NYC Saxophonist & Composer Roxy Coss

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-Based Jazz Saxophonist and Composer Roxy Coss  .. Born in Seattle, she now calls New York City her home .. She is gearing up to release her second full album in 2016 called Restless Idealism and she had plenty of insight into a career that has treated her well .. She went to William Paterson University and studied saxophone with Rich Perry and Gary Smulyan – two contrasting styles .. she described in full detail .. and has performed with jazz giants like Clark Terry, Louis Hayes & Jeremy Pelt  .. Along with the performing, she is a composer – she collaborated with her mother, Seattle artist Mary Coss, to create the 7-minute soundtrack entitled Eternal for an exhibit .. She stays very busy and we had a lot to talk about ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Veteran Jazz Pianist Bob Ringwald

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz journeyman pianist Bob Ringwald .. . There have been rumors of his virgin birth, being abandoned by wolves and being raised by parents, living in a log cabin, chopping down a cherry tree, throwing a half dollar across the Potomac River and walking 10 miles to and from school (uphill both ways) in the snow – but after our interview, I found that all of these claims are grossly exaggerated .. Instead, he is a man that has dedicated his life to playing jazz since the age of 8 on the keys, he spent 16 years as a jazz radio host in LA and is a pro in the Ham Radio world .. He discussed what has been going on lately, performing occasionally with his daughter – Actress/Author and Jazz Singer Molly Ringwald .. and revealed 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Musician, Bandleader & Historian Vince Giordano

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz musician, arranger and leader of the New York-based Nighthawks Orchestra – Vince Giordano ..  Along with the music, he is a
big-band historian and collector with more than 60,000 scores in his collection .. He’s a champion of the 20’s and 30’s bringing a whole new trove of audiences into his music that celebrates those decades of jazz glory .. He performs with his band called the Nighthawks Orchestra who have been featured in a huge catalog of TV and film projects .. Like HBO’s Boardwalk Empire and Woody Allen films .. Vince is a passionate cat that has done very well dedicating his life to the world of jazz music from the mecca of New York City .. Get to know him a bit 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Pianist & Composer Ben Winkelman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day New York City jazz pianist and composer Ben Winkelman .. He was raised in Melbourne, Australia and now resides in the jazz capital of the world – NYC .. He talked about a wide array of topics with Neon Jazz .. From learning jazz from Kevin Hays, to what is going on these days, how he teaches, his sound that is a blend of blend Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music, stride piano and early 20th century classical music – along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

KC Jazz Guitarist Matt Hopper

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with talented Kansas City Jazz Guitarist Matt Hopper .. In the early go, he learned how to play the guitar from Danny Embry and would go on to graduate from UMKC under the brilliant teach
ing of Bobby Watson .. From there, he has become an integral piece of a fertile KC Jazz scene .. Over the course of a recent interview with Neon Jazz, he talked about his 2015 solo release called First Love and being a part of the KC Jazz scene ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Legendary Jazz Singer Sheila Jordan

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with legendary jazz singer Sheila Jordan.. Over the course of our conversation, this titan of jazz with a strong sense of humanity was very candid and confident about a hugely interesting life she has led .. Still going strong these days, this woman raised in poverty in Pensylvania’s Coal Mining Country has come a long way  .. She talked about how Charlie Parker was such a great force in her life, how she got started in jazz and released her first album, thoughts on Duke Jordan, how she has left her mark on jazz, along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Saxophonist John Ellis

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day New York City jazz tenor saxophonist John Ellis .. From a small town in North Carolina, he had made his way to New York City to become one of the busiest and talented cats in the jazz world today .. On the heels of releasing his latest album called Charm teamed up with New Orleans centered band Double Wide, he talked about a wide range of things from running his own label – Parade Light Records – what it’s been like to perform with so many accomplished musicians over the years, who has inspired him, what may be next and exactly who he thinks he is .. along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Legendary Jazz Bassist David Friesen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with legendary jazz bassist David Friesen .. He’s a very spiritual man that travels all over the globe in his early 70’s and chalk fulla wisdom .. some of those spots have included the Ukraine .. and he has d
istinct memories of fan gratitude in the USSR .. over a life dedicated to jazz, he’s gigged with the finest in the business and has good stories .. With cats like Larry Coryell , Randy Brecker,  Joe Henderson, Billy Harper Quintet,  Stan Getz and more .. He actually recounts a great relationship with Mingus, conversations with Coltrane and what he is happy about when he ponders his career so far .. along with many more savory realizations ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

