Friday, March 12, 2021

Jazz Vocalist Rebecca DuMaine

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist Rebecca DuMaine .. We covered quite a bit .. Like her latest 2021 CD with The Dave Miller Trio called Someday, Someday, her career in jazz, COVID and so much more .. This new CD is done with her dad and is full of warm vocals, boppish piano solos, fresh ideas, and variety. Along with the jazz, she has had successful careers as an actress (on stage, in commercials and voice-overs) and a teacher. She’s been between New York and California and has some great stories to back all of it up .. Get to know her and enjoy .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. The combined venture of radio show and interviews is done void of sponsorship or financial backers. We are adopting the Bandcamp philosophy of letting listeners choose their own price to keep content moving forward. Anything helps and as always .. we love you madly. 



Thursday, March 11, 2021

Veteran New York Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Vinnie Riccitelli

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran New York Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Vinnie Riccitelli .. We caught up with this well-travelled 94 year old musician to talk about a great many things .. like his newest 2021 CD For the Record .. He has been called one of the best-kept secrets in Jazz. Born in 1926 in Yonkers, New York, he began playing alto saxophone at the age of 11 and never stopped. 1956 was a big year for him. He both married the love of his life, his loving wife of 60 years, Jean Krupa, and wrote, arranged, and recorded his first album, entitled UniqueJazz, The Westchester Workshop. Subsequently, he would not re-record his own compositions for nearly sixty years .. Enjoy his story …

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. The combined venture of radio show and interviews is done void of sponsorship or financial backers. We are adopting the Bandcamp philosophy of letting listeners choose their own price to keep content moving forward. Anything helps and as always .. we love you madly. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4



Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Canadian Drummer Ernesto Cervini of the Band TuneTown on the 2021 CD Entering Utopia

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Drummer & Label Owner Ernesto Cervini of the Band TuneTown on the 2021 CD Entering Utopia and this COVID world we are living in .. The band also features Kelly Jefferson on Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, along with Artie Roth on Acoustic Bass .. This mix of a classic saxophone, bass and drums trio has a distinguished history in jazz and this collective has been at it since 2015 honoring that sacred tradition .. One year ago in March 2020, Ernesto and I were having a much different conversation .. A year later, you can hear how much it’s changed .. but, the constant has been the creation of music and exploring the resilience of the jazz world  .. Enjoy…


Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. The combined venture of radio show and interviews is done void of sponsorship or financial backers. We are adopting the Bandcamp philosophy of letting listeners choose their own price to keep content moving forward. Anything helps and as always .. we love you madly. 






Tuesday, March 9, 2021

New York Jazz Vocalist Grace Haggerty

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Jazz Vocalist Grace Haggerty .. She opened up about her latest 2021 CD My Funny Valentine featuring an ensemble of great musicians like John Fedchock, along with a full string ensemble. She was influenced at a young age by her family. Her father was a classically trained pianist and her mother was a ballerina. She always dreamed of being a singer from an early age. Get to know her and enjoy….

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. The combined venture of radio show and interviews is done void of sponsorship or financial backers. We are adopting the Bandcamp philosophy of letting listeners choose their own price to keep content moving forward. Anything helps and as always .. we love you madly. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4



Monday, March 8, 2021

New York City Jazz Guitarist & Composer Matt Panayides

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York City Jazz Guitarist & Composer Matt Panayides .. We talked about his latest 2021 CD Field Theory, his life in jazz and this COVID world we are surviving .. He grew up in Springfield, OH, and Indianapolis, IN. He played the piano when he was young. but switched to guitar because he was inspired by Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix. Over the years, his distinctive playing has led to performances throughout New York City and all over the world .. Dig his story .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. The combined venture of radio show and interviews is done void of sponsorship or financial backers. We are adopting the Bandcamp philosophy of letting listeners choose their own price to keep content moving forward. Anything helps and as always .. we love you madly. 
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Lebanon-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Makram Aboul Hosn

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Lebanon-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Makram Aboul Hosn .. We talked about his latest 2021 CD Transmigration, live in his homeland, his life in jazz and much more .. Until COVID, he was a frequent performer in the Beirut music scene playing Jazz, Rock, Classical, and Arabic music with different groups all within the same week. He had so much to say about his new project, life in music and hope for the future .. Get to know him and enjoy…

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. The combined venture of radio show and interviews is done void of sponsorship or financial backers. We are adopting the Bandcamp philosophy of letting listeners choose their own price to keep content moving forward. Anything helps and as always .. we love you madly. 
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Award-Winning Jazz Pop Singer & Storyteller Kate Schutt

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award-Winning Jazz Pop Singer & Storyteller Kate Schutt ..We caught up with her on March 1 to talk about her upcoming April 30, 2021 release of her CD Bright Nowhere .. On this new project, she wrote it as a tribute to her mother who passed away after battling ovarian cancer for close to five years. Her music has been featured on NPR and they call her vocals “glassily clear and glossily sweet.” .. Her music story is a great one .. So please get to know her and dig this interview.

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. The combined venture of radio show and interviews is done void of sponsorship or financial backers. We are adopting the Bandcamp philosophy of letting listeners choose their own price to keep content moving forward. Anything helps and as always .. we love you madly.
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4