NYC Jazz Trumpeter, Vocalist & Composer Sarah Wilson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Vocalist, Trumpeter and Composer Sarah Wilson .. We caught up with her to talk about the new 2021 CD Kaleidoscope and her life in music . While deeply shaped by jazz, her music stylistically owes as much to avant pop, Afro-Latin grooves and indie rock as the post-bop continuum. Her artistic work reflects a dynamic interplay of theater, jazz, dance, and film, which frame her unique, fresh compositional style. She has a wonderful story .. Enjoy…

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Veteran Jazz Pianist Dave Bass on the 2021 CD The Trio Volume 1

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist Dave Bass on the 2021 CD The Trio Volume 1 .. He found a great trio to rediscover some jazz roots over the pandemic and he is very pleased with what has happened .. This Cincinnati Kid opaned up about the COVID lockdown, what has been going on and the realities of the future .. as he sees it .. Enjoy the interview .. 

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Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith on the 2021 CD sets – Trumpet and Sacred Ceremonies

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith on the 2021 CD sets – Trumpet and Sacred Ceremonies .. On June 21, 2021, he talked about the world of COVID, what he did with his time, the state of music and his new box sets. In a half-century of recording, he has never stopped exploring the parameters of the form and instrument. His love of music and being on this planet is always evident and refreshing .. 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/

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Record Producer & Conductor Andrew Melzer of the 2021 CD Scatman – Groovin’ with Scatman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with PEI-based Producer Andrew Melzer of the 2021 CD Scatman – Groovin’ with Scatman .. It profiles the work of the brilliant musician and star of the stage, film, and television Benjamin Sherman ‘Scatman’ Crothers .. He first started performing in clubs as a singer and drummer in his teens, and wound up performing on Chicago’s speak-easy circuit in the latter part of the ‘Roaring 20’s.’ In 1975, after thirty years of recording for labels like RCA, Capitol, Decca, and Motown, Scatman met Anderw and together they recorded a collection of songs that are finally being released today by Panda Digital. Enjoy the story…. 

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Internationally-Acclaimed Jazz Bassist, Composer & Bandleader Charnett Moffett

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Bassist, Composer & Bandleader Charnett Moffett .. We talked to him about his momentus 17th CD of his career called New Love .. His career began as a prodigy, appearing in his father Charles Moffett’s band at age 8. Over the years, he has collaborated as a “bassist to the stars” with starts like Wynton Marsalis, Art Blakey, Ornette Coleman, McCoy Tyner, Tony Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Arturo Sandoval, Harry Connick, Jr., David Sanborn, Bette Midler. He has appeared on more than 200 albums and his wisdom is refreshing .. Enjoy…

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Chicago-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Bandleader & Teacher Dr. Dave Flippo

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Bandleader & Teacher Dr. Dave Flippo .. This native of Pittsburgh, PA and the leader and founder of Planet Flippo opened up about his debut 2021 CD Dedications from Jazz - From Planet Flippo - Otherworldly Jazz ...After completing his Doctorate and Masters in Music Composition/Piano at the University of Michigan and Masters at the Eastman School of Music, he moved on to his current home of Chicago .. Along with being a musician, he is a professor teaching the next generation . .. Dig his story ..  

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Minnesota-based Jazz Trombonist, Composer & Conductor JC Sanford

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Minnesota-based Jazz Trombonist, Composer & Conductor JC Sanford .. We had a great talk about his life in music, COVID and his debut 2021 CD Imminent Standards Trio Volume 1 with Jeff Bailey and Phil Hey .. This cat is deeply rooted in the traditions of Jazz and Classical music, but is constantly pushing at their boundaries. He is a  protégé of legendary composer and trombonist Bob Brookmeyer .. He’s got a great story .. Enjoy .. 

