he Founder and President of Paradox Films Carol Bash & Celebrated Jazz Pianist & Composer Deanna Witkowski

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with The Founder and President of Paradox Films Carol Bash & Celebrated Jazz Pianist & Composer Deanna Witkowski .. They have an event on International Jazz Day on April 30, 2022 at the Kansas City Museum on 3218 Gladstone Boulevard in  Kansas City, MO that is A Tribute to Mary Lou: Jazz Journey from Pittsburgh to Kansas City & Beyond .. This event is part of The HR-57 Initiative and its focus on the Journey that connects the Cradles of Jazz cities of Pittsburgh and Kansas City and will feature the life of Mary Lou through music, film, a panel discussion by Carol and Deanna .. The both talk about this and much more .. Enjoy .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

Veteran LA Jazz Singer Mark Winkler on the 2022 CD Late Bloomin’ Jazzman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran LA Jazz Singer Mark Winkler on the 2022 CD Late Bloomin’ Jazzman .. It’s full of originals and some old favorites reimagined .. It’s an album about age and wisdom .. He explains .. We also talked about the COVID life, new shows and so much more .. Enjoy .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

Canadian Jazz Vocalist Deanne Matley

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Vocalist Deanne Matley .. We talked to her about her new 2022 The Alberta Lounge .. That’s the club where Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson was first discovered in Montreal; Alberta - which also happens to be the name of the province where she grew up and started her music career ten years ago. Today, she is a flexible performer with a repertoire in English and French performing to audiences at clubs and festivals in Canada, France, and Mongolia... Enjoy the story ..  

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

Indianapolis-based Freelance Jazz Saxophonist Evan Drybread

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Indianapolis-based Freelance Jazz Saxophonist Evan Drybread .. His debut CD is the 2022 CD Tiger Tail and he is joined by a stellar line up of cats like Mark Buselli on trumpet and flugelhorn / Christopher Pitts on the keys / Scott Pazera on the upright and electric basses & Kenny Phelps on the drums .. He performs with many of the finest musicians in the Midwest and frequently performs at the Jazz Kitchen, Chatterbox Jazz Club, and many other events .. Dig his story .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause. Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

Kansas City-based Jazz Singer, Pianist & Producer Alyssa Murray on Modern Living

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Kansas City-based Jazz Singer, Pianist & Producer Alyssa Murray on Modern Living .. I caught her live on April 14, 2022 as a part of the Blue Room Thursday Afternoon series and it was a packed house .. She talked about her gigs these days, surviving COVID, her latest 2021 album ‘Half & Half’ and so much more .. Enjoy .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

Reno, Nevada-based Jazz Vocalist CeCe Gable

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Reno, Nevada-based Jazz Vocalist CeCe Gable .. We had a long, wonderful conversation about her well lived life in music, her new 2022 CD Next Year's Song, COVID life and so much more .. “Next Year’s Song” was written during the pandemic when everything was interrupted and as the world re-opened, she traveled to New York to record with an all-star lineup: Alan Broadbent on piano, Harvie S on bass, and Matt Wilson on drums. Originally from Barberton, Ohio, she now lives in the Reno Tahoe Area where she has been a featured Guest Artist with the Reno Jazz Orchestra,  the Reno Philharmonic, the Reno Pops and the Carson Symphony. Over the years, she has performed throughout the US, Europe and Japan. Dig this story .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause. Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

The Prolific & Talented Michigan-based Author & Musician Josh Malerman

Welcome to a new special edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series with The Prolific & Talented Michigan-based Author and Musician Josh Malerman .. Our last interview was done way back in 2014 prior to the success of the adaptation of his book Bird Box into Netflix fame .. It become the most-watched film on Netflix within 28 days of release .. We talked about his life that changed considerably after that release, delved into this strange COVID, new projects and so much more .. He’s gearing up to release his new book Daphne in September of 2002 and has a new music project hatched over the pandemic he talks about  .. This grounded, cool cat is always refreshing and fulla needed wisdom in a world always looking for Ted Lasso style inspiration .. Dig this interview .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Famous Interview with Joe Dimino .. where we give you a bit of insight into the best musicians and writers in Michigan, Kansas City, and spots all over the world  .. and thanks to Josh for consistently being one of the coolest cats on planet earth .. If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store and for everything else go to www.joedimino.com .. Cheers .. 

