Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Kansas City Jazz Drummer Doug Auwater

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Drummer Doug Auwater .. He spoke with Neon Jazz about growing up in LA and moving on to Kansas City .. These days, he is very busy in a great KC jazz scene playing with the likes of the Sons of Brasil, Joe Cartwright, Roger Wilder and many more .. During his career, he has been around .. he’s done shows and concerts with the likes of George Burns, the Smothers Brothers, Joan Rivers, and many people on the bill .. and he has some great stories .. He loves going to Brazil and is a teacher with a very solid teaching philosophy .. He has a lot to say and it’s good ..

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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 - 8:00 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, May 26, 2016

Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Alexis Cuadrado

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Alexis Cuadrado ..  He grew up in Barcelona, Spain and his latest 2016 album Poetica is a testament to him being in America and having roots in Spain .. trying to come to grips with his culture and identity .. He’s a very well educated man – learning at fine institutions like the Aaron Copland School Of Music-Queens College (NY) .. and he is also a teacher at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in NYC – He talked openly about his jazz heroes, why he loves jazz and who he thinks he is .. 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 - 8:00 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/

Alto Saxophonist & Composer Will Vinson on His New 2016 Album

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Alto Saxophonist & Composer Will Vinson .. Originally from London and now in NYC, we spoke exactly one year to the date after our very first interview .. he talked principally about his newest 2016 album Perfectly Out of Place .. This album is full of a power jazz line up of Wi
ll on the sax synthesizers, celesta; Mike Moreno: guitar; Gonzalo Rubalcaba: piano, Fender Rhodes, synthesizers; Jeff Ballard: drums – along with many others .. He is promoting the album now and what the future looks like ..

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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 - 8:00 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, May 18, 2016

Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter and Arranger Svetlana of the Delancey Five

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Based Jazz Singer, Songwriter and Arranger  Svetlana of the Delancey Five .. They just released a new 2016 CD called Night at the Speakeasy featuring Wycliffe Gordon .. She was born and raised in Moscow, Russia and the albums of Ella Fitzgerald lured her into the jazz universe very early on .. She would go on to get her  MA from the Manhattan School of Music learning from the likes of Gretchen Parlato and continuing to go on and get he
r doctorate .. She plays at all the finest joints in New York and loves giving fans that 1920s-40s jazz the group the Delancey Five .. She has a lot of plans and loves doing her thing ..

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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 - 8:00 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/

Veteran Jazz Pianist, Composer and Arranger Bill O’Connell

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer and Arranger Bill O’Connell  .. Hew grew up in New York and started playing the piano when he was younger .. a calling that he knew would lead to a career in music .. With his Latin All Star’s –- He just released a 2016 called Heart Beat and stays very active on the jazz faculty of Rutgers University – Over his long and storied jazz existence, he has played with legends .. like Mongo Santamaria, Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker, Gato Barbieri  and Astrud Gilberto – He spoke openly about his career, what he tries to give his students these days, why he loves jazz 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 - 8:00 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, May 12, 2016

Legendary Jazz Drummer, Pianist, Vibraphonist & Composer Joe Chambers

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with J Jazz Drummer, Pianist,  Vibraphonist & Composer Joe Chambers  .. He was born and bred in Philadelphia and he talked at length about a great many things .. His newest album – full of sound and beautiful vibes is called Landscapes and prior to that he released Moving Pictures Orchestra – Live at Dizzy’s Coca Cola – He spent a year at the Philadelphia Conservatory and would go on to captivate the world after moving to NYC in 1963 – He would play on Freddie Hubbard’s LP Breaking Point – give with the best in avante garde jazz .. with cats like Eric Dolphy – then  gig with the likes of  Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter, Bobby Hutcherson, McCoy Tyner and Chick Corea .. His mentor is Max Roach and he has been a part of Roach's M'Boom percussion ensemble – He’s full of good stories, wisdom an cool ..

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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 10, 2016

Jazz Guitar Legend Ed Cherry

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitar Legend Ed Cherry  .. He grew up in New Haven, Connecticut .. He started out on the Clarinet and had dreams of playing professional baseball .. when that wasn’t going to be a reality, he picked up the guitar and his path led to New York City and in 1978 he hooked up with legendary jazz cat Dizzy Gillespie forging a long playing relationship full of great music .. He has a new 2016 out called Soul Tree and it’s a phenomenal listen and is doing great on the charts .. he’s spent a lot of time as studio musician and he loves jazz ..

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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 6, 2016

Kansas City Jazz/Folk Band Victor & Penny

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Group Victor and Penny – known as band leaders Jeff Freling and Erin McGrane joined by the Loose Change Orchestra – They were on their way to Oklahoma to promote their new 2016 album – Electricity – and this latest release from the Kansas City prohibition jazz outfit is the culmination of 160,000 miles, 5 years and nearly 1,000 performances .. They have been together since 2010 and love bringing the music to fans in Kansas City and around the country .. They spoke about a wide array of things during our discussion ..

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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, May 5, 2016

NYC Jazz Band Spin Cycle

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Tom Christensen and Scott Neumann of the NYC Jazz Collective – The Spin Cycle  - They have a new 2016 CD that came out simply called Spin Cycle .. They will have a CD Release at NYC’s very own Smalls on May 6, 2016 – This collective of Tom, Scott, Pete McCann and Phil Palombi came together in 2014 but are the culmination of decades of playing on their own all over the jazz world .. Collectively they have gigged with the likes of Joe Lovano, Woody Herman, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Maynard Ferguson, Jack McDuff and Lee Konitz - been on scores of albums, won grammys and published numerous books .. We discussed their lives in jazz and the world of music today versus 30 years ago ..

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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/

Jazz Trombonist, Composer & Record Producer Delfeayo Marsalis

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trombonist, Composer and Record Producer Delfeayo Marsalis .. He is one of the top trombonists  in jazz today and he remains very busy .. He will be visiting Kansas City on May 6, 2016 at the Blue Room off 18 and Vine .. He will be showing off a newly modified horn and giving the fans his unique jazz sound .. He was a collective recipient of the 2011 NEA Jazz Master’s Award and comes from pure jazz royalty with the Marsalis family .. He spoke openly about why he loves jazz 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/

Monday, May 2, 2016

Jazz Harmonica & Vibraphonist Hendrik Meurkens

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with J Jazz Harmonica & Vibraphonist Hendrik Meurkens  .. He grew up in Germany and made his way to America to study at the Berklee School of Music .. He just released a new straight ahead jazz album – 2016’s Harmonicus Rex .. But, he has a deep affection for Latin Jazz after spending some quality time in the 1980’s in Rio in the samba and bassa nova traditions .. He’s gigged with legends over the years .. Charlie Byrd, Jimmy Cobb, Monty Alexander, and  Astrid Gilberto  - His story in jazz is very textured and interesting ..

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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/