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Jazz Tenor Saxophonist Dave Coules of the Quintet Fifth Element

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Tenor Saxophonist Dave Coules of the Quintet Fifth Element .. He opened up about the band’s history, a new album and the future .. The four elements are earth, water, air and fire and for the band, the fifth element is quintessence or spirit and that is captured in the music they perform .. Their goal is to draw the audience in with unique treatments of music that is accessible and always engaging. The band has a diversity of background that comes together in a blend of creativity and maturity .. Enjoy the story .. 

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World Renowned Jazz Percussionist Bill Summers on the 2021 UNESCO Kansas City Visit

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with World Renowned Jazz Percussionist Bill Summers .. We caught up with him on June 21, 2021 to talk about Make Music Day in Dunbar Park Part of International Voyage of the Drum World Jazz Fest as a part of the UNESCO Creative City of Music here in Kansas City .. This veteran musician has spent more than 30 years tracing the rhythmic links between Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. In the 1970s, he was experimenting with ancient flutes when Herbie Hancock hired him for his legendary fusion group, the Headhunters .. He’s a fighter for what is right and loves what he does .. Enjoy the story .. 

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Omaha-born, Los Angeles-based Guitarist & Teacher Tim Kobza

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Omaha-born, Los Angeles-based Guitarist & Teacher Tim Kobza .. He opened up about his Sophomore album .. The 2021 CD Montecito Heights .. This musician is writing and recording music with attitude, movement, and authenticity, inspired by an extensive career playing jazz, funk, Latin, soul, R&B and improvised music. His tale is one you need to hear .. Enjoy .. 

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Blues Legend & Hall of Famer Bobby Rush on the New 2021 Book

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Blues Legend and Hall of Famer Bobby Rush .. We caught up with him on June 22, 2021 – the day his new book I Ain’t Studdin’ Ya is out and available for the public ..  He traces the evolution of blues throughout his life and illustrious career that took him over 50 years to become an overnight sensation. He spent decades establishing himself as a juke joint hero with a unique funky blues sound and a captivating stage presence before even landing his first hit. Now at age 87, he spends around 200 days on the road each year, headlining music festivals, clubs, and theaters around the world. His tale is a rich one .. Enjoy .. 

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Buenos Aires-born Jazz Guitarist & Composer Javier Subatin

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Buenos Aires-born Jazz Guitarist & Composer Javier Subatin .. We caught up with him to talk about COVID, his history in jazz and his latest 2020 CD Trance .. He was born in Buenos Aires and at the age of 10 he felt the calling for music and guitar playing. When he was 14 he started composing music for guitar and different ensembles and his curiosity about music led him to study jazz guitar, improvisation and composition with several teachers .. As time snowballed, he got a good education and time with some quality cats  .. Enjoy the story .. 

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Veteran Jazz Muti-Instrumentalist, Composer & Producer Kurt Rosenwinkel

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Muti-Instrumentalist, Composer & Producer Kurt Rosenwinkel .. We caught up with him in mid-June 2021 as the world starts to wake up about a new project that is a a remixed, remastered and re-released double vinyl edition of his groundbreaking album “Heartcore” that was originally released on Verve Records in 2003 .. This album has gained cult status as a landmark album in modern music and lauded by listeners and musicians alike for its forward-thinking vision and conception and seamless integration of electronic elements with acoustic jazz interplay. We had a good conversation with this modern jazz star about the state of the world moving forward, COVID, his life in music and so much more .. Enjoy ..  

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Jazz Vibraphonist, Composer & Producer Simon Moullier

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Vibraphonist, Composer & Producer Simon Moullier .. We caught up with him in Southern France prepping for a few gigs as the world begins to open up .. He talked about his life in music, his new 2021 CD with his Trio called Countdown and a life in music that has taken him around the world playing with a host of legends and luminaries .. Besides his work as a performer, he is an active educator and spent many hours doing community outreach in Cuba, Indonesia, Panama and India... His story is a fascinating one .. Enjoy .. 

