Jazz Pianist & Composer Donald Vega on the 2024 CD Merry and Bright & Grammy Nominated Album As I Travel

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Donald Vega on the 2024 CD Merry and Bright & Grammy Nominated Album As I Travel .. We originally interviewed Donald in December of 2020 during the music shutdown and uncertainty of the times. In this interview, we get into a new holiday album inspired by those hear heard done by Oscar Peterson and Nat King Cole .. We also get into his new Grammy nomination, live shows and much more. Dig in.

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Jazz Composer, Guitarist, Author & Educator Neff Irizarry

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Guitarist, Author & Educator Neff Irizarry  .. We caught up with him from Helsinki about his new 2024 CD Cambio (Change) and a great life in the music. He specializing in Latin and Contemporary Jazz and on this new project is is produced by three-time Grammy Award-winning bassist Jimmy Haslip, featuring the guitar in a Latin Jazz context without the piano. His creativity, dedication, and solid groove as a guitarist have enabled him to perform with Eddie Henderson, Jimmy Haslip, Lonnie Liston Smith and so many others. From his home country to Berklee and beyond, we cover it all. Dig this interview. 

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Jazz Trumpeter Paul Dietrich on the 2024 Album Small Patch of Earth

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter Paul Dietrich on the 2024 Album Small Patch of Earth .. This is his fifth album on Shifting Paradigm Records as a leader featuring his smallest ensemble to date. Following two quintet albums in 2014 and 2017, a full-size 18-piece jazz ensemble and a nine-piece quintet-plus-string-quartet,  sought to return to basics. This led to the creation of his Elemental Quartet, which embraces a more intimate sound inspired by folk music and simpler musical forms, emphasizing interaction and improvisation over the structured nature of his recent large-ensemble work. We cover the album, live shows and much more. Dig this interview.

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Entrepreneur, Founder, Speaker, Storyteller, AI Consultant & Gifting Strategist Mona Bavar

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur, Founder, Speaker, Storyteller, AI Consultant & Gifting Strategist Mona Bavar .. She is a cultural innovator blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge AI to transform how businesses tell their stories and shape the future. Born in Iran and raised in America, her multicultural journey sparked a deep passion for bridging worlds and fostering meaningful connections. With her company BlueApples.ai, she helps entrepreneurs harness the power of AI to fuel innovation and creativity while staying true to their authentic voice—ensuring they thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape. We get into her whole story. Enjoy.

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Author, Wife, Mother & A Guide To Stop Smoking Jessi Hartnett

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author, Wife, Mother & A Guide To Stop Smoking Jessi Hartnett .. Along with her mission to help people stop smoking, she loves to spend her time in the kitchen and outdoors. She has college education in Geology, Geography, and Early Childhood Education. Although she is in a stable place now, she has lived with addiction the majority of her life. She lived in addiction for 15 years until she became introduced to spiritual principles that allowed her to change her perspective. Her book, Honor Your Heart, addresses the emotional aspect of ending the habit. From her base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we get into it all. Enjoy.

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Math Educator & Innovator Craig Hane aka Dr. Del

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Math Educator & Innovator Craig Hane aka Dr. Del .. This math educator and innovator is dedicated to transforming how math is taught and learned. With a Ph.D. in Algebraic Number Theory and decades of teaching and business experience, Dr. Del empowers students and professionals alike by demystifying math using modern tools like scientific calculators and Wolfram Alpha. His mission is to break down math barriers and inspire listeners to "invest in yourself" for a brighter future. He offers a compelling mix of expertise, innovation, and storytelling that resonates with listeners of all backgrounds. Born in the aftermath of WWII, Dr. Del’s early life was shaped by resilience and resourcefulness. We get into his system and so much more. Enjoy.

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Novelist, Writing Coach & Marketer Charlene Thomas

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Novelist, Writing Coach & Marketer Charlene Thomas .. As the author young adult fiction, her debut novel was Seton Girls and released with Penguin Random House in 2022. Her sophomore novel, Streetlight People, came out on November 5, 2024. A third one is in the works for Summer of 2025. Charlene was sixteen when she wrote a manuscript that won the National Novel Silver Award from Scholastic Books and went on to minor in creative writing at North Carolina State University. She's a big dreamer and believes a lot in people and what all of us are capable of, and maybe that’s why she loves creating big characters who are steadfastly determined to change their own little parts of the world. From her base in the Washington D.C. area, we get into it all. Enjoy.

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