KC Jazz Guitarist Ron Carlson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran Kansas City jazz guitarist Ron Carlson – He grew up in the country and through a long journey with music, he landed with jazz and has been giving Kansas City the goods for some time .. Over the course of our conversation, he spoke about his latest album called Kind Folk done in tribute to Kenny Wheeler and Charlie Haden .. We also discussed the KC jazz scene, his future album plans 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Joel Gordon of the KC Jazz Group The Matt Cook Collective

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the leader Kansas City Jazz Outfit The Matt Cook Collective – Joel Gordon  - Over the course of our interview, we discovered how this cool group comes together several times during the year
from colleges across the country to play their blend of jazz and educated students .. They are an evolved incarnation of what happens with talent, youth and pure desire come together for the good of jazz .. They have a host of winter 2015 shows in KC and talked to Neon Jazz about those shows, their history and what the future may hold  ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Bassist Matthew Moppa Elliot of Mostly Other People Do the Killing

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the leader of the NYC Jazz Outfit Called Mostly Other People Do the Killling – Matthew Mappa Elliot  - Over the course of our interview, he talked about the beginnings of the band from Oberlin Conservatory days in 1998 to the beginnings in 2003 .. He talked about touring, their albums, the Ringo Starr of the band, what the future may be, along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Legendary Jazz Percussionist Jack "Mr. Bongo" Costanzo

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Mr. Bongo – Composer, conductor and drummer – The Legendary Jazz Percussionist Jack Costanzo. Over the course of our conversation, this man well into his 90’s is as fluid as ever .. He talked about 7 trips to Cuba, dreaming of being a dancer, gigs with the best in jazz like Stan Kenton and Frank Sinatra, along with teaching the bongos to big shots in Holly wood like Tony Curtis and Marlon Brando .. He in the middle of a lot of action these days, and he spoke about his life in a big dose of honesty .. it was refreshing ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval The passion and love for the music has always been woven into the lore of Arturo .. During a candid conversation with Neon Jazz, he discuss how monumental Dizzy Gillespie was in his growth and development over the years .. He was his ultimate teacher .. He also discussed his role as trumpeter, arranger and composer .. he revealed what award surprised him the most, who he would have loved to perform, his foundation, what has been going on lately – including a new disc live at Yoshi’s, along with a host of other interesting observations and tales from a richly talented man who has such a good story it was made into a movie staring Andy Garcia back in 2000 ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

KC Jazz Vocalist & Actress Eboni Fondren

Welcome to a special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series  with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Singer Eboni Fondren – She has been quite busy lately, as usual, bringing folks her unique voice and spin on jazz .. She got her real vault into the jazz world through Everette DeVann – Over the years, she has woven a very cool story through clubs all across KC like Jardine’s and Jillys... This love of singing has branched out into Symphonies and
Theaters .. She has many plans in her future and continues to etch together a very intriguing music story ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Trombonist Michael Dease

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day jazz trombonist Michael Dease .. He’s right out of Augusta, Georgia and he’s a real jazz of all jazz trades .. along with the trombone, he plays the sax, trumpet, flugelhorn
, bass, piano, and he’s a skilled producer and composer .. Over the course of our conversation, he talked about gigging with the best cats in jazz via big bands .. Like Illinois Jaquet, Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Nicholas Payton and many more .. He discussed his heroes, plans 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Journeyman Jazz Pianist Orrin Evans

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz journeyman pianist Orrin Evans .. He’s a very journeyed jazz soul and a wise man .. Over the course of our conversation, he talked about what he learned from Kenny Barron, the story behind his latest album that hit #1 on the jazz charts, who his heroes in the jazz world are and exactly who he thinks he may be .. along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