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French singer Marion Lenfant-Preus of the Gypsy Jazz Band Marion & Sobo Band

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Marion Lenfant-Preus of the Gypsy Jazz Band Marion & Sobo Band .. We caught up with her from her current home in Germany to talk about the history of the band, her life in music, COVID and the band’s new 2021 CD Histories .. The band shuttles back and forth between vocal gypsy jazz and swing with hints from Brazil to the Balkans. We travel. We explore. We play“ is their motto. Their international roots, their experiences around the world and their everyday life are the the source of inspiration for their music and the stage is their home. Enjoy the story .. 

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Grammy Winning Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist & Podcaster Leo Sidran on the 2021 CD The Art of Conversation

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy Winning Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist & Podcaster Leo Sidran on the 2021 CD The Art of Conversation .. This project was hatched prior to the pandemic, but really gained steam as 2020 arrived and inspiration took hold .. Over COVID, he settled into domestic life and set about writing a collection of songs that offered an intimate look into family life during the pandemic year .. This very personal album is his 7th solo album and follows in the tradition of his earlier releases for being raw and powerful .. He is also a very influential podcaster of The Third Story featuring conversations with musicians and members of the creative world .. We delved into a good conversation about this CD, his world, music, COVID, the future that is happening right now .. Enjoy .. 

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Program Director & Host Alisa Clancy of A Morning Cup of Jazz on KCSM Radio in San Francisco

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Program Director & Host Alisa Clancy of A Morning Cup of Jazz on KCSM Radio in San Francisco .. After 35 years at the station, she is going to be retiring from the station on July 2, 2021 .. I personally have been a big fan of her show, wit, depth and programming .. I had to catch up with her to talk about her life in jazz .. She first got interested in jazz while in Jr. High band playing the drums and piano.. That led to WKYU in Bowling Green Kentucky during undergrad school and a long road of jazz good at KCSM .. Dig the story .. 

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NYC-based Jazz Drummer Curtis Nowosad & Toronto-based Keyboardist Joel Visentin on the Jester Champwick CD Homework

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Drummer Curtis Nowosad & Toronto-based Keyboardist Joel Visentin on the Jester Champwick CD Homework .. This modern electric jazz duo was borne out of lifelong friendship and the necessity of pandemic-era remote collaboration. Both seek to celebrate some of the great Black American composers of the 60’s and 70’s with an all-analog sound that is sometimes dreamy, sometimes fierce and always groovy .. Enjoy the story…

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Kansas City-born, NYC-based Jazz Vocalist & Visual Artist Lucy Wijnands

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-born, NYC-based Jazz Vocalist & Visual Artist Lucy Wijnands .. She just made quite a name for herself by being the Winner of the 4th Ella Fizgerald Competiton on what would have been her 104th birthday on April 25th, 2021. This has opened some doors to new gigs as the world of live jazz wakes up. She was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri & got her start performing with her father, master of stride piano and KC fixture Bram Wijnands. From a very young age, she sang with her father in many jazz clubs in Kansas City .. These days she is recent graduate and the Ella Fitzgerald scholar at the Conservatory of Music at SUNY Purchase .. During the quarantine, she picked up the brush and is now a visual artist .. Her story is a captivating one .. Enjoy ..

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Miami-based Jazz Singer & Songwriter Roxana Amed

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Miami-based Jazz Singer & Songwriter Roxana Amed .. She opened up about her latest 2021 Release CD Ontology and a rich history in signing .. She was born in the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina and has been a resident in the US since 2013 .. She has released six albums and one DVD and was the recipient of the Carlos Gardel Award for Argentine Music and the Martin Fierro Award for best song in a TV production .. Her story is always evolving .. Enjoy .. 

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Tim Reinert of the Vancouver-based Jazz Record Label Infadels

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Tim Reinert of the Vancouver-based Jazz Record Label Infadels .. He launched this Canadian based label during a global pandemic and explains why .. He’s got a great history in jazz and loves it deeply … He is releasing his first album on the label called It Becomes Us featuring Kenton Loewen and JP Carter. His stories and insights are fascinating .. Enjoy .. 

