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Neon Jazz Interviews Neon Jazz Interviews - The Finest Jazz Musicians From All Over the Globe
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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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Switzerland-based Jazz Performer, Composer and Arranger Luciana Morelli
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Switzerland-based Jazz Performer, Composer and Arranger Luciana Morelli .. We caught up with her from Basel, Switzerland to talk about her new 2024 CD Words of the Wind and her life in music. She has integrated with mastery and versatility her facets of performer, compose and arranger as she presents music for different ensembles, from the traditional jazz quintet to the rather unusual combination - in the field of jazz - of voice and string quartet or viola and vocal ensemble. She’s got a wonderful story. Dig in ..
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Tulsa-based Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Grady Nichols
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with J Tulsa-based Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Grady Nichols .. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2024 single Night Music. It is a tribute to the legendary David Sanborn, a figure who has deeply influenced Grady's musical career. On David’s groundbreaking TV show, "Night Music," it showcased jam sessions with some of the industry's finest musicians. This single features a stellar lineup including Ricky Peterson, Lenny Castro and other remarkable musicians. He has had an illustrious career playing with the best and all over the world. We get into it .. Dig in.
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Veteran Jazz Pianist Mariah Parker
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist Mariah Parker .. We caught up with this talented artist about her new 2024 CD Window Through Time, a long life in jazz, getting through COVID and so much more. On her latest project, she gets into the depths of Latin jazz, articulated through the lens of her unique musical vision. This album is a confluence of cultures, time periods, and musical expressions. Her musical odyssey began from the moment she could reach the keys on the grand piano in her childhood home, heralding the beginning of a remarkable journey in the world of music. We cover her whole story. Enjoy.
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Minneapolis-based Jazz Composer & Guitarist Mike Wolter
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Minneapolis-based Jazz Composer & Guitarist Mike Wolter .. We caught up with him about his work with the band Early Planets and their new 2024 album The Waits / inBetween Music. On this debut, this trio also includes bassist Cody McKinney and drummer Cory Healey. Upon relocating to the Twin Cities from Chicago, Wolter dug into a variety of the local music scenes, often working with musicians from both the preeminent vanguard and the eclectic fringe. We get into his full story. Dig in..
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Jazz Drummer Lee McKinney & Saxophonist/Flautist Greg Abate on the 2024 CD Reflection in Two Shades
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Lee McKinney and Saxophonist/Flautist Greg Abate on the 2024 CD Reflection in Two Shades .. We caught up with Greg in Rhode Island and Lee in Ohio to talk about their stellar new recording, how they connected and so much more. This album is a major step forward in Lee’s career for it not only has him playing drums in a world-class quartet but it features his compositions. We cover some solid ground. Enjoy.
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Kansas City-based Jazz Saxophonist & Flutist Mikole Kaar
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City-based Jazz Saxophonist & Flutist Mikole Kaar .. Born in New York City, previously in Southern California and now gladly calling Kansas City home .. We catchup with this veteran artist about his adventures in a life of music that has been well lived and gets better all the time .. For instance, he traveled to Europe to play jazz and in 1986, his original album, "Back to the Heart" was recorded and released in Germany .. He later returned to the States and continued playing with jazz greats like David Benoit, Johnny Hammond Smith, The Temptations, Bo Diddley, Joe Cocker, The Platters, The Inkspots and so many others. We get into his life, loving KC and so much more. Dig this fascinating cat…
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