Friday, January 30, 2015

Jazz Legend & Pianist Randy Weston

Welcome to this special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with legendary pianist and composer Randy Weston  .. During a candid interview about his life, music and what motivates him to be such a force in jazz, he wove together a deeply memorable narrative about not only why it’s key to celebrate jazz, but to celebrate the cool of being alive .. From stories of growin up in Brooklyn and experiencing the pulse of music at the time, Miles Davis visiting his restaurant, how the swing of Africa made jazz and continues to refine the craft .. This is another very cool interview with a legend that imparts wisdom, humility and grace .. like a good jazz
song .. Here’s the honorable Mr. Randy Weston ..

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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/

Brilliant Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Sam Newsome

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with saxophonist, composer and  journeyman Sam Newsome  .. During our interview, Sam talked about growing up in Maryland, his innovative approaches to jazz that are full of non-western sounds, his switch from the tenor to soprano sax, cool Donald Byrd stories and so much more about what is going on and what he would like to see happen in the future ..

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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/

Friday, January 23, 2015

Talented Jazz Pianist/Musician Kris Bowers

Welcome to another episode in the Neon Jazz interview series with modern jazz pianist Kris Bowers .. This young cat is well versed in the jazz, hip hop and beyond .. After winning the Thelonius Monk  International Jazz Competition, he received some exposure and released an tasty new album called Heros and Misfits .. Over the course our interview, he spoke openly about doing what Miles Davis might be doing these days, future plans, growing up in LA 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/

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Fictional Jazz DJ Frank Boyd Talks about The Holler Sessions in Seattle

Welcome to another edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Seattle Actor and portrayer of the fictional jazz DJ known as Ray – Mr. Frank Boyd .. He recently ended a very successful run of The Holler Sessions in Seattle portraying a jazz DJ from Kansas City to rave reviews and hopes that this production will go on the road around America .. It’s a case of real jazz DJ meeting the fictional one for an interview probing his thoughts on jazz, Kansas City and the beyond ..

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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 Pianist Jo Ann Daugherty

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago Based Jazz Pianist Jo Ann Daughtery  .. She comes from Kansas City and learned quite a bit here before moving on to the Windy City .. She has played on some big stages over the years traveling with the USO, with the production of Jersey Boys and on stage with cats like John Ambercrombie and Randy Brecker .. She’s a great talent with great insights .. dig this story, 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/

Friday, January 16, 2015

Talented NYC Trumpeter Brian Pareschi

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with talented New York City based trumpeter Brian Pareschi .. On the heels of a very impressive and tasty new album called BP Express, this Rochester, New York native likely has made his way into your eardrums without you knowing it via TV/Commercial/Movie work .. Brian is an extremely talented jazz journeyman that has brought his jazz to fans all over the world .. and he has some of the best jazz stories we’ve heard around here.

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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/