Jazz Guitarist and Composer Brandon Seabrook

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist & Composer Brandon Seabrook  .. He is a guitarist, banjoist and composer living in New York City where he has established himself as one of the most unique and volatile guitarists of his generation. He has honed his guitar skills at the New England Conservatory in Boston and over the years he has performed extensively in North and South America, Mexico and Europe, as a solo artist, bandleader and collaborator.  Along with many points in his career, he discussed his 2018 CD Convulsionaries .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Veteran Jazz Composer, Pianist & Educator Cyrus Chestnut

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer and Educator Cyrus Chestnut  .. His musical roots began with playing piano at the Mount Calvary Star Baptist Church at the age of five in his hometown of Baltimore, MD. From there, he would move on to Boston for the Berklee College of Music and would go on to dedicate his life to jazz .. honing his craft as a sideman with some of the legendary and leading musicians like Michael Carvin, Donald Harrison, Terence Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Benny Golson, Betty Carter and Dizzy Gillespie .. He just released his newest CD – 2018’s Kaleidoscope ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Instrumentalist, Arranger, Composer & Educator Reginald Chapman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Instrumentalist, Arranger, Composer & Educator Reginald Chapman .. He spoke at length about his latest 2018 CD Prototype ..  So, he was born in Williamsburg, Virginia and has become a multi-instrumentalist adept on the tuba, harmonica, bass trumpet, and bass trombone – he d is both a leader and a sideman, along with being a founding and current member of the No BS! Brass Band .. Reginald’s musical experiences are wide-ranging and cross-genre .. and he’s got a lot to say ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

A Neon Jazz Interview with Veteran Jazz Drummer Chip White

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Alan Chip White..  Born in New York City - He began studying percussion and music with his father at the age of nine and moved on to the Berklee School of Music in Boston, MA studying with Alan Dawson, Charlie Marino, and Herb Pomeroy. He talked with Neon Jazz about his latest CD in a series – 2018’s All Star Ensemble, Vol. V: New Dedications and Latin Moods – So, he would move back to New York City in 1970 and play with the best around .. Like Carman McCrae, John Abercrombie, Frank Wess, Chet Bake, Junior Cook – and touring extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan playing on  television shows like “What’s My Line?,” “The Mike Douglas Show,” “The Dinah Shore Show,” “Saturday Night Live,” and more ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Veteran Jazz Pianist, Composer & Author Kenny Werner

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist Kenny Werner .. He was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Oceanside, Long Island and started playing and performing at a young age – it was 11 that he first recorded on TV .. and he’s never stopped .. He talked about his latest 2018 CD The Space .. and it’s great story of creative fortitude .. He’s been a world-class pianist and composer for over forty years with a prolific output of compositions, recordings and publications giving good energy to audiences around the world. He had plenty to say ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Modern Jazz Vocalist Aimée Allen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer Aimée Allen ..  She spoke with us about going for crowd funding with her new 2018 CD Wings Uncaged…She was born and raised in Pittsburgh and her connection with music began as a child that was full of listening to classic jazz, because her mother kept selections from the tradition on the family turntable.  She has learned well over time .. and began singing professionally with jazz a cappella groups in college and would go on to Paris and beyond ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Portland-based Jazz Pianist & Organist George Colligan

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Portland-based Jazz pianist, organist,drummer, trumpeter, teacher, and bandleader George Colligan is one of the most original and compelling jazz artists of his generation and he spent some time with Neon Jazz talking about his latest  2018 CD Nation Divided .. He’s also highly in demand as a sideman, having worked with players like Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Buster Williams .. We talked about quite a bit ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Dutch Singer and Composer Maaike den Dunnen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Dutch Jazz Singer & composer Maaike den Dunnen ..  She spoke with us from Rotterdam, Netherlands .. This curly-haired singer is bold and original a lot of energy.. Her tunes are playful, yet have integrity .. along with singing, she also composes, writes lyrics, writes arrangements, leads her own projects and plays the piano now and then. With one foot solidly rooted in the jazz-tradition, she explores new paths with the other. And she is also a teacher The Hague Royal Conservatory. Her latest CD is 2013’s Arrival and there is a new one in the works for 2019 that she talked about ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Author Brian Gruber on Jazz Legend Billy Cobham in 6 Days at Ronnie Scott’s - The Book

