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Neon Jazz Interviews

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

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00:16:16

Jazz Vocalist Kelly Green on the 2025 CD Corner of My...

Neon Jazz Interviews ·

2025/09/22

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist Kelly Green on her 2025 CD Corner of My Dreams. We first caught up with her in 2024, and now revisit her powerful new project—a heartfelt collection of original music and orchestrations dedicated to her late mother, Kathie Green. The album chronicles her journey from deep grief to uplifting remembrance, a process that began in 2019 and has blossomed into this moving release. Kelly shares her story of loss, healing, and

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00:27:44

Grammy Award Winning Vocalist, Pianist & Songwriter...

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2025/09/21

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy Award Winning Vocalist, Pianist & Songwriter Nicole Zuraitis .. From her base in Connecticut, we talk about her new 2025 CD Live at Vic’s and her celebrated journey in the world of music. This album is a thrilling, unedited snapshot of her artistry at its peak, featuring an exceptional ensemble that brings improvisatory energy and soul to every track.Nicole is fresh off two back-to-back Grammy wins, including the 2024 Best

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00:22:25

Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Michelle Lordi on the 2025 CD...

Neon Jazz Interviews ·

2025/09/19

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Michelle Lordi on her 2025 CD Live at Dirty Dog .. She teams up with veteran bassist/producer Matthew Parrish for their debut as co-leaders and first release as a couple. Recorded live at the storied Dirty Dog Jazz Café in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, the album captures a swinging, intimate partnership — forged through music and a deeply shared life on the bandstand, in the studio, and at home.For Matthew, it’s

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00:28:31

Music Power Couple Premik Russell Tubbs & Margee...

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2025/09/19

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with married music power couple Premik Russell Tubbs & Margee Minier-Tubbs. We connected with them from their home in Connecticut to talk about their brand-new 2025 release Oneness-World, how they met, and their remarkable journeys in music.Described as “a sonic journey into the heart of our oneness through its complex musical exploration of the unfolding cycles of time while delving into the mystery of existence and the eternal breath

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00:22:16

Chicago-based Jazz Trumpeter Markus Rutz

Neon Jazz Interviews ·

2025/09/19

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Trumpeter Markus Rutz .. We talk about his brand-new 2025 CD Many Moons and his fascinating life in the jazz world. On this ninth album as a leader, Markus follows his recent projects Storybook (2023) and Penumbra (2024), delivering a collection of small group recordings with top contemporaries from the Chicago scene.Known for his bluesy, soulful trumpet sound and exquisite tone, Markus continues to carve out a

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00:13:10

Scotland-based Jazz Vocalist, Saxophonist & Flautist...

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2025/09/16

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Scotland-based Jazz Vocalist, Saxophonist & Flautist Kimberley Tessa. She joins us to talk about her debut 2025 release Feel Alright / How It Feels and her journey in music so far.Winner of the Scottish Jazz Awards Rising Star, Kimberley wrote much of this album at the piano during her late teens. The record is a jazz exploration of love and emotional conflict, drawing inspiration from the voices of Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday,

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00:28:51

Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Vocalist &...

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2025/09/15

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Vocalist & Songwriter Joel Harrison. We dive into his brand-new 2025 release Guitar Talk Vol. 2 – Jazz Duos and his fascinating journey in the jazz world.This latest project is a bold collection of improvisations built around Harrison’s far-ranging compositions. A Washington D.C. native and 2010 Guggenheim Fellow, Harrison has released 20 CDs on seven labels since 1994. With formative years spent

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00:21:55

Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Esteban Castro...

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2025/09/14

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Esteban Castro. We caught up with this rising jazz star to discuss his journey in music and his recognition as the recipient of The Gilmore’s inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Award. This honor comes with a $25,000 stipend to further his musical career and educational development.Esteban began playing piano at age three, quickly showing a gift for improvisation and composition. In

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00:09:45

Blues Pedal Steel Guitarist Roosevelt Collier on the...

Neon Jazz Interviews ·

2025/09/13

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Blues Pedal Steel Guitarist Roosevelt Collier on the 2025 Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival. Rooted in the sacred steel tradition, Roosevelt first made his mark with The Lee Boys and has since become known for his legendary “get-downs”—soul-shaking live shows blending church, blues, and Hendrix-inspired fire. From his home base in Spain, Roosevelt shares his journey, the power of pedal steel, and his role in the exciting reboot of

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00:28:49

Decorated Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Roger...

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2025/09/12

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with decorated Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Roger Glenn .. We dig into his brand-new 2025 album My Latin Heart and explore the many flavors, inspirations, and artistic vision behind it. Known as “ingredient X,” “the secret sauce,” and “the cat behind the cat,” Roger has spent decades elevating the music of jazz, Latin jazz, blues, and funk legends. With credits on more than 40 albums, he’s been far from hidden — but now, with

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00:14:05

Kansas City-based Jazz Educator, Conductor/Performer...