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Seattle-Based Jazz Saxophonist Brent Jensen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Seattle-Based Jazz Saxophonist Brent Jensen .. We caught up with him about his new 2021 CD  More Sounds of a Dry Martini .. He was raised in Boise, Idaho and studied in New York City with jazz legend Lee Konitz .. His story is a fascinating one .. Enjoy .. 

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DC/NYC-based Jazz Bassist Luke Stewart

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with DC/NYC-based Jazz Bassist Luke Stewart .. We caught up wit him to talk about this latest CD, his career in jazz and the future that is now opening up for live jazz .. Originally from Mississippi, he has performed at many important venues in DC, NYC, and around the world. As a scholar/performer, he has performed and lectured at Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Medgar Evers College and the University of South Carolina. .. He’s got a great story .. Enjoy .. 

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Miami-born, Chicago-based Saxophonist Carlos Vega

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Miami-born, Chicago-based Saxophonist Carlos Vega .. He’s got a new album out that is worth a good listen .. 2021s Art of the Messenger .. He tapped into the energy of the hard bop movement of the late 50s with his quintet session channeling the vision of Art Blakey's iconic Jazz Messengers. He pursed his passion of studying jazz in college during the day while also immersed in playing Latin and Salsa six nights a week with some of Miami's most innovative and authentic Latin bands. That led to gigs with the likes of Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine, Arturo Sandoval, Ira Sullivan, Tito Puente, and many others .. His story is one you should get into …

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Polish Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Kuba Więcek

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Polish Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Kuba Więcek .. We talked to him from his home in Warsaw, Poland about his life in music .. He’s pretty diversified and despite his young age, his one of the most recognizable jazz musicians in the country. He is a graduate of the Rytmisk Musik Conservatorium in Copenhagen and his itinerary is starting to fill up with the COVID world slowing down and life returning to favor the musician .. Enjoy the story .. 

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South African Jazz Musician Nduduzo Makhathini

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with South African Jazz Musician Nduduzo Makhathini .. We had a spirited talk from his base in South Africa about his latest 2020 CD Modes Of Communication: Letters From The Underworlds and so much more .. He grew up in the lush and rugged hillscapes of South Africa and the church played a big role in his musical understanding. He was also quite swayed by the music of John Coltrane’s classic quartet with McCoy Tyner .. Along with being a skilled musician, he’s also an educator and researcher as the head of the music department at Fort Hare University in the Eastern Cape. His wisdom, enthusiasm and drive is impressive and he’s got a huge future ahead .. Enjoy .. 

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New York-based Drummer & Composer Greg Germann

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York-based Drummer & Composer Greg Germann .. We caught up with him about his new 2021 CD Tales of Time .. He grew up in Deer Park, Long Island and has spent the better part of the last 2 decades touring the world with Broadway shows, and then making his mark as a Telly Award winning film composer, utilizing his background in classical percussion and jazz to guide his hand. He has a great story .. Enjoy…

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Macendonia-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Arranger Gordan Spasovski

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Macendonia-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Arranger Gordan Spasovski..He reached out to the program about his new 2021 CD Light Pillar and his life in jazz ..Over the years, he has played in many European jazz festivals and with big names like Randy Brecker and Sheila Jordan ..He is certainly keeping the spirit of jazz alive and well..Enjoy ..

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NYC-based Jazz Vocalist, Composer, Producer & Scholar Jen Shyu

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Vocalist, Composer, Producer & Scholar Jen Shyu .. We caught up with her in Queens to talk about her latest 2021 CD with Jade Tongue called Zero Grasses: Ritual for the Losses .. She was born in Peoria, Illinois, to Taiwanese and East Timorese immigrant parents and has gone on to become a 2019 Guggenheim Fellow, 2019 United States Artists Fellow, 2016 Doris Duke Artist, and was voted 2017 Downbeat Critics Poll Rising Star Female Vocalist. Over the years, she has performed with the likes of Nicole Mitchell, Anthony Braxton, Wadada Leo Smith, Steve Coleman, Vijay Iyer, Chris Potter all over the world .. Enjoy her story .. 

