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Neon Jazz Interviews
by Neon Jazz Interviews - The Finest Jazz Musicians From All Over the Globe
Neon Jazz is a radio show and interview series created and distributed since 2011. Hatched & Hosted by Joe Dimino out of Kansas City, Missouri. The series has been Engineered and generously supported by John Christopher over thirteen years, hundreds of episodes and thousands of interviews. We celebrate the glory days right on into the innovations of modern players. The aim is to tell the rich story of jazz through the voice of the musician and provide an enticing kaleidoscope of sound and stories. We are always celebrating one of America's finest inventions .. Jazz. Dig in ..
Episodes
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Steve Rawlins: Word on the Street | Jazz Composer, Arranger & Pianist on His Remarkable Musical Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Jazz Composer, Arranger & Pianist Steve Rawlins. We get into his new 2026 release, Word on the Street, and a remarkable life spent in the world of music. After more than five decades composing, arranging, performing and...
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Drummer & Composer Phil Haynes on Terra, Ben Monder & a Lifetime in Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz drummer and composer Phil Haynes, discussing his 2026 album Terra and the creative journey behind it. Since publishing his acclaimed 2023 memoir, Chasing the Masters, Phil has entered a prolific new chapter of his musical life....
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Italy-based Tellkujira on La lucha es un poema colectivo (2026), Avant-Garde Jazz & Band History
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Tellkujira, the Italian avant-garde collective bringing together violist Ambra, guitarists Francesco and Stefano, and cellist Francesco. We dive into their 2026 album, La lucha es un poema colectivo, explore how the quartet came...
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Multi-Instrumentalist Danny Keane on ‘Kinesis’ | Experimental Jazz, Electronics & Progressive Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with London-based award-winning instrumentalist, composer and producer Danny Keane. We catch up with Danny to explore his brand-new 2026 sophomore album, Kinesis, and the remarkable musical journey that has brought him to this point....
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Harry Bartlett & Kurtis Perrie on ‘This Is Living’ | Experimental Jazz & Electronic Music Collaboration
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Nashville-based guitarist and composer Harry Bartlett and Toronto-based electronic music producer Kurtis Perrie as we explore their 2026 album, This Is Living. Over two weeks in Ontario, these two artists brought their distinct...
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Pianist, Vocalist & Organist Dr. Gianni Bianchini on ‘A Study in Songbook’ & His Jazz Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Florida-based Pianist, Vocalist, Organist and Educator Dr. Gianni Bianchini. We dig into his brand-new 2026 album, A Study in Songbook, a deeply personal project inspired by the songs his father loved and shaped by Gianni’s...
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Guitarist & Arranger Tom Ricci on ‘Happening in Buenos Aires’ & His Jazz Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Argentine-born Vocalist, Guitarist, Songwriter & Arranger Tom Ricci. Tom joins us to talk about his brand-new 2026 album, Happening in Buenos Aires, his career in jazz, and the international musical journey that has shaped his sound....
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Scotland-based Andy Alston on Glasgow’s New Speakeasy, Jazz & New Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Scotland-based Jazz Composer, Producer & Pianist Andy Alston as we dig into the exciting new Glasgow Speakeasy at the historic Glasgow Art Club. Andy joins us to talk about this brand-new monthly jazz club, designed to bring intimate...
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Saxophonist Ernest Melton on ‘Birth of a Revival’ | Kansas City Jazz & Blue Devil Revival
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City saxophonist Ernest Melton of Blue Devil Revival, presented through Mutual Musicians Music Group. We dig into the group's 2026 four-track EP, Birth of a Revival. This contemporary Kansas City jazz recording draws…
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Brian Wecht’s Smooth Jazz Alter Ego Trey Magnifique Talks ‘Bebop Cowboy’ & Much More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with musician, comedian and theoretical physicist Brian Wecht, better known to smooth jazz fans as Trey Magnifique. We caught up with Trey on the road for a deep dive into his remarkable journey through music and entertainment, his…
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Singer Lisa Rich on “I Still Rise” | Jazz Comeback, Music & America
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz singer Lisa Rich talking about her powerful 2026 album I Still Rise. The last time Lisa joined us was in 2024 with the release of Long As You're Living, a remarkable comeback following 33 years of forced inactivity due to…
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Zohar & Adam Talk “Osmosis” | New Jazz Duo Blending Jazz, Hip-Hop & Neo-Soul
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with dynamic New York-based jazz duo Zohar & Adam. One of the most highly anticipated young acts in the jazz scene, Zohar & Adam blend virtuosic musicianship with elements of neo-soul, hip-hop, electronica, jazz, and beyond. In this...