NYC Jazz Vocalist Katie Bull

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day New York City jazz singer Katie Bull .. She was born and bred in New York City and was raised in a family that was drenched in the arts .. Her father was a jazz pianist and a dance improviser, her
mother a notable painter, and her stepmother a dance anthropologist and improviser – Over the course of our conversation, she discussed the release of her brand new 2015 album All Hot Bodies Radiate, her college years, travel to Israel & Africa, he plans for the future and how she is a cultivator of everything art and love ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Pianist and Composer Frank Carlberg

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day Jazz Pianist & Composer Frank Carlberg .. In late 2015, he’s releasing two new albums - Cosmopolitan Greetings and World Circus – Originally from Helsinki, Finland, and calling New York for the past 25 years, he’s quite busy and content with a life dedicated to jazz .. When he’s leading his big band, working with his trio or reciting poetry and text wit
h his his quintet, he is always busy creating jazz .. He’s created with legends like Steve Lacy, Bob Brookmeyer and Kenny Wheeler – He discusses this, along with many more questions over the course of our discussion ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Legendary Jazz Drummer Michael Carvin

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Drumer & Educator Michael Carvin .. Over the course of our conversation, he spoke about how his father taught him the greatest lessons in life .. like waiting to learn how to play the drums properly before you do it .. and it paid off .. By 12, he was playing professionally winning five consecutive Texas rudimental championships – then moving on to be the staff drummer with Motown Records, playing with Freddie Hubbard's and gigging with the finest jaz
z cats on the planet .. like Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Jackie McLean, Hank Jones, McCoy Tyner, Illinois Jacquet, Pharoah Sanders, Bobby Hutcherson, James Moody, Hampton Hawes,  and so many others .. He has plenty of stories, wisdom and laughter to impart .. this is a man that loves jazz ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Brooklyn Jazz Saxophonist Ochion Jewell

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the talented Brooklyn Based Jazz Saxophonist Ochion Jewell .. He is one deep cat that comes from the beauty of A
ppalachian Kentucky and went on to grow in innumerable ways at Cal Arts under the teaching of Charlie Haden and Wadada Leo Smith .. Not only is he swayed and involved in jazz, but swims through a plethora of music styles .. these days, he’s listening to a lot of Jimi Hendrix .. Over the course of our conversation, we discuss his childhood, when jazz became his thing, what is going on these days, his latest album, along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Ryan McNulty of the NYC Jazz Group Black Tie Brass

Welcome to a Neon Jazz interview with Ryan McNulty of the NYC based Jazz Outfit called the Black Tie Brass ..  The group was formed by Ryan McNulty in 2013 fulla musicians that feed off each other’s energy to create rare musical performances night after night .. Their sound is a unique blend of jazz, funk, R&B, soul, and rock .. and this close nit bunch feeds off a huge well of music energy and experience .. Over the course of our conversation, Ryan discusses the band, what is in store for the future, some tasty stories along with much, 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Reviewer, Historian and Author Scott Yanow

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Historian, Reviewer and Author Scott Yanow .. Originally from NYC .. he grew up in LA, he got hooked I first heard Dixieland in the Danny Kaye movie The Five Pennies .. His first record was The Very Best Of Al Hirt & Pete Fountain .. and from there he moved on into the real stuff with Charlie Parker and John Coltrane .. He has written for Downbeat, Jazziz, the Los Angeles Jazz Scene, the Jazz Rag and Jazz Inside and been on over 750 liner notes, hundreds of press biographies and press releases – His name in words screams jazz and he has plenty of tales to tell .. and they were told ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

NYC Saxophonist Caroline Davis on "Doors: Chicago Storylines"

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Saxophonist and Composer Caroline Davis .. Following the release of her much-praised 2012 debut, Live Work & Play, alto saxophonist and composer Caroline Davis relocated from Chicago to New York City and got to work on an ambitious project that had been germinating for seven years. To honor her eight-year residency in Chicago, she combines spoken stories and original compositions on her new CD Doors: Chicago Storylines, which will be released by ears&eyes Records on November 6. The inspiration for Doors first came in 2007 while Davis was teaching a course on the history of Chicago jazz at Northwestern University. She found that 1980 to 2000 was “virtually uncharted territory,” She conducted interviews with 15 musicians she’d found helpful and influential when she was coming up on the Chicago scene (including Art Davis, George Fludas, Bobby Broom, and Von Freeman, one of her mentors) to talk about their experiences during that time. She spoke with us about the creation of this album ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Canadian Jazz Saxophonist & Teacher Christine Jensen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian jazz saxophonist and educator Christine Jensen .. Over the course of our conversation, she talked about growing up in the same town that Diana Krall did, gigging with her sister – trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, what has been going on lately in a busy schedule, why she loves jazz, what her teaching philosophy is .. along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