Executive Director at UNESCO Creative City of Music-KC Anita Dixon and Partner & Senior Vice President of Development & Capital Markets Robert Farmer

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Executive Director at UNESCO Creative City of Music-KC Anita Dixon and Partner & Senior Vice President of Development & Capital Markets Robert Farmer .. Back in 1987, US Congressman John Conyers introduced HR-57 that is an order to preserve jazz as a "national treasure." Moving forward to 2021, a group of dedicated jazz enthusiasts from Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Washington and Philadelphia came together to discuss the strategic connectivity these Cradles of Jazz cities as it pertains to Jazz Music and the musical journey of jazz, creating “The HR-57 Initiative”.  This includes Kansas City’s 20TH and Vine St. Castle Project ..and so much more .. Enjoy .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

Phoenix-based Veteran Latin Jazz Percussionist Miguel ‘El Mambo’ DeLeon

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Phoenix-based Veteran Latin Jazz Percussionist Miguel ‘El Mambo’ DeLeon .. He moved to Kansas City in 1987 and enjoyed a long music history in town .. He will be returning in early May 2022 for a host of engagments to savor his old stomping grounds .. He will always be known in the Midwest Salsa and Latin Jazz scene as “The Pioneer” .. Over the years he has opened for the best in jazz .. like El Maestro Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez and Santana. Dig his story .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Miguel for his time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist, Flutist, Pianist & Composer Chris Torkewitz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist, Flutist, Pianist & Composer Chris Torkewitz .. He’s currently in Germany and he spoke with us about his life in music, his new 2022 CD NY Ensembles and COVID life .. He is a Fulbright scholar that has performed worldwide at the finest venues on earth .. One time he had the extraordinary honor to perform for Presidents Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela and over the years has shared the stage with jazz legends Bob Mintzer, Michael Brecker, Joe Lovano, and Dave Liebman... Dig this tale .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause. Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

Brooklyn-based Jazz Musician, Composer & Educator Aaron Bazzell

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Musician, Composer & Educator Aaron Bazzell .. He opened up about his new 2022 CD Aesthetic, life in music and education, COVID and more .. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and at the age of eight the family moved down south to Atlanta  where he would eventually come home from school one today to find that his father had purchased an alto saxophone. After receiving some encouragement from his middle school band director, he quickly became serious about the instrument. Dig his story .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause. Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

NYC Jazz Alto Saxohonist & Copmoser Vinnie Riccitelli on April 20, 2022

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with a friend of the show .. the great Yonkers, New York-based Alto Saxophonist & Composer Vinnie Riccitelli .. In his 90s and still putting out the great music of the past .. What I consider essential, timeless and necessary .. Just got the new CD in the mail and had to give him a hearty thanks .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Yonkers, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

New York Jazz Vocalist Jackie Messina

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Jazz Vocalist Jackie Messina .. She opened up about her new 2022 CD, a re-issue called Necessary Arrangements .. It is a thoughtfully considered collection of standards that are full of power .. She was lured from success as a writer by the interactive creativity of jazz. She studied at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and decided to go after her dreams .. Enjoy her story .. 

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Listen to Necessary Arrangements: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=necessary+arrangements+jackie+messina

Featuring Instrumentalist - Bruce Barth, Will Galison, Cliff Barbaro &  Paul Beaudry

Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

JUNO-nominated Toronto-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Arranger Michael Herring

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with JUNO-nominated Toronto-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Arranger Michael Herring .. He talked about his new 2022 CD New Dreams, Old Stories with the avant-folk- jazz quartet Way North .. The band seeks to connect the past and present of our collective human experience. They drawn on the musical lineages of jazz and bebop, as well as folk musics from South America and the American South .. Enjoy this story .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause. Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

Jazz Saxophonist David Larsen on the 2022 CD G2 And You

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist David Larsen on the 2022 CD G2 And You .. It's his first release with G2 records, which is based in Germany .. This EP is his first recording since returning to performing regularly full of original tunes inspired by two of jazz’s greatest composers in Cole Porter and Horace Silver .. 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) or on MixCloud at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can catch everything Joe Dimino at www.joedimino.com. There, you will see links to contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. 

Chicago-based Jazz/Blues Singer Solitaire Miles

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz/Blues Singer Solitaire Miles .. She spoke at length about her life in music and the new 2022 CD Susie Blue & the Lonesome Fellas - "Blue Train" featuring Grammy winning Harmonica Maestro Howard Levy and Chicago Sax King Eric Schneider.  Over the years, she has performed and recorded with great bandleaders like Doc Cheatham, Johnny Frigo, Von Freeman, Bruce Johnstone,  and Willie Pickens.  After 20 years performing and recording  in the Jazz scene she has branched out to incorporate Blues Roots, and Americana into her repertoire .. 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) or on MixCloud at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can catch everything Joe Dimino at www.joedimino.com. There, you will see links to contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. 