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Bassist Dan Loomis Talks Joel Frahm Trio, Albums & Fall 2026 Tour to Kansas City
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz bassist Dan Loomis of the Joel Frahm Trio talking 2026 music, albums, touring, and the story behind this stellar trio. Dan Loomis joins us to talk about the history and evolution of the Joel Frahm Trio, featuring Joel Frahm on...
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Saxophonist Andrew Rathbun on His 2026 Album “Episodes” with Gary Versace & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based jazz tenor saxophonist Andrew Rathbun on his 2026 album Episodes. For Episodes, Rathbun teams up with pianist Gary Versace, his longtime collaborator on several acclaimed SteepleChase sessions, for the first time as a duo....
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Drummer Robert Jospé on The Night Sky, Jazz Drumming & a Legendary Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Robert Jospé. On this episode, we get into his new 2026 album, The Night Sky, and a decorated career in the world of jazz. Born in Manhattan to Belgian parents with a deep love of music, Robert began playing drums at...
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Trumpeter Nick Hmeljak on New Album Alive, Open Channel & Kansas City Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based jazz trumpeter and composer Nick Hmeljak. Nick is preparing to release his upcoming 2026 album, Alive, with his band Open Channel — a Kansas City collective he formed in 2024 to explore original music and standards...
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Hayes Greenfield Interview | Painting in Sound, Immersive Jazz & Creative Sound
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz musician, composer, educator and founder of Creative Sound Play, Hayes Greenfield. We dig into his third release for Sunnyside Records, Painting in Sound, and the fascinating journey that has taken Hayes through the worlds of...
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Acclaimed Pianist Armen Donelian | Inquiry, His 15th Album & a Four-Year Creative Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Armen Donelian, discussing his remarkable 2026 album Inquiry. With Inquiry, Donelian takes another bold creative step on his 15th album, released by Sunnyside Records. The project is the result of…
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The Lost Roy Harris Trombone Symphony Comes to Life | Jim Pugh & Jim Anderson on New American Symphonies
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with GRAMMY-winning Engineer & Producer Jim Anderson and Distinguished Trombonist, Composer & Educator Jim Pugh on New American Symphonies. We get into their work on this remarkable project, which reunites two old friends and brings a...
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Ryan Barry Interview | If I Did Not Speak Out, Brooklyn Jazz & New Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based jazz saxophonist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Barry. We dig into his compelling new 2026 album If I Did Not Speak Out and the artistic world behind it. This is an album that captures Ryan at a defining…
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Trombonist & Composer Ryan Keberle | Here Is Donato!, João Donato & Brazilian Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz trombonist and composer Ryan Keberle, discussing his new 2026 album Here Is Donato!. We first caught up with Ryan back in 2020, and now we're back together to explore his latest project, a flurry of activity in his...
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Swedish Musician & Artist Sophie Dunér on Messed-Up Stride, Her Career & Fearless Collaboration
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Swedish jazz artist, composer, vocalist, and visual artist Sophie Dunér. In this conversation, Sophie Dunér joins us to talk about her bold and fearless new collaborative project with legendary New York pianist Anthony...
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Hornist Will Schneider Interview | Convergence, Modern Jazz & the Toledo Music Scene
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Ohio-based in-demand jazz hornist, composer and educator Will Schneider. On this episode, we dig into his new 2026 album Convergence and the fascinating career trajectory that brought him to this point. Will has built a reputation as…
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Pianist Michel Reis | Reis Demuth Wiltgen, 2026 Album & 30 Years of Luxembourg Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Luxembourg-based jazz pianist Michel Reis. In this wide-ranging conversation, we dive into the 2026 album from Reis Demuth Wiltgen, the renowned Luxembourg jazz trio featuring pianist Michel Reis, bassist Marc Demuth and...
