Veteran Jazz Drummer & Bandleader on the 2021 CD The Pugilist Bernie Dresel

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Drummer & Bandleader on the 2021 CD The Pugilist Bernie Dresel .. Our first interview was with Bernie back in 2017 when the world was a much different place .. We talked to him about this strange new COVID world and his new 2021 CD "The Pugilist" .. This CD was done on the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic spanning several months during 2021. This album was recorded without the band ever playing together at the same time. Instead, each of the 17 musicians recorded their particular parts, including improvised solos, separately in their own home studio setting. The construction of this album and the survival of jazz has been remarkable .. and we discuss that and more .. Enjoy…

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Grammy Award-Winning New York City Jazz Pianist Bill Charlap

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated New York City Jazz Pianist Bill Charlap .. He has a new CD out called Street of Dreams done with his trio of bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington. This is a trio 25 years in the making celebrating their home of New York as it emerges from an unprecedented COVID period of no live music .. His father was Broadway composer Moose Charlap and his mother is singer Sandy Stewart who toured with Benny Goodman & a regular on the Perry Como show .. Music was always his reality .. He started playing at 3 and has shared the stage with the likes of Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. His story is a testament to the strength and grace of 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/

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Veteran New York-based Jazz Pianist David Janeway

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran New York-based Jazz Pianist David Janeway .. We covered his life in jazz, COVID, his new 2021 CD Distant Voices feating Billy Hart and Cameron Brown and more .. Distant Voices is a tribute to the many jazz pianists that have inspired and influenced David throughout his career. He was born in Rochester, New York and began studying classical piano at the age of six after moving to Detroit in 1960 .. His very early influences were Marcus Belgrave and Bill Evans ..  After moving to New York City in 1978, the world opened up with gigs with the likes of Art Farmer, The Supremes, David "Fathead" Newman, Sonny Fortune, Billy Hart, Tom Harrell, and so many others .. 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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French-Canadian Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Bandleader Rachel Therrien

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series French-Canadian Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Bandleader Rachel Therrien .. Her latest CD is 2020’s Vena and she is now working on new projects that will be out here in the near future .. Her European quartet “Vena” was born after many European tours where she had to hire local musicians to accompany her shows. She is an accomplished musician that was the winner of the 2015 TD Grand Prize Jazz Award at the renowned Montreal International Jazz Festival and the 2016 Stingray Jazz Rising Star Award .. She is always on the rise and she’s got 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/

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Trombonist Richard Foote of the UK-based Jazz Group Young Pilgrims

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Trombonist Richard of the UK-baed Jazz Group Young Pilgrims .. They have a brand new CD out called We’re Young Pilgrims .. This addictive young brass band is brimming with jazz-rock energy and are relishing the live dates coming in as Britain’s live music scene reawakens .. The band found themselves drawing fans from across Europe and beyond with their intense live performances .. and now things are aptly ramping up .. 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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New Orleans-based Record Producer, Performing Artist, Author & Runner Don Paul

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Orleans-based Record Producer, Performing Artist, Author & Runner Don Paul .. He is a creative force that opened up about his life in art and humanity .. He opened up about his CDs The Time We Have (Meld #1) & Women nd Music (Meld #2) .. Proceeds benefit Sticking Up For Children's partners in Haiti and he is a big proponent of helping folks .. His life is an inspiration journey through his life as a record producer, performing artist, author, and marathon runner/trainer .. Dig 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. 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 Canadian Jazz Saxophonist Cory Weeds on the 2021 CD What is there to Say?

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Canadian Jazz Saxophonist Cory Weeds on the 2021 CD What Is There To Say? It is his 18th record as a leader and likely his most ambitious project to date .. His inspiration was the great Baritone Sax Cat Gary Smulyan and his 1997 CD he did with Strings ..  The album is a carefully curated set of compositions that showcase why Cory is a master in the world of jazz .. 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. 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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Russian-born, Seattle-based Jazz Saxophonist & Vocalist Elena Maque

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Russian-born, Seattle-based Jazz Saxophonist & Vocalist Elena Maque .. She talked to Neon Jazz about her new 2021 CD Feel Again coming out on November, 19th 2021 fulla intense palettes of music and emotion coming together in her funky blend of artistry .. Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, she is a university-trained musician that spent many years honing her craft and wowing audiences throughout Russia, Europe, and the United States. We cover her career, COVID 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 Connecticut-native Jazz Trombonist & Educator Peter McEachern

