Los Angeles Jazz Pianist George Kahn on the 2020 CD Dreamcatcher

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles Jazz Pianist George Kahn on the 2020 CD Dreamcatcher .. We caught up with him right after the November 9 release of the album to talk with George about this pandemic release, how he has been dealing with the new COVID-19 world and much more .. 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/

Tenor Saxophonist Rich Halley on the 2020 CD The Shape of Things

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Tenor Saxophonist Rich Halley on the 2020 CD The Shape of Things  .. We caught up with him shortly after the release of this album that was November 4th, 2020 .. He is an artist that plays what he likes and most of what he likes are his own compositions. He opens up about the recording, the pandemic 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 Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Jeff Ellwood

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Jeff Ellwood  .. We caught up with him on November 23 to talk about his latest 2020 CD The Sounds Around the House .. These days, along with recording, he is the Director of Instrumental Jazz Studies at Mt. San Antonio College and has shared the stage with the likes of Tony Bennett, Gary Burton and so many more .. His story is very 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 Guitarist, Composer & Arranger Chance Hayden

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Arranger Chance Hayden .. We caught up with him in November 2020 during the revamping of the COVID-19 pandemic to talk about his latest 2020 CD Grab & Go .. Since 2005, he has sustained an active presence throughout Portland, Oregon and his talent continuously extends to diverse acclaimed artists and playing all over the world .. Get to known 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/

Manitoba-bsasd Jazz Pianist Will Bonness

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Manitoba-based Jazz Pianist Will Bonness .. We caught up with him in November 2020 during the COVID-19 shake down to talk about his latest 2020 CD Change of Plans. It is his third release and specifically focuses on contrast, texture, and epic storytelling. These days, along with the music, he is an Associate Professor of Jazz Piano, Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba. He has been an active member of the Winnipeg, Canadian and international jazz scenes since his teen years. 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/

Jazz Composer & Piainist Sarah Mckenzie

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer & Pianist Sarah Mckenzie .. When the corona virus hit in early March., she was just on tour in France and all her shows got cancelled. At the same time the US government implemented a travel ban for everyone who was traveling from the Schengen territory so Sarah was unable to return to her home in Los Angeles immediately. ‘In order not to get stuck during lockdown in a big city – she rented an old school house in the very South of England, in Hastings at the English Channel coast. It was a very romantic place from the 17th century. They had planned to stay for two weeks, in the end it was 3 1/2 months. She explains was ensured .. 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 Scott Kettner of the Group Nation Beat

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer  Scott Kettner of the Group Nation Beat  .. We caught up with him on September 16, 2020 during the COVID-19 world to talk about the band’s latest 2020 CD The Royal Chase .. These days, he is the guiding force behind Nation Beat, a band  where vibrant rhythms find common ground in the rhythm of Brazil’s northeastern region, the Big Easy’s funky, hypnotic second-line and strolling Mardi Gras Indians, and the unfettered freedom of big-city downtown jazz. It’s a good tale to tell .. 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 Michael O’Neil

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Michael O’Neil .. He talked about his latest 2020 CD And Then it Rained  .. It is his fifth and newest release and is certainly a departure from his previous CDs. Over the years, he has been a mainstay on the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene. He started studying clarinet at age 10 and one of his first influences was his neighbor who was a jazz great and studio drummer. From there, jazz became his life .. 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 Fusion Artist Bob Holz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Fusion Artist Bob Holz .. We talked to him in November 2020 during the COVID-19 world about his life in music, and more specifically his Live In New York and L.A. CD .. He’s a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and has gone on to have quite a career for himself .. 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 Gutauskas

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Andrew Gutauskas .. We caught up with him in late November 2020 to talk about his career, new music and the pandemic .. He opened up about his latest 2020 CD Look Out! And his busy career as a Grammy Award winning saxophonist, film composer, music director, arranger and educator.  He has recorded and performed on Broadway, television, film and live  around the world with a variety of artists ranging from jazz to rock to hip-hop to Bollywood. 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/

