Thursday, December 30, 2021

Chicago-based Jazz Arranger, Composer, Saxophonist, Drummer, Model & Activist Isaiah Collier

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Arranger, Composer, Saxophonist, Drummer, Model & Activist Isaiah Collier .. In the waning days of 2021, we caught up about his life in jazz, the arts and his new 2021 CD with The Chosen Few called Cosmic Transitions .. The CD was inspired by his fascination with the planet Mercury that is a five-part, 56-minute suite of contemplative arrangements and aggressive free jazz .. He grew up on the South Side of Chicago surrounded by music and is an alumnus of the Jazz Institute of Chicago .. Dig his passion and 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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Boston-based Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Tony Malaby

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Boston-based Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Tony Malaby .. We had a long, open talk about this COVID world and his creation that has been an outgrowth of this lockdown/pandemic time .. the new 2021 CD – Tony Malaby’s Sabino - The Cave of Winds .. On this project, instead of heading indoors, he went outside .. Beginning in July of 2020, he began hosting regular sessions underneath a turnpike overpass near his home in New Jersey.. He talks about this, his past, modern life and the future ..   .. 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 Vocalist & Actress Luba Mason

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist & Actress Luba Mason ..  We had a spirited conversation about her new 2020 CD Triangles .. Her husband is 17 time Grammy Winner Ruben Blades and she was was a guest vocalist for his 2002 Grammy Award-winning CD Mundo and over the years she has toured the US and abroad .. She is a native New Yorker born in Astoria, Queens and first generation American of Slovak descent who started on the keys at the age of 5 .. Over the years, she has acted seamlessly from the New York stage to the Hollywood scenes .. 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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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

NYC Jazz Pianist, Organist & Composer Roberta Piket on the 2021 COVID World

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Pianist, Organist & Composer Roberta Piket on the 2021 COVID World .. We caught up with her on December 20 as the new variant is taking hold and again closing things down around the world .. The last time we spoke was in June of 2020 as the pandemic was initially ramping up and tossing the world of jazz into uncertainty .. We covered a new album coming out, what she has learned, the future 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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Jazz Vibraphonist & Composer Chris Dingman on the 2021 CD Journeys Vol. 1

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vibraphonist & Composer Chris Dingman on the 2021 CD Journeys Vol. 1 .. He opened up about how this lush new set of solo vibe tracks came about and it’s a story you should hear .. He also talked about this COVID world and the future ahead .. The last time, which was our first, to interview was in February 2020 and little did we know what was coming our way .. This is a whole different conversation .. 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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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Veteran NYC Jazz Bassist Martin Wind on the 2021 CD My Astorian Queen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Veteran NYC Jazz Bassist Martin Wind on the 2021 CD My Astorian Queen .. This recording is an affectionate reminiscence of the bassist's quarter century in the New York scene and he opens up about it .. and he talks about 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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Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, and Actress Dawn Derow

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, and Actress Dawn Derow .. We talked about her new 2021 CD – My Ship, COVID and her life in music .. She is a Cape Cod native turned New Yorker & grew up in Eastham, MA. She graduated from the Boston Conservatory with a degree in Music: Vocal Performance & Opera Emphasis and has gone on to have a thriving career .. 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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Thursday, December 23, 2021

Florida-based Jazz Composer & Bandleader Chuck Owen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Florida-based Jazz Composer & Bandleader Chuck Owen .. He celebrates the 25th anniversary of his Grammy-nominated big band The Jazz Surge on a new 2021 album  called Within Us done with his 19-piece big band with special guest vibraphonist Warren Wolf  .. Chuck has been a revered composer and bandleader for over 40 years .. 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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Ottawa, Canada-based Jazz Guitarist Roddy Ellias

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Ottawa, Canada-based Jazz Guitarist Roddy Ellias .. We had a great talk about his new 2021 CD Not This Room featuring vocalist Kellylee Evans and pianist Marc Copland .. He also delved into his beginnings his jazz, his career, COVID, the future and much more .. 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. 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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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Grammy®-Winning Producer, Composer & Arranger Brent Fischer

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy®-Winning Producer, Composer & Arranger Brent Fischer .. He talked about a long, grand road in music and his latest project with his Orchestra that is his vvision of Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" .. These days he continues carries on the legacy of his legendary father Dr. Clare Fischer and has continued to move seanlessly between the genres of jazz, Pop and Symphonic. His arranging credits appear on over 30 million albums with the likes of Usher, Michael Jackson, Elvis Costello & The Roots, D'Angelo .. He’s a fascinating story .. Dig .. 

