Jazz Flautist Yulia Musayelyan

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Flautist Yulia Musayelyan .. We caught up with her on April 25, 2020 during the Coronavirus Quarantine to talk about her latest 2020 CD Unsaid and the ambivalence of it coming out during a pandemic .. She was born in Moscow, Russia. And began her music studies at the age of 4 .. She would go on to become the 2001 recipient of the National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts Award. She has great insights and is going places in the jazz world .. So, enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist Karl Denson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Mult-Instrumentalist Karl Denson .. We caught up with him in Mid-May 2020 during the Coronvirus music shutdown to talk about how all of it began for him and what the hope is as we go forward .. This talented musician from Santa Ana, California was a member of Lenny Kravitz's band & co-founded and led The Greyboy Allstars. He’s had quite a road in the world of music and has great stories and news .. So, enjoy….

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Vocalist & Composer Sara Serpa

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist & Composer Sara Serpa ... We caught up with her in Portugal on June 11, 2020 to talk abuot this COVID-19 world and new music she is putting out during the pandemic and racial upheaval in America .. Her CD is Recognition: Music For a Silent Film that came out on June 5, 2020 on Biophilia Records- her gifts as a composer and vocalist are fused with the talents of featuring Mark Turner, David Virelles and Zeena Parkins .. She came to America for the Beklee College of Music in Boston and has gone on to travel the world and etch deep trails in the jazz world .. Get to know her ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Legendary Jazz Guitarist John Scofield

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Guitarist John Scofield .. We caught up with him on June 17, 2020 to talk abut his newest 2020 CD Swallow Tales that celebrates the music of his friend and mentor Steve Swallow made in an afternoon in New York City in March 2019 .. John was a 20-year-old student at Berklee when he first met and played with bassist Swallow, and they have continued ever since, in many different contexts. Born in Ohio and raised in suburban Connecticut, he has gone on to become a jazz legend with great tales .. We talked about this new material and this COVID-19 Jazz World we are all navigating through .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

British-Nigerian Jazz Singer Ola Onabulé

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with British-Nigerian Jazz Singer Ola Onabulé  .. We caught up with him in late April 2020 to talk about this new Coronvirus world without live jazz and the obstacles it has given all of us .. He talked about his latest studio album and how he has built an enviably solid music career through a relentless schedule both in the recording studio and as an international touring performer. He has always been interested in crossing cultural and musical boundaries. His path to today is a fascinating one in this new surreal world of ours .. We get into quite a bit .. Enjoy.

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

NYC Jazz Pianist & Smalls Club Owner Spike Wilner

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Pianist & Smalls Club Owner Spike Wilner .. We caught up with him in Mid-June 2020 to talk about the Coronavirus world of no live jazz .. he spoke about his life as a musician and club owner .. it was frank and open .. and he put out a new line of re-issues of live music, including his own, to grace upon the world thirsty for live music .. He was born and lives in  Manhattan – a New Yorker through and through .. He hails from a direct line to a famous rabbinical dynasty founded by his great-great-great grandfather, Moses - who was also a Kabbala master & mystic. In the beginning, he was inspired to play ragtime piano at a young age after seeing a docudrama on the life of Scott Joplin. Jazz is his life .. and he talks about it .. enjoy,

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Composer, Arranger & Educator Jim McNeely

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Arranger & Educator Jim McNeely  .. He was born in Chicago, and moved to New York City in 1975. In 1978 he joined the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra and spent six years as a featured soloist with that band .. That was followed by a 4-year tenure as pianist/composer with the Stan Getz Quartet.Then, on to Phil Woods and the jazz world beyond .. along with his music chops, he’s a prolific and widely respected educator .. Please get to know him and dig …

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

NYC Jazz Saxophonist Sherman Irby

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Saxophonist Sherman Irby .. We caught up with him in Mid-April 2020 during the Coronvirus Lockdown to talk about this strange new world void of live jazz .. He talked about a lot .. His latest 2020 CD with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra – Inferno and his beginnings in Tuscaloosa, Alabama .. He found his musical calling at age 12. In high school, he played and recorded with gospel immortal James Cleveland. From there, he get into jazz and never looked back .. he’s got great stories .. Enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Nigerian-born, Los Angeles Jazz Vocalist Douyé