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Bandleader Russ Anixter: Hippie Big Band & Reimagining Rock Through Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Arranger, Orchestrator & Bandleader Russ Anixter on his 2026 project What’s Next? On this new release, Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band transforms familiar rock, funk, fusion and jam-band repertoire into something entirely new —...
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Germany-based Andrew Moorhead: Mirage, Jazz Piano & the Mathematics of Improvisation
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Germany-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Andrew Moorhead. Dig this fascinating conversation as we explore his new 2026 album Mirage, his journey through jazz and beyond, and the unique intersection of music, physics, discipline,...
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NYC-based Haruna Fukazawa: Plays at the Wrong Time | Jazz Flute, Frank Wess & Creative Freedom
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Japanese-born, New York-based flutist & improviser Haruna Fukazawa. Dig this interview as we get into her brilliant new 2026 album, Plays at the Wrong Time, her journey through the world of jazz, and the creative philosophy behind...
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Pittsburgh, PA-based Guitarist Ken Karsh on Jazz Guitar, Jimmy McGriff, Bobby McFerrin & A Life in Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Pittsburgh, PA-based Guitarist Ken Karsh. Ken began playing guitar at age 9 and has spent a lifetime immersed in music, performance, and music education. After attending Berklee College of Music, he earned both a Bachelor of Music…
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Cincinnati-based Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader & Educator Greg Chako
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cincinnati-based Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader & Educator Greg Chako. We dive into his new 2026 album, Hard Bop – For the Record, and a remarkable five-decade journey through the world of music that sounds...
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UK Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Eddie Parker on Airborn, Rob Luft & a Life in Eclectic Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with UK-based Jazz Flutist, Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Eddie Parker. We dive into his new 2026 album, Airborn, created with acclaimed guitarist Rob Luft, while exploring Eddie's remarkable life and career across the world of music....
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Guitarist George Grydkovets on Spirit In You, NYC Jazz & His Journey From Ukraine
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Ukraine-born, NYC-based Jazz Guitarist George Grydkovets. We take a deep dive into his powerful new 2026 album, Spirit In You, and the remarkable journey that has brought him into the heart of the New York jazz scene. Featuring an...
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Canadian Guitarist Jeremy Green on In Motion, Jazz Fusion & His Unconventional Musical Journey
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Toronto-based Jazz Guitarist Jeremy Green. We dive into his new 2026 album, In Motion, a career that started, stopped, and started again, and the many twists and turns that shaped his life in music. Known for his…
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Saxophonist & Educator Rob Dixon on Naptown Soul, Indianapolis Jazz & the Legacy of Indiana Avenue
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Indianapolis-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, Producer, Educator & Creative Director Rob Dixon. We get into his new 2026 album, Naptown Soul, and a life spent in the world of jazz. Naptown's influence on soul jazz spans...
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Denise Donatelli: Take My Breath Away | New Jazz Album, Geoffrey Keezer & a New Perspective on Life
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz vocalist Denise Donatelli, talking about her powerful new 2026 album Take My Breath Away. On this deeply personal return to Neon Jazz, Denise reunites with Grammy-winning pianist, arranger, and producer Geoffrey Keezer...
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Christopher Dammann on Dead Words | Chicago Jazz, Free Jazz & the Future of Improvised Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based jazz bassist and composer Christopher Dammann. On this episode, we dig into his compelling new 2026 project, Dead Words, and the evolving musical life of an artist deeply connected to the world of jazz and improvised...
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Bob McChesney on Wingwalkers | The Art of Jazz Trombone, Doodle Tongue & a Remarkable Career
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Nashville-based jazz trombonist Bob McChesney. On this episode, we dig into Bob's brilliant new 2026 album, Wingwalkers, and explore a remarkable jazz career that began in Baltimore, spent decades in Los Angeles, and...
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Michael Pronko on A Guide to Jazz in Japan | Japanese Jazz, Kansas City & Finding the Hidden Clubs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with author Michael Pronko, talking about his 2026 book A Guide to Jazz in Japan. Michael was back in his old stomping grounds of Kansas City to sit down with Neon Jazz for a wide-ranging conversation about his early memories of KC, his...
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Guitarist Mike Murray on Convergence, Jazz Guitar & the Power of Connection
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Guitarist Mike Murray on his powerful new 2026 album, Convergence. We originally caught up with Mike in 2022, and a great many things have changed for his group since that last project. Now, he has finally created the...
