New York-based Jazz Saxophonist Jason Rigby

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York-based Jazz Saxophonist Jason Rigby on his 2025 album Mayhem.

After nearly a decade away from recording as a leader, Jason returns with a groundbreaking duo album featuring acclaimed drummer Mark Guiliana. He describes it as his “official re-emergence as a leader”—a sonic and emotional departure blending conventional and “outside” improvisation in stirring fashion.

We dig into his deep compositional influences, from Wayne Shorter, Philip Glass, Ornette Coleman to classical giants like Mahler. Originally from Cleveland, Jason studied at Youngstown State, DePaul University, and the Manhattan School of Music. We cover his new project, inspirations, and his remarkable journey in the jazz world. Dig in.

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Toronto-based Trombonist & Composer William Carn on the 2025 Album The Unburdening

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Trombonist & Composer William Carn on his 2025 album The Unburdening.

On this powerful new project, William explores both the negatives and positives of the human condition. It begins with “No Peace”—a brief, otherworldly soundscape that feels like a trip through the heart of a nebula—and closes with “Peace Be,” featuring an electro-choir of angels. We talk about living in modern times, performing, creating, and the deeper meaning behind this music.

William Carn is a longtime friend of the show, and we always dig his perspective. Enjoy this insightful story.

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Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen Debra Erickson

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen, Debra Erickson.

Debra lives with retinitis pigmentosa and has very limited vision in one eye. At The Blind Kitchen, she showcases adaptive culinary tools, strategies, and techniques for cooking safely and independently despite vision loss. She was the only blind student in culinary school and later became a Cooking Instructor for the Oregon Commission for the Blind.

Her mission is clear: to empower people with vision loss to cook safely, confidently, and independently. Known for her clarity in describing adaptive culinary tools and techniques, Debra continues to inspire and teach from her base in Portland. Enjoy this incredible story.

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Nervous System and Somatic Healing Coach Leks Vucko

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Nervous System and Somatic Healing Coach Leks Vucko.

Leks supports women who feel like life is passing them by—but can’t quite explain why. After spending over 20 years unknowingly living in fight-or-flight, she discovered the missing key wasn’t more hustle, but nervous system regulation. Today, she helps women move from burnout, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm into states of deep calm, body connection, and joyful self-trust.

From her base in Eastern Europe, Leks shares her mission, her story, and her passion for helping women reconnect with themselves. Enjoy this powerful conversation.

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Transformational Speaker, Facilitator & Author Suzanne Roberts

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Transformational Speaker, Facilitator & Author Suzanne Roberts.

Suzanne is the Founder of UnifyingSolutions, with over four decades of experience guiding leaders and organizations toward sustainable, systemic change. She is the creator of Polarity System Design™, a methodology that empowers individuals and teams to reclaim their inner capacity, lead with clarity, and design cultures rooted in purpose, equity, and lasting impact.

Driven by her mission to uphold human dignity and liberated potential, Suzanne creates spaces where people thrive and contribute with clarity and purpose. Her upcoming book and documentary, It’s Deeper Than That: Pathway to a Vibrant, Purposeful Life, will premiere in October 2025. From her base in Ohio, Suzanne shares her powerful story and vision.

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Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Michael Zilber on the 2025 Album Standard Deviations

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Michael Zilber on the new 2025 album Standard Deviations.

We dig into this new duo CD with drummer Mike Clark and how Michael navigated the challenges of the COVID era. The last time we caught up was in 2020, and now we explore all the new activity, growth, and inspiration leading up to this release.

Together, Zilber and Clark showcase their mastery of the jazz canon and popular songs, channeling the spirit of New York hard bop influenced by legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Though separated by a continent—Zilber in Los Angeles and Clark in New York City—their reunions are powerful, driving, and deeply musical.

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Former Coach & Author of Out of Bounds Darren Ault

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Former Coach & Author Darren Ault, writer of the powerful new book Out of Bounds.

Drawing from real events, Out of Bounds pulls back the curtain on the complex—and often volatile—world of youth sports. The book tells the gripping story of a respected coach whose career is abruptly derailed by baseless allegations and unchecked parental ambition.

With sharp detail and a passion for truth, Darren explores how toxic dynamics between parents, players, and school boards can destroy reputations and lives. From his base in New Jersey, he shares his unique journey and the inspiration behind the book.

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