Monday, August 31, 2015

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/

Friday, August 28, 2015

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/

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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/

Journeyman Jazz Saxophonist & Educator George Garzone

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Journeyman Saxophonist & Educator George Garzone .. While on a gig in Copenhagen, Denmark, he spoke with Neon Jazz about a long road he has etched in the jazz world .. the son of Italian immigrants in Boston, he grew up in a music rich household that started him well on his way .. Over the years, he has gigged with the best in the business .. With cats like Joe Lovano, Randy Brecker, Kenny Barron and so many more .. As an educator, he has taught the best – cats like Branford Marsalis and Joshua Redman .. He’s a man full of wit, stories, wisdom and a helluva good jazz bio ..

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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/

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Natalie Bates of Kansas City's 5-Star Jazz Band

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with drummer and Assistant Director of the Kansas City Based 5-Star Jazz Band. The 5 Star Jazz Band is a unique North Kansas City Cinderella-success story started in July 2008 by three talented students from North Kansas City High School. With no money or experience organizing an all-volunteer community enterprise, they set out to form a student-run jazz band comprised of musicians from middle and high schools .. and they have done just that. Over the course of our interview, Natalie talked about the bands history, what they want to give to audiences, how they feel about KC jazz 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/

Alyssa Murray of Kansas City's Jazz Band - The AM Trio

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the  Kansas City’s very own and busy jazz group – The AM Trio – Featuring Alyssa Murray on vocals & piano, Joel Stratton on bass and Joshua Blyth on the drums – During a recent interview with Alyssa, she discussed the bands new album called As of Now, where they are playing these days, how they evolved into their current state as a band and what may just be in store for the group,  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/

Friday, August 21, 2015

Jazz Low Woodwind Player and Composer Brian Landrus

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Low Woodwind Player and Composer outta Brooklyn, NY – Brian Landrus .. He has been dubbed the Low Woodwind Expert and he has had a very interesting journey towards his latest, very delightful album called The Deep Below .. He grew up in Reno, Nevada and began playing music at 12, then went professional at 16 .. He’s toured the world with Esperanza Spalding and gigged with cats like Jerry Bergonzi .. He’s a new father digging the creative space his is in and it’s only going to get better from 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 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, Bandleader and Arranger John Fedchock

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Journeyman Trombonist & John Fedchock .. His story began in Cleveland and made it’s way to New York City .. and through his journey, he gigged with the legendary Woody Herman and his Orchestra in the 1980s, along with the likes of Gerry Mulligan, Louie Bellson and Rosemary Clooney .. He just released a new big band album in the Summer of 2015 called ‘Like it Is’ .. Over the course of our conversation, he imparted a very cool, intelligent and thoughtful look into his world .. and I think you’re going to 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 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/

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

A Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Singer Joanne Weaver

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the sultry jazz singing diva Joanne Weaver .. She has been described as having smooth vocals with an unexpected spacey, electronically lush sound and she has channeled a David Lynch vibe that is unmistakable .. She has been swawyed by acts like Zero 7 and was turned onto jazz by Harry Connick, Jr. Over the course of our conversation, she talked about all the inner workings of the timepiece that makes her move, along with what the future may just hold .. 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/

A Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Pianist & Hammond B-3 Musician Brian Charette

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Hammond B-3 Organist and Pianist Brian Charette ..  Currently in New York City, he logged a lot of time in the Chech Republic and in Europe .. Over the course of our conversation, he talked about his recent June 2015 release called Alphabet City, jamming with cats like Lou Donaldson when he was younger, his dual career as a writer, what the future may hold and 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/

Friday, August 7, 2015

Talented Jazz Singer Gracie Terzian

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the new and very talented jazz vocalist Gracie Terzian .. On the release of her first album Saints and Poets .. which is climbing the jazz charts on both Billboard and iTunes very well, she took a bit of time to discuss what is going on  .. Over the course of our conversation, she discussed growing up in the Virginia/Washington DC area, how she grew some serious jazz roots in college, how she constructed this impressive new album, her jazz heros, 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 Drummer, Composer & Educator Mark Guiliana

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with drummer, composer, educator, producer and label owner Mark Giuliana ..  He’s a very active and brilliant jazz cat pushing his latest new CD Family First .. Over the course of our conversation, he talked about what has been going down lately, along with his hopes for the future .. along with 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/