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Nigerian-born, Los Angeles Jazz Vocalist Douyé .. We caught up with her in Mid-April 2020 to talk about the Coronvirus Lockdown wold of no live jazz and the recent CD’s she sent over to Neon Jazz .. She is a Lagos, Nigerian born jazz vocalist who now lives in Los Angeles and has released four albums .. When she was growing up, she was interested in the American music of Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dinah Washington. She started writing poems, and eventually songs that she started singing at the age of five. She has a great story .. Enjoy ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

NYC Jazz Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa on the new COVID-19 Jazz World & 2020 Hero Trio CD

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa on the new COVID-19 Jazz World & 2020 Hero Trio CD .. He opened up about this new project on June 10, 2020 in the midst of the Coronavirus lockdown and this surreal world we are all navigating through .. So, enjoy ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator David Bixler

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator David Bixler ..  During early April 2020 while the Coronavirus Quarantine was raging through the world, he talked about his latest 2020 CD Blended Lineage .. This cat is a multi-faceted artist, having received critical acclaim for both his playing and his writing. He actively leads several projects that serve as platforms for his diverse musical interests. He has great insights .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

New York City Jazz Pianist Falkner Evans

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York City Jazz Pianist Falkner Evans .. During early April 2020 as the Coronavirus lockdown was happening, he talked from the middle of New York about his  2020 CD Marbles .. He is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and just happens to be a third cousin to iconic author William Faulkner .. He grew up on classic 60s rock and R&B before getting hooked on jazz in high school. He’s got great stories .. So dig…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

NYC-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Roberta Piket

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Roberta Piket .. She is the daughter of a European composer and a Great American Songbook singer, and a native New Yorker who loves to swing while exploring the more adventurous harmonic possibilities of jazz and improvised music .. We talked to her about music and this strange world we live in during the Coronavirus Quarantine of early April 2020 .. ..So please get to know her and dig this interview.

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Trombonist Ryan Keberle

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trombonist Ryan Keberle .. We caught up with him in early April 2020 during the Coronvirus Quarantine to talk music and the surreal life with no live jazz .. He opened up about the 2020 CD Reverso - The Melodic Line .. This cat has been hailed in the Downbeat International Critics Poll as #1 Rising Star trombonist and has a loud voice on both his instrument and as a bandleader .. It’s a great story .. dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Jeff Rupert on the 2020 CD Ripple & COVID-19

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Jeff Rupert on the 2020 CD Ripple & COVID-19 .. We caught up with him in early April 2020 as the Coronvirus global lockdown was on to discuss his new 2020 CD Ripple and this surreal world with no live jazz .. we covered a lot .. So, enjoy ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Pianist Composer & Educator Arturo O’Farrill

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Composer & Educator Arturo O’Farrill .. We talked to him in early June 2020 during the Coronvirus Quarantine from his base in Los Angelese about his latest recording, Four Questions featuring special guest Dr. Cornel West on the title composition “Four Questions” – It was released as the lockdown intensified on April 10, 2020. This album is is first one in his famed recording catalog to exclusively include all originally written compositions. Weaving together empowering messages for the times, Four Questions portrays the pioneering pianist as outspoken as ever on the obligation of artists to speak truth to the great injustices occurring across the globe.  Along with the pandemic and racial unrest in America, it’s the perfect time to have this material out .. he explains .. Enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Saxophonist Andrew Rathbun on New Projecst & the COVID-19 Jazz World

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with oronto Jazz Saxophonist Andrew Rathbun .. We talked to him in late May 2020 about this new COVID-19 world of no live jazz, but he has new music .. and he talked about this and the entirety of this surreal time on the planet .. So, enjoy ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

New York-based Musician, Composer, Bandleader & Teacher Avram Fefer

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series New York-based Musician, Composer, Bandleader & Teacher Avram Fefer.. We caught up with him in Early May 2020 during the Coronvirus Quarantine to talk about this new world with no live jazz .. He has recorded thirteen albums as a leader, many more as a sideman, and has performed in clubs and festivals throughout Europe, Japan, Africa, and the Middle East with legends like Archie Shepp, Bobby Few, the Last Poets, and the David Murray Big Band .. He’s got a great story .. Dig .. And find his albums at... https://avramfefer.bandcamp.com

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Veteran Jazz Musician Paul Jost

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Musician Paul Jost .. We caught up with him in early April 2020 During the heavy of the Coronvirus lockdown to talk about the 2020 CD Simple Life and this strange new world of no live jazz .. He has performed worldwide with recent tours in Asia and Europe. After a long career as an instrumentalist and sideman having recorded and performed with Billy Eckstine, Mark Murphy, Dr. John, Bucky Pizzarelli, Joe Farrell, Ron Carter, and so many others .. He’s got great stories .. enjoy ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

