California-based Jazz Saxophonist & Flautist Dann Zinn

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with California-based Jazz Saxophonist & Flautist Dann Zinn .... We caught up with him in Mid May 2020 to talk about this new COVID-19 world of no live jazz and what has been going on .. He is renowned for being a passionate soloist and composer & arranger and has been around quite a bit .. gigging with the likes of Allison Miller, Derrick Hodge, Geoffrey Keezer, Joe Henderson and played to many sold-out crowds. He opened up .. 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/

Kansas City-based Jazz Percussionist, Vibraphonist & Bandleader Mike Dillon

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Percussionist, Vibraphonist & Bandleader Mike Dillon .. He is back living in Kansas City and talked about his latest 2020 CD Rosewood…This release signifies transition and transformation in his life written and recorded during a period of profound change. Dillon found himself relocating from his fourteen year base in New Orleans to his current residence in Kansas City .. Over the years, he has been a vital part of many bands and a key sideman to artists like Rickie Lee Jones, Les Claypool and Ani DiFranco .. He’s a prolific cat that has grand tales .. Get to know him…

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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/

Legendary Blues Hall of Fame Singer Bettye LaVette

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Blues Hall of Fame Singer Bettye LaVette  .. She opened up about her new 2020 CD Blackbirds that will be out on August 28, 2020 .. The album coming out during the COVID-19 pandemic is a tribute to iconic black women in music .. This Blues Hall of Famer is a native of Detroit and at 16 she released her first recording in 1962  on Atlantic Records .. That led to a storied and glorified career that has included 5 Grammy nominations and so many fans that adore her music .. Get to know her…

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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/

Jazz Pianist Aruán Ortiz on Inside Rhythmic Falls CD & the new COVID-19 Jazz World

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Jazz Pianist Aruán Ortiz .. We caught up in Early May 2020 during the Coronvirus lockdown to talk about his newest 2020 CD Inside Rhythmic Falls .. He spent his first 23 years in Cuba and has grown to become one of the biggest names in jazz music .. He’s got great insights into this new album and this strange new world of no live jazz .. Have a listen ..

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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/

Jazz Pianist Christian Sands on the new 2020 CD Be Water & COVID-19

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Christian Sands .. We talked with him on June 1, 2020 about his newest 2020 CD Be Water and this strange new COVID-19 world .. This is his third full-length recording for Mack Avenue Music Group captures and establishes him as a forceful leader in composition and conceptual vision. We cover a lot of ground about this new jazz world we are living in .. 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/

Polish-born Jazz Pianist Bartosz Hadala

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Polish-born Jazz Pianist Bartosz Hadala .. In early May 2020 he opened up about his new 2020 CD Three Short Stories and this strange new COVID-19 world of no live jazz .. A decade ago, he embarked on a new adventure in New York City and was around talented musicians & legends like Randy Brecker and Lenny White .. He moved to Toronto in 2010 and began to focus on on his new musical directions .. 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/

Philadelphia-based Jazz Bassist Nicholas Krolak

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Philadelphia-based Jazz Bassist Nicholas Krolak .. We caught up with him in early April 2020 to talk about his new 2020 CD Voice = Power .. As a a young veteran of the Philadelphia jazz scene, he has spent the last decade working as a side-man, experiencing new styles, and studying with the masters. Get to know him….

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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/