Mutual Musicians Foundation Executive Director Anita Dixon

Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series  - During this segment, we travelled down to 18 & Vine to interview the Executive Director of the Mutual Musicians Foundation - Anita Dixon – This staple and legendary institution in the heart of America’s jazz hug is the reason why Kansas City Jazz was put on the map and Anita has big plans for the upcoming 100^th Year Celebration in 2017. Over the course of a candid interview, she spoke about the sacred history of Kansas City’s Local 627 .. How it began, the incredible history and what’s next .. To Understand Kansas City Jazz, you have to understand the Mutual Musicians Foundation .. Dig it, my friends ..

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 Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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 on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/

Jazz Legend Jimmy Cobb

Welcome to another very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series  - During this episode, we had the honor of interviewing legendary jazz drummer Jimmy Cobb – Over the course of an open conversation about his life, the last surviving member of the famed ‘Kind of Blue’ session – One of the best jazz records ever recorded with Miles Davis, Jimmy talked about that particular recording day and what Miles taught him over the years. In addition to that, he reflected on a long, winding jazz career that has taken him all over the world and on countless stages with the best in jazz .. He also talks about his latest album and what is next in a legendary career .. Dig it, my friends .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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 on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL at www.kcxl.com or on Tunein Radio via the Internet at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/

Florida Jazz Singer Erica DiCeglie

Welcome to a the Neon Jazz interview with Florida jazz singer Erica DiCeglie  ..  During a recent interview, she talked about her life and jazz career .. Raised in Maine, she moved to New York City and got involved with the urban shuffle, then made her way down to her current home of Florida .. She has been dubbed the singer with an angelic voice .. She’s working on new material and there’s plenty out there for jazz fans to dig .. And now, for the full interview .. Dig it ..  

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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 on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL at www.kcxl.com or on Tunein Radio via the Internet at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/

KC Jazz Legend Bobby Watson Speaks with Neon Jazz

Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series  - On this edition, we had the honor of interviewing legendary Kansas City post box saxophonist  Bobby Watson – During a candid conversation, Bobby spoke to Neon Jazz about a life well lived in the jazz world and all the tributaries that have led to his legendary status .. especially in Kansas City  .. He spoke about his time with the Jazz Messengers and all the sage advice Art Blakey bestowed upon him, the many gigs and musicians he has played with over the years, his newest album Cash Checking Day in honor of Dr. King’s 50^th Anniversary of his I have a Dream Speech, along with his thoughts on the renaissance culture of jazz going down in KC during 2014 .. He’s a musician and educator and he has a lot to say .. Dig it, my friends ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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 on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL at www.kcxl.com or on Tunein Radio via the Internet at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/