French-based Jazz Pianist Marc Benham

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with French-based Jazz Pianist Marc Benham .. We talked to him from his home just outside of Paris on April 6, 2020 during the Spring Coronavirus Quarantine to talk about no live jazz and more .. He started studying classical music in France and Belgium as a child and discovered the Harlem stride piano and New-Orleans jazz thanks to his Dad, who’s a Dixieland saxophonist, and a Swing lover .. that led him to the Bill Evans Piano Academy in Paris and a very rich jazz career .. 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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Bassist & Composer John Patitucci

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist & Composer John Patitucci .. On May 21, 2020 during the Coronvirus lockdown, we talked about his latest 2020 CD  Excursions and Adventures and this surreal world we live in .. He was born in Brooklyn, and began playing the electric bass at age ten. He went on to study classical bass at San Francisco State University and Long Beach State University and went on to play with luminaries over his career like Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Stan Getz, Pat Metheny, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, and so many others .. he’s got great tales .. Enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Dick Oatts

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Dick Oatts .. He was born and raised in the state of Iowa and brought up in a musical family. He was introduced to the saxophone by his father Jack Oatts who was a very well respected jazz educator and saxophonist. He would eventually make it to NYC in 1977 and joined the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra .. Since that time, he has been with the best in jazz and spent decades thrilling audiences .. We caught up with him on April 19, 2020 during the Coronvirus quarantine to discuss jazz and hope .. Dig…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Writer & Educator Hal Galper

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with with Legendary Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Writer & Educator Hal Galper .. He found jazz at the Berklee College of Music in 1955 and went on to work with the best .. with cats like Chet Baker and Stan Getz, along with being a member of Phil Woods's quintet for 10 years .. He is on the faculty of Purchase College and the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and has taught countless musicians .. We talked to him during early May 2020 during the Coronvirus lockdown and he poured over a very good career in jazz .. Enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Band Leader Steffen Kuehn of the Jazz Group Pacific Mambo Orchestra

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Band Leader Steffen Kuehn of the Jazz Group Pacific Mambo Orchestra .. We caught up with him in late April 2020 to talk about the band and this COVID-19 world of no live music .. This outfit is a Latin flavored orchestra full of celebration and celebrity. They have been around for 10-plus years and got some well-overdue recognition in 2014, when their crowd-funded, self-titled, debut album took home the GRAMMY for Best Tropical Latin Album. We cover some good ground .. So, enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Kansas City Jazz Vocalist Deborah Brown on the new COVID-19 Jazz World

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Vocalist Deborah Brown .. We caught up with her in Mid-May 2020 during the COVID-19 Quarantine to discuss what has been going on .. She talked about that last show of hers on March 13, 2020 at Johnson County Community College’s Carlsen Center that was cancelled and many other observations about this surreal time of no live jazz .. 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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Canadian Trumpeter, Composer & Arranger Daniel Hersog

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Trumpeter, Composer & Arranger Daniel Hersog .. He opened up bout his CD Night Devoid of Stars coming out June 12, 2020 with His Orchestra featuring Noah Preminger and Frank Carlberg .. He talked about his start and his career up to this point .. He’s an important voice on the Canadian and international jazz scene and has toured North America leading large ensembles .. Enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Kansas City & Paris-based Jazz Trumpeter Hermon Mehari on New Music & COVID-19

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City & Paris-based Jazz Trumpeter Hermon Mehari on New Music & COVID-19 ... We caught up with him in Paris to talk about his latest 2020 CD A Change For The Dreamlike… He created this new CD in a barn in the French countryside full of personal journal entries, versions and visions of wishes, fantasies and memories. It was released June 5, 2020 and is very welcome in this new world of ours. Hermon also opens up about this new COVID-19 world and the hope for the future .. So, enjoy ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Greg Abate on the new COVID-19 Jazz World

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Greg Abate ..  We caught up with him in the Middle of May 2020 during the COVID-19 Quarantine to discuss what has been going on .. How he knew music was going to stop live .. and what he’s been doing .. and the hope for the future .. Enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Kansas City Jazz Pianist Leslie Maclean on the 2020 Live at Black Dolphin & the new COVID-19 Jazz World

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Pianist Leslie Maclean on 2020 Live at Black Dolphin & the new COVID-19 Jazz World … We caught up with her in Mid-May 2020 during the COVID-19 Quarantine to open up about this odd new world with no live jazz, yet a new album with KC Singer Molly Hammer .. There are great revelations and talk of hope ..  .. She delved into plans she had, things to look forward to and a whole lot in between .. So, enjoy ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Legendary Kansas City Jazz Pianist Tim Whitmer