Jazz Singer Paul Tuvman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer Paul Tuvman .. We caught up with him in May 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown to talk about about his latest 2020 CD In My Life .. He grew up in a house full of good music and started the piano at age 8. He learned the fundamentals and focused mostly on classical music then moved on to standards, pop, and boogie woogie. His early influences were Ray Charles, Oscar Peterson, Nat King Cole, Vince Guaraldi, Dave Brubeck & Bill Evans. 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/

Big Band Leader Pete Ellman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Big Band Leader Pete Ellman  .. WE talked to him back in early November 2020 during the COVID-19 world about his new 2020 CD "For Pete's Ache". The band was formed in 2009 after Pete retired from the 566th Air Force Band. Since then, the band has played regularly in and around Chicago. They regularly invite student jazz ensembles to join them and will provide members of the band as guest clinicians, giving these budding musicians a gig-like environment playing the music they love. 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/

Veteran Kansas City Jazz Musician, Trumpeter & Flugelhornist Pete Carroll

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Musician, Trumpeter & Flugelhornist Pete Carroll .. We caught up with him to talk about his very storied career in jazz .. From work on his latest 2020 collaboration with the Freedom Affair on the CD Freedom is Love to being the lead trumpeter for the reverend Al Green .. After a few seasons touring, he relocated to Kansas City and began performing in local jazz and blues venues while on break from tours .. These days he is recognized as one of Kansas City's most versatile trumpeters and performs with several local and national artists.  Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, many musicians have suffered financial loss from show cancellations and he opens up about this strange time .. and 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 Trumpeter & Flugelhornist Stan Kessler on the COVID-19 World & 2021

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Trumpeter & Flugelhornist Stan Kessler on the COVID-19 World & 2021 .. We caught up with this veteran jazz journeyman 3 days before the end of this year we all have lived – 2020 – He talked about a wide array of things related to this year, silver lingings, harsh realities and hope as we jump into the new 2021 .. 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 Guitarist & Composer Tom Guarna

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist & Composer Tom Guarna  .. We caught up with him in Fall 2020 to talk about his latest 2020 CD Spirit Science…The album showcases the New York-based guitarist leading an all-star quintet in nine flowing, melody-laced originals inspired by the science of sacred geometry. Downbeat praises him for the “emotion, tension, surprise and passion” in his 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/

Chet Doxas of the Duo Known as The Doxas Brothers

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chet Doxas of the Duo Known as The Doxas Brothers .. We spoke with them in October 2020 during the COVID-19 shutdown about their 2020 CD The Circle on Justin Time Records. The Doxas brothers have been making music together since they were in the crib and were raised in a musical .. This group represents two musicians with a deep bond sharing their vision in a quartet setting. This is a band with deep roots creating a sound that is entirely their own.  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 Danny Markovitch on the 2020 CD Russian Dolls with Marbin

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Danny Markovitch on the 2020 CD Russian Dolls with his band Marbin  .. We caught up with him in October 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown to talk about his latest 2020 CD Marbin with the Russian Dolls .. On this newest venture, he gets the help of four-time Grammy award winner and Golden Globe winner Antonio Sanchtez on drums, and Marbin's phenomenal Dani Rabin on guitar and bass, saxophonist Danny Markovitch draws from jazz titans Charlie Parker, Julian “Cannonball” Adderely, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and more, while keeping his unique and recognizable voice. He explains his life in music, the history of this album and so much more .. 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/

Bassist and Composer Martin Wind

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bassist and Composer Martin Wind ... We talked to him in Mid-June 2020 about his latest 2020 CD White Noise and a wonderful career he has had in music .. He was born in Germany and moved to New York in 1996 to study at New York University .. That led to studies and performances with the masters of the craft .. 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 Guitarist, Singer Songwriter Mark Murphy

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Singer Songwriter Mark Murphy  .. We spoke with him on August 4, 3030 in the COVID-19 world of no live to talk music and his latest 2020 CD Pocket Full of Rainbows… His music is deeply rooted in a pop-folk, singer-songwriter aesthetic, with his subtle, refined acoustic guitar accompaniments and understated vocals playing a pivotal role. 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 Musician, Composer & Arranger Tom Ranier

