Jaana Narsipur Interview | 2026 Album The Re-Collection, Reimagining '80s Pop Through Jazz & Her Career

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with India-born, New York City-based jazz vocalist Jaana Narsipur.

On this episode, we explore her captivating new 2026 album, The Re-Collection, a fresh and imaginative jazz interpretation of beloved 1980s pop classics. Featuring inspired arrangements of songs by Kate Bush, Eurythmics, Joe Jackson, and other iconic artists, Jaana transforms familiar favorites into sophisticated modern jazz performances filled with swing, improvisation, and emotional depth.

Following her acclaimed 2022 debut album, Better Than Anything, which showcased original arrangements honoring jazz legends Horace Silver and Bob Dorough, Jaana continues to establish herself as one of today's most inventive jazz vocalists.

Born in India and raised in the United States, Jaana's musical journey began at an early age, singing along to Simon & Garfunkel before embracing traditional Indian music with her family. During college in Chicago, she discovered jazz through jam sessions, immersing herself in the city's rich jazz tradition while developing her unique voice as an interpreter, arranger, and storyteller.

In this conversation, we discuss The Re-Collection, arranging pop music for jazz ensembles, vocal improvisation, the influence of Indian and American musical traditions, growing as an artist, the New York jazz scene, and her creative process.

If you enjoy vocal jazz, creative arrangements, contemporary jazz, or hearing classic pop songs transformed through the language of jazz, this episode is for you.

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Christian Dillingham Interview | Grammy-Winning Jazz Bassist on As It Relates to Now (2026)

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist, composer, educator, and bandleader Christian Dillingham.

On this episode, we discuss his outstanding 2026 release, As It Relates to Now, an album featuring eight original compositions performed by a stellar trio with acclaimed alto saxophonist Greg Ward and drummer Jeremy Cunningham. Together, they create a compelling musical landscape that moves effortlessly between groove-driven modern jazz, blues-infused expression, and adventurous improvisation.

A cornerstone of Chicago's vibrant creative music scene, Christian Dillingham has built an impressive career spanning both jazz and classical music. His artistry has led him to perform and record alongside some of today's most respected musicians, including Sean Jones, Jeff "Tain" Watts, John Legend, Peter Bernstein, Kevin Mahogany, Dee Alexander, Bobby Broom, and Mike Reed.

In this conversation, we explore the inspiration behind As It Relates to Now, composing original music, improvisation, the evolution of Chicago jazz, collaboration, balancing jazz and classical traditions, life as a working musician, and where modern jazz is headed.

Whether you're a longtime jazz fan, bassist, student, or simply love discovering outstanding new music, this episode offers an inside look at one of today's most respected creative voices.

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James McGowan Interview | Threads of Fate, 2026 Jazz Album, Greek Mythology & Large Ensemble Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Canadian jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader James McGowan.

On this episode, we explore his stunning new 2026 album Threads of Fate, the tenth recording as a leader and the third featuring the acclaimed James McGowan Ensemble (JME)—a dynamic 14-piece group that seamlessly blends horns, strings, and rhythm section into a cinematic modern jazz experience.

Building on the ambitious musical vision established with Reaching In (2023) and Reaching Out (2024), Threads of Fate takes listeners even deeper into narrative composition. Inspired by the timeless Greek myth of the Three Fates, the project was developed alongside KingDom Theatre as part of an innovative physical theatre production that premiered at Canada's National Arts Centre in Ottawa in 2025.

The album combines orchestral textures, contemporary jazz, dramatic storytelling, and expressive improvisation into a powerful artistic statement that bridges jazz, theater, mythology, and modern composition.

During our conversation, James discusses composing for large ensembles, collaborating across artistic disciplines, bringing mythology into contemporary jazz, leading a 14-piece ensemble, his creative process, Canadian jazz, and the evolution of one of today's most imaginative large-group composers.