Amsterdam-based Jazz Musician & Producer Stan van Dijk

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Amsterdam-based Jazz Musician & Producer Stan van Dijk .. He reached out to the program about his new new 2022 CD ''Caustics'' released on Heliopolis Recordings that is a mix of jazz, electronic music and Hiphop. 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) or on MixCloud at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can catch everything Joe Dimino at www.joedimino.com. There, you will see links to contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. 

Veteran New York Jazz Clarinetist Harry Skoler

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran New York Jazz Clarinetist Harry Skoler ..  We had a great talk about his new 2022 CD Living Sound: The Music Of Charles Mingus .. Harry discovered Mingus and his music early in life. This discovery would change his entire trajectory as a person and musician .. That is what he enthusiastically celebrates on his new recording .. He was born in Syracuse, NY and these days is a Professor of Woodwinds at Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music. Dig the whole story .. 

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) or on MixCloud at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can catch everything Joe Dimino at www.joedimino.com. There, you will see links to contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. 

Veteran Award Winning Pianist & Composer Joel Martin

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Award Winning Pianist & Composer Joel Martin .. We had a very spirited talk about his life in music, the creation of Jazzical and his latest 2022 CD Komitas - A Passion of Fire Celebrates Armenian Music in the 21st Century .. Over his storied music existence, Joel has travelled throughout the world performing over 400 chamber concerts .. His story and passion is fascinating ... Enjoy .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause. Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

Venezuelan-born, Nashville-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Chris Mondak

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Venezuelan-born, Nashville-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Chris Mondak .. We caught up with him about his new 2022 CD Glass Spheres, COVID life and his journey in music .. and that it has been .. He was born in Venezuela, raised in Illinois, and trained in Boston and today he is in Nashville with vast experience in music. Dig his story .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause. Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

New York-based Jazz Guitarist Aleksi Glick

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York-based Jazz Guitarist Aleksi Glick .. He opened up about his debut and very new 2022 CD Guitar & Me .. He goes through various musical styles that have been crucial to the guitar’s evolution like R&B, folk, rock, and bossa nova. He has a song called “A Tune for Vic,” that is a tribute to his recently deceased mentor, the late great Vic Juris .. He has been exposed to virtually all styles of music since birth and his future is emerging .. Dig this story .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause. Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends

Veteran St. Paul, Minnesota Jazz Pianist Larry McDonough on the 2022 CD Kind of Bill

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran St. Paul, Minnesota Jazz Pianist Larry McDonough on the 2022 CD Kind of Bill on the Palace Grounds - Marking 40 Years since the Death of Bill Evans .. The Larry McDonough Quartet performed the show during the pandemic to an outside social distance audience on September 2, 2020, on the grounds of Palace Art and Music Gallery, St. Paul, Minnesota, around the 40th anniversary of Evans’ death on September 15, 1980 at age 51. Larry is the only Minnesotan invited to study the Bill Evans Archive at the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies of Southeastern Louisiana University. We get into this, COVID life and the future .. Enjoy .. 

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Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Solitaire for her time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause. 

NYC Jazz Drummer, Vibraphonist & Composer Ches Smith on the 2022 CD Interpret It Well

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Drummer, Vibraphonist & Composer Ches Smith on the 2022 CD Interpret It Well .. This ablum features his stellar quartet album with guitarist Bill Frisell, violist Mat Maneri and keyboardist Craig Taborn out on May 6, 2022 on Pyroclastic Records .. Interpret It Well takes its title from artist Raymond Pettibon’s three-word prompt as both title and instruction, for bandmates and listeners alike. We cove this album, COVID life and much more .. 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/

For everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause. 

Canadian Jazz Vocalist & Composer Angela Verbrugge on the 2022 CD Love for Connoisseurs

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Vocalist & Composer Angela Verbrugge on the 2022 CD Love for Connoisseurs .. All twelve songs on this album features original lyrics to either new of existing jazz compositions by modern-day composers .. We cove this, COVID life, the future and hope .. as we all move forward .. It was great to catch up with a friend of the show .. 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 Multi-Instrumentalist Patrick Case & Adam Parry-Davies of the UK Collective According to Sound

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist Patrick Case & Adam Parry-Davies of the UK Collective According to Sound .. They opened up about their brand new 2022 CD  In-Tension .. It features a wide variety of music from fusion to acoustic, from Miles Davis to modern beat, funk and grooves. There is an impressive ensemble of musicians over multiple continents .. Their backstory is as interesting as their music .. and the journey ahead .. We cover some impressive ground .. 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 Trombonist, Composer and Educator Karl Silveira

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Toronto-based Trombonist, Composer and Educator Karl Silveira .. We had a good conversation about his life in music and newest 2022 CD A Porta Aperta .. The album was recorded over the course of two intensely focused days in July 2021. Karl completed a Master of Music in Jazz Performance and Composition from the University of Toronto in 2019 and has gone on to great things .. Enjoy the story .. 