NYC Jazz Pianist, Composer & Arranger Dan Kaufman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day jazz pianist Dan Kaufman .. He was born in Berkely, California, raised in Chicago and has been in New York since 2001 .. He spoke with Neon Jazz about his time at the New England Conservatory learning under Fred Hersch and Danilo Perez, along with performing with cats like From Jimmy Heath, Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride and Mark Turner.   These days, he is promoting his brand new 2015 album called Familiar Places and has plenty to say about it .. along with much more – including tales involving Paul Shaffer ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

KC Jazz Pianist Matt Villinger

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with KC Pianist/Composer/Teacher Matt Villinger .. He’s very new to the KC scene and he arrived here from St. Louis .. He just released a great new album called All Night and he’s very busy in the KC scene with many of the finest out there giving people all that live jazz .. Over the course of our conversation, we talked about his move, what’s going on these days, his early years of
piano, along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Chris Hazelton of the Boogaloo 7 Live at Green Lady - 10.26.15

An Interview with Jazz Hammond B3 Musician Chris Hazelton of the Boogaloo 7 on his recording of a live LP at the Green Lady Lounge in Kansas City, MO on October 26 at 8 p.m.

Featuring
Chris Hazelton - Hammond B-3 Organ
Nick Howell - Trumpet & Tambourine
Nick Rowland - Alto & Tenor Sax
Brett Jackson - Baritone Sax
Matt Hopper - Guitar
Danny Rojas - Drums
Pat Conway - Congas

Special Guest
Tim Braun - Tape Op

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Canadian Jazz Guitar Legend Oliver Gannon

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Canadian jazz guitarist Oliver Gannon .... Born in Dublin, Ireland, these days he calls Vancuver, Canada his home and he took some time to look back on a very rich, rewarding jazz career .. along the way he told me how he stopped being an Engineering Student to pursue jazz, cats he has played with over the years, travelling the world, what is next and many more surprises ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Canadian Trumpeter, Pianist, Drummer & Composer Brad Turner

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with very talented Canadian jazz trumpeter,  pianist and drummer Brad Turner.. Over the course of our conversation, this versatile and very in-demand cat talks about his unique jazz story from humble beginnings to a host of awards .. along with gigging with luminaries like Joe Lovano, Kenny Wheeler, John Scofield, Kenny Werner and Ernie Watts .. We cover some good ground ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Innovative Jazz Saxophonist Jon Irabagon

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with modern day jazz Saxophonist Jon Irabagon..  This is one busy jazz cat with a unique sound and story .. He’s got plenty of projects that are being released and just got a 4 star review his September 2015 release of Behind the Sky .. Over the course of our conversation, he talked about projects with Dave Douglas & Tom Harrell, along with soaking up all his good jazz experience in his 20’s and 30’s to get him ready to release albums in his 40’s – 50’s and beyond .. From the music flavor rich city of Chicago, he has gone on to introduce the world to his very unique jazz sound that is pushing the craft into new and cool directions ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Clarinetist & Composer Ben Goldberg

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the talented composer and clarinetist Ben Goldberg  .. He was born and raised in Denver, and has been in Brooklyn lately .. And in between both of those geographies, he has woven a very cool biography.. Over the course of our conversation,  he discussed his dreams, early gigs, awards he has received and many more surprises ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

KC Radio Host, Educator & Jazz Lover Dr. Mike Pettengell

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City based Jazz Broadcaster Dr. Mike Pettengell .. For the the last 25 years, Dr. Mike has been a professor of English, Humanities and Fine Arts at Kansas City, KS Community College and for the last 19 years he has been on the radio spinning the ‘pure’ music in all its forms, - jazz, old-timey, world, country, or classical. These days he is at KKFI in KC via 90.1 FM, but in the 90’s he piloted the  "Take Five" jazz radio show  KCUR (89.3) and it was a hugely memorable program at the top of the jazz radio food chain .. Most recently, he was awarded the “Living Legend Award” from the African American Museum of Philadelphia .. KC is lucky to have Dr. Mike and he had plenty of stories to impart to Neon Jazz ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Chicago Jazz Saxophonist John “Wojo” Wojciechowski