Whether you're a fan of big band jazz, contemporary composition, orchestral jazz, or cinematic storytelling through music, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Basya Schechter Interview | Songs of Desire, Pharaoh's Daughter, John Zorn's Tzadik & Global Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed New York-based vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader Basya Schechter of Pharaoh's Daughter.

On this episode, we dive into her remarkable 2026 album Songs of Desire, released on John Zorn's legendary Tzadik Records. More than an album, Songs of Desire is the culmination of an extraordinary 18-year creative journey that transforms the biblical Song of Songs into a deeply personal exploration of sacred love, longing, spirituality, and cross-cultural musical expression.

Known for her pioneering work at the crossroads of Jewish music, world music, jazz, experimental composition, and global traditions, Basya has spent decades creating music that transcends genres and borders. On Songs of Desire, she blends Hebrew, Arabic, Yiddish, French, Spanish, and English lyrics with jazz-informed improvisation, Middle Eastern influences, devotional music, avant-garde composition, and deeply emotional storytelling.

In this conversation, we discuss the inspiration behind the album, the long creative process, working with Tzadik Records, John Zorn's influence, Jewish musical traditions, global music, improvisation, songwriting, spirituality, travel, and the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music.

This is a fascinating conversation about artistic courage, cultural connection, sacred expression, and one of the most ambitious releases of 2026.

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Erica von Kleist Interview | Picc Pocket, Piccolo Flute Jazz, New 2026 Album & Modern Jazz

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and bandleader Erica von Kleist.

On this episode, we dive into her groundbreaking 2026 album Picc Pocket, an innovative recording that boldly places the piccolo flute front and center in a modern straight-ahead jazz setting. While the piccolo has occasionally appeared in jazz history, it has rarely served as the primary voice of a small ensemble. With Picc Pocket, Erica expands that tradition, presenting an exciting collection of original, high-energy compositions that showcase the instrument's expressive range, technical brilliance, and lyrical beauty.

Known for her versatility as a saxophonist, flutist, piccolo specialist, composer, arranger, and educator, Erica continues pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz while remaining deeply rooted in the tradition. Picc Pocket demonstrates how imagination, exceptional musicianship, and fearless creativity can redefine an instrument's role in modern jazz.

In this conversation, we discuss the inspiration behind the album, composing for piccolo flute, jazz arranging, improvisation, education, recording, performing, the evolution of today's jazz scene, and the creative process behind one of 2026's most unique jazz releases.

Whether you're a jazz musician, flutist, educator, or simply a fan of adventurous modern jazz, this conversation offers fascinating insights into artistry, innovation, and musical exploration.

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Jai Roza Interview | Eden's Conflict Card Game, Faith, Creativity & Biblical Learning

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with designer, entrepreneur, and creator of Eden's Conflict, Jai Roza.

Jai is the founder of Eden's Conflict LLC, a company dedicated to making Scripture more engaging, interactive, and accessible through creativity and innovative educational tools. What began as a side project in 2016 has grown into his full-time mission: helping people deepen their understanding of God's Word through games, music, practical lessons, and other creative experiences.

At the heart of this vision is Eden's Conflict, a strategy-based card game designed to encourage players to engage with biblical themes, faith, and Scripture in a fresh and meaningful way. More than entertainment, the game seeks to inspire individuals and families to strengthen their faith while developing critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper appreciation of biblical teachings.

In this conversation, we discuss entrepreneurship, game design, Christian creativity, biblical education, faith-based innovation, business growth, storytelling, discipleship, family learning, and the journey of turning a passion project into a thriving business.

Jai also shares his vision for inspiring a new generation to discover purpose, wisdom, and creativity through the timeless principles found in Scripture.

This is a compelling conversation about faith, innovation, entrepreneurship, and using creativity to make learning both meaningful and memorable.

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Javier Llerena Interview | Leadership Development, Mental Fitness, Innovation & Positive Leadership

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with leadership development coach, keynote speaker, podcast host, and anti-human trafficking advocate Javier Llerena.

