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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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Vancouver-based Jazz Pianist, Drummer & Composer Neil...

Neon Jazz Interviews ·

2025/11/08

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vancouver-based Jazz Pianist, Drummer & Composer Neil Gray. We dig into his brand-new 2025 album In the Streets — released on Halloween 2025 — featuring Cory Weeds, Bruno Hubert, and Julian Borkowski. The record is described as a love letter to Vancouver, capturing the city’s vibrant and soulful energy. A 15-year veteran of the Western Canadian music scene, Neil has played across genres including funk, country, blues, R&B,

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00:24:55

Australia-based Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator...

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2025/11/07

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Australia-based Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Nick Freer. We caught up with him to discuss his new 2025 jazz trio album "Apperceptions", featuring Justin Humphries on drums and Anton Davidyants on bass. Nick’s music bridges the boundaries between contemporary and traditional jazz while exploring experimental soundscapes. Known for his expressive performances and innovative guitar approach, Nick continues to push the

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00:23:57

Montréal-based Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Guitarist...

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2025/11/06

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montréal-based Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Guitarist Saku Mantere on his evocative 2025 album Divine Apology .. This poetic and immersive project journeys through purgatory, memory, and longing with lyrical and philosophical depth. Drawing inspiration from poet Norman Cristofoli’s metaphysical play The Pub, the album explores the liminal spaces of the human experience—where souls reflect and seek meaning. Each composition unfolds as a

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00:27:08

Netherlands-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Zack Lober

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2025/11/05

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Netherlands-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Zack Lober. We caught up with him from his base in Utrecht to talk about his new 2025 album So We Could Live and his lifelong journey in jazz.A native of Montreal, Canada, with creative chapters in New York City and Boston, Zack has built an impressive career performing with leading artists like David Binney, Henry Threadgill, Seamus Blake, Butch Morris, and many more. He has toured

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00:15:01

Toronto-born, Ohio-based Jazz Saxophonist Pete Mills

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2025/11/04

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-born, Ohio-based Jazz Saxophonist Pete Mills. We dive into his brand-new 2025 album For the Record and his rich journey through the world of jazz.On this soulful and high-energy project, Pete delivers a love letter to the classic tenor saxophone and Hammond B3 organ quartet sound. With deep roots now planted in the Midwest, he draws inspiration from the vibrant Columbus, Ohio jazz legacy — a city long celebrated for

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00:25:36

Cleveland-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer of Ohm! Dan...

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2025/11/03

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cleveland-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer Dan Bruce of Ohm! We talk about his new trio, the debut album The Architects, and his creative life in jazz.Following two critically acclaimed releases with his ensemble :beta collective, this new album — out October 31, 2025 via Shifting Paradigm Records — explores funky grooves, jazz/rock fusion, and deep improvisational energy. It’s music for listeners who love surprises, bold textures,

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00:24:21

Toronto-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer David Occhipinti

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2025/11/02

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Guitarist & Composer David Occhipinti. We talk about his brand-new 2025 album Camera Lucida and his remarkable journey through music.This new recording features eight original compositions blending chamber music textures and jazz guitar improvisations with some of Canada’s finest musicians. David’s 2012 Camera Ensemble recording was praised by his mentor Jim Hall as “an absolute gem.”Over his career, David has

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00:23:56

Zacc Harris, Chris Bates & Pete Hennig of the Twin...

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2025/11/01

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Guitarist Zacc Harris, Bassist Chris Bates and Drummer Pete Hennig of the Twin Cities Jazz Quartet Atlantis Quartet. We dive into their electrifying new album, Live at Berlin, and explore the group’s deep collective history and creative chemistry.Recorded during the opening week of Minneapolis’s newest jazz venue, Berlin, this Shifting Paradigm Records release captures a bold, freewheeling set of five previously unrecorded compositions

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00:29:54

Alvaro Paulino Jr. & Linda EPO on MexFest @ Flushing...

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2025/10/31

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Fifth-Generation Mariachi Musician Alvaro Paulino Jr. and Dynamic Singer & Pianist Linda EPO. We talk about the upcoming MexFest on November 1, 2025, at Flushing Town Hall, celebrating Día de los Muertos with music, art, and culture.This inaugural festival honors Mexican art, community, and remembrance — featuring exhibitions, participatory workshops, storytelling, and a vibrant concert led by Linda EPO and Alvaro Paulino Jr.Linda,

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00:19:54

NY-based Saxophonist, Arranger & Composer Lakecia...

