Veteran Jazz Guitarist Peter Curtis

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Guitarist Peter Curtis .. We had a conversation about his latest 2022 CD Pete’s Pandemic Playlist .. It’s a solo guitar outing  full of songs that went through his head at various times throughout this pandemic. It was recorded at home, primarily during lockdown .. Over the years, he has performed or recorded with notable jazz and blues musicians like Claudia Acuna, James Carter, Freddy Cole, Taj Mahal, Barbra Morrison and James Moody that has taken him all across the U.S. and Canada .. 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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Veteran Jazz Guitarist Andy Rothstein

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Guitarist Andy Rothstein .. We had a spirited talk about his new 2022 CD Truth Against The World with the The Andy Rothstein Band .. Blend the styles of Mike Stern, Pat Martino and Stevie Ray Vaughn, plus throw in a little Andy Summers and U2's “The Edge” for good measure you just might end up with Andy Rothstein .. He has played guitar since the age of 13 and studied with the best .. like Kevin Eubanks .. 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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Los Angeles-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Dan Schnelle

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Dan Schnelle .. He opened up about his new 2022 debut recording: Shine Thru on Outside In Music .. He is originally from Merrick, NY and gravitated towards the drums from a very early age. Although he excelled in classical percussion and snare drum, it was when he began studying with Al Miller in high school that he began to quickly develop on the drum set .. And his career is jazz has been spectacular .. 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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Sherrie Maricle of The Diva Jazz Orchestra on the 2022 CD Diva Swings Broadway

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Sherrie Maricle of The Diva Jazz Orchestra  on the 2022 CD Diva Swings Broadway .. She is quite a regular around the Neon Jazz parts and she opened about about this latest project, COVID life, the re-emergence of live shows 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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Nashville Studio Guitar Legend Tom Hemby

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Nashville Studio Guitar Legend Tom Hemby .. He talked about his new 2022 CD with his Band called "Dealin' It" .. He has lived and worked in Nashville as an active musician since 1978, but he was born and from southeast Missouri .. His breakthrough came as an active touring musician backing artists such as “The Imperials” and Amy Grant. His touring career soon evolved into a recording career as a studio guitarist/ producer/ songwriter and he talks all about 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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Jazz Saxophonist Dan Pratt & Pianist Michael Eckroth new 2022 CD The Relay

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Dan Pratt & Pianist Michael Eckroth new 2022 CD The Relay ..The album is a richly melodic, rhythmically inventive set of originals available on April 8, 2022 from Same Island Music .. Dan has released four solo albums and has served as a soloist and section member in some of the finest ensembles in jazz, while Michael is a multi-genre musician whose work is grounded in the jazz tradition. Based in the New York area since 2006, he’s known for his work with jazz luminaries..Together, they discuss this album, COVID life, 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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Houston-based Jazz Singer Ermelinda Cuellar

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Houston-based Jazz Singer Ermelinda Cuellar .. Her new 2022 CD What A Difference A Day Made has a very personal and heartbreaking connection to COVID. With venues closed, Cuellar wanted to create work for her underemployed bandmates. They began recording in December 2020. Her percussionist Anibal Ambert came to the recording session with what he thought was a cold after a negative Covid test. A few days later, he was re-tested and found to have Covid. His condition worsened rapidly, and five days later, he died. She opened up about the very personal nature of this album, her life in music, the influence of her Peruvian parents, the future 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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New York-based Jazz Songwriter, Arranger & Vocalist Kristina Koller

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York-based Jazz Songwriter, Arranger & Vocalist Kristina Koller .. She talked about her interesting ride in music, COVID life and her new 2022 CD Get Out of Town .. On this third album of hers, it is her jazz-centric return with a celebration of Cole Porter’s music .. She is always innovative and pushing the limit .. Enjoy the full 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 Musician Timothy Seisser

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Bassist Timothy Seisser .. He opened up about his debut album with the band TS3 called I’m Just OK .. At the start of the pandemic, he decided to collaborate with two of his favorite jazz musicians and close friends, keyboardist Andrew Lawrence and drummer Jonathan Marks, and they wrote this debut solo album He called upon one of his all-time favorite bass players Tim Lefebvre (David Bowie) to produce as well as play on the record .. And Saxophonist Donny McCaslin (David Bowie) and harmonica master Howard Levy (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) leant their voices to certain songs .. He opened up about the album, COVID life, his life in music 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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Kansas City Jazz Keyboardist, Composer & Producer Vincent Orsolini

