NYC Jazz Trumpeter, Vocalist & Composer Sarah Wilson

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Vocalist, Trumpeter and Composer Sarah Wilson .. We caught up with her to talk about the new 2021 CD Kaleidoscope and her life in music . While deeply shaped by jazz, her music stylistically owes as much to avant pop, Afro-Latin grooves and indie rock as the post-bop continuum. Her artistic work reflects a dynamic interplay of theater, jazz, dance, and film, which frame her unique, fresh compositional style. She has a wonderful story .. Enjoy…

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Veteran Jazz Pianist Dave Bass on the 2021 CD The Trio Volume 1

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist Dave Bass on the 2021 CD The Trio Volume 1 .. He found a great trio to rediscover some jazz roots over the pandemic and he is very pleased with what has happened .. This Cincinnati Kid opaned up about the COVID lockdown, what has been going on and the realities of the future .. as he sees it .. Enjoy the interview .. 

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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. Listen to each show at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc. 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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Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith on the 2021 CD sets – Trumpet and Sacred Ceremonies

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith on the 2021 CD sets – Trumpet and Sacred Ceremonies .. On June 21, 2021, he talked about the world of COVID, what he did with his time, the state of music and his new box sets. In a half-century of recording, he has never stopped exploring the parameters of the form and instrument. His love of music and being on this planet is always evident and refreshing .. 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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Record Producer & Conductor Andrew Melzer of the 2021 CD Scatman – Groovin’ with Scatman

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with PEI-based Producer Andrew Melzer of the 2021 CD Scatman – Groovin’ with Scatman .. It profiles the work of the brilliant musician and star of the stage, film, and television Benjamin Sherman ‘Scatman’ Crothers .. He first started performing in clubs as a singer and drummer in his teens, and wound up performing on Chicago’s speak-easy circuit in the latter part of the ‘Roaring 20’s.’ In 1975, after thirty years of recording for labels like RCA, Capitol, Decca, and Motown, Scatman met Anderw and together they recorded a collection of songs that are finally being released today by Panda Digital. Enjoy the story…. 

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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. Listen to each show at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc. 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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Internationally-Acclaimed Jazz Bassist, Composer & Bandleader Charnett Moffett

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Bassist, Composer & Bandleader Charnett Moffett .. We talked to him about his momentus 17th CD of his career called New Love .. His career began as a prodigy, appearing in his father Charles Moffett’s band at age 8. Over the years, he has collaborated as a “bassist to the stars” with starts like Wynton Marsalis, Art Blakey, Ornette Coleman, McCoy Tyner, Tony Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Arturo Sandoval, Harry Connick, Jr., David Sanborn, Bette Midler. He has appeared on more than 200 albums and his wisdom is refreshing .. 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. Listen to each show at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc. 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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Chicago-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Bandleader & Teacher Dr. Dave Flippo

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Pianist, Composer, Bandleader & Teacher Dr. Dave Flippo .. This native of Pittsburgh, PA and the leader and founder of Planet Flippo opened up about his debut 2021 CD Dedications from Jazz - From Planet Flippo - Otherworldly Jazz ...After completing his Doctorate and Masters in Music Composition/Piano at the University of Michigan and Masters at the Eastman School of Music, he moved on to his current home of Chicago .. Along with being a musician, he is a professor teaching the next generation . .. Dig his story ..  

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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. Listen to each show at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc. 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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Minnesota-based Jazz Trombonist, Composer & Conductor JC Sanford

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Minnesota-based Jazz Trombonist, Composer & Conductor JC Sanford .. We had a great talk about his life in music, COVID and his debut 2021 CD Imminent Standards Trio Volume 1 with Jeff Bailey and Phil Hey .. This cat is deeply rooted in the traditions of Jazz and Classical music, but is constantly pushing at their boundaries. He is a  protégé of legendary composer and trombonist Bob Brookmeyer .. 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. Listen to each show at https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc. 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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