Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Jazz Duo of Vocalist & Pianist Angela Turone & Guitarist Chris Plat

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brazilian Jazz Duo of Vocalist & Pianist Angela Turone & Guitarist Chris Plat .. We talked to them on June 6, 2020 about their latest 2020 CD Sounds of Brazil during the COVID-19 lockdown .. This debut album is a surefire testimony to this duo’s brilliant pairing. They have been together since 2014 & explore the diverse and beautiful music of Brazil and seamlessly intertwines this influence with their jazz roots. 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/




Jesse Whiteley from Blue Standard on the Video A Good Thing

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jesse Whiteley from Blue Standard .. We caught up with him on June 5, 2020 to talk about the 2020 video A Good Thing during this strange COVID-19 world .. It is off the title song from our debut album "A Good Thing". The video, directed by Toronto's zefred, was shot pre-quarantine, over one cold winter day at The Rex Hotel in Toronto. We talk about our new world and 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 Drummer Greg Fox

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Greg Fox .. We talked with him on June 7, 2020 about his latest 2020 CD Contact amidst the COVID-19 world lockdown. He remains a student himself, open-minded, honest, and willing. He has worked with with the best in jazz and has a great story .. So please get to know him 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/




Chicago-born, Berlin Based Jazz Musician Ed Partyka

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-born, Berlin Based Jazz Musician Ed Partyka .. We caught up with him on May 5, 2020 during the initial stages of the COVID-19 lockdown to talk about this strange new world of no live music. Originally from Chicago, he received a BA degree from Northern Illinois University before moving to Germany in 1990. Over the years, he has toured and recorded with the Bob Brookmeyer New Art Orchestra, Vienna Art Orchestra, Carla Bley, WDR Big Band, NDR Big Band and many others .. Get to know him 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 Trumpeter and Singer Benny Benack III

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter and Singer Benny Benack III  .. We caught up on June 8, 2020 to talk about his latest 2020 CD A Lot of Livin’ to Do during the inetensity of the COVID-19 lockdown .. By age 28, he has proven to be a rare talent: not only a fiery trumpet player with a stirring command of the postbop trumpet vernacular in the vein of Kenny Dorham and Blue Mitchell, but also a singer with a sly, mature, naturally expressive delivery in the post-Sinatra mold, performing standards and his own astute songs with a thrilling sense of showmanship. 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/




Monday, November 23, 2020

Jazz Guitarist Grant Gordy

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Guitarist Grant Gordy .. We spoke with him on June 7, 2020 about quite a bit .. Like his your latest 2020 CD Interpreter during the COVID-19 world lockdown .. After six incredibly fortunate years as guitarist with the legendary David Grisman Quintet/Sextet, he is now moving on and focusing on other pursuits. So please get to know him and dig this interview.


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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in New York, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Grant for his time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkc or visit The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ . Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends




Jazz Trumpeter Steph Richards

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter Steph Richards  .. We caught up with her during the COVID-19 lockdown world on June 7, 2020 to talk about her life in music and how things have changed … Before the  release of her 2018 debut Fullmoon, she had steadily established herself in NYC as an engaging experimentalist on the scene, recording with pioneering artists ranging Henry Threadgill, Anthony Braxton and John Zorn to David Byrne and Yoko Ono. 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 Pianist Peter Hum

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Peter Hum .. We caught up with him on June 5, 2020 to talk about quite a bit during the COVID-19 lockdown about quite a bit .. Like his latest 2020 CD Ordinary Heroes… He was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada and has been a mainstay of the city's jazz community for almost three decades. Enjoy the story .. 

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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 and Composer Marta Sanchez

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist and Composer Marta Sanchez .. We caught up with her on June 3, 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown to talk about quite a bit .. He was born and raised in Madrid, Spain and these days is actively working in the contemporary creative music scene in New York City and around the globe. Take a listen .. enjoy the 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/




Israeli Jazz Artist Omer Kringel

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Israeli Jazz Artist Omer Kringel .. We spoke on June 2, 2020 about his new 2020 CD Okan Project… which is bringing his life journey and view into one creation. He’s been been to Cuba, Colombia, Peru, the United States, Spain, Angola and to Israel to capture amazing friends and musician, unique sounds and voices. 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 Drummer, Composer and Educator Steve Fidyk