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Keyboardist, Composer & Producer Vincent Orsolini .. He’s a big part of the Kansas City band Everyday Strangers and he’s relieved that clubs and venues are opening back up .. We talked about his history in music, COVID and the future .. He was born in San Francisco, grew up in the south of France and studied Jazz at a conservatory for 14 years. His passion for music and composition grew exponentially after working with local artists on albums and songwriting, incorporating his jazz roots with other genres spanning from funk, soul, pop and rock. He see’s Kansas City as a hidden gem in the middle of the map and talks about that more .. 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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Las Vegas-based Jazz Pianist, Producer, Arranger, Engineer & Music Director Mark Owen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Las Vegas-based Jazz Pianist, Producer, Arranger, Engineer & Music Director Mark Owen .. We spent some quality time talking about his long life in jazz, COVID, his new 2022 CD Respite due out on March 25, 2022 on Blue Canoe Records .. In whatever he does, he has a way of bringing his considerable acumen and wide-ranging experience to bear in every professional context. These days he is currently the Associate Conductor of Cirque Du Soleil’s .. One of his main inspirations is the great Pat Metheny .. He graduated Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music and has gone on to quite a life in 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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Jazz Saxophonist Roxy Coss on the 2022 Release Disparate Parts

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Roxy Coss on the 2022 Release Disparate Parts .. This new Outise in Music release ushers in a new chapter in her life as a mother and surviving a pandemic … Her band is is evolving its concept and features familiar personnel in a brand new context: Coss on tenor and soprano saxophone, Alex Wintz on guitar, Miki Yamanaka on piano and keyboards, Rick Rosato on bass and Jimmy Macbride on drums. She opens up 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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Japanese-born Jazz Pianist & Composer Yoko Yates

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Japanese-born Jazz Pianist & Composer Yoko Yates .. We caught up with her to talk about her new 2022 CD  Mystic Life .. She was born in Sapporo City, Japan and began her keyboard study at age four. She was always exposed to a variety of music in a music-loving family.  That led to her coming to America and learning so much more .. 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 Singer and Songwriter Dr. Jackie “Bouvier” Copeland

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer and Songwriter Dr. Jackie “Bouvier” Copeland .. She opened up about her debut 2022 CD .. Her rootsy jazz is designed to relieve stress and inspire social action for all people during these turbulent times. In the midst of the trauma and social isolation of the COVID Era, her practice of deep reflection, social action, prayer, and the chanting vocal style, she calls blachanting, evolved into the album Blachant. Net sales proceeds from Blachant will support The Women Invested to Save Earth Fund (WISE Fund) and its Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) program. 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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Rome, Italy-based Jazz Bassist Jacopo Ferrazza

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Rome, Italy-based Jazz Bassist Jacopo Ferrazza .. He reached out to the show and we are very glad he did .. And we simply wanted to know from him why he loves jazz .. Originally, we were going to do a full length interview, but sometimes the language barrier gets in the way .. I don’t know Italian enough .. wish I did .. and he Knows Italian very well and let us know why he loves what he does .. 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 Composer, Producer & Drummer Franky Freedom

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Composer, Producer & Drummer Franky Freedom .. We talked about his new self-titled 2022 CD, COVID life, his history in music and much more .. With the production help of Frederic Robinson, he was able to incorporate his musical knowledge and musical production skills to write an album rich in sound and material, while keeping catchy melodies. He started to play the drums at 8 years old and has never stopped .. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Swiss-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Aaron Dolman on the 2022 CD Are You Here to Help?

