Chicago-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Mars Williams of the Band Liquid Soul

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Mars Williams of the Band Liquid Soul .. He opened up about his latest 2021 CD Lost Soul Volume 1 released March 19, 2021 .. Liquid Soul is a Grammy-nominated eight piece collective that built its reputation on a compelling mix of jazz, hip-hop, funk, free jazz and hard-bop. Liquid Soul had a Sunday night Chicago residency, starting at the Elbow Room in 1994 and then moving to the Double Door. Mars is a storied cat who has been all over the music map with the likes of The Psychedelic Furs, Billy Idol, Fred Frith, Billy Squier, John Scoffield, Charlie Hunter, Jerry Garcia and so many others .. He’s full of wit and wisdom … Enjoy his story .. 

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Montreal Jazz Pianist & Composer François Bourassa

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal Jazz Pianist & Composer François Bourassa .. We talked to him from France about his debut solo CD – 2021s CD L'Impact du Silence. After ten albums of original music, he has become an ambassador for Québec’s thriving jazz community at an international level. His award-winning quartet has been a staple of Montreal’s artistic landscape since the early 1980s. He’s got a wonderful story .. Enjoy…

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Orlando, Florida-based Veteran Jazz Trumpeter John DePaola

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Orlando, Florida-based Veteran Jazz Trumpeter John DePaola .. We caught up with this Pittasburgh-born musician to talk about his new 2021 CD Take Two with his Quartet, life as a freelance trumpeter in COVID times and his long road in jazz .. His style of jazz improvisation radiates warmth and is complimented by his ability to create melodic solos. 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. 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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Australian-born, Paris-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Daniel Gassin

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Australian-born, Paris-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Daniel Gassin .. We caught up with him to talk about a lot of things .. Like COVID, his life in music, his influences and his debut 2021 CD Change of Heart .. He is originally from Melbourne, Australia and is of Franco-American descent with a defined international dimension to his career .. 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. 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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LA-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Dennis Mitcheltree

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Dennis Mitcheltree .. We caught up with him to talk about his long winding road in the jazz world .. He was born and raised in Wisconsin and started on the oboe and saxophone at age 12. He received a scholarship from Berklee College of Music and would become and award-winning saxophonist and composer. He was a former student of the likes Jim McNeely, George Garzone and Joe Lovano .. He went on to play with legends in jazz like Clark Terry, George Cables, Jim McNeely, Gary Bartz, Kenny Werner and many others turning all of that into his own blend of instruction for students .. .. 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. 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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Spokane, WA-based Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Educator Michael Waldrop

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Spokane, WA-based Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Educator Michael Waldrop .. We caught up with him to talk about a busy life in music, teaching, his debut 2021 CD Time Frames and hope for the future past COVID .. Known very well for his critically acclaimed CDs on the Grammy nominated Origin label, he has performed and recorded extensively in a variety of settings during his career. He recently was a featured artist at the JEN Conference in 2016 and 2019 with his big band .. He’s got quite a passion for jazz as both a musician and teacher .. 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. 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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Veteran New York Jazz Improviser, Pianist & Composer Russ Lossing

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran New York Jazz Improviser, Pianist & Composer Russ Lossing .. He’s a passionate musician that opened up about his life as a jazz musician and his new 2021 CD Metamorphism .. Originally from Ohio, he has been part of the New York jazz scene since 1986. He played with drummer Paul Motian over a period of 12 years and has composed over 400 works and is in specialized demand as a world class jazz pianist and improviser.  He has 18 CDs as leader and is featured on over 50 other CDs as sideman and collaborator with world acclaimed musicians. Enjoy his wonderful 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/

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