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Author Brian Gruber .. We caught up with him in Bankok about his book Six Days at Ronnie Scott’s – Billy Cobham – on Jazz Fusion and the Act of Creation  .. We got to know author/journalist/media man Brian and what led him to pen this book about the exceptional Panama-born, New York-raised drummer .. From Billy’s early days with Horace Silver and Dreams to the Bitches Brew sessions with Miles Davis to the breakthrough Mahavishnu Orchestra and beyond .. Brian covers the six days at iconic London jazz club Ronnie Scott's giving a needed insight into the history of a jazz shrine and a musician that has made a huge impact on the world of music ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Vibes Legend Joe Locke on the 2018 CD Subtle Disguise

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vibes Master, Composer and Bandleader Joe Locke  .. We caught him on the road in the UK to talk about his latest 2018 CD Subtle Disguise and we discussed what has been going on in his live .. For several years now, Joe has had two musical purposes: one, to speak in a vernacular which reaches people, and two, to continue challenging himself as a player, writer and arranger – it’s all been working out quite well .. Joe made it clear that this album would not have come to actualization were it not for the band he assembled for this project .. and he will explain .. So, the music on this disc is both personal in nature and unintentionally has a political thread that runs through it .. He’s gearing up for a CD CD Release Celebration: Nov. 17 @ Scullers, Boston, MA and it will be Available on Origin Records - November 16, 2018 ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Kansas City Organist Ken Lovern on OJT’s 2018 CD New Originals for the Green Lady OJT

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Organist Ken Lovern .. He spoke about the new OJT release called New Originals for the Green Lady on Jazz Daddy Records with a release date of November 7th, 2018 – This is the fourth album length release by the Kansas City group OJT featuring original compositions by Ken Lovern and Brian Baggett and one completely improvised piece titled Back Yard Improv Jam. Along with Ken on the hammond organ – the album features Brian Baggett on guitar, and Kevin Frazee on drums.  We spoke about this release, the Green Lady, KC and so much more ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Kansas City Jazz Hammond B3 Musician Chris Hazelton on the Legacy of Trumpeter Roy Hargrove

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Hammond B3 Organist Chris Hazelton of the Boogaloo 7 – We talked with him about the sudden passing of prolific Jazz Trumpeter Roy Hargrove on November 2, 2018. He talked about his time in Kansas City with Herbie Hancock, what he meant to the jazz community, along with his enduring legacy ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Bassist & Composer Chris Lightcap

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist & Composer Chris Lightcap .. He talked to us at length about his latest 2018 CD Superette on Royal Potator Family ..
He was born and raised in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and played violin and piano before taking up the electric bass at fourteen. As a senior in high school he started to study the upright bass - Over the years he's worked with Regina Carter, Craig Taborn, Mark Turner, Jason Moran, and so many others .. learning a great deal of things .. Throughout his performing career he has has also been a prolific composer ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Brian Scarborough Live with his Quintet at Westport Coffeehouse on November 7, 2018

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Kansas City Jazz Trombonist Brian Scarborough .. We caught up with him recently about what has been going on lately and about a show with his Quintet at the Westport Coffeehouse on Wednesday November 7th at 7 pm featuring Matt Otto, Sax, Alyssa Murray, Piano / Jeff Harschbarger, bass / Taylor Babb, Drums  .. Have a listen ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Jerry Vivino

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Jerry Vivino.. His latest 2018 CD Coast to Coast with Bucky Pizarelli and others is a wonderful album .. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey where music and art was an everyday thing in the Vivino household during his childhood .. By the age of 16, he started playing the saxophone. As life picked up steam, jerry toured the country with Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons in 1978 and 1979 .. All roads led to 1993, when his friend and Bruce Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg asked him if he would put together a band for a late night talk show .. an audition for Late Night With Conan O'Brien .. That led to 25 years of action .. and now that the Basic Cable Band is no longer in the Conan world, he is moving on into new ventures .. we spoke about this, that and much of the other .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Los Angeles Jazz Pianist Connie Han

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles Jazz Pianist Connie Han.. She just released her debut CD on Mack Avenue Records .. Crime Zone .. this modern day 22-year old artist with an affinity for hardbop began her jazz journey in earnest at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts .. She has a distinct image and sound that is grabbing the attention of the jazz world and beyond .. a soulful voice that is full of talent and welcome on this modern jazz landscape .. We talked about quite a bit ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Chicago Jazz Drummer Kobie Watkins

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago Jazz Drummer Kobie Watkins .. He spoke with us about his latest 2018 CD Projects – Movement on his own and Soul Fingers produced by legendary drummer Steve Jordan and performed with legendary guitarist Bobby Room .. This Chicago natvie began playing as a small child listening and watching his father playing drums in the church. Over time, he has cultivated dynamic relationships with his peers in and out of the Jazz, Latin, and Gospel community as a drummer, percussionist and a mentor.

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher 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. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/