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Swiss-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Aaron Dolman on the 2022 CD Are You Here to Help? The striking debut album of this trio is raw & exuberant force one might associate with such instrumentation. It’s an elusive sound world using a diverse array of vocal and percussive qualities .. We discuss this, COVID life and the future ... We originally interviewed him in 2019 prior to the pandemic, so it’s was quite a conversation this time around .. 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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World Renowned Philadelphia-based Jazz Bassist Mike Boone

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with World Renowned Philadelphia-based Jazz Bassist Mike Boone .. We talked to him on March 15 about his new 2022 CD Asynchronization Party .. Originally at New Yorker and he began  piano lessons at the age of eight. Then he went on to become an Eastman School of Music grad, then he came into Philadelphia fresh off a second stint with drummer Buddy Rich in 1985 and stayed put. He’s got a rich tale 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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Australian-born, NYC Jazz Guitarist & Composer Quentin Angus

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Australian-born, NYC Jazz Guitarist & Composer Quentin Angus .. Dubbed the lord of the strings, we caught up with him about his new 2022 CD The State Of Things .. A CD that is a a reflection on the next stage of his career and fatherhood .. He started his journey in Eden Valley, a small South Australian country town with a population of only 200 and since 2010 he has been based in the world's Mecca for jazz—New York City .. Since being in America, he has received national and international recognition for both his guitar playing and composing. He’s got a great 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 Pianist & Composer Andrew Boudreau

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Andrew Boudreau .. He opened up about his debut album .. The 2022 CD Neon, COVID life and his history in the music .. Over time, he has formed strong emotional connections to particular places. Whether his native Nova Scotia, or his longtime home of Montreal, or the surroundings of New England Conservatory in Boston, or his current daily environment in Brooklyn. His album Neon is a collection of pieces that mostly have a specific “geographic stamp,” a poetic linkage in his mind .. He continues to be a big part of the North American, international jazz and creative music scenes. 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 Japanese Jazz Pianist & Composer Satoko Fujii on New Material & COVID Life

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Japanese Jazz Pianist & Composer Satoko Fujii on New Material & COVID Life .. We caught up with her from her home base in Kobe, Japan on March 11, 2022 .. the eve of the world shutdown two years ago to talk about surviving and thriving in COVID world, her new 2022 CD with Joe Fonda called Thread of Light and much more .. She became acquainted to Joe Fonda’s musical creativity in 1998 and both have been touring Europe separately in many different group selections over and over again .. This new project was recorded during the Corona-pandemic separately in their distant homes in Kobe, Japan and New York and put together for release. It music full of inspiration and optimism for a time after the pandemic.. It’s always great to catch up with Satoko .. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Chicago Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Clark Sommers

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago Jazz Bassist, Composer & Educator Clark Sommers .. He was a part of the new 2022 CD To Chicago, With Love done with Adam Larson and over his career he has toured and performed extensively throughout the world. He has had the privilege of performing with Cedar Walton, Brian Blade, Ernie Watts, Von Freeman, Ira Sullivan, Frank Wess, and many others .. He’s a deep cat with great stories and insights .. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

19-Year Old Jazz Trumpeter & Big Band Leader Grace Fox

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with 19-Year Old Jazz Trumpeter & Big Band Leader Grace Fox .. She is releasing her debut CD – The 2022 album with her Big Band called Eleven O' Seven on Blue Collar Records .. She is from the New Jersey / Philadelphia area and studied with the likes of Joe Mosello to develop her chops as a trumpet player. She was inspired to create this all-women’s big band after recognizing that most of the jazz greats she was being taught in school were mostly men. She saw the importance of representing all genders in jazz, and especially the importance of giving women a space to play music and support each other. These days she is a student at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music and the world is indeed her oyster .. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Israeli Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Bandleader Eli Digibri

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Israeli Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Bandleader Eli Digibri .. His latest project is the new 2022 CD Henri & Rachel and it is his first album of original music since 2015 .. On his self-released ninth album, it was recorded on March 9, 2020, days before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic .. The album is titled for his parents as he spins an intimate, impassioned love story, portraying the personalities and idiosyncrasies of his tight-knit family .. Over the years, he’s been a huge part of the jazz scene and has played and learned from legends like Herbie Hancock and Al Foster, along with many others .. In 2016 he was invited to perform at the White House as a guest of President Barak Obama and Michele Obama as part of a special all-star concert celebrating international jazz day. Enjoy this 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. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Canadian Jazz Guitarist & Composer James Brown

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Guitarist & Composer James Brown .. He took some time from his home base in Canada to discuss his new 2022 CD Song within the Story .. The album is his fourth as a solo artist signifies a return from a 13-year recording hiatus coming out officially on  March 18, 2022 on NGP Records. He was born in Oakville, Ontario and his grandparents were musicians .. He followed in their footsteps at age 13 when he began taking guitar lessons and eventually going to Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music .. His story is one 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Jazz Musician & Project Manager for Outside in Music Simeon Davis