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer, Composer and Educator Steve Fidyk ... We caught up with him in early 2020 to talk his latest 2020 CD Battle Lines during this new COVID-19 world of no live jazz .. He is well-known for his versatility and musical approach earning national and international acclaim as an artist, author, composer and columnist. 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/




LA-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Jake Reed

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer & Composer Jake Reed .. We caught up with him on June 2, 2020 to talk about his latest 2020 CD Reed Between the Lines – an album that eatures a wishlist of collaborators from the L.A. studio scene, jazz greats and his bandmates in the acclaimed trioKAIT (Kait Dunton, Cooper Appelt) among others. Like many of his fellow Angelenos, Jake Reed has played many different roles since arriving in L.A. a dozen years ago. In Reed’s case, however, those roles have been performed not on the screen but in the clubs, stages and recording studios where he’s been an in-demand drummer almost since his arrival in the city. 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 Bassist, Composer and Educator Jeff Reed

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist, Composer and Educator Jeff Reed .. We talked to him on June 1, 2020 during the COVID-19  lockdown about the 2019 CD Look for the Light and his life in music .. He is currently residing in Baltimore, MD and has performed extensively throughout the United States and throughout the world.  Enjoy his story .. 

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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 Pianist & Composer Johanna Summer

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with German Jazz Pianist & Composer Johanna Summer .. We caught up with her in mid April 2020 to talk about the emerging COVID-19 world and her history in music .. She started taking classical piano lessons at the age of seven and she quickly developed his own, clearly structured sound .. 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 Singer Donna Singer

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer Donna Singer .. We caught up with this powerhouse performer on June 1, 2020 to talk about a lot during this COVID-19 world of no live music .. She has wowed jazz lovers around the world through her recordings and live performances at festivals, concert halls and jazz clubs. Her European concerts include dates in Paris, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy and Wales. She has plenty more to come .. hear her story .. 

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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 & Songwriter Olcay Bayir

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer & Songwriter Olcay Bayir .. We talked to her in May 2020 about how life has been going during the COVID-19 lockdown world .. And she opened up about her life in music .. Her approach is a natural marriage of her time-honoured Anatolian heritage and the vibrant, eclectic sounds of London, which she now calls home. Classically trained as a soprano, collaborations with musicians from all around the world have informed Olcay’s music as much as the rich tradition of Kurdish and Turkish folk songs of her youth. Enjoy her story .. 

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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 Guitarist Brian Kooken

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Brian Kooken .. We talked to him back in May 2020 about this new COVID-19 world, along with a host of other things .. Originally from Arlington, Virginia, he shares a birthday with guitar hero Wes Montgomery .. He’s has a great jazz 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 Drummer Sherri Maricle on the 2020 CD 3D Jazz Trio

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Sherri Maricle on the 2020 CD 3D Jazz Trio  .. We caught up with her in May 2020 to discuss her new venture with the 3D Jazz Trio, what she has been doing during COVID-19 and 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/




Soprano Saxophonist Stephane Spira on the 2020 CD Improkofiev

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Soprano Saxophonist Stephane Spira on the 2020 CD Improkofiev .. .. We spoke back on May  2020 about his new album and what has been going on in this new COVID-19 world of ours .. 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/




Musician Samoa Wilson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Musician Samoa Wilson  .. We caught up with her in May 2020 about what is going on in this new COVID-19 world of ours .. Since she was 12 years old, she has been captivating audiences with a voice the New York Times calls “sweet, effortless, old-timey”. Raised in the riverbed of traditional North American folk music, she came up in the Boston scene, under the wing of jug band and folk legend Jim Kweskin. 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 & Bandleader Jacob Anderskov

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer & Bandleader Jacob Anderskov  .. We talked to him in May 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown about his current life and history in music .. he is from Copenhagen and over the years has released more than 25 albums as a bandleader and co-leader since his debut in 2001. He has received numerous awards and hailed by the international press as an outstanding voice in contemporary music. Dig his story .. 

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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 Flautist Gerald Beckett

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Flautist Gerald Beckett  .. We spoke in May 2020 during the COVID-19 world lockdown about his latest 2020 CD Mood… He is originally from Beaumont, Texas and started playing alto saxophone at the age of 11. As a freshman at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas he switched to playing the flute. He has six self-produced CD’s and there is so much more to come .. Enjoy his story .. 