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Chicago-based Jazz Singer-Songwriter, Entrepreneur & Educator Michele Thomas

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Singer-Songwriter, Entrepreneur & Educator Michele Thomas .. She opened up about her new 2022 CD The Assumption .. In a time of upheaval, where cultural norms, relationships, and authority are being questioned, on this thought-provoking third album it shows her embracing the full spectrum of her artistry with a stylistically cohesive and creatively adventurous jazz album. Her restless creativity reflects jazz’s improvisatory spirit—for jazz, like life, is a journey and not a destination .. And she opens up about her journey and muc more ... Enjoy her whole story .. 

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

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Israeli-born, New York-based Jazz Guitarist and Composer Yuval Amihai

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Israeli-born, New York-based Jazz Guitarist and Composer Yuval Amihai .. His new 2022 CD My 90s Summer tells the story of a journey through music over two decades and three continents featuring David Kikoski on piano, Eric Wheeler on bass & Jeremy Dutton on drums on Fresh Sound Records  .. It goes from his native Israel, Paris, and the epicenter of jazz in New York City .. He began piano at 8 then switched to the electric guitar at 13 .. By the time he was 16k, he was leading his own bands and performing regularly around the country. 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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Serbian Singer-Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalists, Producer, Author & Award-Wining Screenwriter Nenad C.

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Serbian Singer-Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalists, Producer, Author & Award-Wining Screenwriter Nenad C. .. He reached out to Neon Jazz and sent over his new 2022 CD The Boogie Man. It's a conceptual double album with 16 tracks and 78 minutes of music that is psychedelic & electronic jazz funk fusion inspired by the work of George Clinton .. .He opened up about his history in music, this project, the modern world 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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Los Angeles-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Cameron Graves on the 2022 CD Live from the Seven Spheres

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Cameron Graves on the 2022 CD Live from the Seven Spheres .. It’s due out on April 8, 2022 on Artistry Music and triumphantly reconvenes his core quartet featuring guitarist Colin Cook, bassist Max Gerl and drummer Mike Mitchell .. Cameron calls this the third chapter in the trinity .. He opens up about this COVID living, the future and much more .. 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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Singer Megg Farrell on the new 2022 CD Christine’s Daughter

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Singer Megg Farrell on the new 2022 CD Christine’s Daughter .. It’s out on April 29, 2022 and it rides the line between bitter regret and hopeful love, boasting a barrelhouse honky-tonk sound from a crew of jazz players .. She grew up with parents in the acting profession and was frequently out late in the Big Apple .. She also established herself well in NYC known as jazz sensation Sweet Megg .. Now, she is in her new home of Nashville .. and she opens up about the move, COVID life, the new album 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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Minneapolis-based Jazz Musician David Billingsley on the 2022 CD Hymns From Mama's House: Family Reunion

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Minneapolis-based Jazz Musician David Billingsley on the 2022 CD Hymns From Mama's House: Family Reunion .. This project is dedicated to Carol Bostick, David's Mother who recently passed in December 2021. On a warm Minneapolis Summer Day while Covid was raging, he gathered his closest music friends and created an Album in two days. They picked the key signatures and arrangements on the spot. He’s an old friend of the show .. we were destined to run into each other during June 2020 as the pandemic was taking hold and he was looking to promote his album .. He opened up about COVID, projects, hope 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-born, Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer & Songwriter Jesse Palter

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Detroit-born, Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer & Songwriter Jesse Palter .. She opened up about quite a bit .. Like her new 2022 Nothing Standard that draws inspiration from both masterful composers and vocalists who composed and interpreted "The Great American Songbook” as she pushes the music forward .. This ablum harkens back to her early days in Detroit or her home as a “music-obsessed 13 year old” hearing Miles Davis for the first time – while also being entrenched in the pop music of the era. She is full of passion and insight .. Enjoy her whole story .. 

