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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Emiliano Lasansky .. We get into his brand new 2024 single Love in Small Spaces, his life in music, surviving COVID, live gigs and much more.  In "Love in Small Spaces," listeners are taken on a melodic voyage through the highs and lows of relationships, weaving together themes of passion, resilience, and self-discovery. From his childhood in Iowa to New York City for school and living in LA, we cover quite a bit of ground. Enjoy.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Champion, Educator, Musician & ISJA Supporter Mike Parkinson .. We caught up with Mike to talk about a long life lived in the jazz world as a musician, educator and advocate. Specifically, we honed in on a June 9, 2024 benefit concert that will take place at the Westport Coffeehouse Theater.  With the support of the International Relations Council and Saint Louis Polonia, this is a benefit concert for the 2024 International Summer Jazz Academy (ISJA) which takes place July 21-28 in Krakow, Poland. He has been associated with the ISJA since its founding in 1994 and served as Artistic Director for a number of years.  JAZZ Spoken Here, a post-bop sextet that I lead, will perform movie music by four Polish & Polish American composers long favored by jazz artists.  We cover the whole story for a very important jazz mission of spreading the music and keeping the future bright. Dig this interview. 

More Links:2024 ISJA home page:  http://www.isja.jazz.krakow.pl/index.php/en/2024 ISJA promo video in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKTzfbSOBP0

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Trombonist Matthew Fillingham & Trumpeter Justin Crossman of the Kansas City’s Back Alley Brass Band on a New EP & Summer Festivals .. We caught up with these esteemed band leaders of the infectious New Orleans-flavored brass band to talk about a whole lot going on in their worlds. Along with Kansas City’s Boulevardia Festival, they will be headlining the 1st Annual Lee’s Summit Jazz Festival taking place on June 22, 2024. Also, they have a brand new EP out called Last Chance to Dance. We cover this bevy of activity from a band on the rise. Dig this interview. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with South African-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Linda Tshabalala .. She won best newcomer in jazz for her debut album titled "Convergence: Bekezela Siyeza" at the Mzansi Jazz Awards in South Africa and was nominated for Jazz Artist of the Year at the Basad In Music Awards. We cover this debut album, her life in music and so much more. Dig …

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonists & Composers Adam Larson & Chris Madsen on the 2024 CD Trust Fund Tinder Goblins Howling at the Moon .. Adam hopped on from his home in Kansas City, while Chris joined us from Chicago to talk about this sophomore album from a collaboratively-led band “Narrative” that also includes Scott Hesse, Clark Sommers and John Kizilarmut. This album features compositions from each member and was recorded in about 5 hours this past March at ProMusica in Chicago, IL. We cover this album, upcoming live shows, the busy jazz musician world of collaborations and so much more. Dig in .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Greg Skaff on the 2024 Album Re Up .. This cat has been swinging presence and improviser on the New York scene since the late ‘80s. On his latest project, he teamed up with bassist Ugonna Okegwo and young drumming sensation Jonathan Barber to make some more magic. We get into how this project came about, surviving COVID, life in Harlem and the future ahead. Dig in…

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