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2025/10/30

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with 5x GRAMMY Nominated Saxophonist, Arranger, Composer & Educator Lakecia Benjamin. We catch up with this powerhouse of modern jazz to talk about her November 1, 2025 show at the historic Folly Theater in Kansas City and so much more.From her early days performing with legends like Clark Terry and Terri Lyne Carrington, to her groundbreaking, genre-fusing sound blending jazz, R&B, funk, and soul, Lakecia continues to redefine

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00:27:23

Vocalist Ben Jones and Pianist Laurence Hobgood

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2025/10/29

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vocalist Ben Jones and Pianist Laurence Hobgood. We dive into their stunning new 2025 album Ben Jones & Laurence Hobgood — a raw, honest, and emotionally charged work recorded live at Skywalker Sound with no overdubs or safety nets. This intimate voice-and-piano collaboration captures 75 minutes of pure musical storytelling, from whispers to fireworks. We talk about their creative chemistry, recording process, artistic evolution,

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00:19:47

Drummer Hannah Johnson & Guitarist Ben Dameron of...

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2025/10/28

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Drummer Hannah Johnson and Guitarist Ben Dameron of the Milwaukee-based jazz quartet Heirloom. We dive into their brand-new debut 2025 album Familiar Beginnings, exploring the band’s story, creative chemistry, and the making of this emotionally rich and melodically captivating project. Featuring DownBeat Award-winning saxophonist Sam Taylor and acclaimed bassist Tim Ipsen, Heirloom’s music shines with emotional depth, narrative flow,

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00:27:01

Canadian-born, Chicago-based Jazz Guitarist Kevin Brown

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2025/10/27

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian-born, Chicago-based Jazz Guitarist Kevin Brown. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2025 album Adventus and his life in jazz. This thoughtful new collection reimagines music traditionally used during the Advent season — offering space for reflection, preparation, and peace through a jazz lens. Kevin began studying guitar under his uncle Peter Ulrich and was later inspired by his high school band director Jeff

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00:23:40

UK-based Jazz Saxophonist Dom Franks

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2025/10/26

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with UK-based Jazz Saxophonist Dom Franks. We catch up with Dom to talk about his brand-new 2025 album Duality Pt. 2, recorded with Dom Franks’ StrayHorn and featuring The Carducci String Quartet and Aiden Pope. A former student of Jazz Messenger Jean Toussaint and winner of the Daily Telegraph Young Jazz Musician competition, Dom has built a dynamic career blending lyrical, harmonically rich, and groove-driven jazz. Since

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00:26:56

Bassist Wojciech and Drummer Nikoderm of the Polish...

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2025/10/25

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bassist Wojciech and Drummer Nikoderm of the Polish Jazz Outfit Omasta. Based in Poland, these bold newcomers have shaken up the Polish and European jazz scenes with their debut album Jazz Report from the Hood — a powerful, groove-driven record reflecting the rhythms of city life. We talk about their creative process, the band’s evolution, and how their sound captures the essence of modern urban jazz. Omasta’s name, taken from a Krakow

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00:22:12

Canadian Jazz Vocalist & Songwriter Angela Verbrugge...

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2025/10/24

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Vocalist & Songwriter Angela Verbrugge on her 2025 album In the Wonder of the Night. Fresh off a tour in Italy, Angela dives into this new release, her musical journey, and what’s next. Teaming up with acclaimed NYC pianist Ray Gallon, the album delivers a collection of intimate voice–piano duets that blend her original compositions with inventive takes on the Great American Songbook. With her signature warmth,

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00:25:04

Slovenia-born, NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist Jan Kus

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2025/10/23

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Slovenia-born, NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist Jan Kus. We dig into his new 2025 EP Night Rides and his creative journey in the modern jazz world. Alongside Puerto Rican multi-instrumentalist Dan Martínez, Jan co-founded Play_Ground, an eclectic musical project that blends global sounds and cinematic moods. Night Rides takes listeners on a late-night journey — headlights flashing, grooves pulsing, and memories flowing — a soundtrack for

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00:23:01

Avante-Garde Guitarist Ethan "Emaginario" Margolis on...

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2025/10/22

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Avant-Garde Guitarist Ethan Margolis — also known as Emaginario. He opens up about his new 2025 album The Blues Around Us, his creative partnership with acclaimed pianist Chano Domínguez, and his life in music. Released on Unifying Sounds, this debut album captures the spirit of global connection — bridging Cleveland and Cádiz through a shared passion for blending genres and transcending musical borders. Nearly eight years in the

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00:37:30

Distinguished Jazz Educator, Composer, Musician &...

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2025/10/21

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Distinguished Jazz Educator, Composer, Musician & Interviewer David Schroeder. A celebrated force in jazz education and oral history, David has launched his new podcast series “From the Minds of Jazz Musicians.” The show offers an intimate journey through jazz, filled with personal stories from his career and heartfelt conversations with fellow musicians, friends, and family. Building on his legacy from the Artists’ House Jazz

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00:13:22

KC-based Jazz Guitarist Jeff Shirley on the 2025...

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2025/10/20

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Guitarist Jeff Shirley on his 2025 album “Trio Live at Green Lady Lounge.” A familiar face around the Neon Jazz world, Jeff continues to shine as a cornerstone of the vibrant KC jazz scene. This live recording showcases tunes from his deep catalog of compositions, spanning six albums over 13 years. Joined by bassist Seth Lee and drummer Antonio Reyes, Jeff delivers an authentic, energetic performance in his

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