Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Canadian-based Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist Matty Stecks

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian-based Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist Matty Stecks.. We caught up with him in late April 2020 to talk about his latest 2020 CD Long Time Ago Rumble .. With his first double album effort, he  has created something eclectic along the following streams: modern jazz, film score, musique concrète and popular song. Originally from New York, he now is teaching in Central Canada and keeps an active calendar of recording and gigs .. when they pick back up .. So, get to know him .. 

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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/





Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Bassist Laura Camacho of the Jazz Group Athens Tango Project

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bassist Laura Camacho of the Athens Tango Project .. We talked to her on April 24, 2020 about their new work in 2020 – It’s a version of Astor Piazzolla's song Oblivion. She started her music career in her hometown of Buenos Aires, Argentina .. Along with the band, 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/



Norwegian Pianist & Composer Espen Berg

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Norwegian Pianist & Composer Espen Berg ..  We talked on April 25, 2020 during this strange new COVID-19 world about his latest 2019 CD Free to Play .. Along with a life well lived in jazz .. He has travelled around the world playing concerts since 2003.. He is award winning with a whole lot to say .. 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/



Blues Singer & Songwriter Kevin Burt

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Blues Singer & Songwriter Kevin Burt .. We caught up with him in early June 2020 to talk about this new world of COVID-19 and no live music .. and so much more .. For more than 25 years he has delighted audiences throughout the Midwest dispelling the myth that true blues has no roots in Iowa. He is a self-taught musician – on vocals, harmonica, and guitar that performs between 325 and 400 shows a year .. and he’s waiting to get back to that point again .. Get to know him .. 

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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/





Friday, September 25, 2020

Kansas City Jazz Singer Paula Saunders of the KC Group The Freedom Affair

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Singer Paula Saunders .. We caught up with her about her involvement in the KC group The Freedom Affair garnering national attention as a part of a new Apple ad campaign. She opened up about the release of their new Album ‘Freedom is Love’ coming out worldwide on September 25, 2020. She is full of energy and wisdom about this new album, the sudden expose, the pandemic world 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/



Legendary Jazz Drummer Joe Farnsworth

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Drummer Joe Farnsworth .. He opened up during this odd time on earth with a pandemic and social unrest rampant to talk about his latest 2020 CD Time to Swing with Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Barron and Peter Washington .. This musician from South Hadley, Massachusetts has been revered for years for his blazing speed, precision, musical, and melodic playing. He grew up in a musical family and studied with Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor. From there, it was on to New York City and eventually recording over 100 CD’s as leader and side-man with the likes of Pharaoh Sanders, Horace Silver, Harold Mabern, McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, Diana Krall, Benny Golson, George Coleman, Johnny Griffin, Lou Donaldson, Benny Green, Barry Harris and Curtis Fuller .. his story is amazing. 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 Saxophonist Rich Wheeler

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Saxophonist Rich Wheeler  .. We caught up with him following a triumphant live Kansas City show underground with Ensemble Iberica. His power and reach on the saxophone was huge that night and it has resounded throughout his career. Originally from Arkansas, he has called KC home for quite some time. He opened up about this 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/



Friday, September 18, 2020

Canadian Jazz Bassist Robert Lee

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Bassist Robert Lee .. We caught up with him in late April 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown to talk about his debut 2020 CD Ascension .. His music is a hybrid of modern chamber music, jazz, and contemporary folk. He is a big name on the Toronto jazz scene and he is going places .. Get to know him .. 

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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/



Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Dana Saul

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Dana Saul  ..We caught up with him in late April 2020 during the beginnings of the COVID-19 quarantine lockdown to discuss the release of his recent album Ceiling and about his life in music ..Get to know him and 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 Composer & Arranger Wayne Alpern

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Arranger & Composer Wayne Alpern .. We caught up with this Detroit native in late April 2020 during the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic to talk about the artistic uncertainty in the world .. He has spent a lifetime integrating popular and jazz idioms with classical techniques to create a sophisticated contemporary style .. His life artistic life and journey is a vastly interesting one .. You have to get to know him .. 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 Vibraphonist Sasha Berliner

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vibraphonist Sasha Berliner.. We caught up with her from around Late April 2020 to talk about this new COVID-19 world and her latest 2019 CD Azelea .. She also opened up about her life in music .. She  started playing drums at eight years old – then  pursued a jazz emphasis at her high school and at 16 she wrote and published her first album called “Gold” .. She has a great story .. 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/



