Thursday, October 23, 2014

Guitar Legend & Jazz Musician Jack Wilkins

Welcome to a special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series  - We had the honor of interviewing Legendary Guitarist Jack Wilkins ..  Very active in the world of jazz for many years, he spoke with us about playing with cats like Dizzy Gillespie, what he tries to teach his students, his key to longevity and much more .. Dig it, my friends ..


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/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Monday, October 20, 2014

Veteran Canadian Jazz Trumpeter Al Muirhead

Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series  - On this edition, we had the honor of interviewing legendary Canadian Trumpeter  Al Muirihead – He has spent his life entertaining fans with his blend of jazz .. Travelling all over Canada and spots around the world .. He talks about his love of the trumpet, tales over his career, what is next and much more ..

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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/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/


Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Legendary Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Phil Woods

Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the legendary saxophonist Phil Woods .. At the age of 83 and with 65 years on the jazz stage delighting fans all over the world, he has plenty of insight and stories to dispense .. From major influences, how he approaches gigs these days, what is coming up next .. Full of energy and love for jazz, this is Phil at his best ..

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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/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Monday, October 6, 2014

Talented Modern Day Saxophonist & Composer Jaleel Shaw

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the very talented saxophonist & composer Jaleel Shaw .. Over the course of a lengthy, open conversation, Jaleel spoke about getting his first sax, growing up in the City of Brotherly Love, how his career has gone so far, owning his own record label, what is next and much more .. Enjoy ..

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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/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Modern Jazz Alto Sax Hero Ted Nash

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the very talented alto saxophonist and modern day jazz great Ted Nash .. Over the course of a candid and revealing talk, Ted talked about how his career began at 16 with a week in Hawaii and playing with the great Lionel Hampton. From there, he has gone on to play with the best in the business and release a trove of critically acclaimed jazz discs. Currently living out a dream playing with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, he retold some cool stories about his Uncle Ted Nash, those early days he would spend watching recording sessions, what is going on these days and another cool project in the works for the future ..  along with much more .. Ted is a force in jazz today .. Enjoy ..

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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/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/