Australian-born, Indiana-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Brendan Keller-Tuberg

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Australian-born, Indiana-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Brendan Keller-Tuberg .. We talked about his life in music, the impact of COVID and his new 2021 CD In Spite of It All .. It happens to be his sophomore release as leader coming out on November 5th .. This new CD represents an effort to bridge the worlds of modern jazz with post-rock, indiefolk, the avant- garde, and more. He is originally from Canberra, Australia and did his graduate studies at the Jacobs School of Music and has learned from the likes of Walter Smith III, Emmet Cohen, Greg Ward, John Raymond and so many others .. His story is intriguing .. Enjoy .. 

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Houston-based Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist & Songwriter Kristine Mills

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Houston-based Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist & Songwriter Kristine Mills .. The Video and Single Release Concert of Blue Isn't Blue Anymore at Parker Jazz, Austin will be on Nov 4 @ 7:00PM and that will be a precursor to her 7th album Looking Back. Moving Forward set to drop Friday, Nov. 12 .. It’s a reflection of her several-decades' long career .. She has a fascinating 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/

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Jazz Drummer, Percussionist, Composer, Band Leader & Educator Yoron Israel

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated Jazz Drummer, Percussionist, Composer, Band Leader & Educator Yoron Israel .. We had a solid conversation about a life well lived in the world of music, COVID and his new 2021 CD New Dreams .. He is a native Chicagoan and is one of the most gifted and sought after musicians in the music industry today. Since 2000, he has maintained a busy schedule performing and recording the best in his home of Boston .. He has great stories about what he learned from the masters and so much more .. .. 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/

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Jazz Pianist & Composer Alex Brown

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Alex Brown .. We talked to him about his new 2021 CD The Dark Fire Sessions and his life in music .. He is a rising artist in the New York Jazz scene and has been collaborating with his biological brother, bassist Zach Brown, and de facto brother, drummer Eric Doob for many years. He has played with a lot of heavy cats in jazz and has been a member of Paquito D’Rivera’s ensemble since 2007 performing on and contributing arrangements to their Latin GRAMMY award-winning album Jazz Meets the Classics.  .. 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/

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Austin-based Jazz Bassist Angel Roman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Austin-based Jazz Bassist Angel Roman .. We caught up with him about his new 2021 CD Festive Interplay .. On an album that he aimed to gently stretch the boundaries of Afro Latin Jazz by being more inclusive of the many voices that helped shaped my musical landscape. He was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and studied music at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and continued his education at Berklee College of Music. These days he is living in Austin Texas, performing in a variety of live venues. Dig his story .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Chicago-based Jazz Drummer & Percussionist Collin Nordine with The Happy Time Orchestra

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Drummer & Percussionist Collin Nordine with The Happy Time Orchestra .. He opened up about their debut 2021 CD Of This World featuring jazz piano & harmonica legend Howard Levy. Collin teamed up with guitarist & bassist Andrew Krull to create this group .. Collin opened up about his life in music, the band, COVID and much more .. Enjoy .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Montreal-based Jazz Saxophonist, Flautist & Clarinetist Beth McKenna

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Saxophonist, Flautist & Clarinetist Beth McKenna .. She opened up about her life in jazz and namely her new 2021 CD Beyond Here written almost entirely prior to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic .. The album was inspired by the impact we as humans have on the world around us. From conflict and climate change, to the fusion of North American culture with global influences, the message of the CD is a sense of urgency to reflect on where we stand with our planet and how our actions can echo far beyond the present. She was born in Nova Scotia and has been a Montrealer since 2008 .. Today she stands as one of Montreal’s most versatile saxophonists, bandleaders, and composers .. Enjoy the whole 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/

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Jazz Bassist & Composer Peter Mack with Pianist & Composer Chuck Lamb

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Jazz Bassist & Composer Peter Mack with Pianist & Composer Chuck Lamb .. They came together for new 2021 CD Exit 33 out on November 5th, 2021 .. Peter has been a mainstay on the Central New York jazz scene for the past four decades as one of region's most beloved bassists and veteran jazz men. On the other hand, Chuck has been with the Brubeck Brothers Quartet for 14 years and has performed with the Quartet and/or his own groups at numerous renowned venues around the world .. Together, they click well and their music is a testament to that .. Enjoy the tales .. 

