Mexican-born, Chicago-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Gustavo Cortiñas

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Mexican-born, Chicago-based Jazz Drummer & Composer Gustavo Cortiñas .. We talked about his newest 2021 CD Desafio Candente - This work explores the history of colonialism, imperialism and neoliberalism in Latin America with 30+ musicians and speakers from 11 different countries over the course of 14 tracks and accompanying videos. He was born  and raised in Mexico City and is a graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans .. His story is a great one .. 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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Harlem-based Jazz Guitarist, Vocalist & Composer Allan Harris on 2021’s Kate’s Soulfood

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Harlem-based Jazz Guitarist, Vocalist & Composer Allan Harris on 2021’s Kate’s Soulfood .. We talked to him at length on March 1st about Kate's Soulfood and this COVID world we are living in. This new CD is his 14th as a leader and is a spirited, soul-drenched ten track recording that pays homage to his home of Harlem as only he can. We also talk about hope and a return to the proverbial stage .. 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. The combined venture of radio show and interviews is done void of sponsorship or financial backers. We are adopting the Bandcamp philosophy of letting listeners choose their own price to keep content moving forward. Anything helps and as always .. we love you madly. 
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Keep Neon Jazz Alive

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. The combined venture of radio show and interviews is done void of sponsorship or financial backers. We are adopting the Bandcamp philosophy of letting listeners choose their own price to keep content moving forward. Anything helps and as always .. we love you madly. 

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Los Angeles Guitarist, Composer, Session & Touring Musician & Producer Lyle Workman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Los Angeles Guitarist, Composer, Session & Touring Musician & Producer  Lyle Workman ..We talked to him in about his latest 2021 CD  Uncommon Measures, his life in music, COVID and much more .. On this new project, it’s a magical instrumental collection featuring a 63-piece orchestra captured live at Abbey Road Studios in London Lyle has gotten around over a very good life in jazz .. He co-wrote songs on Sting’s, 57th & 9th CD, he appeared on late jazz icon Tony Williams’ final album an has written music for box office blockbusters that have earned over a billion dollars worldwide ... Get to know him .. 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/

Veteran New York Jazz Pianist Greg Murphy on the 2021 CD Cool Water

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran New York Jazz Pianist Greg Murphy .. We caught up with him in late February about his latest 2021 CD Cool Water on Whaling City Sound, upcoming live gigs, how he has been doing during COVID, 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/

Veteran Jazz Guitarist Larry Newcomb

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Guitarist Larry Newcomb .. We caught up in late February to talk about his newest 2021 CD Love, Dad with his quartet featuring his song Jake Newcomb. Larry is considered one of the top all-round guitarists on the scene today and has played in a wide variety of settings during his productive career but his true love is modern straight ahead jazz. While attending the University of Maine, he became interested in jazz and never looked back… He’s got a great story .. Enjoy…

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

Spokane-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator David Larsen

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Spokane-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator David Larsen .. We caught up with him in late February to talk about his latest 2021 CD The Mulligan Chronicles. It is an album that is the result of years of research into the music of Gerry Mulligan after pouring through hundreds of scores, transcribing many solos, and interviewing a number of players .. Over the years, he has worked and learned from the likes of Ken Peplowski, Francisco Torres and the internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Halie Loren. These days he is the Director of Instrumental Studies at Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane, Washington ... Get to know him and 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/