Javier is the founder of Re-Invent Consulting, where he helps leaders, executives, and organizations unlock higher levels of performance through leadership development, mental fitness, collaboration, and innovation. His work is especially focused on empowering middle-aged men and leadership teams to develop resilience, strengthen communication, and achieve sustainable success both professionally and personally.

As a certified facilitator and instructional designer, Javier combines practical leadership strategies with an energetic and engaging coaching style that has helped organizations dramatically improve teamwork, productivity, and workplace culture. His mission is to help leaders become more intentional, adaptable, and effective in today's rapidly changing world.

Beyond leadership coaching, Javier is a passionate advocate in the fight against human trafficking, using his platform to promote awareness, compassion, and meaningful action. A hybrid athlete and devoted fan of wire-haired dachshunds, he brings authenticity, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to service into every aspect of his work.

From his home in California, we discuss leadership, mental fitness, entrepreneurship, resilience, innovation, coaching, purpose, personal growth, advocacy, and the mindset required to build stronger organizations and healthier lives.

This is an inspiring conversation for leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches, and anyone looking to maximize their personal and professional potential.

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Birgitta Visser on New Books, Spiritual Awakening, Soul Healing & Much More | 2026 Edition

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we welcome back soul empowerment coach, author, speaker, divine channel, light language healer, and founder of Power Soul Healing, Birgitta Visser.

We first caught up with Birgitta in 2022 when she joined us from the UK. Now, in 2026, she returns from her home in Spain to discuss her continued spiritual journey, the evolution of her work, and the growing collection of books that have inspired readers around the world.

Our conversation explores several of her acclaimed titles, including Child of the Sun: Enroute to Enlightenment in India, a deeply personal memoir chronicling her spiritual awakening and transformative experiences in India.

We also discuss BE-com-ing Authentically Me: Lighting the Spark of Inspiration Back into the Heart of your Luminous Soul BEing, which blends memoir, spiritual guidance, and practical wisdom to help readers reconnect with their authentic selves through healing, consciousness, and self-discovery.

The conversation continues with Divine Rebirth: Stories of Spiritual Awakening, Surrender and Rebirth, a collaborative collection exploring transformation, resilience, surrender, and personal awakening through powerful real-life stories.

We also discuss her 2024 release, I'm So Glad You Left Me, and explore themes of healing, relationships, forgiveness, resilience, consciousness, intuition, spirituality, and navigating life in today's rapidly changing world.

Birgitta shares insights from years of helping people reconnect with their inner wisdom through soul empowerment, energy healing, and spiritual practices designed to inspire authentic living and personal transformation.

It's wonderful to welcome her back for another thoughtful and inspiring conversation.

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Reid Zeising Interview | GAIN, Health-Tech Innovation, AI, Leadership & Entrepreneurial Growth

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, health-tech innovator, and CEO of GAIN Servicing, Reid Zeising.

Reid leads a rapidly growing health-tech company operating at the intersection of healthcare payments, insurance, complex injury claims, and legal services. Under his leadership, GAIN has expanded into a 120+ person organization, leveraging an AI-enhanced platform that connects attorneys, healthcare providers, and injured plaintiffs to streamline care, improve communication, and help move cases forward efficiently.

What makes Reid's leadership philosophy unique is his belief that the way founders operate personally directly impacts how their companies perform. He has built his success around discipline, consistency, gratitude, and personal growth. From maintaining a daily gratitude journal shared with a group of fellow entrepreneurs to embracing challenging experiences like swimming with sharks, Reid continuously seeks opportunities to strengthen resilience, mindset, and leadership capacity.

In this conversation, we discuss entrepreneurship, health-tech innovation, artificial intelligence, leadership, company culture, resilience, personal habits, business growth, healthcare systems, startup scaling, founder mindset, and the lessons learned from building a company in a highly regulated industry.

