Jazz Guitarist Jack DeSalvo

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Jack DeSalvo  .. We caught up with him in early August 2020 to talk about his 2020 CD – Unseen Rain Records to release debut recording from Quintrepid coming out during the strange COVID-19 pandemic .. Jack started guitar lessons at at 8 and by his early teens he was rehearsing and performing with local rock groups. But, art has been a big part of his life .. sketching and painting were the center of his activities from early childhood began taking a back seat to music – even though he always felt they emanated from the same impulse. 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/

Jazz Singer, Artist & Educator Sandra Marlowe

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer, Artist & Educator Sandra Marlowe .. We caught up with her in early August 2020 to talk about her new CD coming out in September 2020 – The Heart Always Remembers… We touched on this new world of COVID-19, as well .. She was born into a family of singers, musicians and poets on the rural plains of North Dakota and her solo career began at six with a shy, but righteous rendition of “Do, Lord!” before an old-time, revival meeting congregation. She has great stories .. 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 Guitarist, Composer & Bandleader Dan Liparini

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Bandleader Dan Liparini  ..  We caught up with him in late June 2020 during the pandemic to discuss his latest 2020 CD Tessellations and so much more .. His identity has been shaped by a plethora of influences, spanning genres, generations, and styles .. On this new project, worlds of music overlap and blend in a way that feels both organic and profound as his compositions and improvisation meet .. He is based in West Hartford, CT and has 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/

Swedish Jazz Trombonist Nils Landgren

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Swedish Jazz Trombonist Nils Landgren  ..  We caught up with him in the middle of April 2020 from his home in Sweden to talk about the COVID-19 lockdown and his life well lived in jazz .. He released his first solo album in 19834 and has been at it every since .. He opens up about this and so 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/

Jazz Trombonist John Fedchock on the new 2020 CD Into the Shadows & COVID-19

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trombonist John Fedchock on the new 2020 CD Into the Shadows & COVID-19 .. We caught up with him in early July 2020 and talked about his  latest 2020 CD On the Edge… The inspiration for this group first came in 2000 after recording a few three-horn arrangements. The first official gigs as a sextet came in 2005. This group has become a “working band” maintaining its personnel, developing a group concept, and growing. He has been at it for three decades as a world-class trombone soloist, a heralded bandleader, and a Grammy-nominated arranger. 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/

Japansese-born, NYC Jazz Organist Akiko Tsurgura

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Japanese-born, NYC Jazz Organist Akiko Tsurgura  .. We caught up with her in late April 2020 during the Coronavirus lockdown to talk about a great many things in this new world of our .. like her 2019 CD Equal Time .. She started on the organ at the age of three and learned quite a bit at the famed Yamaha Music School .. That led her to New York City and a career that is taking off ..  She’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/

Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Eddie Henderson on the 2020 CD Shuffle & Deal

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Eddie Henderson  .. We caught up with him on August 21, 2020 to talk about his latest 2020 CD Shuffle & Deal with his All-Star Quintet featuring
Kenny Barron, Donald Harrison, Gerald Cannon and Mike Clark
Released on the Eve of his 80th Birthday on July 31, 2020 via Smoke Sessions Records .. He opened up about this new COVID-19 world, pandemic jazz and so 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/