Thursday, September 30, 2021

Legendary Jazz Hammond B-3 Organist, Trumpeter & Vocalist Joey DeFrancesco

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Hammond B-3 Organist, Trumpeter & Vocalist Joey DeFrancesco .. We caught up with him about his tasty new 2021 CD More Music .. On this new offering he supplements his organ virtuosity with trumpet, piano, keyboard, vocals and, for the first time he uses the tenor sax. After a year of pandemic lockdown – with stages dark and nightclubs shuttered, friends and families kept at a social distance, and political and social tensions raging – the one thing we could all use right now is More Music. That’s what Joey gives .. He was born into a musical family that included three generations of jazz musicians in Philadelphia and emerged in the 1980s starting his onset of a musical renaissance. Dig his story .. 

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Celebrated Jazz Pianist, Bandleader & Producer Lisa Hilton on the 2021 CD Transparent Sky

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated Jazz Pianist, Bandleader & ProducerLisa Hilton  on the 2021 CD Transparent Sky .. This was done via her Trio with Rudy Royston and Luques Curtis .. As America and other countries re-emerge from the limitations of 2020, she enthusiastically embrace the moment with a vibrant new jazz offering .. We talk about this and so much more in this COVID world .. Enjoy .. 

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Denver-based Jazz Drummer, Composer & Educator Brennen Schedler

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Denver-based Jazz Drummer, Composer & Educator Brennen Schedler .. He opened up about his new 2021 CD Keep Steppin' Down and is busy in Denver in the realms of jazz, blues, rock, punk, metal and folk .. He’s primarily a freelance musician busy with a variety of projects and endeavors .. Enjoy the story .. 

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Russian-born, Brooklyn-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Lena Bloch

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Russian-born, Brooklyn-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Lena Bloch .. She opened up about her new highly anticipated 2021 CD Rose of Lifta with her Feathery Quartet drawing inspiration from diverse musical traditions: 21st Century Music, Middle-Eastern, Jewish, Eastern-European, jazz & Western classical music. She has been based in New York since 2008 leading her own chamber groups, performing original music since 1990, in Israel, Europe and the US .. Get to know her .. Enjoy .. 

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Twin Cities-based Jazz Trumpeter Jake Baldwin

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Twin Cities-based Jazz Trumpeter Jake Baldwin .. He talked about his new 2021 CD debut album as leader Where You're Planted describes as a culmination of his musical experiences since moving to Minneapolis in 2013 .. His musical life began at age 10 in Florence, Oregon, where he chose to try the trumpet in school band, and was enamored immediately. He went on to attend the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and made his way back to Minnesota .. Enjoy the story .. 

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Cleveland-born Jazz Guitarist, Songwriter & Vocalist Gaetano Letizia

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Cleveland-born Jazz Guitarist, Songwriter & Vocalist Gaetano Letizia .. We principally caught up with him about his new 2021 CD Chartereuse, but we covered so much more .. He was born in Cleveland in 1951 and began performing his own blues shows at the age of 16. One of his first stage appearances was with the James Gang, sitting in for Joe Walsh at his Alma Mater, Kent State in 1970. He performed all over the U.S. along with Europe and Asia and he’s been described as “a guitarist’s guitarist” and a “virtuoso” by music critics .. Enjoy the story .. 

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Jazz Trombonist & Film Composer Altin Sencalar

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trombonist & Film Composer Altin Sencalar .. We talked to him about his new  2021 CD Reconnected that stitches together a multifaceted tapestry of different worlds combined .. This project is strong and personal as he merges two distinct cultures that define his identity. From Austin, Texas, his cultural heritage of Mexican and Turkish roots has influenced his style. Over time, he has worked with music icons like DeeDee Bridgewater, Teri Lynn Carrington, Christian McBride, Joe Jonas, among others... His story is one you should hear .. Enjoy .. 