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Musician, Composer & Arranger Tom Ranier .. We spoke with him on July 28, 2020 during the COVID-19 world about his latest 2020 CD This Way .. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and he started studying piano at age 10  and that would lead to a career where he has played or recorded with vibraphonist Dave Pike, Rod McKuen, Carmen McRae, Joey Bishop, Helen Reddy, and Donna Summer. His story is a good 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/

Trombonist Chris Butcher & Guitarist Romain Beauxis of the group Sabertooth Swing

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Trombonist Chris Butcher & Guitarist Romain Beauxis of the group Sabertooth Swing  .. They opened up about  their latest 2020 CD  Songs of Future Past .. The seeds for Songs of Future Past were planted after a show a couple of years ago, when the New Orleans band found themselves playing a dance in a local juke joint. 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/

Vancouver Jazz Bassist William Chernoff

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vancouver Jazz Bassist William Chernoff.. We spoke with him on September 9, 2020 during the COVID-19 world of uncertainty about his latest 2020 CD Aim to Stay ..He is one of the most exciting young musicians to emerge from Vancouver’s storied jazz scene in years. This debut album pays homage to the people, places, and experiences that helped to shape him as a young man and musician. 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/

Los Angeles-based Jazz Musician, Composer & Producer Matt DeMerritt

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz Musician, Composer & Producer Matt DeMerritt .. We talked to him on September 17, 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown about his latest 2020 CD Fool’s Journey…Based in Los Angeles since 1997, he plays tenor, alto and  bari saxes, flute, keyboards, percussion and melodica. Along with composing and playing his own music, he has been a busy session musician  and arranger, touring many musicians over the years ..  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/

Legendary Music Producer & Songwriter Leslie Mandoki on the new 2020 Project Mandoki Soulmates

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Music Producer & Songwriter Leslie Mandoki on the new 2020 Project Mandoki Soulmates .. It’s a wonderful project with so many talented cats on it .. He talked to us about this, the new COVID-19 world and his hopes 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/

Norwegian Jazz Guitarist Lage Lund

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Norwegian Jazz Guitarist Lage Lund .. We talk to him on September 21, 2020 during the COVID-19 world about his latest 2019 CD Terrible Animals…. After discarding his dream of becoming a professional skateboarder, her turned his attention to music and picked up the guitar at the age of 13 and got a scholarship to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston .. His career is always on the up and 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/

NYC Jazz Guitarist Abe Ovadia on the new COVID-19 Jazz World

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York City Jazz Guitarist Abe Ovadia .. We caught up with him in New York in the on December 20, 2020 to talk about this surreal world of COVID-19. He opened up about what he’s been doing during this period, live gigs, what is next and 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/

Oakland-based Jazz Husband and Wife Duo Laura and Anton

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Oakland-based Jazz Husband and Wife Duo Laura and Anton .. We talked to them in the Fall of 2020 about quite a bit in a career taking off .. They had spent years releasing ambitious, creative records in relative obscurity with their experimental pop act Foxtails Brigade when one day they released a simple, home-recorded live video of the old french chanson, "La Vie En Rose". Now they just released the first recording in a series of monthly singles .. It’s a story of modern 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/

Liverpool-born, Australian Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Ken Stubbs

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Liverpool-born, Australian Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Ken Stubbs .. We talked in the Fall of 2020 during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic about quite a bit .. Like his latest 2019 CD Big Hush .. He became involved with music after being ‘reborn’, after a near death experience. He was 14. It involved a Football ‘Special’ Train, hundreds of inebriated Glasgow Rangers fans, a fire hammer and axe, 2 near fatalities, him jumping from a train travelling at 70 mph, and several broken limbs. It was then that he decided that this was the wrong game for him, and instead followed his other passion, which was the ‘Northern Soul’ music scene. Then it became jazz .. and now a full career. 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 & Poet Julia Werup

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer and Poet Julia Werup  .. We interviewed her on July 31, 2020 during the odd COVID-19 world of no live music to talk about her latest 2020 CD The Thrill of Loving You…. She was in her early twenties when she relocated to Copenhagen and that city that would soon become her base. She became an active part of the techno scene, expanding into electronic deep-house music through collaborations with some of the genre’s most distinguished DJs. 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 Saxophonist John Butcher