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Connecticut-native Jazz Trombonist & Educator Peter McEachern .. We caught up with him in mid-November to talk about his new 2021 CD Code 2 out on SteepleChase showcasing his quartet. This Connecticut native has toured and recorded three CDs for Polygram with Blues legend Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. He’s also a skilled educator and an overall champion of 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/

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Award-Winning Canadian Composer, Musician, Performer, Conductor & Educator Don Macdonald

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award-Winning Canadian Composer, Musician, Performer, Conductor & Educator Don Macdonald .. He opened up about his new 2021 CD Shifting Sands .. He is an internationally recognized composer of film and concert music that has been playing improvised music for over 35 years on violin, saxophone, and voice with a wide range of artists .. We cover some good ground in our talk .. 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 Hannibal, MO-born Jazz Drummer & Educator Marty Morrison

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Hannibal, MO-born Jazz Drummer & Educator Marty Morrison .. Currently he is on the Jazz Studies faculty at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, but is a regular on the Kansas City scene. He knows a thing or two about big cities and spent a while in Washington DC .. and he laudes Kansas City for the strength of it’s scene that keeps on getting better .. He was surrounded by jazz from an early age and his journey in the craft has been full of collaborations countless jazz luminaries that continues to this day … 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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Brooklyn-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Beat Maker Kazemde George

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Beat Maker Kazemde George .. He talked about his new 2021 CD I Insist and his life in music .. This CD is his debut and is a collection of original music with a stellar band .. He was raised by Caribbean parents in Berkeley, California and was exposed to a wide range of musical styles, and has been playing Piano, Saxophone, and Percussion from an early age. His story is stellar .. 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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NYC Jazz Trombonist Nick Finzer on the 2021 CD Out of Focus Nick Finzer

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Trombonist Nick Finzer on the 2021 CD Out of Focus Nick Finzer .. He made the most out of his time in lockdown with a new compilation of projects in the environments of Solo, Quartet, and Trombone Ensemble settings.This is on the heels of his 2020 Release Cast of Characters and we spoke last right before that March 2020 lockdown ..We discuss this, the new album at length, COVID and the future .. Enjoy .. 

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

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Veteran Jazz Bassist Christian McBride on the 2021 CD Relief - A Benefit for the Jazz Foundation of America's Musicians' Emergency Fund

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Bassist Christian McBride on the 2021 CD Relief - A Benefit for the Jazz Foundation of America's Musicians' Emergency Fund .. This venture features a consortium of major jazz labels coming together & continuing the non-profit Jazz Foundation of America’s (JFA) ongoing efforts to aid musicians affected by the international shutdown of venues and other performance opportunities in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Joining Christian on the album is a stellar cast like vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant, saxophonists Kenny Garrett, Joshua Redman and Charles Lloyd, pianist-vocalist Jon Batiste and more .. Christian talked about this project, the COVID world, the future 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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LA-based Jazz Keyboardist, Composer, Arranger & Producer Scott Kinsey

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz Keyboardist, Composer, Arranger & Producer Scott Kinsey .. He opened up about his new 2021 CD Adjustments, his musical history and living through COVID .. As a young 1991 Berklee grad armed with a bachelor’s degree in piano performance, the Michigan native took his place at the forefront of electric jazz almost immediately, being snatched up by the seminal fusion band Tribal Tech .. Throughout this time, he amassed an extensive list of sideman credits .. 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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Premiere Jazz Vocalist & Educator Shawnn Monteiro

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist & Educator Shawnn Monteiro .. She just released a new 2021 CD called you You Are There - You Are There .. It is her sixth release overall and third for Whaling City Sound .. Overall , her artistry is crafted in the mold of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McCrae, and Nancy Wilson. Her father was the late renowned bassist Jimmy Woode, veteran of the Duke Ellington band. She also go a lot of musical inspiration and guidance from her Godfather, Clark Terry. Finally, Latin Percussion legend Mongo Santamaria discovered her working in a club in San Jose, California and signed her on the spot to tour with his band. Her story is a grand 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/

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Boston-based Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Dino Govoni

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Boston-based Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Dino Govoni .. We talked to him at length in early November about his new 2021 CD Hiding in Plain Sight and both his life in education and music overall .. This is a recording was made in January 2020 at Big Orange Sheep in Brooklyn & almost didn’t happen .. Along with recording and playing, he is on faculty at the Berklee College of 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/