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Australian-born, NYC Jazz Vocalist Gemma Sherry

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Australian-born, NYC Jazz Vocalist Gemma Sherry .. She talked about her new 2021 CD Music To Dream To and so much more .. She’s been quite busy lately .. She has released 3 albums in the span of 12mths and that included one in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. She was born in a small city near Melbourne and in high school she played alto sax .. Growing up, she loved the music of Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Art Pepper and Cannonball Adderley. But in particular, she loves Blossom Dearie .. and she explains .. along with so much more .. Enjoy…

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Nashville-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Producer, Arranger & Teacher Pat Coil

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Nashville-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Producer, Arranger & Teacher Pat Coil .. He was born and raised in Jefferson City, MO and spent quality time in Kansas City’s scene .. Now he is living now in Nashville, Tennessee and remains quite busy with many projects like is latest 2021 CD How Deep is the Ocean? Over the years, he has been all over the musical spectrum of jazz, R&B, pop, country and gospel touring the world with the likes of Carmen McCrae, Woody Herman, Larry Carlton, Natalie Cole and many others ..He’s got a tremendous story .. Enjoy…

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Canadian Jazz Producer, Composer, Lyricist & Book Writer Andrew Melzer on New 2021 CD Releases

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Producer, Composer, Lyricist & Book Writer Andrew Melzer on New 2021 CD Releases .. He cointinues to release stellar recordings he has amassed over the years .. his newest one’s are the 2021 CD Projects Norm Amadio Trio After Hours circa 1966 and the 1978 recording of Dianne Brooks from the Heart & Soul .. He talks about both of these recordings, the artists and what it means for them to come out in this COVID world .. Enjoy .. 

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LA-based Jazz Singer Staci Griesbach on the new 2021 CD My George Jones Songbook

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz Singer Staci Griesbach on the new 2021 CD My George Jones Songbook .. This album commemorates the 90th birthday of country music icon George Jones as she reimagines his music as a tribute album available everywhere on September 10, 2021.. We talk about her country to jazz niche, COVID and so much more .. Enjoy .. 

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LA-born, NYC-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Victor Gould

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-born, NYC-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Victor Gould .. He spent some time with the show talking about his new 2021 CD In Our Time .. It’s his four album as a leader in a trio set with bassist Tamir Shmerling and drummer Anwar Marshall .. This celebrated and talented cat was born in Los Angeles and now based in the New York area .. He began playing piano at age 4 and joined the great alto saxophonist Donald Harrison’s band at age 17 .. Since then, he has toured the world working with the finest in jazz .. Since his first critically acclaimed CD Clockwork in 2016, he has not slowed down .. Enjoy…

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Veteran NYC Jazz Trombonist, Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Scott Reeves on the new 2021 CD The Alchemist

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran NYC Jazz Trombonist, Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Scott Reeves on the new 2021 CD The Alchemist .. He had some time on his hands following retirement from teaching after an illustrious career on the faculties of the City College of New York, Juilliard and other prestigious institutions. But when the pandemic struck just a few months later, he suddenly found himself with an abundance of free time as performance opportunities disappeared. The album features a previously unheard live date by his Quintet .. He opens up about this and the world we are living in during COVID times, along with hope for the future .. Enjoy…

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Veteran LA-Based Jazz Pianist & Film Composer Todd Cochran

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran LA-Based Jazz Pianist & Film Composer Todd Cochran .. We caught up with him to talk about a great many things .. Namely his new 2021 CD Then and Again, Here and Now done with bassist John Leftwich and drummer Michael Carvin .. In his first album since his two underground classics for Prestige Records in ’72 and ’73, he melds his earlier explorations into a fresh musical ..  Originally from San Francisco, he has experienced music as a way of life and being in a myriad of settings. The piano is something he has always known as a way into other worlds .. He began fingering melodies on the piano at age 3 and he’s never stopped .. Dig this exquisite story of a jazz giant .. 

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Friday, September 17, 2021

Jazz Drummer & Composer Jared Schonig

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer & Composer Jared Schonig .. We caught up with him about COVID, his life in music and his two new 2021 recording Two Takes Vol 1: Quintet &  Two Takes Vol. 2: Big Band .. This Grammy-Award musician has toured and/or recorded internationally with Nicholas Payton, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Donny McCaslin, Fred Hersch, among others. He is a favorite among vocalists for his versatility and he’s got great stories .. Enjoy .. 