German Jazz Organist Barbara Dennerlein

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with German Jazz Organist Barbara Dennerlein  .. We talked to her on April 20, 2020 from her base in Munich, Germany about this new COVID-19 lockdown world and so much more .. Like her latest 2019 CD Best of the Blues .. Over the years, her CDs have won numerous awards and has gone on to become quite a name in the world of jazz .. travelling the world and delighting crowds .. 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 Composer, Arranger & Keyboardist Michael Abene

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Arranger & Keyboardist Michael Abene .. And has done great work as the Musical Director-Principal Arranger/Composer of the WDR Radio Big Band of Cologne, Germany - one of the great big bands in Europe. We caught up with him in last April 2020 to discuss the world at hand amidst the COVID-19 lockdown and so much more .. His collective work in the field of jazz from performance to education is huge and impressive .. So please get to know him .. 

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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/



Thursday, September 17, 2020

Jazz Bassist Luques Curtis

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist Luques Curtis .. We spoke in late April 2020 about this new world of COVID-19 and his life in music .. He is from Hartford, CT and was surrounded by a musical family .. He started on the bass at 12 and never looked back .. He’s got 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/



Barcelona-based Jazz Drummer Jorge Rossy

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Barcelona-based Jazz Drummer Jorge Rossy ..  We caught up with him during mid April 2020 to talk about what he’s been doing during the beginings of COVID-19 lockdown .. He’s been very busy over his career with work on over 80 recordings with renowned jazz musicians Brad Mehldau, Ethan Iverson, Kevin Hays and so much more to do .. He’s got a wonderful 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/



Jazz Pianist, Composer & Arranger Walt Wagner

 We spoke with Walt on April 19, 2020 as the COVID-19 lockdown was really starting to talk about latest 2020 CD Trajectory…  This Seattle-based artist started on the pianist when he was born and never let up .. He’s got 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/



Jazz Keyboardist Robert Walter with The Greyboy Allstars

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Keyboardist Robert Walter with The Greyboy Allstars  .. We talked in Early August 2020 about their new CD Como De Allstars…and this odd new COVID-19 world .. Robert is well versed in soul jazz on the Hammond B3 organ and Fender Rhodes and is a founding member of The Greyboy Allstars. He talks about his career, the group, what is going on these days .. what is next and so much more .. it’s 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/



Jazz Vocalist & Visual Artist Kathy Kosins

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist & Visual Artist Kathy Kosins ..  We caught up with her in Mid April 2020 as this new COVID-19 world started ramping up .. We had a candid talk about quite a bit .. From her latest 2020 Single .. Fancy Free – teamed up with legendary flautist Hubert Laws for a vocal flute rendition of the classic by Donald Byrdon the 50th Anniversary of the song .. Her sound exemplifies the intersection of jazz and soul that is steeped in the jazz tradition as well as all of the energy and intensity of soul .. it was a good talk .. 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/



Wednesday, September 16, 2020

A Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Saxophonist Dan Willis

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Dan Willis .. We caught up with him in late June 2020 to talk about his newest CD The Monk Project .. He rolled into NYC in a loaded-down Dodge Shadow on a crisp fall day in 1992, just days after his 24th birthday.
Since his arrival on the scene, he's received accolades from several of the top music critics in the city and he has accumulated quite a 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/

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Kansas City Guitarist Beau Bledsoe

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Guitarist Beau Bledsoe .. We caught up with him during early May 2020 to talk about this strange new COVID-19 world of no live music .. He performs and records classical music, jazz and folkloric music from around the world as he seeks to integrate different musical cultures with diverse audiences and has toured extensively throughout Europe, Russia, South America and North America .. Get to know him…

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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/

Friday, September 11, 2020

Canadian Jazz Guitarist & Composer Alvaro Rojas

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Guitarist & Composer Alvaro Rojas .. We talked to him about releasing his latest 2020 CD Gran Kasa during a pandemic and how COVID-19 has effected his life .. He is an award winning guitarist and composer based in Vancouver B.C. and did perform regularly with his trio, along with other local artists in the pop, rock, jazz and improvised music communities. He’s got 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/

