Journeyman Jazz Saxophonist & Educator George Garzone

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Journeyman Saxophonist & Educator George Garzone .. While on a gig in Copenhagen, Denmark, he spoke with Neon Jazz about a long road he has etched in the jazz world .. the son of Italian immigrants in Boston, he grew up in a music rich household that started him well on his way .. Over the years, he has gigged with the best in the business .. With cats like Joe Lovano, Randy Brecker, Kenny Barron and so many more .. As an educator, he has taught the best – cats like Branford Marsalis and Joshua Redman .. He’s a man full of wit, stories, wisdom and a helluva good jazz bio ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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 on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Natalie Bates of Kansas City's 5-Star Jazz Band

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with drummer and Assistant Director of the Kansas City Based 5-Star Jazz Band. The 5 Star Jazz Band is a unique North Kansas City Cinderella-success story started in July 2008 by three talented students from North Kansas City High School. With no money or experience organizing an all-volunteer community enterprise, they set out to form a student-run jazz band comprised of musicians from middle and high schools .. and they have done just that. Over the course of our interview, Natalie talked about the bands history, what they want to give to audiences, how they feel about KC jazz and what the future may hold ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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 on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Alyssa Murray of Kansas City's Jazz Band - The AM Trio

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the  Kansas City’s very own and busy jazz group – The AM Trio – Featuring Alyssa Murray on vocals & piano, Joel Stratton on bass and Joshua Blyth on the drums – During a recent interview with Alyssa, she discussed the bands new album called As of Now, where they are playing these days, how they evolved into their current state as a band and what may just be in store for the group,  along with much more ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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 on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Low Woodwind Player and Composer Brian Landrus

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Low Woodwind Player and Composer outta Brooklyn, NY – Brian Landrus .. He has been dubbed the Low Woodwind Expert and he has had a very interesting journey towards his latest, very delightful album called The Deep Below .. He grew up in Reno, Nevada and began playing music at 12, then went professional at 16 .. He’s toured the world with Esperanza Spalding and gigged with cats like Jerry Bergonzi .. He’s a new father digging the creative space his is in and it’s only going to get better from here ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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 on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

Jazz Trombonist, Bandleader and Arranger John Fedchock

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Journeyman Trombonist & John Fedchock .. His story began in Cleveland and made it’s way to New York City .. and through his journey, he gigged with the legendary Woody Herman and his Orchestra in the 1980s, along with the likes of Gerry Mulligan, Louie Bellson and Rosemary Clooney .. He just released a new big band album in the Summer of 2015 called ‘Like it Is’ .. Over the course of our conversation, he imparted a very cool, intelligent and thoughtful look into his world .. and I think you’re going to dig it ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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 on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

A Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Singer Joanne Weaver

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the sultry jazz singing diva Joanne Weaver .. She has been described as having smooth vocals with an unexpected spacey, electronically lush sound and she has channeled a David Lynch vibe that is unmistakable .. She has been swawyed by acts like Zero 7 and was turned onto jazz by Harry Connick, Jr. Over the course of our conversation, she talked about all the inner workings of the timepiece that makes her move, along with what the future may just hold .. along with much, much more ..

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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 on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/

A Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Pianist & Hammond B-3 Musician Brian Charette

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Hammond B-3 Organist and Pianist Brian Charette ..  Currently in New York City, he logged a lot of time in the Chech Republic and in Europe .. Over the course of our conversation, he talked about his recent June 2015 release called Alphabet City, jamming with cats like Lou Donaldson when he was younger, his dual career as a writer, what the future may hold and who he thinks he is, along with much more

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Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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 on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/