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago jazz saxophonist John “Wojo” Wojciechowski .. From the streets of Detroit and in Chicago these days he is busy promoting his new album Focus .. a direct inspiration from his greatest teacher .. his father. Over the course of our conversation, he talked about a great variety of things from his jazz heros, to his plans, teaching full time 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Canadian Tenor Saxophonist Cory Weeds

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian tenor saxophonist and jazz veteran Cory Weeds .. Over the course of our conversation, he spoke passionately about a life he has dedicated to jazz .. For 14 years he ran the very successful Cellar jazz club in Vancouver and that filled the world with many tasty memories and gigs .. These days, he is busy as ever as a recording artist and orchestrating a whole host of
jazz magic .. On the verge of his 10th studio album with the Jeff Hamilton Trio called Happy Maddness .. that is exactly what we delved into .. in all it’s parts and pieces  ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

KC Jazz Pianist & Educator Michael Pagan

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with pianist and educator Dr. Michael Pagan .. These days, he is a very busy musician playing the piano nightly around KC, along with being at professor at Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS directing Bravo, the Ottawa University Jazz Singers and teaching jazz piano. He just released a new CD in August of 2015 called the Ottawa Sessions .. From the streets of Ohio, his path made it’s way to KC and he digs it quite a bit ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Trumpeter & Educator Clay Jenkins

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with talented jazz trumpeter and educator Clay Jenkins .. From Lubbock, Texas, Clay has gone on to see the world and jam with some of the biggest names in jazz every .. He got his first real break with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, then moved onto LA and got involved with the big bands of Harry James, Buddy Rich, and finally, the Count Basie Orchestra. In August of 2015, he came out to Kansas City to get involved with the Charlie Parker Birthday celebrations city-wide going down and had some impressive words for the KC scene ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Bassist, Performer and Educator Ben Williams

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed bassist, bandleader, performer, music educator, and composer – along with being an actor .. Ben Williams .. Over the course of our conversation, he delved into a very busy schedule that is establishing him as one of the finest young artists in the world of jazz these days .. .. He discussed a role he had in his film film debut with Don Cheadle in “Miles Ahead” , his latest 2015 sophomore release Coming of Age, performing the song  “Happy” with Pharrell Williams and Herbie Hancock at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, along with a host of heavy jazz cats he’s performed with .. like Wynton Marsalis, George Benson, Pat Metheny  Benny Golson, and others ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Legendary Jazz Trumpeter & Composer Charles Tolliver

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary composer, arranger, and trumpeter Charles Tolliver .. Over the course of our conversation, he was very candid about his beginnings in 1963 with the great Jackie McClean .. and how that break led to bigger gigs with cats like Sonny Rollins  .. He told me who his jazz heros are, why he loves jazz 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Legendary Jazz Composer, Arranger & Bassist Chuck Israels

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary composer, arranger, and bassist Chuck Israels .. He’s well know for doing work with Bill Evans, along with John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz and many more .. He recounts tales of being in the middle of that jazz flux, having dinner at 12 with Louis Armstrong, growing up in a music rich family, what he is up to these days and what he would like his enduring epitaph in the world of jazz to be .. along with much, 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Trumpeter, Arranger & Member of The Cookers David Weiss

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Journeyman Trumpeter and Arranger David Weiss .. These days, he is consumed with performing in the Jazz supergroup The Cookers .. with legendary cats like Billy Harper, Cecil McBee, George Cables, Eddie Henderson, and Billy Hart .. Over the course of our conversation, he delved into his life in New York City, how he started out at art school for photography and made his way to the horn and the land of jazz .. He contemplated why he loves jazz, what his legacy might be and much, 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

NYC Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Ben Wendel

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-Based Jazz Saxophonist, Arranger, Composer and Producer Ben Wendel .. Born in Vancuver, Canada, Raised in Los Angeles and now calling New York his home, he has also globe trotted with acts like Gerald Clayton, Eric Harland, Snoop Dogg and the artist formerly known as Prince .. He has a large amount of irons in the fire as a very talented jazz force in the world today .. he spoke with Neon Jazz about his latest album called ACT II from a band he is in called ACT, along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Trumpeter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, Improviser & Educator Wadada Leo Smith