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist John Butcher .. We Zoomed with him on July 30, 2020 during the surreal COVID-19 world about his life in music .. His  work ranges through improvisation, his own compositions, multitracked pieces and explorations with feedback, unusual acoustics and non-concert locations. Originally a physicist, he left academia in '82, and has since collaborated with hundreds of musicians. He is well known as a solo performer who attempts to engage with the uniqueness of place. 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 Pianist, Accordianist & Composer Ben Rosenblum on the 2020 CD Kites and Strings

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Accordianist & Composer Ben Rosenblum on the 2020 CD Kites and Strings  ..This was a follow-up interview in the Fall of 2020 about his third album as a leader featuring a brand new sextet project with an exciting array of song repertoire, influences and instrumentation. The CD features original compositions written over the last ten years in collaboration with his favorite musicians in New York City .. Another needed album in this pandemic world .. 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 Bill Crain

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City Jazz Saxophonist Bill Crain .. We interviewed him on September 16, 2020 as the backdrop of COVID-19 roared on .. He talked about his debut 2020 CD Self Titled on the KC ARC label ..  He is the director of The Institute of Audio Engineering Arts (IAEA) program, recording engineer and managing member of BRC Audio Productions, Inc. and served as the first Musical Director and Engineer of Kansas City Area Youth Jazz. He was raised in Concord, California in the San Francisco Bay Area and made his way to KC .. It’s story full of other 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/

Drummer Chris Parker & Guitarist Rodrigo Cotelo of The #Bloomerangs

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Drummer Chris Parker & Guitarist Rodrigo Cotelo of The #Bloomerangs  .. We caught up with them on April 10, 2020 just as the COVID-19 world was heating up to talk about their newest 2020 CD #Bloomerangs. In 2016 Rodrigo founded “ #Bloomerangs ” which is an international music collective dedicated to exploring musical genres. It’s a great story. Get to know them .. 

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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 Musician and Composer Eddie Daniels

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Musician and Composer Eddie Daniels  .. Prior to the 2020 Election in the COVID-19 pandemic world we talked to him about his latest 2020 CD Night Kisses featuring Dave Grusin and Bob James that came out on Resonance Records. This new album comes off the heels of 2018’s Grammy-nominated album, Heart of Brazil .. He was born in New York City and became interested in jazz as a teenager and was moved by Frank Sinatra and his first instrument was the alto saxophone .. 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/

British Jazz Pianist Gabriel Latchin

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with British Jazz Pianist Gabriel Latchin  .. We talked to him in the Fall of 2020 during the odd COVID-19 world about the latest 2020 CD -  I’ll Be Home for Christmas, which is his third album as a leader. The collection of songs features new arrangements of beloved classics .. Over the years, he has made a name for himself as one of the UK’s finest musicians, praised by critics and world renowned musicians alike. It’s a story you should hear .. 

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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/

Cuban Pianist & Composer Harold-López-Nussa

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cuban Pianist & Composer Harold-López-Nussa .. We caught up with him in Fall 2020 during the heat of the Coronvirus Lockdown to talk about his latest 2020 CD 2020 CD Te Lo Dije - Imagine yourself walking down the streets of Havana hearing music from people’s homes, parties being thrown and paladares or night clubs filled with patrons dancing: this is the soul of Cuba. His vibrant and spirited third recording for Mack Avenue Records captures those moments with a marriage of jazz and Cuban pop music, joyfully standing up for that ambitious vision. His story is about music and hope ... 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 James McGowan of the Quartet Modasaurus

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Pianist James McGowan of the Quartet Modasaurus  ..  We talked to him in the Fall of 2020 about the band’s latest 2020 CD 4K .. The jazz-fusion quartet Modasaurus formed in early 2016 when Carleton University professor/pianist/ composer/theorist James McGowan joined together with the HML trio: Jamie Holmes, Alex Moxon, JeanPhilippe (JP) Lapensee, all former students of his and now some of the busiest musicians and educators in Ottawa, Canada.  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/

