NYC Jazz Cornetist & Composer Kirk Knuffke Plugs Neon Jazz

Cornetist and Composer Kirk Knuffke is the winner of Downbeat Magazine's "Rising Star"critics poll for 2015. A recipient of the Jerome Foundation composers grant, Kirk has released 15 recordings as a leader or co-leader. One of modern jazz’s most skilled navigators of the divide between inside and outside, freedom and swing, he has "full command of his most demanding instrument” – All About Jazz. Matt Wilson, Allison Miller, Butch Morris, Uri Caine, Michael Formanek and many more have hired him as a sideman for over 60 recordings, so he has been called "One of New York City's busiest musicians" - New York Times. Knuffke has been based in NYC since 2005. Shortly after his arrival Knuffke began playing with Butch Morris, this friendship resulted in 4 recordings and several European tours. Kirk joined the celebrated Matt Wilson Quartet in 2009, recording "Gathering Call" (Palmetto) featuring John Medeski and touring each year. He also plays in "Sifter" with Mary Halvorson and Wilson, Ideal Bread, Allison Mill 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/