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2025/09/10

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Educator, Conductor/Performer & Clinician Mike Parkinson .. We dive into the upcoming Brookmeyer Tribute happening Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at The Blue Room off 18th & Vine. This free event closes out the 2024-25 Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors–Jamey Aebersold Concert/Clinic Series. The concert will spotlight music from Bob Brookmeyer’s classic album ISLAND. A Kansas City native

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00:30:15

LA-based Veteran Singer, Songwriter & Guitarist Jamie...

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2025/09/10

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran singer, songwriter & guitarist Jamie James. From his base in Los Angeles, we dive into his new 2025 album Straight Up and his very cool life in music.Jamie is a true rock & roll lifer — best known as the founder of early-’80s rockabilly trio The Kingbees, longtime guitarist for the late Harry Dean Stanton, and co-founder of Dennis Quaid & The Sharks. Now at 71, he’s channeling a lifetime of grit, heartbreak, and

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00:24:04

New York-based Jazz Saxophonist Jason Rigby

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2025/09/08

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York-based Jazz Saxophonist Jason Rigby on his 2025 album Mayhem.After nearly a decade away from recording as a leader, Jason returns with a groundbreaking duo album featuring acclaimed drummer Mark Guiliana. He describes it as his “official re-emergence as a leader”—a sonic and emotional departure blending conventional and “outside” improvisation in stirring fashion.We dig into his deep compositional influences, from Wayne Shorter,

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00:09:42

Toronto-based Trombonist & Composer William Carn on...

Neon Jazz Interviews ·

2025/09/07

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Trombonist & Composer William Carn on his 2025 album The Unburdening.On this powerful new project, William explores both the negatives and positives of the human condition. It begins with “No Peace”—a brief, otherworldly soundscape that feels like a trip through the heart of a nebula—and closes with “Peace Be,” featuring an electro-choir of angels. We talk about living in modern times, performing, creating, and the

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00:07:07

Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Michael Zilber on the 2025...

Neon Jazz Interviews ·

2025/09/07

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Michael Zilber on the new 2025 album Standard Deviations.We dig into this new duo CD with drummer Mike Clark and how Michael navigated the challenges of the COVID era. The last time we caught up was in 2020, and now we explore all the new activity, growth, and inspiration leading up to this release.Together, Zilber and Clark showcase their mastery of the jazz canon and popular songs, channeling the spirit of New

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00:22:45

Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist & Composer Kevin Brunkhorst

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2025/09/05

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist & Composer Kevin Brunkhorst. Speaking from his base in Canada, Kevin shares insights into his new 2025 CD, After the Fire, and his esteemed journey in music.This new project features seven original compositions reflecting on recent global and personal challenges—yet filled with warmth and optimism. His musical path began when he saw the Beatles perform “Hey Jude” on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1970, leading to

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00:23:23

Acclaimed Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Educator...

Neon Jazz Interviews ·

2025/09/04

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Educator Lloyd Haber of Freedom Art Quartet. We caught up with Lloyd to talk about their new 2025 album, First Dance, and his long career in education and performance.Together with multi-wind player Omar Kabir, Lloyd co-founded Freedom Art Quartet in 1991. The group’s diverse ethnic and compositional structure has remained a breath of fresh air in the jazz world. We explore his fascinating

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00:17:53

Montreal-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Philippe Massé

Neon Jazz Interviews ·

2025/09/03

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Philippe Massé. We talk about his brand-new 2025 album La Vent and his evolving career in music. Philippe’s unique sound blends influences from Middle Eastern, Latin, and even metal traditions, creating a bold and distinctive voice on the jazz scene. Inspired by greats like Avishai Cohen and Larry Grenadier, he has become an active force in the Montreal jazz community. A fascinating

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00:26:11

France-based Jazz Pianist, Guitarist, Compose &...

Neon Jazz Interviews ·

2025/09/02

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with France-based Jazz Pianist, Guitarist, Composer & Improviser Rob Clearfield. Originally from Oak Park, IL, Rob’s music journey began with garage bands, gospel choirs, and South American guitar ensembles before studying at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. He went on to spend 15 years immersed in Chicago’s vibrant scene before relocating to France—a move that coincided with the pandemic and shaped his

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00:12:38

New York City-based Educator, Composer &...

Neon Jazz Interviews ·

2025/09/01

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Educator, Composer & Multi-Instrumentalist Zohar Amar Mokady. Splitting his time between New York and Israel, we discuss his new 2025 EP Zohart and a life dedicated to music. A gifted saxophonist and pianist, Zohar is known for blending jazz with indie folk, Brazilian, and medieval influences. With degrees from The New School and Manhattan School of Music, his goal is to stir deep emotions and create music that heals. A

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