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Brooklyn-based Sitar Player, Musician & Photographer Jarvis Earnshaw

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Sitar Player, Musician & Photographer Jarvis Earnshaw … He talked about his 2021 CD done with his hero Trevor Dunn on their self-released debut LP "Hymnagogia” .. This busy and talented musican/artist was born in London & spent most of his childhood in Japan. He released his debut album from Slam Records at the age of 15 .. It was a refreshing and enlightening conversation .. Enjoy…

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Chicago-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Steve Million

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Steve Million .. This veteran musician has deep roots in Kansas City and opens up about that .. He also has etched quite a path in the world of jazz .. He’s a cancer survivor and has some great insights as we continue to go through our COVID .. He has two new 2021 CDs called What I Meant to Say and Steve Million Featuring Sarah Marie Young .. He’s full of wisdom and insights .. Enjoy…


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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

NYC Jazz Pianist & Vocalist on the 2021 CD Live from Lockdown Champian Fulton

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Pianist & Vocalist on the 2021 CD Live from Lockdown Champian Fulton .. We talked to her on September 9, 2021 as she was preparing to go to Sweden for a tour about her new Live from Lockdown album, COVID, the current state of the jazz community and so much more .. After her captivating Sunday-evening webcasts took audiences by storm throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, she decided to offer a permanent recording of her series done with her steadfast collaborator & father Stephen Fulton on flugelhorn and trumpet. It’s a great story and conversation .. Enjoy .. 

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Celebrated Jazz Drummer and Bandleader Gerry Gibbs

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated Jazz Drummer and Bandleader Gerry Gibbs .. He opened up about his new 2021 CD Songs from My Father .. A Celebration of the Music of Bebop Luminary Terry Gibbs, Prominently Featuring Musical Titan Chick Corea on his Final Recording ever .. This is his thirteenth release on an impressive double-disc masterwork featuring four iterations of his acclaimed Thrasher Dream Trio .. After 10 months and 15,000 miles of car travel to assemble the recordings for this masterpiece .. He  grew up in Southern California and started playing the drums at the age of 4. By the time he was 7 years old, had already appeared on a few Television shows. His story is captivating .. Enjoy .. 

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Veteran California-based Jazz Pianist Dan Siegel

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran California-based Jazz Pianist Dan Siegel .. He opened up about his new 2021 CD Faraway Place, COVID, his life in music and hope for the future .. On this latest effort, he constructed this while the coronavirus wreaked havoc to a deadly extreme creating double edge sword for musicians. Many were silenced, while others were aroused to be creative in their artistic expression. This gifted musician was born in Seattle, Washington and raised in Eugene, Oregon. He’s got a cache of great stories, so enjoy .. 

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Twin Cities-based Jazz Guitarist Zacc Harris

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Twin Cities-based Jazz Guitarist Zacc Harris .. We had a good talk about his latest 2021 CD Small Wonders with The Zacc Harris Group .. It’s the band’s second album and his third as a leader .. This Southern California raised musician is among the Twin Cities’ most revered guitarists full of great stories and insights .. Enjoy .. 

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Veteran Jazz Trombonist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Ed Neumeister

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Trombonist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Ed Neumeister .. We caught up with him about his new 2021 Quartet CD called What Have I Done? Ed has been at forefront of creative music across multiple genres for over forty years. He was born in Topeka Kansas and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 50’s and 60’s and playing music at the age of 5 with trumpet & switched to trombone when he was nine. After moving to New York in 1980, Ed performed for 15 years in the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and 19 years with the Mel Lewis Big Band .. Over the years, he has also performed and recorded with Jerry Garcia, Gerry Mulligan, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn. This artist is full of stories .. Enjoy .. 