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Veteran New York Jazz Bassist David Finck

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran New York Jazz Bassist David Finck .. We spoke in early November about his new 2021 CD "BASSic Instinct” that is a follow up to the 2019 Burton Avenue Music release, Bassically Jazz .. Born in Rochester, New York and grew up in a musical family and began playing bass at age ten. He would go on to perform with the likes of Tony Bennett, Elton John, Herbie Hancock, Natalie Cole, Dizzy Gillespie, Rod Stewart, Dionne Warwick, Rosemary Clooney, and so many others .. Dig 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. 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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Award-winning Jazz Vocalist Alexis Cole on the 2021 CD Sky Blossom

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award-winning Jazz Vocalist Alexis Cole on the 2021 CD Sky Blossom we did on November 5 .. This is her debut release on Zoho Music performing swinging big band classics from her time as the vocalist for the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights .. Sky Blossom is a military term for an opening parachute & is a nod to Cole’s military service and her credo of jumping into the unknown with faith. We cover this CD, COVID, touring 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/

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Jazz Saxophonist Paul Metcalfe for The Heavyweights Brass Band on the 2021 CD Stir Crazy

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Paul Metcalfe for The Heavyweights Brass Band on the 2021 CD Stir Crazy .. It was recorded during a marathon three-day session at Union Sound Station from March 12 -14, 2020 just before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the live music world into hibernation. Their fourth full-length album is a celebration of getting back to life .. live music and more .. We discuss all of this with Paul .. Enjoy…

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St. Paul, Minnesota-based Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Jackson Potter

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with St. Paul, Minnesota-based Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Jackson Potter .. We talked to him in early November about his new debut 2021 album Restless out on Wise Cat Records .. This is a passionate musician who has achieved a significant amount of success in the short time that he has been on the music scene. He began playing professionally around the twin cities at age 16 and has flourished since .. 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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Award Winning Jazz Singer Nicole Henry

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award Winning Jazz Singer Nicole Henry .. She opened up about her life in music, COVID and her new 2021 CD Time to Love Again…On this new CD she performs an eclectic mix of jazz standards and reimagined pop tunes with a powerful voice that has made her a world-wide favorite with audiences and critics alike. Today she is one of the jazz world's most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance... 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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Baltimore-born, LA-based Veteran Jazz Vocalist Susan Krebs

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Baltimore-born, LA-based Veteran Jazz Vocalist Susan Krebs .. She talked at length about COVID, her life in music and her 8th album -  2021’s Daybreak … The impetus for this album grew out the pandemic. Living alone, cut off from friends, she was longing for connection. She is a native of Baltimore that grew up in a home filled with music .. From there, she went on to New York City – studying acting &  appearing in Off-Broadway plays and musicals, TV commercials and performing with the improvisational theater company .. Then, she relocated to Los Angeles, making it her new home – delighted that she could garden and hike daily — while continuing her acting career, including her work in theater, animation, commercials, TV and film  .. 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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Celebrated NYC Jazz Pianist Anthony Wonsey

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Celebrated NYC Jazz Pianist Anthony Wonsey .. We caught up with him during a frank and open talk about the music .. He opened up about his new 2021 CD Lorainne’s Lullaby as it originated and celebrates the phrases "it takes a village to raise a child," One of those great people is Lorraine Tiezzi, who is a real lover of this Black American art form. Anthony is an adventurous yet flexible pianist that started playing music when he was six. He continues to make evolved and wonderful music .. Dig the interview .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. 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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Chilean-born Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer & Arranger Benjamín Schnake

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chilean-born Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer & Arranger Benjamín Schnake.. He opened up about his latest 2021 CD - Benjamin Schnake Ensemble - "The Joy of Playing" .. He is originally from Chile and started with classical and popular guitar lessons at the age of 10, and at 13 years old, he began to study charango (Andean small guitar), pan flutes, and quena (Andean flute) with the well-known Chilean musician Danny Rodríguez. His destiny was music and explains it all .. 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. 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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Bandleader Heidi Phillips of the Legendary Kansas City Indie Rock Band Frogpond

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bandleader Heidi Phillips of the Legendary Kansas City Indie Rock Band Frogpond .. This Kansas City institution was active from 1993 to 2000 and they are gearing up for their first full album release in 20 years .. The band is rewriting a story that seemingly ended long ago. It all began as an unadorned rock project between then-college student Heidi Phillips and a handful of novice musician friends catapulted into an all-too-brief staple of ‘90s alt and indie rock. They won over the audiences of Kansas City and represent a much needed sound and presence of familiarity needed as the world recovers from COVID and live music begins in earnest ..  Enjoy their tale .. 

