Friday, May 22, 2015

Jazz Vibraphonist Stefon Harris

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with a key jazz cat on the modern scene on the vibraphone .. Stefon Harris ..  Over the course of our conversation, we discussed many things .. From making an album in Havana, Cuba, to a new App he is developing these days, his passion for teaching, what he loves about waking up each day, why the vibes are cool and much more .. He’s a very cool, evolved and passionate musician that imparts wisdom in each answer and story ..

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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, May 18, 2015

Jazz Trumpet & Flugelhorn Legend Randy Brecker

Welcome to another conversation in the Neon Jazz interview series with legendary trumpeter and flugelhornist Randy Brecker .. Over the last 4 decades, he has helped shape the sound of jazz, R&B and rock  .. He grew up in the music rich home of John Coltrane & the City of Brotherly love – Philadelphia .. He talks candidly quite a few things .. like a state department trip through the Middle East when he was younger, what it was like to perform with Stevie Wonder, why he loves jazz, insights into the Brecker Brothers beginnings, what is the proverbial next in his career and a host of other wise insights and flavor rich 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/

Friday, May 15, 2015

Jazz Pianist Joey Calderazzo

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran Jazz Pianist Joey Calderazzo .. From his base in North Carolina, he talked about a wide range of things that are going on in his life .. Namely, a 16-month old son, touring with Brandford Marsalis quite a bit, along with creating music all the time .. His story is raw, real and intriguing ..

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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, May 11, 2015

Jazz Drummer & Music Legend Peter Erskine

Welcome to another conversation in the Neon Jazz interview series with legendary drummer and jazz veteran Peter Erksine .. He had a very rare break from life on the road to speak with Neon Jazz about what has been going on lately from his home base in Southern California ..  Originally from New Jersey, Peter moved on to etch an impressive career since 1972 when he began playing in the Stan Kenton Orchestra, from there he has played with a wide range of musicians like Maynard Ferguson to Steely Dan and was an important part of the Weather Report .. He loves drums, has accumulated much wisdom over the years and is very much worth getting to know some 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/

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Veteran KC Jazz Pianist Joe Cartwright

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City jazz veteran and talented pianist Joe Carwright .. He has been a pillar of the Kansas City jazz community since he began his studies at UMKC in 1987 .. Over the course of our conversation, he talks about being the house pianist at some of the finest hotels in KC and meeting cats like Billy Joel along the way .. He also talks about the KC jazz scene these days, what he has been up to and 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/