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Musician & Project Manager for Outside in Music Simeon Davis .. He talked about the release of new 2022 Single Eden that is a part of an album of 8 original compositions drawing on elements of Jazz, South African, European folk, Neo-Soul, and Classical music called “Of Narratives & Nocturnes” coming out on June 24th, 2022 .. The Simeon Davis Group is a cross-genre collective playing original music with a focus on storytelling. He’s originally from South Africa and now resides in Dallas .. He’s doing great work in promoting the world of jazz and being a part of it .. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Bronx-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger & Author Sharp Radway

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bronx-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger & Author Sharp Radway .. We talked at length about his career in music, the arts, COVID and his new 2022 CD Black Woman - A Conversation .. The album is a tribute to the beauty, strength and diversity of Black Women. It's a soulful combination of the elements of Jazz & spoken word .. He is a native of Hartford, Connecticut and his roots can be found in The Church.  He is a protégé of Dr. Randy Weston and been around the best in jazz like Yusef Lateef, Benny Golson, Red Holloway, Slide Hampton, Curtis Fuller and many more .. He’s also been in the film Cadillac Records with Mos Def, Beyonce Knowles, Cedric the Entertainer .. He’s got quite a story .. Enjoy .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Jazz Singer & Songwriter Sally Terrell

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer & Songwriter Sally Terrell .. She opened up about her second solo outing .. the 2022 CD Feel Alive .. On this new album, she blends  originals with fresh, timely takes on a half dozen standards, capturing the  ethos of this strange and profound cultural moment. She began a lifelong love affair with piano and singing at age six. Then, after building a career as a college writing teacher, she began singing professionally when she and her husband formed the Green Jazz Band. Whether serenading audiences in English, French, or Portuguese, her interpretations and full of good and surprise .. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Award-Winning Songwriter, Guitarist & Composer David Nichtern

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award-Winning Songwriter, Guitarist & Composer David Nichtern .. We had a wide ranging, spirited talk about his new 2022 The Dharma Moon Orchestra with special guests – Guitar Phenom Julian Lage & Trumpet Extraordinaire Randy Brecker .. This project was an outgrowth of being holed up for the past 2 years in his house in East Hampton, NY – A departure from the previous seven or eight years where he travelled extensively playing music and teaching Buddhism all over the world. He is a four-time Emmy award-winner and two-time Grammy-nominated composer that started  playing guitar when he was eight, composing in his teens, and working as a professional musician while still in college at Columbia University, where he had a rock band called Voltaire’s Nose with lifetime friend Christopher Guest. Over the years, he has collaborated with luminaries like Jerry Garcia, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Dr. John 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

DC-Area Jazz Woodwind Player, Arranger & Big Band Leader Scott Silbert

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with DC-Area Jazz Woodwind Player, Arranger & Big Band Leader Scott Silbert .. We caught up with him to talk about his latest 2022 CD Jump Children and his life in music .. On his album he assembled a swinging crew that recreates those days at ballrooms such as the Savoy, Palomar, Roseland or a dancehall near you. Prior to joining the Navy, he performed at Disney World for nine years. He joined the Navy Commodores big band in 1991 on baritone sax, then in 1998 became the chief arranger for the United States Navy Band for fifteen years until his retirement in 2017 .. He’s got 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Montreal-based Jazz Pianist Jean-Michel Pilc

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Pianist Jean-Michel Pilc .. He opened up about his latest 2022 CD  .. It’s a live one called Alive on Justin Time Records .. It’s a collective of musicians improvising in their natural habitat, the jazz club, playing music for the sake of music, never repeating themselves, and creating sounds that they will never replicate .. He’s originally from Paris, moved to New York back in 1995 and new resides in his home of Montreal .. Along with the music, he has built a strong international reputation as a great 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Veteran Jazz Pianist & Composer Armen Donelian