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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 Jazz Spoons Player & Utensilist Peter Shilliday

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Spoons Player & Utensilist Peter Shilliday ..  I have caught him live a few times with Bram accompanying him on either piano or according and his performance is very impressive .. He picked up the inspiration for spoons from his grandfather who played spoons as a pastime while deployed in Japan during WWII .. He would end up taking the deep dive into spoons playing in 2012 on a folk tune in a choir concert as a student at Missori S&T. From there, he began doing it for his passion of swing music .. He is also a swing dancer and goes by the stage name DJ Shillzapoppin .. He’s a very unique part of a great Kansas City jazz scene .. Dig the story ..  

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Executive Director Stephanie Matthews of the Columbus, Ohio Organization A Tribe for Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Executive Director Stephanie Matthews of the Columbus, Ohio Organization Tribe for Jazz .. She talked about the cornerstone of the organization and her history in promoting jazz .. A Tribe for Jazz is a platform for Inspiration + Positivity + Elevated thinking + Education. Their vision is to advance the future of Jazz for generations by producing content, events and activities that transform, educate and lead to purposeful actions and impactful conversations surrounding the preservation of the genre .. They are doing that now for Saxophonist & Composer Jon Irabagon .. She talks about this and so much more .. Enjoy .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Veteran Saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom & Percussionist Alison Miller on the new 2021 Project Tues Day

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom & Percussionist Alison Miller on the new 2021 Project Tues Day .. In March and April of 2021, they came together on five Tuesdays to record some improvised sax and drum duets to see what might happen. They didn’t set out to make an album - they just wanted to play because they needed to improvise any way that they could. They played with complete abandon, performing remotely from their home studios in New York City in the reality of the world of 2021. Tues Days is the result .. Together, they talk about this recording and delve into living through COVID .. 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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A Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Earl MacDonald

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Earl MacDonald .. We talked to him about the world we are living in, his career in music and new  2021 CD Consecrated from the label Outside in Music .. All seven of  his’s albums differ in instrumentation — ranging from a quartet comprised of cello, saxophone, piano & percussion to a full 17-piece jazz big band. As a composer, he embraces the roles of social commentator and provocateur, broaching consequential subject matter in his music. He also serves as a professor and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Connecticut.. 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/

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New York Jazz Lyricist & Singer Lorraine Feather

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Jazz Lyricist & Singer Lorraine Feather .. We had a good conversation about her storied life in music and art, along with her new 2021 CD My Own Particular Life done with her longtime co-producer/co-writer Eddie Arkin .. The album began in early 2019 and includes celebrated composers like Russell Ferrante, Shelly Berg, and Dave Grusin. She was born in Manhattan and her parents Jane - formerly a big band singer – and the famed late jazz writer Leonard Feather, always had music around her. She originally pursued an acting career after moving to LA when she was 12, but at 18 she came back to NYC and starting her jazz career in her 30s. 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/

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Chicago-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Scientist Roland Tempelaar

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Scientist Roland Tempelaar .. He talked about his debut 2021 CD New York Chapter recounting the years he spent living in the Big Apple. While he has mastered the art of balancing science and music for much of his life, this especially held true throughout his New York years, during which he spent the days researching quantum chemistry at Columbia University while playing at the downtown clubs at nighttime. He’s originally from the Netherlands & started his classical piano training at age 6 before discovering jazz in his teens. 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/

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Jazz Pianist & Composer Chad Lefkowitz-Brown