We also explore how personal discipline, gratitude, and intentional routines can translate into stronger execution, healthier organizations, and sustainable business success.

From global travel experiences to reshaping an industry through innovation, Reid shares an inspiring journey filled with practical wisdom and entrepreneurial insights.

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Dr. NaTasha Jordan Interview | Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Founder Burnout & Business Growth

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with organizational psychologist, Air Force veteran, executive advisor, and founder of Hold The Line, Dr. NaTasha Jordan.

Dr. Jordan specializes in helping founder-led companies navigate the challenges of rapid growth, particularly businesses scaling through the $5M–$10M range. Her work focuses on a critical insight that many leaders overlook: personal performance and business performance are often the same problem. When founders are struggling beneath the surface, their organizations frequently reflect those challenges.

Drawing on her experience as a former Vice President at VaynerX, Air Force veteran, and organizational psychologist, Dr. Jordan has advised leaders in Fortune 50 boardrooms while also helping entrepreneurs and teams operating at the speed of modern culture and innovation.

Through her leadership methodology, she helps founders identify hidden barriers to growth, improve decision-making, strengthen organizational culture, prevent burnout, and create sustainable success. Her work bridges psychology, leadership development, business strategy, and human performance in ways that drive meaningful transformation.

In this conversation, we discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, founder psychology, business growth, organizational behavior, company culture, resilience, executive performance, personal development, and what it takes to build thriving businesses without sacrificing personal well-being.

From her base in Virginia, Dr. Jordan shares practical wisdom and powerful insights for leaders navigating today's complex business landscape.

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John Weathington Interview | Grow Your Business UP!, Leadership Strategy & Building High-Performance Cultures

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with executive coach, leadership strategist, management consultant, and author John Weathington.

With more than three decades of experience helping organizations grow and thrive, John has become a trusted advisor to executives, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams across a wide range of industries. His latest book, Grow Your Business UP!, provides practical strategies for creating stronger organizations, developing leaders, and building sustainable growth.

Throughout his distinguished career, John has worked with leaders at major organizations including Chevron, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, Adobe, Cisco, and Dell Technologies. His expertise spans leadership development, organizational design, executive coaching, team effectiveness, culture transformation, and strategic business growth.

John's approach focuses on creating people-centered organizations where leadership, innovation, accountability, and culture work together to drive long-term success. Drawing on decades of consulting experience and research-based methodologies, he helps leaders navigate complexity while building stronger teams and healthier organizations.

In this conversation, we discuss leadership, business growth, organizational culture, executive coaching, team development, strategy, innovation, employee engagement, and the key lessons behind Grow Your Business UP!.

Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, manager, business owner, or aspiring leader, this episode delivers practical insights that can be applied immediately.

It's an excellent conversation full of wisdom and experience.

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Valerie Johns Interview | Night Flights, Dreams, Soul Retrieval & The Poetry of the Unconscious

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we welcome back veteran psychotherapist, writer, and gifted poet Valerie Johns for a fascinating conversation about her new 2026 book Night Flights: The Poetry of Soul Retrieval and life in modern America.

Valerie is a remarkable storyteller whose keen intellect, deep curiosity, and grounded wisdom have made her a respected voice in the worlds of psychology, creativity, healing, and personal growth. In Night Flights, she invites readers into the mysterious landscape of dreams, exploring how the unconscious mind communicates through symbols, images, emotions, and stories that often disappear upon waking.

Every night, without effort or intention, we receive messages from deep within ourselves. Most of us forget them by morning. Night Flights challenges us to pay attention. In this powerful new work, dreams become more than metaphors—they become direct transmissions from the soul, offering guidance, healing, insight, and opportunities for self-discovery.

In this conversation, we discuss dreams, psychology, poetry, creativity, the unconscious mind, spiritual growth, healing, self-awareness, modern life, and the profound ways that paying attention to our inner world can transform our outer lives.