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Kansas City Jazz Pianist Tim Whitmer  .. He is the prodigal son of Kansas City Jazz and was fortunate to learn from the likes of Jay McShann, Mary Lou Williams and Count Basie. We caught up with him in early May 2020 during the Coronvirus Quarantine to discuss the silence of jazz and the future .. He is very busy at top jazz venues in Kansas City and hosts a monthly concert series, Spirituality and All That Jazz at Unity Temple on the Plaza .. He is always pleasing the KC crowds and has great stories .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Lead Vocalist & Saxophonist Bryan Redman of the Kansas City Jazz Group Grand Marquis

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the Lead Vocalist & Saxophonist Bryan Redman of the Kansas City Jazz Group Grand Marquis .. We caught up with Bryan in Mid-May 2020 to talk about this new world of no live jazz amidst the COVID-19 Quarantine lockdown .. This band has been around the KC area since 1998 and are one of the hardest-working bands in the region playing over 100 shows per year .. Over the yeas, they have played all over America and has released 8 albums.. They have great stories .. Enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Malibu, California-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Producer Lisa Hilton

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Malibu, California-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Producer Lisa Hilton .. We caught up with her on April 30, 2020 during the Coronvirus lockdown .. and we talked about how she has been doing during this surreal time in our world .. She is full of West Coast cool energy and her recordings are full of subtle historical references from a wide variety of genres and eras, sounding distinctly twenty-first century and uniquely of her own style. She talked about her career and the hopeful future .. Enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

NYC Jazz Pianist, Composer and Arranger John Di Martino

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Pianist, Composer and Arranger John Di Martino .. We caught up with him in early May 2020 to talk about the COVID-19 Lockdown, projects he’s been working on lately, his jazz history and the hopeful future .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Kansas City Blues Musician & Radio Host Jason Vivone

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Blues Musician & Radio Host Jason Vivone  .. We caught up with him on May 11, 2020 to talk about projects duing this strange COVID-19 Quarantine world. He is the leader of Kansas City’s award winning band the Billy Bats  and the host of The Boogie Bridge on KKFI 90.1 FM.Originally from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, he had family in Kansas City that indulged his fever for blues and blues based music. Enjoy….

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Kansas City Jazz Jazz Saxophonist Dave Panico

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Saxophonist Dave Panico .. Originally from Chicago, he now calls Kansas City home and he’s been here for quite a while .. We caught up with him in Mid-May 2020 to talk about his career, this new COVID-19 world and the future .. along with more .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Kansas City Jazz Trombonist Brian Scarborough on the 2020 CD Sunflower Song & COVID-19 Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Trombonist Brian Scarborough on the new debut 2020 CD Sunflower Song and the new COVID-19 Jazz world  .. This album will be released on Outside In Music’s Next Level recording label in August ..  The recording features nine original compositions .. And we also discussed this surreal COVID-19 jazz world of no live recordings, but recordings are still rolling forward .. We talked about all of this .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

NYC Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Dave Glasser

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Dave Glasser .. We talked to him in early April 2020 about his new 2020 CD - Democracy's Hypocrisy .. and this strange COVID-19 world we are living in .. Along with the music, he is a faculty member at the New School for over 23 years, he is proud to have helped develop many of today’s younger jazz musicians. He’s got great tales and a hopeful outlook on the future .. Enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Brazilian Jazz Musician Felipe Salles

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brazilian Jazz Musician Felipe Salles ..  We caught up with him on April 3, 2020 during the Quarantine Lockdown to talk about his eighth and most ambitious to date, a 2-CD/DVD set featuring video documentary and original music for large jazz ensemble - Out March 20, 2020 via Tapestry Records called The New Immigrant Experience .. He emigrated from Brazil to the United States in 1995 and this project premiered in April 2019 at performances in New York City and Massachusetts - Then, it was recorded in the studio. The recording was then recombined with live video excerpts giving a full-throated voice to immigrant groups in the United States today.. He’s got great stories .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Detroit Jazz Trombonist John TBone Paxton

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Detroit Jazz Trombonist John TBone Paxton .. We caught up with him on April 2, 2020 to talk about this new, strange COVID-19 world and his new 2020 CD Tbone Paxton and the RJ Spangler Quartet – Back in Your Own Backyard .. He’s got great stories from his musical life and distinct hopes for the future .. So dig it ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Danish Jazz Saxophonist Claus Waidtløw