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist & Composer Armen Donelian .. His new new 2022 CD Fresh Start is an epitaph for life as we escape COVID .. He reemerges from the COVID-inspired shutdowns with a newly refined conception on both instrument and pen and is the recorded premiere of his new trio featuring bassist Jay Anderson and drummer Dennis Mackrel. He was classically trained at the Westchester Conservatory of Music in White Plains, New York. Since 1975, he has appeared as a featured soloist and bandleader with an array of jazz musicians like  Sonny Rollins in international venues. Enjoy 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. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Montreal-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer Sam Kirmayer

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer Sam Kirmayer .. He took some time to talk about his life in jazz up to this point, COVID living and his new 2022 CD In This Moment .. He has performed across Canada with his own groups and remains an in demand sideman in Montreal, working with many of the city’s finest musicians .. He is the president and co-founder of the Société Jazz de Saint-Henri, a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping jazz alive in Montreal’s historic neighborhoods of Saint-Henri and Little Burgundy. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Canadian Jazz Flute Player Tom Keenlyside

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Flute Player Tom Keenlyside .. We had a great talk about his new 2022 CD A Night At The Espresso, the COVID world, his long life in music and the hopeful future .. When he was 13 in 1964, he was at a friend’s house and his mother was playing the record ”Time Out” by the Dave Brubeck Quartet and when he heard Paul Desmond on “Strange Meadowlark”, he was instantly hooked. He knew in that moment that music was was going to be what he would do for the rest of my life .. From there, the adventure ensued .. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Canadian Jazz Guitarist & Educator Ron Ledoux

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Guitarist & Educator Ron Ledoux .. We had a good talk about his debut release .. the 2022 CD A Stone’s Throw Away .. He was born in Stanstead, Quebec, located on the Canada–United States border. Over the years, he has performed extensively in Canada, Europe and in the USA. These days he is in Montreal and is known for his musical versatility and his passion for jazz improvisation .. 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. 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 Composer & Bassist on the 2022 CD True Stories Mark Wade

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer & Bassist on the 2022 CD True Stories Mark Wade … It’s his fourth album showing the strength of his musicality and inventive compositional style with eight originals.. His success has led to him being named one of the top bassists of the year for five of the last six years in the Downbeat Magazine Reader’s Poll. We cover New York City’s COVID-19 lockdown, this album and the future .. Dig this 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. 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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

Nashville-based Jazz Singer Gary Brumburgh

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Nashville-based Jazz Singer Gary Brumburgh .. We caught up with him about his third solo album .. the 2022 CD Full Circle that pays tribute to New York theatre with its bold, innovative reworking of songs from the Broadway/off-Broadway musical stage. Gary was born in Buffalo and raised in a small suburb of North Tonawanda, New York, Gary’s strong singing voice inherited from his mother .. He had two-decade-long Los Angeles film, TV and musical theatre career and beat cancer twice .. His story is one you need to hear .. Enjoy .. 

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Visit Gary to buy music and live shows - https://www.garybrumburgh.com/

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/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future.   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4

London-born, Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist, Bassist & Composer Howard Britz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with London-born, Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist, Bassist & Composer Howard Britz .. He created a new album during the pandemic called Comfort And Joy .. Out digitally in 2021 and just new in 2022 as a CC .. It’s full of a music that is melodic, open hearted, emotional and feel good. Originally from London, he played trumpet then saxophone in high school and had begun to play professionally when an jaw injury forced him to give up wind instruments.  He came to America in 1995 on scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA and has thrived every since .. Enjoy the story .. 

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New York City Jazz Drummer Charles Goold

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York City Jazz Drummer Charles Goold .. He told us the full story about his new 2022 CD Rhythm In Contrast .. Originally from NYC, his father was a trumpeter for Harry Connick Jr. for 10 years and his mother is of Haitian descent .. He got his chops at Julliard and has been on the scene making a deep impact .. Enjoy this story ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. 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 Musicians Phillip Topping & Peter Sepsis of the Los Angeles-based Tritone Asylum

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Musicians Phillip Topping & Peter Sepsis of the Los Angeles-based Tritone Asylum .. We caught up with them from their home base in Southern California to talk about their brand new 2022 CD The Hideaway Sessions, COVID life and so much more .. This unique musical outfit has masterfully developed an electro acoustic sound that melds Jazz, funk, and music from around the world reflecting the varied musical landscape of the sounds and street rhythms of Los Angeles. Dig their 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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Composer & Producer Robert Burbidge and UK Jazz Legend Kevin G Davy

