Singapore-based Pianist, Vocalist, Composer & Educator Jeremy Monteiro

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Singapore-based Pianist, Vocalist, Composer & Educator Jeremy Monteiro .. He opened up about his latest 2021 CD Live At No Black Tie Kuala Lumpur with his trio of Jay Anderson & Lewis Nash .. This is his 45th release and again proves how he is drawn to the spontaneity of jazz .. He has been a professional since he was 16 and he has never stopped .. Over the years, he has performed with James Moody, Ernie Watts, Simon & Garfunkel in magnificent venues all over the world. In 2002, he received Singapore’s highest honour in the arts -  The Cultural Medallion .. He’s got a wonderful story .. Enjoy .. 

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NYC Jazz Pianist, Composer, & Bandleader Mara Rosenbloom

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Pianist, Composer, & Bandleader Mara Rosenbloom .. We caught up with her about her latest 2021 CD Flyways – Murmuration and a career in jazz that has earned her the following description - “a whole-hearted poet of the piano,” Originally from Wisconsin, she has spent the past decade in New York City creating a grand body of work and establishing herself as a vibrant and respected part of the city’s diverse network of jazz & improvised music communities. She opens up about this and so much more ..Enjoy the story… 

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NYC-based Jazz Singer, Performer & Composer Anaïs Reno

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Singer, Performer & Composer Anaïs Reno .. This young singer released her debut 2021 CD Lonesome Thing - Sings Ellington & Strayhorn .. Back in 2020 at the age of 16, she won accolades for her dedication to the Great American Songbook. She recently received the Julie Wilson Award, and in 2019 won the Mabel Mercer Foundation competition for high school students. She started singing when she was eight & since 10 she has performed with a notable array of jazz and cabaret artists at venues like Birdland, the National Arts Club, the Players Club and Carnegie Hall. Her story is starting to really take off .. 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. Listen to each show at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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German-based Jazz Drummer, Composer, Arranger & Educator Diego Pinera

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with German-based Jazz Drummer, Composer, Arranger & Educator Diego Pinera .. He opened up about his latest 2021 CD called Odd Wisdom, being born in Uruguay and his life in Germany since 2003. He studied at the Berklee College of Music, the University of Music in Havana in Cuba and the University of Music and Theater in Leipzig in Germany. His brushes with all kinds of cultures and music has led to a unique style and voice. 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/

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Veteran New York Jazz Trumpeter Glenn Drewes

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran New York Jazz Trumpeter Glenn Drewes .. We caught up on April 1, 2021 to talk about his life in music .. Over his storied and rich career, he was a member of the Sesame Street house band for several seasons, he played with big band leaders Lionel Hampton and Woody Herman in the 1970s, and with Buddy Rich and Dizzy Gillespie in the 1980s and since 1985, he has been a member of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra ..He’s got stories .. 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/

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Toronto Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Dan Pitt

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Dan Pitt .. He opened up about his 3rd Release coming out on April 9, 2021 called Wrongs  - He is an active member of Toronto’s jazz and creative music scene playing with the likes of Dave Young, Terry Clarke, Terry Promane, Tim Berne, and and many more .. He’s got a great story and insights .. 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. Listen to each show at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Chicago-based Jazz Singer Alyssa Allgood

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Singer Alyssa Allgood .. We covered quite a bit in our interview .. Like her latest 2021 CD What Tomorrow Brings and her life in jazz .. She has been described as an “impressive bop-oriented singer” by DownBeat and was named “Best Jazz Entertainer” in the 2019 Chicago Music Awards. She is a vital piece of the Chicago scene and has some grand stories & insights. 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. Listen to each show at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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