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Axé Worldfest Founder & Executive Director Yasmina Proveyer and Internationally-Renowned Cuban Jazz Pianist and Composer Miguel de Armas

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Axé Worldfest Founder & Executive Director Yasmina Proveyer and Internationally-Renowned Cuban Jazz Pianist and Composer Miguel de Armas .. I caught up with them about their new 2021 CD with his Quartet – Continuous .. Originally from Cuba, Miguel moved to Canada in 2011 .. Together, they open up about this project, the past and the hopeful future .. Enjoy .. 

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Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer Judy Wexler

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz SingerJudy Wexler .. We caught up with her about her new 2021 CD Back to the Garden and a great life in music ..She has been garnering rave reviews and fans across the country and around the world as both a touring and recording artist ..As the world picks back up, she is looking to get back to what she is used to like headlining at jazz festivals, performing arts centers and major jazz clubs both nationally and internationally .. She also has a history in acting and she explains all of this.. 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. Listen to each show at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Los Angeles-based Jazz & Classical Composer, Conductor & Recording Artist Vince Mendoza

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz & Classical Composer, Conductor & Recording Artist Vince Mendoza .. We primarily caught up with him to discuss his latest 2021 CD – Freedom Over Everything with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra .. But, we also discussed his life in music at the forefront of the jazz and contemporary music scene for the last 30 years. Over the years, he has appeared on many critically acclaimed projects that include dozens of albums with song writing legends and vocalists such as Björk, Gregory Porter, Chaka Khan, Elvis Costello, Al Jarreau, Robert Glasper, Bobby McFerrin, Diana Krall, Sting and Joni Mitchell and he has 6 Grammy awards and 34 nominations to compliment his work .. Enjoy this 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. Listen to each show at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Cuban Jazz Musician Janio Abreu

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cuban Jazz Musician Janio Abreu .. We caught up with him in late May 2021 to talk about a world of music that has been cultivated from his home of Cuba .. He is a bright star among the vast constellation that is the modern generation of Cuban musicians. Over the years, he has followed the path of a rigorous musical education and gone on to quite a busy career .. Enjoy the story .. 

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Emmy Award Winning Percussionist Emedin Rivera

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Emmy Award Winning Percussionist Emedin Rivera .. We caught up with him from his base in the Bronx to talk about his impressive new 2021 CD Tropical Turbulence dedicated to his late, great friend Dave Valentin .. This cat is a highly respected and accomplished artist in a vast array of con-temporary music genres using his unique rhythmic percussion on stage with legends like Stevie Wonder, Harry Belafonte, Sting, Gregory Hines and more .. He loves music and listening to it has given him life during the pandemic .. We cover quite a bit of ground .. Enjoy .. 

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Jazz Musician & Artistic Director of the Blue Llama Jazz Club David Sharp in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Musician & Artistic Director of the Blue Llama Jazz Club David Sharp in Ann Arbor, Michigan .. We had a very open talk about the re-opening The Blue Llama, his history in music, why he loves what he does, hope for the future and so much more .. Get to know him and dig it .. 

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Veteran NYC Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Dave Mullen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran NYC Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Dave Mullen .. He opened up abou his new 2021 CD Solace that stand as a vigorous album of healing and heartfelt jazz dedicated to some of the music’s most legendary voices. It’s due out n July 16, 2021 via his own label Mullsoul Music .. This Boston-born musician first became interested in music playing his father’s extensive collection of 45s and LPs from his DJing days in the late 50s and early 60s ..  He has been a staple on the NYC scene for years having performed and/or recorded with many renowned artists .. His story is grand .. Enjoy .. 

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