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Composer & Producer Robert Burbidge and UK Jazz Legend Kevin G Davy .. They open up about their new collaboration on the 2022 album Eleven Squares .. Kevin took inspiration from the art world that pulls together his love of jazz and funk on this project .. We covered this new album, COVID life, the jazz community and the future .. 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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Indiana-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer Brent Laidler

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Indiana-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer Brent Laidler .. We had a spirited talk about his new 2022 CD Wouldn't Be Here Without You .. It’s an ode to evolution and he is quite a talented cat .. From renowned instrument repairman to composing and arranging for films, commercials and video games to being a veteran jazz clinician, he’s always in the music .. It wasn’t always going to be guitar .. A bout in early adulthood with TMJ led him away from his trumpet playing … He’s got quite a story .. Enjoy .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. 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 Director of Jazz Studies Ball State University - Mark Buselli

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with The Director of Jazz Studies Ball State University Mark Buselli .. Under his direction, Ball State University Jazz in Muncie, Indiana has released their first album ever .. The 2022 album I Can See The Other Side .. This group is the flagship of the Ball State jazz program and enjoys the reputation of being one of the best collegiate bands in the country. Over the years, Mark has performed with the likes of Bobby McFerrin, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath, Slam Stewart to Natalie Cole, The Four Tops, The Temptations, and Ben Vereen. Also, he has played for former presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush .. His story is great .. 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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Cuban-born Jazz Guitarist Jorge Garcia

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cuban-born Jazz Guitarist Jorge Garcia .. We caught him on the road going across George to talk about his new 2022 CD Dedicated to You honoring his good friend and the mighty Richie Cole .. His passion for his instrument is immediately visible and colorfully audible through his unique original compositions, impeccable solos and supportive, rhythmic guitar. He has performed across the globe with the renowned and impressive talents of Tony Bennett, Richie Cole, Patti Page, Bucky Pizzarelli, Enrique Iglesias and so many others .. Dig his rich 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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Swiss Drummer & Percussionist Florian Arbenz on 2022 CD Conversation #4 - Vulcanized

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Swiss Drummer & Percussionist Florian Arbenz on 2022 CD Conversation #4 – Vulcanized – This was the fourth in a series of albums that was prompted by the pandemic – He has ultimately set out to document 12 Conversations with musicians invited into his Basel, Switzerland recording studio .. It’s a great musical story of conversations .. We cover this, COVID life and the future as the world begins to open up a bit 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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New Orleans-based Jazz Bassist Quinn Sternberg on the 2022 CD Cicada Songs

Welcome to a new edition of the New Orleans-based Jazz Bassist Quinn Sternberg on the 2022 CD Cicada Songs .. He honors the millions of insects that inexplicably all agree to appear at the same time after 17 years underground, somehow communicating that it’s time to see the sunlight for the first time in their lives. With one mind, they climb out of the ground, shed their skins, and start... singing. Then after a several week long concert, they exit stage left for a well-deserved 17 year set break. This Bloomington, Indiana-born musician is on another musical adventure .. We talked to him back in January 2020 before things got strange .. Enjoy this new 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. 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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California Jazz Saxophonist Jordan Ferrin

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with California Jazz Saxophonist Jordan Ferrin .. He opened up about his brand new debut .. The 2022 CD Tales of Transcendence .. He encapsulates years spent travelling the globe taking listeners on a round-the-world trip infused with jazz, groove and rocking beats. This deeply personal record is a testament to some of his most memorable travel experiences with stories born out of the creative impulses stoked, kindled and kept roaring by life on the road - or, more accurately, the deck of a ship .. We cover some good ground .. 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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Veteran Jazz Pianist John C. O'Leary III

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist John C. O'Leary III .. We principally caught up with him about his new 2022 CD The Sundering .. It’s his latest solo album and debut for Arbors Records opening up listeners to all that makes humans vulnerable. It offers a glimpse into the main character’s life scenes that evoke moments full of emotion .. He was born in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico & left everything behind at the age of 12 to pursue a better life in America .. He has a PhD in Neuroscience and has performed with jazz legends Randy Brecker, Houston Person, Charles McPherson, Wycliffe Gordon, Jason Marsalis, Melissa Aldana .. He’s got 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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