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Click here for the Official Music Video "Love Song" - https://youtu.be/z4x_eJtiALw 

Click here for the new Album TimeThief out on 11/19/21 - https://frogpond.bandcamp.com/album/timethief

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Renowned Italian Jazz Singer Mafalda Minnozzi & Veteran Guitarist Paul Ricci

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Renowned Jazz Singer Mafalda Minnozzi & Veteran Guitarist Paul Ricci .. They joined me online via Brazil to discuss their history in playing music together, COVID and their celebrated new 2021 CD Cinema City Jazz Scenes From Italian Film .. Mafalda uncovers a new side as she explores the Italian cinematic songbook in the company of her first-rate band and special invited guests. It’s a raw and illuminating conversation ... Enjoy their 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. 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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NYC Jazz Trumpeter Dave Scott & Kansas City-based Bassist Tim Brewer on the December 2021 KC Gigs

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Trumpeter Dave Scott  & Kansas City-based Bassist Tim Brewer on the December 2021 KC Gigs .. We spoke to Dave from New York and Tim from Kansas City about their upcoming holiday-time gigs at The Blue Room off 18 & Vine on December 27 and another at the Westport Coffeehouse Theater on December 30. They both delved into the gigs, COVID 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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Texas-based Jazz Trumpeter, Vocalist, Percussionist & Educator Pete Rodríguez

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Texas-based Jazz Trumpeter, Vocalist, Percussionist & Educator Pete Rodríguez .. We had a long talk about his life in music and his new 2021 CD Obstacles .. He carries the bloodline salsa as he takes the tradition of Afro-Cuban jazz to new places. The son of renowned salsero Pete “El Conde” Rodríguez and godson of Fania Records bandleader Johnny Pacheco, he is an artist and human fueled by passion, talent and desire .. His story is one you need to 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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NYC Jazz Bassist, Composer & Improviser Simón Willson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Bassist, Composer & Improviser Simón Willson .. He opened up about his debut 2021 CD with his trio called Family Plan .. It was conceived in 2018 in Brooklyn .. Simón is Chilean born and as an eclectic and in demand sideman, he has toured with a host of different artists in Europe, the US, Canada, and South America. Over time, he has done work with Dave Douglas, Ethan Iverson, George Garzone among many others. 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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Grammy-Winning Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Nicholas Payton

 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy-Winning Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Nicholas Payton .. We talked to him the day his new 2021 CD Smoke Sessions came out .. On October 29, 2021 .. This veteran New Orleans-raised musician got to see his long-cherished dream of leading a session with Ron Carter on bass and to reignite the chemistry of the album he’d fallen in love with decades before, he also invited George Coleman to contribute to a pair of tunes .. We also talked about a prolific career he has spent in music and as an artist who is open on a multitude of subjects like music, race, politics, and life in America... Dig this ..  

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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 Guitarist Oli Astral

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Guitarist Oli Astral .. He reached out to the show some weeks back and we are glad he did .. He talked to us namely about his new upcoming 2022 CD From the Astral .. A project that is a musical universe where the sound of modern jazz guitar merges with digital music technology and visual projection. During his academic career, the guitarist has surrounded himself on a number of occasions with internationally renowned mentors such as John Abercrombie, Jonathan Kreisberg and Mike Moreno. He’s very busy and talented .. .. 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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Award Winning & Multiple JUNO-Nominated Jazz & World Artist Sundar Viswanathan

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award Winning & Multiple JUNO-Nominated Jazz & World Artist Sundar Viswanathan .. He opened up about his new 2021 CD World View done with an award-winning world-jazz group featuring a cohort of some of Toronto’s finest jazz, world, funk, and pop musicians known as Avataar. The music is inspired by the deep musical traditions of India, Africa and Brazil, and is rooted within the framework of modern jazz. He was born in India and raised in a musical family and his household was filled with the sounds of Indian classical and popular music, and western pop and country artists .. He would grow up to become one of Canada's most diversely talented artists, a highly respected international musical ambassador and educator. 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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