 Album Proof of Life & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with British-Nigerian singer & songwriter Ola Onabulé. We first caught up with Ola in April 2020…
Neon Jazz InterviewsHermon Mehari: Paris-Based Jazz Trumpeter on 2025 Albums “Soul Song” & “Yeah Sun”
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We catch up with longtime friend of the show and internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter Hermon…
Neon Jazz InterviewsItaly-based Jazz Double Bassist & Composer Pietro Paris on the 2025 Album Folk Traffic & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Italy-based jazz double bassist and composer Pietro Paris. In this engaging conversation…
Neon Jazz InterviewsTed Olsen on Violette, Jazz Composition & Chamber Fusion
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Minneapolis-based Jazz Bassist and Composer Ted Olsen. We dive into…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMehmet Ali Sanlıkol on 7 Shades of Melancholia & Jazz Innovation
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Grammy-nominated Jazz Pianist, Composer, and Musical Innovator Mehmet…
Neon Jazz InterviewsPaloma Dineli Chesky on Debut Album Memory & Jazz-Inflected Storytelling
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with rising jazz star, singer, and songwriter Paloma Dineli Chesky. Based…
Neon Jazz InterviewsCarol Sudhalter & Keeley Mitchell on Jazz Jam All Stars at Flushing Town Hall
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Bandleader and Saxophonist Carol Sudhalter and Vocalist Keeley…
Neon Jazz InterviewsDave Anderson on In Lieu of Flowers, Jazz Legacy & Musical Inspiration
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Joe Dimino. In this episode, we talk with veteran New York City jazz composer and saxophonist…
Neon Jazz InterviewsJoshua Banks on Debut Album Para Sayo & His Jazz Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Joe Dimino. In this episode, we talk with Edmonton-based jazz pianist and composer Joshua Banks…
Neon Jazz InterviewsMichael Cain of Zoo Too Trio on Poetry Legroom, Jazz Innovation & Cinematic Sound
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Joe Dimino. On this episode, we talk with veteran jazz pianist Michael Cain of the Zoo Too Trio…
Neon Jazz InterviewsKristina Koller Reimagines Burt Bacharach on Walk on By
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Joe Dimino. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed jazz vocalist, songwriter, and arranger…