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Musician & Label Owner Gregory Howe on Daggerboard, Mike Clark & Building Wide Hive Records
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist & Founder/Owner of Wide Hive Records Gregory Howe. We cover the whole range of this fascinating music man who has made a major impact on the world of jazz from both sides of the equation—as a musician...
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Award-Winning Mark Isham on At the Carousel Club, Jazz, Film Scores & 40 Years of Music
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with GRAMMY and Emmy Award-Winning Trumpeter, Composer & Synthesist Mark Isham. We caught up with this accomplished Los Angeles powerhouse to talk about his new 2026 album, At the Carousel Club, and a life dedicated to making music across...
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John Pachnos on His New 2026 Jazz Album, Bass & His Musical Journey | Neon Jazz Interview
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New Jersey-based Upright & Electric Jazz Bassist John Pachnos. We dig into John's new self-titled 2026 debut album, his career in music, his development as a bassist, and the many different musical worlds he has explored along the…
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Simone Basile & Antonio Cerfeda on Perspectives with John Patitucci and Much More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Italy-based Jazz Guitarist Simone Basile and Drummer Antonio Cerfeda. We dig into their new 2026 album Perspectives, a remarkable trio project featuring acclaimed bassist John Patitucci. Released by Encore Music, the album brings...
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Stella Heath: For Billie | Honoring Billie Holiday’s Legacy | Neon Jazz Interview
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bay Area jazz vocalist Stella Heath. In this conversation, we explore Stella’s debut album, For Billie, and the remarkable story behind her journey into the world of jazz. Nearly seven decades after Billie Holiday died in 1959, the...
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Dr. Ray Seol: The Prison of Language | Jazz, Korean Shamanism & Much More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Musician, Author & Berklee College of Music Associate Professor Dr. Ray Seol. In this fascinating conversation, we explore The Prison of Language—a deeply personal and unconventional project that exists as both a book and an...
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Nick Stefanacci Talks New Album Right Here, Right Now & Much More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the Prince of Soul Jazz, international saxophonist and producer Nick Stefanacci, discussing his powerful new 2026 album Right Here, Right Now. We catch up with Nick from his base in New Jersey to talk about this new project, live...
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Giulio Cuppari & Giosuè Consiglio of Psoas Trio Talks New Album Satori | Italian Contemporary Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with guitarist Giulio Cuppari and drummer Giosuè Consiglio of the Italy-based Psoas Trio. We take a deep dive into the trio's new 2026 album Satori, their beginnings, evolution, individual musical journeys, and the creative chemistry that...
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Singer Jennifer Madsen on Girl Talk, Big Band Jazz & the American Songbook
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz vocalist Jennifer Madsen, talking about her powerful 2026 album Girl Talk. This female producer-led big band jazz project reimagines the American Songbook through inventive arrangements, seasoned interpretation, big…
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Fernando Noronha Interview | 30 Years of Blues & Ain't No Hiding From the Blues
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Blues Songwriter & Guitar Veteran Fernando Noronha. Originally from Brazil and now living in America, Fernando celebrates an extraordinary 30 years in the blues with his powerful 2026 album Ain't No Hiding From the Blues....
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Ken Lovern Interview | The Blind Boone Project, Kansas City Jazz & a Remarkable American Story
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Organist Ken Lovern as we explore the remarkable 2026 Blind Boone Project. This ambitious project brings together music, history, a comic book, and a live on-stage production to tell the extraordinary story of...
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Roy Mor Interview | Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project, New Day & Ethiopian Jazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with International Pianist, Composer & Arranger Roy Mor on Abate Berihun & The Addis Ken Project's new album, New Day. We get into a deeply evocative musical journey where jazz becomes both vessel and invocation, bringing together…
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Neon Jazz is a radio show and interview series created and distributed since 2011. Hatched & Hosted by Joe Dimino out of Kansas City, Missouri. The series has been Engineered and generously supported by John Christopher over thirteen years, hundreds of episodes and thousands of interviews. We celebrate the glory days right on into the innovations of modern players. The aim is to tell the rich story of jazz through the voice of the musician and provide an enticing kaleidoscope of sound and stories. We are always celebrating one of America's finest inventions .. Jazz. Dig in ..
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