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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 Greg Amirault

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Guitarist Greg Amirault .. He has a new CD out that is 2021s News Blues that is his third recording as a leader. It features three of Canada’s finest jazz musicians including pianist Steve Amirault, who is Greg’s brother .. He is originally from Yarmouth Nova Scotia and has been living and performing in Montreal for over 30 years. He is a long time faculty member of the jazz programs at McGill and Concordia University and to this day reigns as one of Canada’s most notable guitarists .. 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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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Jazz Saxophonist, Band Leader, Composer & Educator Dave Wilson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Band Leader, Composer & Educator Dave Wilson .. His new 2021 CD is called Stretching Supreme and he goes into detail on John Coltrane .. He was born and raised in Bronxville, N.Y and since the early 1980’s he’s been in the  Central PA/ Delaware Valley area .. For over twenty years prior to COVID, he kept an active performance schedule logging an average of 120-150 dates a year with various, almost all jazz-oriented ensembles at concerts, festivals, club dates and private engagements. His story is a great 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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Chicago-based Jazz Musician, Educator & Visual Artist Damon Locks

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Musician, Educator & Visual Artist Damon Locks .. We had a good talk about his life as an artist, musician, educator and his new 2021 CD called Now with the Black Monument Ensemble .. The album was created in the final throes of Summer 2020, following months of pandemic-induced fear & isolation .. He is originally from Silver Springs, Maryland and has been known for decades with varied projects in Chicago’s underground music & art scenes .. 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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Manchester, UK-based Jazz Singer & Writer Nishla Smith

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Manchester, UK-based Jazz Singer & Writer Nishla Smith .. We had a good talk about her life in music .. Her new 2021 CD Friends with Monsters .. She is driven by a desire to tell stories and her unique musical sensibility, along with this preoccupation with narrative is recurrent throughout a diverse array of musical projects, makes her a singer to watch and listen to .. 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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Montreal-based Composer, Saxophonist, Improviser & Conductor Philippe Côté

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Composer, Saxophonist, Improviser & Conductor Philippe Côté .. He talked about new projects like the 2021 CD Bell Tolls - Variations with Marc Copland .. This veteran is also currently working on a doctorate and is a consummate explorer at the crossroads of jazz and classical. Much good work was shaped by his time spent in New York where he spent time with long-time mentor David Binney .. 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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Spanish-based Cellist Matthieu Saglio on the new 2021 Live In San Javier CD

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Spanish-based Cellist Matthieu Saglio on the new 2021 Live In San Javier CD .. He opened up about the joy of releasing a new album that happens to be live during these COVID times, what has been going on lately and how his future is looking. .. 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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Monday, December 20, 2021

Columbian-born Jazz Guitarist & Composer Julian Avila

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Columbian-born Jazz Guitarist & Composer Julian Avila .. He talked at length about his new 2021 CD Vintage Soul .. After so many years collaborating with different artists he’s back with a project that is a mix that embodies his personal experiences and takes the listener on an emotional journey. He 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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Toronto-based Pianist Nick Maclean on the 2021 CD Can You Hear Me

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Pianist Nick Maclean on the 2021 CD Can You Hear Me .. This  double album is his debut solo piano release taking influences from jazz piano greats such as Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Brad Mehldau .. This project came together based on his respect and trust in producer Brownman Ali’s powerful guidance .. He opened up about this project, pending fatherhood, 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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Italian Jazz Drummer Simone Prattico

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Italian Jazz Drummer Simone Prattico .. We caught up with him in his home of Rome to talk about his latest 2021 CD called Oriundo .. He grew up listening to recordings of musicians such as Art Blakey, Max Roach, Weather Report and Motown artists. He has had a long and good life in jazz .. These days he splits time between Paris and Rome doing his best to keep the jazz going .. 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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Friday, December 17, 2021

GRAMMY® nominated Jazz Vocalist Denise Donatelli

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with GRAMMY® nominated Jazz Vocalist Denise Donatelli .. She gave us the full story on her new 2021 CD Whistling in the Dark – The Music of Burt Bacharach .. Her musical journey started in rural Allentown, Pennsylvania when she was only four years old with classical piano training that continued throughout her high school years .. It was her subscriptions to both Columbia and Capital music clubs and gave her access to a large collection of jazz albums. After a move to Atlanta, Georgia, she turned to singing jazz professionally and has never looked back .. She’s been quite busy and explains .. 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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Paris-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Producer and Arranger Frank Woeste