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Chad Lefkowitz-Brown .. We talked at length about his career and new 2021 CD Open World .. He’s been busy up to this point in his career .. He’s toured the world with pop superstar Taylor Swift, played with jazz greats from Dave Brubeck to Clarence Penn and been a member of Arturo O'Farrill's multi-Grammy winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra .. Originally from Elmira, New York, he established himself as a jazz prodigy at age 11 performing throughout New York State under the mentorship of local jazz hero, George Reed .. He’s got quite a tale .. 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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Celebrated NYC Jazz Trombonist & Vocalist Ron Wilkins

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated NYC Jazz Trombonist & Vocalist Ron Wilkins .. We caught up with him to talk music and his latest 2021 CD Trombocalist .. He was in a coma with COVID and had to relearn how to live .. and now, he is more grateful than ever .. For over 40 years he has been performing on tenor and bass trombones, euphonium, tuba, bass trumpet and vocals at the highest levels touring around the world with his own groups as well as premiere artists.  He is currently a  member of the Birdland Big Band, Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band and has shared the stage with the likes of Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Rosemary Clooney, Lena Horne, Bob Hope, Dizzy Gilespie and so many others .. His story is incredible and you should hear it .. 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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The Prince of Kosher Gospel Music Joshua Nelson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with The Prince of Kosher Gospel Music Joshua Nelson .. On his early October 2021 visit to Kansas City, he had a show at the Unity Temple on the Plaza and a host of other events coordinated by Anita Dixon of UNESCO as Kansas City Stands as a Creative City of Music .. His visit highlights the importance of music to every aspect of the history and the storytelling of humanity. Joshua Nelson is African American and Jewish calling himself "the KKK's worst nightmare." His dedication to music, spirituality and making the world a much better place is paramount to who he really is .. 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/

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Philadelphia-based Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Educator Paul Giess

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Philadelphia-based Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Educator Paul Giess .. He talked to the show about his new 2021 CD Hymns Volume 1 .. This veteran is is a community minded musician who expresses his values both on and off the stage.  Paul helps educate young people at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, and by makes music with people with developmental disabilities through the Center For Creative Works. He has a great story you should hear .. 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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Jazz Pianist & Composer Helen Sung on the 2021 CD Quartet+ with the Harlem Quartet

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist & Composer Helen Sung on the 2021 CD Quartet+ with the Harlem Quartet .. This album celebrates the work of influential women composers by crafting new arrangements of tunes by Geri Allen, Carla Bley, Mary Lou Williams, Marian McPartland and Toshiko Akiyoshi as she carries the tradition forward with her own new works. She opened up about this project, COVID, live gigs and the future as we move on .. 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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Jazz Guitarist Charlie Ballantine

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Charlie Ballantine .. He opened up about his new 2021 CD Reflectionsintrospection - The Music Of Thelonious Monk .. After graduating from the Jacobs School of Music under the direction of David Baker, he relocated to Indianapolis and quickly developed a name for himself with a string of high energy performances at clubs like the Jazz Kitchen and Chatterbox Jazz Club. We caught him while he was on the road for a tour that will culminate in New York City at the end .. and it’s full of great stories .. Enjoy .. 

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Italian-born, Baltimore-based Jazz Vocalist & Composer Irene Jalenti

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Italian-born, Baltimore-based Jazz Vocalist & Composer Irene Jalenti .. She talked with the program about her life in music and her debut 2021 CD Dawn .. On this long-awaited debut album she claims a place in the jazz world for her musical talents featuring guest appearances by two international stars: trumpeter Sean Jones and vibraphonist Warren Wolf. She was the town of Terni, in the central Italian region of Umbria and came from a musical family .. Her father was a record-store owner and immersed her in all sorts of music and encouraged her to take piano lessons from a young age. Enjoy her story .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Jazz Pianist, Vocalist & Composer Rachel Eckroth