Jazz Singer Katherine Farnham

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer Katherin Farnham .. We caught up in October 2020 during the COVID-19 world lockdown to talk about her debut CD 2020 CD Love Philosophy .. This Internationally-acclaimed, Billboard-charting and Global Music Awards Medalist known as ‘KOOL KAT’ is gaining acclaim for bringing a hot new sound to jazz. Consistently compared to some of the finest singers in the world, she is a prolific and electric artist who fuses musical paradigms together effortlessly, reinventing standards and bridging influences of Latin jazz, fusion, R&B, blues and adult contemporary. Her story and energy is needed .. 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 Trumpeter Rebecca Coupe Franks

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter Rebecca Coupe Franks ..  We spoke to her on July 3, 2020 during the COVID-19 world of no live music about her latest 2020 CD Every Little Thing Counts .. She was born and raised in Aptos, California and currently resides in Gardiner, New York after living in New York City for 10 years. She also opens up about her 35-year career in the jazz world. 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 Vocalist Susie Meissner

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist Susie Meissner  .. We spoke with her on July 10, 2020 as the COVID-19 world started ramping up .. She is a jazz and swing singer that always seems to have a smile in her voice. In addition to her very appealing tone and impeccable musicianship, the enthusiasm that she displays when she performs is infectious. She performs regularly in Philadelphia, particularly at Chris’ Jazz Café, and for her latest recording she decided to feature some of Philly’s best jazz musicians along with a few guests. 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/

Actor, Minister, Jazz Singer & Songwriter Clifton Davis

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Actor, Minister Jazz Singer & Songwriter Clifton Davis .. We spoke with him during November 2020 amidst the COVID-19 lockdown about his latest 2020 CD Never Can Say Goodbye with Beegie Adair .. He has had quite a career in the entertainment industry and was made famous by The Jackson 5 and has been recorded by dozens of other artists .. Clifton has appeared on Broadway, starred in the television shows and appeared in many movies. He is a very accomplished and drive artist that keeps on adding light to the jazz world .. 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/

Kansas City-based Musician, Educator & Advocate Christopher Burnett on the 2020 CBQ +5 Standards Volume 1 Album

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City based alto saxophonist, composer and educator Christopher Burnett. This is our second interview during the COVID-19 pandemic and it took place on December 17, 2020. We covered a lot of good jazz ground .. Primarily, we discussed his fourth album as a leader titled, The Standards, Vol. 1 on the Artists Recording Collective (ARC) label. The album of mostly post-bop compositions will be released in January 2021. He recorded the album under the brilliance of producer Bill Crain at BRC Audio Productions in Kansas City with a collection of stellar KC musicians. We talk this, the pandemic, his students, hope for the future and so much more. 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/

New Orleans-based Grammy Award Winning Jazz Artist, Composer, Educator & Producer Adonis Rose

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Orleans-based Grammy Award Winning Jazz Artist, Composer, Educator & Producer Adonis Rose .. We spoke with him about quite a bit .. like his latest 2020 CD Piece of Mind – It is Rose’s first released live album. While it was recorded in the late Spring of 2019, he feels the project is being released at a pivotal time amidst today’s turbulent backdrop. He believes that music transmits a powerful energy that is vital, and it can forcefully portray one’s expressions of freedom and celebration, love and liberation, camaraderie, expression, empathy, and change. Over his storied run, he has played and recorded with the biggest names in Jazz - like Terence Blanchard, Betty Carter, Dianne Reeves, Marcus Roberts, Harry Connick, Jr., and Wynton Marsalis .. 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 Violinist & Composer Jason Kao Hwang

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Violinist & Composer Jason Kao Hwang .. We caught up with him on August 12, 2020 during the COVID-19 world to talk about his latest 2020 CD Human Rites Trio .. His music explores the vibrations and language of his history, while his compositions are often narrative landscapes through which sonic beings embark upon extemporaneous, transformational journeys. His story is a rich 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 & Composer Eric Revis

