Wednesday, April 29, 2015

NYC Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Theo Hill

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz pianist, composer and educator Theo Hill .. this cat is New York City through and through .. He’s another dynamic jazz soul etching his story on the keys in the caldron of New York City jazz and he loves it .. Over the course of our conversations, we talk about his first trip to Smalls at 16, what show in the history of shows he’d love to see via a jazz time machine, what is next and the best description of his life via a Google Search .. along with much more ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Monday, April 27, 2015

Talented Jazz Trombonist Jason Jackson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day jazz trombonist Jason Jackson .. On the heels of a Spring 2015 Midwest tour, he took some time to talk with me about how his latest 2014 disc Inspiration is doing, what he has been up to these days, why he loves working on Broadway, his in-home studio, how he loves working with his wife in a duo, along with much more .. Jason is another refreshing element on the American Jazz scene that is pulsing with incredible music and cool cats ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Friday, April 24, 2015

Saxophonist, Bandleader & Jazz Legend Steve Wilson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz multi-instrunmentalist, educator and a legend in the field .. Steve Wilson .. Whether he is on the sax, flute, clarinet or the piccolo .. He’s gonna nail it and with the biggest names in jazz .. From  his home of Hampton, Virginia to gigs all over the world, Steve is a very an extremely busy man on stage, in the studio and in the classroom .. Over the course of our conversation, he was candid about his life in jazz, who has taught him the most, what might be next, along with a trove of great anecdotes and stories ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Monday, April 20, 2015

Keyboardist, Composer & Jazz Man Marc Cary

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Post-Bop Jazz Pianist and a talent garnering a slew of worthy reviews these days – Marc Cary – On the heels of releasing his newest album Rhodes Ahead, Volume 2, he is a busy cat these days keeping up with the demand on his quality music. From the streets of Washington DC, he was swayed well by the influence of his family, along with going to the Duke Ellington School for the Arts – He has called New York City home for quite some time and played with some of the biggest names in jazz .. Marc has plenty of wisdom, stories and insight ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Friday, April 17, 2015

Vibraphonist, Composer & Educator Joe Locke

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with journeyman jazz vibes man Joe Locke .. Joe has been a huge influence on the evolution of the vibraphone in jazz and in many different genres of music .. He has gigged with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie and The Beastie Boys bringing his distinctive style and energy to the music .. Over the course of our conversation, he talks about his love of New York, all musicians, his fist upcoming trip to Kansas City and being stuck on an airplane in Russia for a very interesting reason .. along with much more ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Vocalist Nate Birkey

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter, Vocalist and Composer Nate Birkey .. He grew up in Colorado, then went on to the Berklee College of Music in Boston, spent some time at Seattle Pacific University, and the University of California in Santa Barbara before making his way to the American jazz mecca New York City that is his home these days .. During our interview, he discussed a wide array of topics and how he feels about being compared to legends like Miles Davis and Chet Baker ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

KC Jazz Vocalist, Radio Host and Educator David Basse

Welcome to this edition of the Neon Jazz interview series  - We spent some quality time with Kansas City jazz legend David Basse .. From the stage as a celebrated jazz singer to the airwaves as a dedicated jazz broadcaster, he is KC jazz though and through .. After 40 years as a performer, he took some time to go over his career, what is going on with his radio shows, how he’s going these days and a plethora of tasty jazz tales that will keep you smiling .. KC has always been lucky to have such a titan as Dave on the stage and behind the mic ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Jazz Clarinetist & Saxophonist Anat Cohen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Israeli born and NYC based clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen  .. She has been a huge part of a thriving American jazz scene since the late 1990’s. She just released her latest Luminso on her own record label called Anzic .. Over the course of our interview, she discusses why it’s so incredible to play music with her brothers, he journey from Israel to America to pursue jazz, what has been going on these days and  much, much more ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Thursday, April 2, 2015

NYC Jazz Musician & Tonight Show Band Member Ian Hendrickson-Smith

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophonist and Flutist Ian Hendrickson-Smith .. These days, he is a part of the house band with Roots for the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and remains quite busy from his base in New York City .. Over the course of our interview, he talks about his actual roots that began in New Orleans with dreams of having  a career in music, along with reflecting on many years playing out of a suitcase, along with what is possibly in store in the future .. along with some surprises ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/