Monday, December 23, 2024

NYC-based Jazz Singer & Pianist David Chung

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Singer & Pianist David Chung .. We caught up with this young and very eager musician about his new 2024 CD as he goes under the moniker Cestari. WHEN THEY COME OUT AT NIGHT is a two part epic that explores the world of nightlife, isolation, and the addictive cycles that inhabit it through intense jazz-pop fusion and poetic lyrics. We cover his roots, the journey, live music and beyond. Enjoy.

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Sunday, December 22, 2024

Argentinian-born, Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist and Composer Santiago Leibson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Argentinian-born, Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist and Composer Santiago Leibson .. We caught up with him bout new music, his life in jazz and well beyond. His music is situated in the frontier of jazz, improvised music, classical and contemporary music. As a bandleader, he has released four records and continues to be a grand active member of the NY music scene. Along with working with a bevy of cats in the jazz community, he continues to evolve and shine. Dig this story.

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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Jazz Flutist & Composer Yulia Musayelyan on the 2024 CD Strange Times

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Flutist & Composer Yulia Musayelyan on the 2024 CD Strange Times .. The last time we caught up with her was during June of 2020 as COVID roared on. Today, we reconvene to talk about her new contemplative release that showcases both her prowess as a performer and her depths of creativity as an arranger with her masterful blends of Latin American folk traditions, especially those of Argentina,  and modern jazz aesthetics. We cover how the pandemic effected this album, live shows and what is going on today. Enjoy. 


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Musician & Founder of UTI Health Alliance Laura P. Helgeson  

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Musician & Founder of UTI Health Alliance Laura P. Helgeson .. Her Alliance is the only US-based, patient advocacy organization shining a light on the issues associated with UTI, while providing valuable insights, supporting research, and furthering education to drive meaningful change. Her life-long experience of having UTIs led to the creation of UTI Health Alliance in 2023. Along with her advocacy, she has travelled the world as a Basoonist. From her base in Minnesota, we cover quite a bit. Enjoy.

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CEO, Founder, Advocate & Author of Crushing the Cancer Curveball Joelle Kaufman

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with CEO, Founder, Advocate & Author of Crushing the Cancer Curveball Joelle Kaufman .. Her life has been shaped by breast cancer since age 13, culminating in her own 2023 diagnosis—the fourth in her immediate family. She shares her unique approach in her book, CRUSHING THE CANCER CURVEBALL. As CEO and Founder of GTM Flow, she combines cancer-forged resilience with cutting-edge go-to-market leadership strategies. Her expertise spans healthcare and business, earning her positions on the UCSF Patient Experience Council and the Advisory Board of USC’s The Pink Test. Enjoy this interview.

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Author & Writer Just Judy

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author & Writer Just Judy .. We caught up with her to talk about her book Holy Joe!: Prophet, Seer, and Revelator (Mormon Protagonist Book 1), her career and much more. She is a retired business professional who currently resides in Farmers Branch, TX. She became captivated by Mormon frontier history after converting to the faith of Mormonism and later discovering the true history of the church. She is neither pro nor anti-Mormon. She takes a strong stand for history and enjoys re-creating events according to historical documentation. She is currently working on her second book, also a frontier fiction with Mormon characters and ideals. Enjoy this interview.

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Entrepreneur & Co-Creator of the Feelness System Mark E. Firehammer

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur & Co-Creator of the Feelness System Mark E. Firehammer .. His program offers hope and empowerment to those who want to maintain independence, stay out of the shadow of physical decline and plan to avoid the devastating costs of long-term care like both of his parents. His mission is to share how Feelness can revolutionize the way people approach movement and personal freedom, canceling out the need for strenuous fitness by building resilience through focused, purposeful movement. He is the system’s first success story. At 60 years old in July 2023, he was struggling with several physical challenges. As a result, he turned to the Feelness Pain-Free Walking Prescription, committing to three daily 10-11 minute sessions, morning, afternoon, and evening. After just 24 days and 837 minutes of gentle movement, he was walking completely pain-free. It’s quite a story. Enjoy.

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Friday, December 20, 2024

Toronto-based Jazz Trombonist William Carn & Saxophonist Tara Davidson on the 2024 Album Reverence

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Trombonist William Carn & Saxophonist Tara Davidson on the 2024 Album Reverence .. On behalf of the Carn Davidson 9 (CD9), we caught up with this do to talk about their new project and went through the history of this band that was formed in 2010. This co-led ensemble is an opportunity for both artists to craft their original compositions for this chamber jazz instrumentation. With its seven wind instruments underpinned by acoustic bass and drums, CD9 is a dynamic group and on heir fourth studio album they shine. Dig this story.

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Force of Nature Dale Kershner Providing Wisdom and Inspiration

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Force of Nature Dale Kershner Providing Wisdom and Inspiration .. He is a master of creating change with his clients. He has been inspiring people all over the World for 43 years with his guidance and insight. As a dedicated advocate for people gaining access to their absolute peak performance in life, Dale has made a difference for thousands of individuals and companies. He has worked with dozens of companies of every size and product and hundreds of managers and owners to guide them to unheard of success, however they define that. From his base in San Diego, we get into his incredible adventure.

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Speaker, Mountain Climber, Best-Selling Author & Small Biz Growth Expert James Robbins

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Speaker, Mountain Climber, Best-Selling Author & Small Biz Growth Expert James Robbins .. He is a rare mix of leadership consultant, change specialist, adventurer and motivational force. He speaks to audiences worldwide, helping them raise their performance to match their potential. He has been helping equip and transform leaders for over 20 years. In 2012 James wrote Nine Minutes on Monday; The Quick and Easy Way to Go From Manager to Leader. He has given over 3,000 presentations and shared the stage with John Maxwell, President Bill Clinton, Brené Brown, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. James newest book, The Call to Climb, will be in bookstores everywhere on August 5th, 2025. Dig this story.