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist & Composer Eric Revis .. We spoke with him on August 27, 2020 during uncertain COVID-19 times about quite a bit .. Like his latest 2020 CD Slipknots Through a Looking Glass .. It is his eighth solo-led album, and first release on Pyroclastic Records — exploring new territory. He is one of the most talented and accomplished musicians of his generation, this Grammy Award-winning musician has firmly established himself as an important voice in jazz. His journey is stellar .. 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/

Jazz Bassist Jen Hodge on the 2020 CD Girl in the Groove

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist Jen Hodge on the 2020 CD Girl in the Groove .. She opened up with us during the Fall of 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 world about her latest 2020 CD that happens to be an album of tunes and arrangements which evolved through frequent performance. These were done with musicians before her move from Vancouver to New York in the Fall of 2019. 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/

Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer Luke Carlsen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer Luke Carlsen .. We talked in the Fall of 2020 during the COVID-19 about his newest 2020 Song What’ll I Do .. He has been a fan of jazz and big band music since childhood and began singing in the genre very early. While still in college, his big band professor, Albert Alva, introduced him to legendary jazz singer, Barbara Morrison, at Steamers Jazz Club in Southern California. She invited the young singer on the stage with her to sing “Fly Me to the Moon.” The crowd erupted with applause after his performance, and his career in jazz performance unfolded. 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/

Denver-based Jazz Trumpeter Ron Miles on the 2020 CD Rainbow Sign

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Denver-based Jazz Trumpeter Ron Miles on the 2020 CD Rainbow Sign .. We caught up with him in Fall 2020 to talk about this new album coming out during a pandemic .. It’s a deeply personal journey for him .. He wrote most of his new album as his father was passing away. It was the summer of 2018, and as Miles puts it, his relationship with his dad was transitioning as well. He remembers his dad being a lifelong mentor and friend on whom he could always rely. 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/

Philadelphia-based Musician, Arranger & Composer Vince Tampio on the 2020 CD Adult Children

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Philadelphia-based Musician, Arranger & Composer Vince Tampio on the 2020 CD Adult Children .. We caught up with him in Fall 2020 during COVID-19  to talk about a pandemic release .. and more .. He self releases this CD that is a full length instrumental jazz album informed by Hard Bop and inspired by Highlife. 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/

Grammy Award-winning Music Historian, Archivist, Executive & Author Jeff Gold on the 2020 Book Sittin’ In -

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jeff Gold who is the Grammy Award-winning Music Historian, Archivist, Executive & Author of the 2020 Book Sittin’ In - .. This new book is very welcome and needed in the COVID-19 world of no live jazz .. The book is a rare collection of more than 200 full-color and black-and-white souvenir photographs and memorabilia that bring to life the renowned jazz nightclubs of the 1940s and 1950s featuring exclusive interviews with Quincy Jones, Sonny Rollins, Robin Givhan, Jason Moran, and Dan Morgenstern. It is meticulously laid out and extensively researched and serves as a deep dive into this amazing period of American cultural history.  These venues and this amazing music were among the best vehicles for integration the country ever had. This was an America really making a go of bringing people together .. Get to know Jeff, this book and quite a bit more during an illuminating conversation.

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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/

Arts Advocate, Jazz Historian, Archivist, Scholar, Manager & Producer Maxine Gordon

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Arts Advocate, Jazz Historian, Archivist, Scholar, Manager & Producer Maxine Gordon ... We caught up with her from her New York home on December 3, 2020 to talk life during this strange COVID-19 world of ours .. She was in Kansas City back in mid-March with Deborah Brown promoting her book on her legendary late husband Dexter Gordon called Sophisticated Giant .. I saw her speak at the Johnson County Community College on March 12 and she autographed her copy of the book with that date on it .. it would be the last thing this jazz host would do in the old world of ours that is long gone and prove to be the most important autograph I would ever fetch .. Her story of getting home, the recovery, how Dexter would have done during this quarantine and much more was delved into .. She’s a jazz gem .. 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/