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

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Sousaphone Player Xan Perkins & Trumpeter Justin Crossman of Kansas City-based Jazz Collective Back Alley Brass Band

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Sousaphone Player Xan Perkins & Trumpeter Justin Crossman of Kansas City-based Jazz Collective Back Alley Brass Band .. They opened up about their new 2022 CD that just hit the web and the streets .. This New Orleans style brass band based is becoming one of the most sought after groups to play in KC. These high energy players have a powerful sound that are making their way around town and will be at the forthcoming Boulevardia festival.  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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Los Angeles-based Saxophonist & Flutist Ron Cyger & Double Bassist, Guitarist & Ukulele Player Brent Butterworth of Take2

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Saxophonist & Flutist Ron Cyger & Double Bassist, Guitarist & Ukulele Player Brent Butterworth of Take2 .. This is the much anticipated debut album full of eight originals and one standard span multiple genres, including straightahead jazz, pop, bossa, mambo and blues .. Ron has been active in the Los Angeles jazz scene for years, while Brent is a well-known audio writer for such publications as JazzTimes and Wirecutter. Together, they make quality tunes .. Enjoy 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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Kansas City-based Jazz Keyboardist, Composer & Producer Angela Ward

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Keyboardist, Composer & Producer Angela Ward .. I caught her live at the Blue Room off 18 and Vine in Mid-March and had to talk to her about her life in music .. She performs regularly around the Kansas City Metro area with her band and free lances with other groups .. Especially now as the world wakes up .. She always brings a rare blend of fusion, jazz, and classical to everything she plays. She writes and arranges for the internationally known JWB, also known as The James Ward Band. Her journey on the keys began at 3 and led her to being a graduate of Florida A&M University where she majored in Computer Information Systems and minored in Music Performance. She’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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San Francisco-based Jazz Saxophonist, Flutist, Composer & Bandleader Jean Fineberg

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Francisco-based Jazz Saxophonist, Flutist, Composer & Bandleader Jean Fineberg .. We had a great talk about her latest 2022 CD -  With her contemporary octet Jazzphoria .. Their material ranges from swing and blues to funk, R&B, hip hop, bebop and New Orleans second line. This Bronx, New York native has recorded on more than 50 albums .. She has been the world over recording and touring with David Bowie, Luther Vandross, Melba Liston, Bo Diddley and many others. She is a true artist and a poet .. Her passion and stories are wonderful .. Enjoy .. 

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

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NYC Jazz Singer & Songwriter Naama Gheber on the 2022 Single Old Mother Hubbard & Upcoming Album

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Singer & Songwriter Naama Gheber on the 2022 Single Old Mother Hubbard & Upcoming Album .. We caught up with her in April of 2020 to talk about her previous release Dearly Beloved .. and that met a COVID world and the shock of no live shows .. Now, the world is in a different place and live shows are back .. She is ecstatic and we had a good talk about her new material, surviving COVID, the hopeful 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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Brooklyn-based Jazz Singer & Educator Sachal Vasandani

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Singer & Educator Sachal Vasandani .. We had a wide ranging talk about quite a bit .. like is new 2021 CD Sachal Vasandani - Midnight Shelter with his friend and fellow musician Romain Collin .. Sachal is recognized for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. These days he also hosts a monthly emerging singers concert series at The Django showcasing an up and coming singer on stage. He is also a preeminent educator bridging a strong technical foundation and disciplined, immersive jazz study with a fundamentally open spirit. 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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Jazz Saxophonist Chris Greene on the 2022 PlaySPACE 2: Play Harder CD

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Chris Greene on the 2022 PlaySPACE 2: Play Harder CD .. This Evanston, IL-based tenor and soprano saxophonist leads his quartet on his home turf at the Evanston venue of SPACE. The music is both intense and refined, the sound of a band that stretches out at every opportunity while still playing the room and maintaining an overall accessibility. He talks about this music, COVID life, hope for 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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Denver-based Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Keith Oxman on the 2022 CD This One's For Joey

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Denver-based Jazz Saxophonist & Educator Keith Oxman on the 2022 CD This One's For Joey .. It was an album recorded for the Joey Pearlman Original Music Project released on Capri Records. We covered quite a bit of ground in this interview .. He’s a platinum member of the re-occuring interview club, so there is always much to discuss .. Like the life of Joe Pearlman, his great friend we just lost in Ron Miles, COVID life and so much more on this modern 2022 world of ours .. Enjoy .. 

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

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Veteran Jazz Pianist Lenny Marcus on the 2022 Lenny Marcus Trio CD When A Door Opens

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist Lenny Marcus on the 2022 Lenny Marcus Trio CD When A Door Opens .. It’s an album that is an ode to his piano heroes ranging from Brubeck to Beethoven full of powerful original jazz piano trio compositions with a stellar rhythm section of bassist Zachary McDonald and drummer Denver Nuckolls .. We talked music, COVID, 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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