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Speaker, Entrepreneur, Marketing/Advertising Expert & Historical Fiction Author Kent Merrell

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Speaker, Entrepreneur, Marketing/Advertising Expert & Historical Fiction Author Kent Merrell .. Throughout Kent's forty-year marketing and advertising career, his success generated invitations to speak on his versions of creativity in Europe, and across the US. His projects and assignments took him around the globe. On those adventuresome business trips, creative juices began flowing into the pages of potential books. Histories of far-off lands begged to be told in Kent’s vintage creative style. Now, his stories include the lands and the peoples he enjoyed along the way. Along the way, he became a favorite speaker in the creativity segment of direct marketing - he knew how to make advertising interesting. Over the years, he’s worked with clients like VISA International, Disney, HBO, USPS, Comcast, Wells Fargo, Discover Card, and Buena Vista. Enjoy this story.

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Battle Tested 20+ Year Business and Real Estate Expert Shane Wilson

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Battle Tested 20+ Year Business and Real Estate Expert Shane Wilson .. He started his journey in 2003, graduating with a Real Estate degree from the University of Georgia. After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, he knew he was not cut out to be an employee. So, he started working 80 hours week to avoid a 40-hour-a-week J-O-B. After stumbling and fumbling his way for a few years, he reached what he thought was success in real estate investing between 2005 and 2007, only to see it all come crashing down. Things eventually rebounded and we get into the full story. Enjoy.

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Entrepreneur & Social Media Marketing Expert Ben Leavitt

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur & Social Media Marketing Expert Ben Leavitt .. He is a creator with an audience of over 250k followers. He creates content, helping people grow a brand online through content. He also runs the social media agency Bunny Media, which helps Podcast & businesses grow on YouTube. He has been building businesses since he was 10 years old, driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and solving problems. While in university, he started making content and grew my YouTube channel to over 100,000 subscribers, using the income to pay off his student loans—a milestone that sparked a deeper dive into content marketing. It’s a great story. Enjoy

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Legendary Jazz Pianist & Composer George Cables

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Pianist & Composer George Cables .. We caught up with him to talk bout his new 2024 CD I Hear Echoes and a wondrous life lived in jazz. Born in New York City on November 14, 1944, he was classically trained as a youth and was highly influences by Thelonius Monk and Herbie Hancock. He went on to have quite a career playing with the likes of Joe Henderson, Roy Haynes, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Sonny Rollins, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Sarah Vaughn, Tony Williams, Bobby Hutcherson and Dizzy Gillespie. He just turned 80 and he reflects on his life and beyond. Dig this interview.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Former IT Professional, Entrepreneur, Estate Investor and Coach Frank Iglesias

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Former IT Professional, Entrepreneur, Estate Investor and Coach Frank Iglesias .. Having done hundreds of deals spanning a variety of exit strategies, he has worked with a wide variety of deals to ensure the best outcome possible. Being solutions oriented, he has created results for all parties involved even when a solution did not appear to exist. With a results-oriented mindset, Frank has been able to develop his business through a series of relationships that have evolved since 2008. It’s an incredible journey of evolution. Enjoy.

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Founder & Product Design Expert Daniel Andor

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Founder & Product Design Expert Daniel Andor .. With over 15 years of experience, he helps tech companies build user-focused products that improve retention and drive growth. His company is ultimately a lean product design studio focused on building user-centered products that drive growth and retention. Over the yeas, he has helped early-stage startups, fast-growing tech companies, and enterprise teams create products that solve real user problems. It’s a great story. Enjoy.


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Award-Winning Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Zachary Bartholomew

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award-Winning Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Zachary Bartholomew .. From his base in Miami, we got into his new 2024 CD Balancing Act and a life living the jazz. These days, he maintains a highly active performance career as one of the most heavily sought-after pianists, accompanists, and sidemen in all of Florida. In both 2016 and 2017, he placed as one of the top three finalists in the highly acclaimed Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. He has headlined at some of the top jazz venues and performing arts centers in the country and has been featured at national and international jazz festivals. It’s a great story. Dig in.

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Audiobook Coach, Producer & Transformational Speaker Robert A. Lane

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Audiobook Coach, Producer & Transformational Speaker Robert A. Lane .. After working 30+ years in the entertainment industry, HE founded Robert Lane Coaching in 2020 as a career and life coach, then expanded his business to help nonfiction authors narrate their own audiobook by creating the “Your Book Your Voice” audiobook coaching program, getting authors, published on Audible, Amazon & Apple Books in six weeks. We get into his early life radio, working on a movie lot in LA and his current life of audiobooks. Dig this interview.

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Podcaster, Speaker Inspirational Entrepreneur, Author and Coach Dr. Brian E. Arnold

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Podcaster, Speaker, Inspirational Entrepreneur, Author and Coach Dr. Brian E. Arnold .. He has spent over two decades helping individuals unlock their true potential and achieve success. Dr. B is the creator of the transformative 'Journey to Freedom' Podcast and program, a powerful experience aimed at those who feel stuck and are ready to move forward in their lives. He has a wealth of experience guiding others through personal and professional breakthroughs, focusing on areas like faith, finances, trust, health, and identity. It’s an incredible journey. Dig in.

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