As a longtime psychotherapist and writer, Valerie shares perspectives that are both deeply thoughtful and accessible, making this an inspiring discussion for anyone interested in personal development, dream work, creativity, spirituality, and the human experience.

It is always a pleasure to have Valerie back on the show.

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Irvine Nugent Interview | Conflict EQ, Leadership Under Pressure & Emotional Intelligence at Work

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with leadership expert, speaker, and Co-Founder of Conflict EQ, Irvine Nugent.

Irvine specializes in helping leaders, teams, and organizations build the capacity to stay grounded, clear, and constructive under pressure—so that conflict becomes an opportunity for stronger communication, better relationships, and improved results rather than breakdown or avoidance.

His core insight is simple but powerful: most people don’t actually have a conflict problem—they have a capacity problem when stress levels rise. Drawing from lived experience, leadership development, and behavioral science, Irvine helps people expand that capacity so they can navigate difficult conversations without damaging trust, morale, or performance.

Through his work at Conflict EQ, he combines storytelling, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and practical leadership tools to help individuals and organizations transform the way they handle tension, disagreement, and high-stakes communication.

In this conversation, we discuss leadership under pressure, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, workplace communication, resilience, mindset, self-awareness, organizational culture, and practical strategies for handling difficult conversations with confidence and clarity.

This is a powerful discussion for leaders, managers, executives, coaches, and anyone looking to improve how they show up when it matters most.

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Ryan Nichols Interview | Subconscious Academy, Confidence, Habit Change & Entrepreneurial Growth

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur coach, subconscious behavior expert, and Co-Founder of Subconscious Academy, Ryan Nichols.

For more than 15 years, Ryan has helped entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals understand why they often stall, self-sabotage, lose momentum, or fail to follow through—even when they have the right strategy in place. His work focuses on identifying the subconscious patterns and internal obstacles that can prevent people from reaching their goals.

Drawing from an impressive background that includes coaching, clinical hypnotherapy, leadership development roles with Apple, work with the Tony Robbins Organization, and conflict-resolution initiatives connected to the United Nations, Ryan brings a unique perspective to personal and professional development.

His approach helps people build confidence, overcome limiting beliefs, improve execution, create lasting behavioral change, and achieve greater consistency in both business and life. Through Subconscious Academy, he teaches practical methods for understanding how subconscious programming influences decisions, actions, habits, and results.

In this conversation, we discuss mindset, entrepreneurship, leadership, confidence, habit formation, behavioral change, personal development, self-sabotage, peak performance, coaching, and the science behind sustainable growth.

This is a fascinating discussion for entrepreneurs, leaders, coaches, and anyone looking to break through internal barriers and create lasting success.

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Kalindi Jordan Interview | Conscious Intimacy, Sexual Healing, Relationships & Embodied Transformation

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with renowned sex, intimacy, relationship, and transformational coach Kalindi Jordan.

For more than 30 years, Kalindi has guided thousands of individuals toward deeper self-awareness, healing, authentic connection, and embodied transformation. Widely recognized as a leading voice in the fields of conscious intimacy, sexual vitality, relationship growth, and personal development, she has dedicated her career to helping people create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

As the founder of Sensual Mastery for Women, Amrita Tantra, Sex, Blood and Bone, and Massage for Lovers Retreats, Kalindi combines psycho-spiritual wisdom, somatic awareness, scientific understanding, and energetic practices to help people reconnect with themselves and others in powerful ways.

Her work bridges ancient wisdom traditions with modern therapeutic approaches, creating practical pathways for healing, emotional growth, self-discovery, intimacy, and relationship development. After more than 15 years focused on sex coaching and sexual somatic healing, Kalindi is now entering a new chapter devoted to teaching, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of practitioners and coaches.

In this conversation, we discuss conscious relationships, intimacy, personal growth, healing, transformation, emotional intelligence, connection, coaching, mentorship, and the evolving nature of human relationships in the modern world.

This is an insightful discussion about what it means to live, love, and connect more authentically.

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