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Danish Jazz Saxophonist Claus Waitdlow .. He opened up about his 9th CD as a bandleader with his group Nice Chair on the 2020 CD The Game, a vibrant take on the classic, chordless trio format and he talked about his long life in music and this strange new COVID-19 quarantine world from his base in Denmark. Enjoy…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Berlin-based Jazz Drummer Jim Black

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Berlin-based Jazz Drummer Jim Black ... We caught up with him on April 2, 2020 from his base in Berlin to talk music and the Coronavisus .. He talked about his latest 2020 Trio CD – Reckon .. He was raised in Seattle and has had quite a journey .. he opened up about that and so much more .. enjoy ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Canadian Jazz Pianist Emie Rioux-Roussel

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Pianist Emie B Roussell… We caught up with her in her home of Quebec Canada on April 1, 2020 to talk about her latest 2020 CD Rhthme De Passage and the new Coronavirus world .. Her band has become an unstoppable force on the Canadian jazz scene and she opened up about both her career, the band and the future… So, get to know him 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 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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Vibraphonist, Composer & Band Leader Christian Tamburr

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vibraphonist, Composer & Band Leader Christian Tamburr .. We talked to him in  late March 2020 when the Spring Quarantine was really heading up .. and we talked abuot his Septet CD The Awakening (Sounds for Sculpture) .. This internationally renowned performer has been in over 67 countries around the world and first started performing jazz at the age of 14 – and went on to play with legends like Clark Terry, James Moody, Kenny Barron, Milt Hinton, Bucky Pizarelli, Nicolas Payton – he’s got great stories .. Dig…

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Israeli-born, New York-based Jazz Bassist Omer Avital

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York-based Jazz Bassist Omer Avital .. During early April 2020, we talked at length about the Coronvirus lockdown and his brand new 2020 CD New York Paradox .. Originally from Israel, at 17 he began playing professionally in jazz, pop, and folk music bands and has been at it every since .. He’s got great stories and insights .. So dig it ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

NYC-based Jazz Bassist Gregg August

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Bassist Gregg August … During early April 2020 we talked about this new Coronavirus lockdown world ..  and his latest 2020 CD Dialogues on Race – Volume 1 – This cat has been in the jazz, Latin jazz, classical and avant-garde scenes and a very active member of the New York music scene for over ten years. He opened up about his past, what is going on now and the hopeful future .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Trumpeter, Composer, Producer & Vocalist Theo Croker

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter, Composer, Producer & Vocalist Theo Croker  .. He opened up about the pandemic during late April 2020 .. He’s is still producing and has some relief from the hectic pace of his life .. Originally from Leesburg, Florida and a very musical family .. This Grammy Award nominee, three-time Echo Award nominee, as well as a Theodore Presser Award recipient has been prolific .. He’s got vision, plans and stories .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Pianist & Composer Mike Bond

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Mike Bond .. We caught up with him from his home in New Jersey during early April 2020 during the Coronavirus Quarantine to talk about his latest 2020 CD The Honorable Ones ..  He is the son of a Caucasian physics professor and a first-generation Chinese-American stay-at-home-mom and he started playing piano at age 4.  He talked about his career and the hopeful future .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Singer Clairdee

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer Clairdee  .. We talked to her in Early April 2020 about her latest 2020 CD A Love Letter to Lena and this Coronavirus lockdown world of no live jazz .. She has admired Lena Horne since she was four years old – her parents were huge in her life to admire the arts and justice .. She opened up about her life in music and so much more .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Toronto-based Jazz Singer Peter Campbell

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Singer Peter Campbell .. We caught up wit him in early April 2020 to talk about the world lockdown due to the Coronavirus and his new 2020 CD Old Flames Never Die .. He talked about his beginnings, career and his hope for the future…. Dig …

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

NYC-based Jazz Drummer Paul Shaw

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Paul Shaw .. During early April 2020 he opened up about being in Quarantine in the heart of New York City and his new 2020 CD – He grew up in Southern New Jersey and began playing the drums at age 5 and had some interesting tales about Kansas City and gigs around the world .. Dig ..

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Pianist Greg Spero of Spirit Fingers

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Greg Spero  ..  We caught up with him during the COVID-19 Quarantine on April 1, 2020 to talk about his latest 2020 CD-  The inaugural album by the jazz super-group – He opened up about this new world of no live jazz and a career where he has played to sold out audiences from New York to LA and having already attracted over 300,000 views on YouTube .. Dig

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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/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/