Danish Jazz Saxophonist Anders Bast

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Danish Jazz Saxophonist Anders Bast  .. He reached out to Neon Jazz during the COVID-19 Summer with new material and we were curious .. We spoke with him on July 24, 2020 about his latest 2020 CD Through Space and Time .. He has a rich history in music and a great jazz 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/

Jazz Trumpeter Derrick Gardner

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter Derrick Gardner  .. We caught up with him on July 13, 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown to talk about his latest 2020 CD Still I Rise ..  He was inspired by the finest hard-blowing funky bop bands of the 1960‟s and made his mark upon arriving on the New York jazz scene in 1991. Over the last 18 years, he has worked with a tremendous litany of artists that include late Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson, Frank Foster, Jon Faddis, Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Rufus Reid and Clark Terry just to name a few. 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 & Educator Donald Vega

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Donald Vega  .. We spoke with him on July 24, 2020 during the heat of the COVID-19 lockdown about quite a bit .. like his latest 2020 CD You Can See .. The Best of…  He was trained classically in piano in his native Nicaragua. He emigrated to the United States at age 14 and found a musical home with the Colburn School of Performing Arts and that led to an opportunity to study with piano great Kenny Barron. He performs internationally as the pianist for world renowned bassist Ron Carter’s Golden Striker Trio. 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/

Canadian Jazz Saxophonist Grant Stewart Circa 2020

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Saxophonist Grant Stewart .. We spoke with him on July 16, 2020 during the COVID-19 world of no live jazz about quite a bit .. He was born in Toronto and moved to New York City at the age of nineteen studying with masters such as Donald Byrd and Barry Harris. He has performed internationally with Jimmy Cobb, Harold Mabern, Louis Hayes, Curtis Fuller, Herb Geller and was a member of the last Al Grey Sextet. He’s got 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/

Los Angeles-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Jordan Seigel

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Jordan Seigel  .. We talked with him on July 20, 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown about his latest 2020 CD Beyond Images .. This musician possesses an expressive, original voice in a stunning variety of media. Whether scoring projects for film and television or performing and improvising before rapt audiences on stages around the world, he approaches every pursuit with the same mission in mind: to create music that truly moves people. 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/

San Francisco Bay Area-based Pianist, Composer, Bandleader & Educator Adam Shulman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Francisco Bay Area-based Pianist, Composer, Bandleader & Educator Adam Shulman .. We caught up with him on July 14, 2020 during the COVID-19 world to talk about his life in jazz .. He has been a staple of the San Francisco Jazz scene since he moved to the city in 2002. Before the move, Adam was a student at UC Santa Cruz where he received a degree in classical performance. Over the years, he has performed with the best in jazz .. 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/

Jazz Vibraphonist Matt Moran

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vibraphonist Matt Moran ..We spoke with him back on April 20, 2020 as the COVID-19 world was starting to close in on us all .. He opened up about his life, past and the future .. He was named "Rising Star" on vibraphone by the 2014 Downbeat Critics Poll, but he is just as often known for his work as the drummer and bandleader for brass band Slavic Soul Party! His career exists in diverse musical environments, from chamber music to jazz to Balkan folk music, and evinces a dedication to music education for incarcerated people. He has released 10 albums as a leader, and performed on nearly 100 albums by other artists, including Sufjan Stevens, Theo Bleckmann, William Parker, Ellery Eskelin, and Luciana Souza. 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 Guitarist David Gilmore

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist David Gilmore .. We caught up with him during the COVID-19 world on June 25, 2020 to talk about his latest 2020 CD From Here to Here .. and so much more .. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, studied piano, drums and percussion, taking up guitar studies at fifteen -  He left Boston for further studies at New York University where his teachers included sax titan Joe Lovano and pianist Jim McNeely. Following graduation, he worked worked with the best in the business.. His story is great .. 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 Drummer, Arranger, Composer & Educator Jeff Hamilton

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer, Arranger, Composer & Educator Jeff Hamilton .. We caught up with him on July 8, 2020 during the COVID-19 swirl to talk about his latest 2020 CD with your trio – Catch Me If You Can… He has spent quite a while in the jazz world recording or performing with his trio, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, the Clayton Brothers or co-leading the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. He also teaches, arranges and composes. 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/