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Veteran NYC Jazz Trumpeter & Composer Alex Norris

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran NYC Jazz Trumpeter & Composer Alex Norris .. He has a new 2021 CD  with his Quintet called “Fleet From The Heat” and it is his debut on Steeplechase Records highlighting ten years of his working Quintet & a love letter to NYC .. Over a long and satisfying career, he has appeared on close to 90 recordings as a sideman .. He grew up in Columbia, Maryland and began studying music at the age of 9. In 1992, he moved to New York City and quickly found work with the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi's Jazz Orchestra, and Maria Schneider's Band. His career is full of great tales .. Enjoy…

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New Orleans-based Jazz Singer Carmela Rappazzo

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Orleans-based Jazz Singer Carmela Rappazzo .. She opened up about her seventh recording “Love and Other Difficulties” where she explores the many aspects of love. Born and raised in upstate New York, she heard classic music from an early age. She moved to New York City singing in clubs and performing in off-off Broadway Theater and a few independent films before moving to Los Angeles. Her story is fascinating .. Enjoy .. 

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Billy Test

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Billy Test .. We caught up with him about his new 2021 CD with The Billy Test Trio - Coming Down Roses .. It’s his debut as a bandleader full of original compositions featuring Billy on Piano, Evan Gregor on Bass, and Ian Froman on drums. He grew up in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, later relocating to the New York City area to follow his musical ambitions. During his time on the New York scene, he performed at Carnegie Hall, The Village Vanguard, and so many other hallowed joints .. He’s got great stories .. Enjoy .. 

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Kansas City-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Andrew Ouellette

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Andrew Ouellette .. He’s originally from Hannibal, MO and is a fixture on the KC jazz scene ..  He learned under the watchful eye of the world-renowned saxophonist Bobby Watson at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory from 2008 – 2012 and these days he has quite a busy schedule. Most notably, he gigs each weekend with the legendary KC musician and entertainer Lonnie McFadden at the Reno Club. He’s got quite a story .. Enjoy .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. 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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Jazz Drummer & Composer Ches Smith and Percussionist Daniel Brevil

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer & Composer Ches Smith and Percussionist Daniel Brevil .. They opened up about their new project We All Break melds elements of Haitian Vodou and contemporary jazz on groundbreaking new Path of Seven Colors .. The recording and accompanying film showcase the band’s synergistic connection and exhilarating, alchemical mix of musical forms .. 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. 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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Kansas City-born, California-based Jazz Drummer John Armato

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Kansas City-born, California-based Jazz Drummer John Armato .. We had a wide ranging talk about a great many things like his 2021 CD Debut The Drummer Loves Ballads done with a veteran all-star collection of KC jazz musicians .. It all started in KC and he was an early member of Kerry Strayer's groups and the Kansas City Boulevard Big Band, and an occasional sideman for the jazz and tap dance duo the McFadden Brothers. He moved to New York City in 2004 and eventually made his way to Sacramento, California .. He’s got great adventures, stories and wisdom .. 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. 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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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Jazz Saxophonist Kevin Sun on the 2021 CD BIRD

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Jazz Saxophonist on his new 2021 CD Heart Bird and this new COVID world .. This new album his is ode to Bird who celebrates his 101st Birthday in 2012 .. He took the bebop language of Bird and turned it into a unique take on things .. 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. 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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Jazz Saxophonist Jon Irabagon on the 2021 CD Bird with Streams and the Film Legacy

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Jazz Saxophonist Jon Irabagon on the 2021 CD Bird with Streams and the Film Legacy .. Bird With Streams is a solo tenor saxophone outing celebrating Charlie Parker's centennial birthday recorded in the Black Hills of South Dakota. In October 2021 there is a new film about him called "Legacy” .. Both were fueled by the events of COVID, but he speaks truth 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. 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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New Orleans-based Jazz Trumpeter & Vocalist Jonathan Bauer on the 2021 CD Sings & Plays

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian-born, New Orleans-based Trumpeter and Singer Jonathan Bauer on his new 2021 CD Sings & Plays and the COVID world we are all navigating .. This new album is his second release as a leader and first as a singer. The construction of this album began just before the onset of the COVID pandemic and 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. 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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