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Trumpeter, Composer, Arranger and Educator Wadada Leo Smith .. This journeyed jazz veteran has been all over the world creating cutting edge, avante garde music for decades. These days, he stays as busy as ever .. Over the course of our conversation, he spoke about his unique approach to teaching students, who has taught him the most, a music language he founded, who his jazz heroes are 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Legendary Jazz Saxophonist Ernie Watts

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Saxophonist Ernie Watts .. Over the years, he has toured with the Rolling Stones, recorded with Marvin Gaye, logged quality time with Buddy Rich and has played with countless jazz cats over the years .. For 20 years, he was a part of the Tonight Show Band with Johnny Carson under the direction of the great Doc Severinson .. He talked with Neon Jazz about his own record label, his latest jazz travels, why he loves jazz and a slew of other tales accumulated over a lifetime of dedication and love to the jazz craft ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Husband/Wife Duo Dessy Di Lauro & Ric'key Pageot

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the very talented jazz vocalist Dessy Di Lauro and journeyman pianist/husband/collaborator Rickey Pageot .. These days, the husband/wife duo are collaborating on some quality mus
ic incorporating elements from the ''Speak Easy Era'' with an added contemporary urban edge. The pair stay very busy, she is set to release her new EP in the Summer of 2015 followed by a North American, UK and European tour – and Rickey is busy as the pianist on  Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour .. During the course of our interview, the couple discussed a wide range of topics touching on their past in Montreal, their projects today and their dreams for a full independent future of creating their own music ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Montreal Jazz Guitarist Mike Rud

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Guitarist Mike Rud .. Over the course of our interview, he discussed his love of Montreal, jazz and being a musician .. He just won a Juno Award for his latest album Notes on Montreal .. and the back story on this album is quite cool .. He went on to discuss a solo project in the works, teachers over the years, who some of his jazz heros are, a dream gig he’d love to see in a time machine, along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Avant-Garde Jazz Pianist Satoko Fuji

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the avante-garde jazz pianist Satako Fuji .. She grew up in Japan, then moved to the USA to study at the Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory .. she is now back in Japan and has plenty to say with her music and about her life. During an interview with Neon Jazz, she talked about a great deal of topics ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Pianist Jeremy Siskind

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with talented jazz pianist and educator Jeremy Siskind ..  These days he splits his time between being a musician and a professor and he’s a very busy cat .. He spoke with Neon Jazz about his upcoming gig at the Take 5 Coffee/Bar on July 25, 2015, along with doing some guest teaching at the University of Kansas  .. He has also just release a new album called Housewarming featuring the great Kurt Elling .. a lot of ground was covered with Jeremy in this interview, so please 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Martina DaSilva of the Jazz Group The Ladybugs

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the leader of New York City’s Traditional Jazz Vocal Group The Ladybugs – Martina DaSilva ..  On the heels of their first and new self-titled album, this outfit has a unique repertoire of sound .. blending  favorites from the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s, infused with old-school swing, country, and blues – Martina discusses the beginnings of the band, where they are heading, along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

Jazz Trumpeter, Cornetis & Composer Ron Miles

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with trumpeter, cornetist and composer Ron Miles .. Right outta Denver, Colorado, he talked about his musical journey that includes a huge host of collaborations with the finest in jazz .. With cats like Bill Frisell and Brian Blade ..  We discussed yet another new venture of his as a part of the band Whirlpool, what the Denver scene is like, who his jazz heros are and many more insights & stories ..

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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 6:00 – 7:00 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/

NYC Jazz Singer Deborah Latz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with talented New York City jazz vocalist Deborah Latz .. She was originally trained to be an actress and pursued her dreams on Braodway in New York City .. but, life wove it’s path to the jazz and she has had a great run .. On the heels of her new 2015 album Sur L'Instant, she is doing a good amount of publicity and live gigs to get the sales going .. Over the course of our conversation she explains how all paths led to today, along with 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 6:00 – 7:00 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/