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Paris-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Producer and Arranger Frank Woeste .. We talked to him about his life in jazz, his new 2020 CD Pocket Rhapsody II, COVID, upcoming gigs and the future .. He is known to have developed a unique sound on the Fender Rhodes combing the natural sound of the the rhodes piano with different effects. Over time, he has recorded 5 albums as a leader and appears on a large number of albums as a sideman and arranger. He did spend some time stateside in Texas and he opens up about that 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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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Saxophonist Richard Underhill of Toronto's Shuffle Demons on the new 2021 CD All In

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Saxophonist Richard Underhill of Toronto's Shuffle Demons on the new 2021 CD All In .. This is a new all-instrumental with compositions by four of five band members ranging from contemporary jazz to groovy funk jazz .. We talked to Rich about this project, 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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Detroit-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Sven Anderson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Detroit-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Sven Anderson .. He has a new project out now .. The 2021 CD Doc's Holiday .. Over the years, he’s been privileged to play a small role in linking the great musical tradition that runs through this city with new directions in music by working with masters like Jimmy Scott, Marcus Belgrave and Earl Klugh .. He’s got a deep & rich 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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Monday, December 13, 2021

Veteran Tenor Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Ray Blue

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Tenor Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Ray Blue .. He has a new 2021 Digital Release called Ray Blue with Nat Adderly, Jr. & Lafayette Harris These days, he is part of the New York scene and tours internationally with 7 releases on Jazzheads .. Originally from Portsmouth, Virginia and raised in Peekskill, New York, he was drawn to the music of Miles Davis and in 2000 he fulfilled a childhood dream of moving to Europe living in Germany until 2012 .. He’s got a Masters from the University of Iowa in Clinical Social Work and many other great stories to tell .. Enjoy .. 

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

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Monday, December 6, 2021

Bassoonist Sara Schoenbeck

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bassoonist Sara Schoenbeck .. We had a good talk with her about her life in music and her new self-titled 2021 CD that is series of duets over the course of two years. She has been around for quite some time and forged some solid musical relationships with the likes of Harris Eisenstadt, Nels Cline, the Mitchells (Nicole, Roscoe, and Matt), Mark Dresser, Wayne Horvitz and many more .. She has appeared on a wide range of recordings and played live over the last two decades .. and we get into all of this .. 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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Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated Composer & Pianist John Finbury

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated Composer & Pianist John Finbury .. He was busy over the pandemic and has new 2021 Singles for the world to listen to .. The Andover, Massachusetts-based veteran teamed up with the likes of Christian McBride, Billy Martin, Larry Goldings, & more to orchestrate the new music .. including the tune “Look At What A Mess You Made Of Me” .. We cover the music, COVID and what is going on these days with John .. 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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Friday, December 3, 2021

Kansas City Jazz Trumpeter Chalis O’Neal on the Debut 2021 CD Flirting

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Trumpeter Chalis O’Neal on the Debut 2021 CD Flirting .. He opened up about his new triumphant recording, COVID life, new live shows and show 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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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Rich Halley on the 2021 CD Boomslang

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Rich Halley on the 2021 CD Boomslang  .. It’s his quartet featuring Los Angeles cornetist Dan Clucas, Canadian bassist Clyde Reed and long time drummer Carson Halley. Recorded in Portland in December 2019, Boomslang features a mix of Halley compositions and spontaneous improvisations that showcase the depth and inventiveness of the group’s playing. He opens up about this, COVID and the future ahead .. 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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Venezuelan-born Veteran Jazz Pianist Edward Simon

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Venezuelan-born Veteran Jazz Pianist Edward Simon .. He just released a new 2021 CD called Solo Live that is his 15th album as a leader .. It was recorded at Oakland’s Piedmont Piano Company on his 50th birthday in 2019 .. This musician has been at the center of the jazz scene for the past quarter century shaping the music’s evolution through a series of seminal ensembles and recordings. He was a young sideman in bands led by Bobby Watson, Greg Osby and Terence Blanchard. He’s got quite a story in 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. 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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