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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 Guy Mintus

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Israeli Jazz Pianist & Composer Guy Mintus .. We talked to him in May 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown about his latest 2019 CD Dalb…This Israeli musician is a true citizen of the world. Coming from a mixed heritage of Iraqi, Moroccan & Polish Jews, he is based between Tel Aviv and New York and is constantly on the go having recently performed in Brazil, India, Bulgaria, Switzerland, France, Germany and different cities in the US/ Canada. Things have changed quite a bit, but the music is always there .. 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 Drummer, Composer & Bandleader Franklin Kiermyer

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Drummer, Composer & Bandleader Franklin Kiermyer .. We caught up with him in May 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown to discuss his life in music and the surreal world we are living in .. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, he came to prominence in the 1990s during his long residency in New York City. His work is inspired by a variety of spiritual musics including the late period of John Coltrane and his quartet of McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones and Jimmy Garrison. His story is full of 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/




Jazz Singer & Songwriter Umut Adan

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer & Songwriter Umut Adan  .. We caught up with him in May 2020 to talk about many things .. Like this new COVID-19 world of no live jazz .. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey and got his education at Italian High School – that led to him getting an undergraduate degree in political sciences in Italy .. During his studies, he held the front man position for many psychedelic bands. His path found it’s way to jazz .. and he talks about it and 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 David Bode of the New Orleans High Society

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist David Bode of the New Orleans High Society .. We caught up with him in Mid-November about the band’s debut 2020 CD titled New Orleans High Society .. The band originally started with a weekly gig in the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans .. As the members of the band got to know each other better, a distinctive interpretation of the New Orleans repertoire began to emerge with the sound of traditional jazz as its base but with pieces of Afro-Cuban, gospel, and modern trip-hop mixed in. After playing together regularly for over 18 months, the band decided to record an album .. It’s a great jazz 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/




Canadian Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Educator Kari van der Kloot

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Educator Kari van der Kloot .. We caught up with her on May 24, 2020 to talk about her latest 2020 CD The Archtects during this new COVID-19 lockdown world .. Living somewhere in the space between jazz and folk, her compositions fit seamlessly into a tradition of great Canadian singer-songwriters, such as Joni Mitchell, while still honoring her roots in jazz music. She’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/




Toronto Producer, Pianist & Keyboardist Todd Pentney of HiFiLo

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto Producer, Pianist & Keyboardist Todd Pentney of HiFiLo .. We interviewed on May 30, 2020 during the COVID-19 early phases to discuss his new debut CD HiFiLo – Speak Your Language .. His music merges contrasting genres seamlessly into a unique, singular sound by showcasing a mixture of modern production with live performance and improvisations. The project harnesses the colours of vintage synths and electro- mechanical keyboards to create intricate tapestries of sound inspired by the likes of Prince, Stevie Wonder, Radiohead, Bill Evans, The Beach Boys and Keith Jarrett. It was a great 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/




Jazz Bassist Tarik Hassan

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist Tarik Hassan  .. We spoke with him on May 25, 2020 about his newest  CD Yalla! .. He opened up about this new COVID-19 world and so much about his life in music .. He is a first generation American son of an Irish mother and Palestinian father, his music is a mix of his experiences and influences.  He is able to draw on the music of these rich cultures as well as the musical traditions of America to create music that has a truly unique sound. Originally from Jacksonville, FL he spent the better part of a decade living and working in New Orleans, LA. 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, Composer & Educator Michael Thomas

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Michael Thomas .. We caught up with him on May 27, 2020 to talk about his latest 2020 CD Event Horizon ..  This Grammy-winning musician has been an active member of the New York City jazz community since arriving in 2011 and has performed throughout the United States and abroad with the likes of Brad Mehldau, Dafnis Prieto, Nicholas Payton, Miguel ZenĂłn and so many more .. This story is a great one .. 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 Bassist Joe Martin

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist Joe Martin ..  We spoke to him on May 26, 2020 about his latest 2020 CD Etoilee during the new, surreal COVID-19 world .. He moved to New York City in 1994 and his debut as a leader was Passage, a quartet album with tenor saxophonist Mark Turner, pianist Kevin Hays and drummer Jorge Rossy recorded in 2001 .. Since then, he has kept the momentum moving forward .. He’s got 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/




Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Bobby Selvaggio

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Bobby Selvaggio .. We spoke with him on May 26, 2020 about his latest 2020 CD Live from the Bop Stop… and so much more during this strange COVID-19 world of no live jazz .. This Cleveland-native earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Performance from Kent State University – then moved on New York City and earned a master’s degree in jazz performance from the Manhattan School of Music. While in New York, Bobby studied with Joe Lovano, Bobby Watson, Dick Oatts, and Maria Schneider. His story is full of bravado .. 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 & Author Andy Jaffe