Thursday, September 10, 2020

London-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Rick Simpson on Kid A to Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with London-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Rick Simpson .. We talked about this new COVID-19 world and his latest & upcoming 2020 CD Kid A to Jazz .. A project created to mark the 20th anniversary of Radiohead’s wonderful original -  This was originally part of a series of sell-out shows curated by Simpson at London’s Vortex club featuring non-jazz records rearranged with an improvisational focus. The original show was such a success, drawing in listeners from beyond the club’s regular audience – so he re-assembled the band in the studio and recorded the entire album in a single afternoon session .. We talked about his life in music, the construction of this album 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/

Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Benjamin Boone on COVID-19 and the New 2020 CD Joy

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxohonist, Composer & Educator Benjamin Boone  ..  We caught up with him on March 28, 2020 just as we were absorbing the new COVID-19 world to talk about his latest 2020 CD Joy and this brand new world we are all navigating .. 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/

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

French Jazz Pianist Enzo Carniel

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with French Jazz Pianist Enzo Carniel .. We caught up with him from his home base during mid April 2020 to talk about this new COVID-19 world of no live music, his life in music and his latest 2020 CD Wallsdown…  He began studying the classical piano and discovered jazz during adolescence. Since then, he has been trailblazing his path .. 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/

Norwegian Jazz Bassist Sigurd Hole

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Norwegian Jazz Bassist Sigurd Hole  .. We caught up with him in mid-April 2020 during the heat of the COVID-19 lockdown to talk about his newest album and so much more .. He grew up on a farm in Rendalen, in a small village with less than has 100 inhabitants. Music was a central part of his childhood, playing the violin from the age of six and then moving on to a slightly bigger stringed instrument, the double bass, at the age of 13 – He’s got 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/

Jazz Saxophonist Oded Tzur

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Oded Tzur .. We caught up with him in Brooklyn on April 14, 2020 during the beginnings of the COVID-19 lockdown to talk about his new 2020 CD Here Be Dragons ..  His work draws influence from the art of storytelling and explores relationships between ancient and modern musical traditions and that curiosity for improvised music led him to discover the ancient art of Indian classical music – He’s got a great story and a future that is just beginning .. 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/

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Danish Jazz Singer Mette Juul

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Danish Jazz Singer Mette Juul  .. We caught up with her from her home in Copenhagen, Denmark on April 20, 2020 to talk about this new COVID-19 world we all live in and her fourth album that came out on March 6 right before the pandemic began - New York – Copenhagen .. She grew up in a small town and was the first in her family to get into music .. She has a great story and a bright future ahead .. 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/

London-based Keyboardist, Composer and Bandleader Greg Foat

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with London-based Keyboardist, Composer and Bandleader Greg Foat  .. We caught up with him from a beautiful spot in England during mid April 2020 to talk about his latest 2020 CD Symphonie Pacifique .. and this new COVID-19 lockdown world of ours .. This London-based musician is completely of his time and somehow beyond it. His highly original "non-contemporary jazz" utilizes conventional instruments and an exotic array of unorthodox ones .. His story and wisdom is something you need to hear .. 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/

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Members of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra & Even Organizer Jackie Myers on the August 29, 2020 performance at Plexpod in Kansas City as a part of the Kcdriveinconcerts.com

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Members of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra  .. They performed at the PLexpod off 39th Street in Midtown Kansas City as a part of the Kcdriveinconcerts.com orchestrated by the great KC Jazz Pianist Jackie Myers .. The triumphant outdoor concert was on August 29, 2020 on the 100th Birthday of Charlie 'Bird' Parker taking to the stage to honor the legacy of Charlie Parker, Bobby Watson and Count Basie ..  We caught up with Jacky Myers - Clint Ashlock, Trumpeter & Leader of KCJO- David Chael, Alto Sax - John Kizilarmut, Drums - Eddie Moore, Keyboards and Andrew Stinson, Bass prior to the show to get their thoughts on the gig, KC jazz restart and Bird at 100 .. 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 & Producer Sylwester Ostrowski on his new 2020 Single Chiefs Kingdom

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Polish Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Producer Sylwester Ostrowski  .. We caught up with him in his home base of Poland in late August 2020 to discuss his new single .. A triumphant song called Chiefs Kingdom .. Saluting the World Champion KC Chiefs .. He talked about being here in KC for the big Super Bowl win, releasing this new music and other interesting facts about his love of KC .. 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/