NYC Jazz Bassist Alexander Claffy

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York City Jazz Bassist Alexander Claffy .. He’s originally from Philadelphia and learned quite a bit in the clubs there about how to play and what jazz is all about .. Over the years, he’s learned from the esteemed master Ron Carter and play and learn with cats like  Johnny O'Neal, Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, and many others .. He’s got a new album coming out on February 26, 2016 simply called Claffy .. He’s an energetic jazz cat with plenty of tales about his heroes, what may be next, why he loves jazz and his unique sound ..

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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 Pianist and Composer Aruán Oritz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Forty-two-year-old Cuban-born, Brooklyn-based pianist, violist, and composer Aruan Ortiz  .. Over the course of an open conversation,  he discussed his journey to jazz .. it began in Cuba, picked up steam during time in Spain and finally in the United States he found his dream .. Over the years, he has written music for jazz ensembles, orchestras, dance companies, chamber groups, and feature films – He just released a new 2016 album to critical acclaim called Hidden Voices .. He’s a busy cat fulla talent and armed with great tales ..

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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 Singer Laura Perlman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist & Survivor Laura Perlman .. Over the course of our interview, she discussed her new 2016 album Precious Moments that was the result of a long, winding good road .. She has defeated Cancer and a rare blood disease – and it was all with an eye on releasing that big jazz album .. She grew up in the Bronx listening to the best in jazz via her parents who were New York City educators and had a dream of becoming Sarah Vaughn .. Instead, she has become truly herself .. a great jazz singer  ..

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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 & Guitarist Camila Meza

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer & Guitarist Camila Meza .. Over the course of our interview,  she discussed her roots in her homeland of Chile and how she was influenced by her first big jazz icon .. Pat Metheny .. She came over to the United States to study at the New School and moved on to New York City to live out her jazz dreams .. and she has done just that .. She just released a new 2016 album called Traces and is busy getting the music out there ..

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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 Cornetist, Improviser & Composer Josh Berman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago cornetist, improviser & composer Josh Berman  .. Over the course of our interview, we dug into his history .. which is part accidental and more about finding his artistic aim in his life .. He just released a new album called A Dance and A Hop – and is contemplating new material .. he’s the cofounder of the acclaimed Umbrella Music – along with being the co-curator of the Emerging Improvisors Organization – He stays busy working with cat like Bill Dixon, Joe McPhee and  Ken Vandermark – He had some cool insights, tasty stories and a bit of surprise minced in .. Get to know Josh and dig this interview, 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/

NYC Jazz Saxophonist Noah Preminger

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Saxophonist Noah Preminger  .. Over the course of our interview, he enlightened us today’s jazz world and about his roots in music .. He just released a new album - Pivot: Live at the 55 Bar in 2015 and talked about how his  parents were music enthusiasts with a huge record collection that gave him a strong backbone in music .. Originally from Conecticut, he calls New York City his home and he’s done quite well there .. playing and learning from the likes of Cecil McBee, John McNeil, Fred Hersch and many others .. Since his first crucially acclaimed album Dry Bridge Road released just after his 21st birthday, he has been off and running forward with recordings, gigs, teaching 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/

NYC Jazz Vibraphonist Behn Gillece

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Vibraphonist Behn Gillece  .. Over the course of our interview, he discussed how the playing of Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson were a huge influence on his playing .. Originally from New Jersey, he picked up the vibes as a teenager and went with it .. From there, he got his roots sewn in Philadelphia and moved on to New York  City .. Since 2006, he’s been huge on the scene and very active with plenty of jazz cats and at clubs like Smalls .. He discussed his latest 2015 album called Mindset, along with his jazz journey up to this point in his life .. along with what might just be next ..

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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 Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer & Educator Vinny Golia

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with journeyed jazz cat, Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer & Educator Vinny Golia .. Over the course of our conversation,  he discussed his life as a visual artist in New York, how he got into music almost by accident, his gigs all over the world, a celebrated recording career and his current teaching post at Cal Arts. He also ventured the history of his 50 piece Vinny Golia Large Ensemble and how he has contributed original compositions and scores to Ballet and Modern Dance works, video, theatrical productions, and film .. Vinny is a creative force, to put it mildly .. and he has a brilliantly woven tale of creativity and 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 Drummer Charles Rumback

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Drummer Charles Rumback  .. Over the course of our interview, he discussed his Kansas roots, moving on to Lawrence and eventually landing in his current home of jazz fluent Chicago .. He talked about traveling around the US and Japan, playing with different bands, some new albums he released in 2015, along with many other live gigs taking place lately .. He also discussed his jazz heroes, what may be 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 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 Guitarist Mike Moreno

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-Based Guitarist Mike Moreno .. Over the course of our interview, he talked about his latest 2015 disc called Lotus and some jazz cats he has played with over the years like Robert Glasper and Jeremy Pelt .. He’s from Houston, Texas and now calls New York City his home .. He’s had an interest ascent to the top of the modern jazz food chain .. He also discussed who taught him the most, what it’s like to travel, who has inspired him 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/