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator & Author Andy Jaffe .. We talked to him on May 24, 2020 about how he has been doing during the COVID-19 lockdwon .. He has been a leader in jazz pedagogy for over thirty years, having taught at the Berklee College of Music and so many other institutions .. He is a former member of the faculty of the Jazz in July and Litchfield Jazz Camp summer programs .. Between performance and education, he is a gem in the jazz world .. Get to know him 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/




Kansas City Jazz Flautist, Band Director, Vocalist & Educator Amber Underwood

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Flautist, Band Director, Vocalist & Educator Amber Underwood .. We talked to her on November 20, 2020 about quite a bit during this COVID-19 world we live in. We focused on the October 28th release of her new CD This is Me .. The album is a touch of her feelings, life journeys and an inside look into the person beyond the stage. This Kansas City native has been a presence in the local jazz scene making a place and a voice for her instrument. She has been entertaining and performing music since the tender age of 8. She started out on the piano and then began playing classical flute. 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, November 13, 2020

Chilean Jazz Vocalist Claudia Acuña

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chilean Jazz Vocalist Claudia Acuña ..  We caught up with her in May 2020 to talk about quite a bit during the COVID-19 lockdown .. Like her latest 2019 CD Turning Pages… She was born in Santiago and raised in Concepcion, she established herself on the Chilean jazz scene in her early 20s. When she arrived in New York City in 1995, she quickly gained recognition as a leading voice on a scene rapidly being transformed by a wave of brilliant Latin American musicians. Her story is good .. 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 Fabian Almazan

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Fabian Almazan  .. We talked to him in May 2020 about his life in jazz and the surreal new COVID-19 world .. he opened up about his latest 2019 CD This Land Abounds with Life .. He found his musical roots as a child in his homeland of Havana where he first became involved in the classical piano tradition. When his parents could not afford to pay for private piano lessons, having migrated to Miami, Florida .. and things have happened quite well since .. 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 Jazz Saxophonist Helena Kay

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Jazz Saxophonist Helena Kay  ..  We spoke with her in May 2020 about this new COVID-19 world .. She grew up in Perth, Scotland and moved to London in 2012 .. and since then, she has gon e on to some wondorous things in the world of jazz and beyond .. 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 Marilyn Crispell

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Marilyn Crispell .. We caught up in May 2020 to figure out this COVID-19 world .. She is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and has been a resident of Woodstock, New York since 1977 when she came to study and teach at the Creative Music Studio. She discovered jazz through the music of John Coltrane, Cecil Taylor and other contemporary jazz players and composers. For ten years she was a member of the Anthony Braxton Quartet and the Reggie Workman Ensemble and the story continues .. 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, November 12, 2020

Tuba Player Mike Forbes of the Band Isthmus Brass

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Tuba Player Mike Forbes of the Band Isthmus Brass  .. We talked to Mike in May 2020 about all things jazz and COVID-19 .. Under the direction of brass-icon, John Stevens, and comprised of the finest professional brass players in the Midwest, the Isthmus Brass is Wisconsin’s premiere large brass ensemble. Mike opens up .. 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 Alex Koo

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Alex Koo .. We caught up with him in May 2020 to talk about his latest 2019 CD Appleblueseagreen… and all things related to this new COVID-19 world of no live jazz .. This Belgian-Japanese pianist and composer is making a name for himself as a promising young talent on the European jazz scene. He’s got great insights into now and 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/



Jazz Composer & Producer Lea Bertucci

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer & Producer Lea Bertucci  .. We caught up with her in May 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown to talk about her latest 2020 CD Acoustic Shadows ..  She also opened up about her career in jazz .. one whose work describes relationships between acoustic phenomena and biological resonance. 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, November 11, 2020

Jazz Saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith on the 2020 CD Lowdown & COVID-19

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith on the 2020 CD Lowdown & COVID-19 .. We caught up with Ian one day before the 2020 Election Day in America to talk about quite a bit .. Done on the famed Cellar Live label with Cory Weeds .. who is on the CD on tenor, Rick Germanson on piano, John Webber on bass and Joe Farnsworth on Drums ..  Teaming up with The Roots nightly on  The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon .. he is always stretching out with a soulful and blues drenched material .. like this new project .. We talk about 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/