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview Jazz Pianist, Vocalist & Composer Rachel Eckroth .. She talked about her first release on Rainy Day Records .. The 2021 CD The Garden full of fresh sounds from her evolving artistry. The Garden emerged conceptually while she was writing new music during the pandemic. She was born in North Dakota and raised in Phoenix .. Later, she would move to New York City to study under jazz pianist Stanley Cowell at Rutgers University .. We caught her on tour with St. Vincent and she has a great story .. Enjoy .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Brooklyn-based Drummer & Composer Kate Gentile

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Drummer & Composer Kate Gentile .. She opened up about the 2021 CD Snark Horse with done with collaborator Matt Mitchell .. Over the years, she has worked with Michaël Attias, Tim Berne, Anthony Braxton, Steve Coleman, Dave Douglas, Chris Speed and John Zorn ... 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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Jazz Guitarist Edward Decker

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Edward Decker .. He talked about his new  2021 CD The Best You Can Give – The Songs of Tony DeSare .. He’s a native of Bergen County New Jersey and his early influences were legends such Wes Montgomery, Bucky Pizzarelli, Nat King Cole, and Andre’ Previn .. But his ultimate inspiration and mentor is Bucky Pizzarelli .. 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/

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Indian Sitar Maestro Purbayan Chatterjee

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Indian Sitar Maestro Purbayan Chatterjee .. He opened up about a great deal of topics .. Namely his new 2021 CD Unbounded full of spirit, with musicians from India, Afghanistan, the US and UK, merging local flavors of Latin, jazz, folk, country, Sufi tradition, Western and Hindustani classical music .. He is heir to a Hindustani classical lineage passed down from his father and his music has been appreciated by jazz greats, such as Chick Corea, Bella Fleck, and Pat Metheny ..  By the age of 15, he was a recipient of the President of India Award for being the Best Instrumentalist of the country .. He’s full of wisdom and insight .. Enjoy the story .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer Cathy Segal-Garcia on the 2021 CD Social Anthems, Vol. 1

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer Cathy Segal-Garcia on the 2021 CD Social Anthems, Vol. 1 .. Through the COVID pandemic, she searched back through songs from the '60's & '70s to find inspiration. Another period in American history full of strife and uncertainty .. We explore quite a bit during out talk .. Enjoy .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Finnish Tenor Saxophonist, Composer & Bandleader Timo Lassy

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Finnish Tenor Saxophonist, Composer & Bandleader Timo Lassy .. He opened up about his new Trio CD on We Jazz Records introducing his ew combo .. He was born in Helsinki, Finland and released 6 albums with the Timo Lassy Band prior to this album .. Charlie Parker is one of his influences and he’d love to get to Kansas City to perform live someday .. Enjoy the story .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at https://www.kojhfm.org/. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

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Veteran Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Writer Barrett Martin

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with eteran Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Writer Barrett Martin .. He opened up about his new 2021 CD Barrett Martin's latest album Stillpoint recorded between 2019-2020 when lived in a remote cliff house on a wildlife refuge. He is well known for his work with the Seattle rock bands Skin Yard, Screaming Trees, Mad Season, along with playing on albums by R.E.M., Stone Temple Pilots and Queens of the Stone Age. He studied jazz and classical music and has completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in anthropology, linguistics, and ethnomusicology .. His story is fascinating .. 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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Canadian Jazz Saxophonist Jon Gordon

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Saxophonist Jon Gordon .. We caught up with him about his new 2021 CD Stranger than Fiction and his life in music .. These days he is one of the most accomplished and in demand alto and soprano saxophonists of his generation. A past winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, he has made multiple appearances in Downbeat Magazine’s critics poll over the years. Enjoy the tale .. 

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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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Israeli-based Jazz Musician & Percussionist Ben Aylon

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Israeli-based Jazz Musician & Percussionist Ben Aylon .. He talked about the background, aim and approach of his new international debut 2021 CD Xalam .. On this project seven years in the making he elevates the traditional music and instruments of Senegal and Mali into a fresh contemporary setting. This border-breaking musician is known for his contemporary Senegalese drumming, explosive burning rhythms and cutting-edge hybrid drumming techniques .. 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. 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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