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 ..

  1. 14h ago

    Saxophonist Paul Carlon Interview | Between Us Three (2026) | Modern Jazz, AI & Musical Connection

    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with jazz saxophonist and composer Paul Carlon, returning to the program to discuss his stellar 2026 trio album, Between Us Three! We catch up with Paul for a wide-ranging conversation about the inspiration and hopes behind this new project, the art of making music in today's ever-changing world, and the importance of human creativity and connection. We also explore the growing presence of artificial intelligence in everyday life, the energy of live performances, and what it means to keep creating, collaborating, and moving forward as a musician in the modern era. Paul brings thoughtful perspective and musical insight to a conversation that goes beyond the notes. It's always a pleasure to welcome him back to Neon Jazz, and this time we're diving deep into the ideas and artistry behind Between Us Three. 🎧 Get the album, Between Us Three:https://trrstore.bandcamp.com/album/between-us-three For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Saxophonist Paul Carlon Interview | Between Us Three (2026) | Modern Jazz, AI & Musical Connection

  2. 1d ago

    Italy-born, NYC-based Musician Noe Socha: View From Inside | Guitar, Harmonica & Blues-Infused Jazz

    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Italy-born, NYC-based guitarist and harmonica player Noe Socha. We get into his new 2026 album View From Inside and a stellar life in the world of music. Originally from the small town of Carpi, Italy, Noe has developed a distinctive musical voice shaped by folk icons Bob Dylan and Neil Young, Delta blues legends Mississippi John Hurt, Muddy Waters, and Lightnin’ Hopkins, along with a touch of Jimi Hendrix-inspired fire. His signature sound blends fiery guitar technique, virtuosic harmonica playing, blues-rooted expression, and an adventurous musical spirit. Over the years, Noe has toured, performed, and recorded with a wide range of artists, building a career defined by versatility, passion, and originality. He was also recently featured in a Netflix documentary from Norman’s Rare Guitars, bringing his musical journey and guitar artistry to an even wider audience. We explore the inspiration behind View From Inside, his evolution as a guitarist and harmonica player, the musical influences that shaped his sound, his journey from Italy to New York City, and the experiences that have defined his life in music. Discover more about Noe Socha: http://www.noemusic.net/  For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Italy-born, NYC-based Musician Noe Socha: View From Inside | Guitar, Harmonica & Blues-Infused Jazz

  3. 2d ago

    Ilaria Capalbo Interview | The Brightest Sun (2026) | Motherhood, Creativity & Experimental Jazz

    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Stockholm-based Italian bassist and composer Ilaria Capalbo! We caught up with Ilaria to explore her new 2026 album, The Brightest Sun, her journey in music, and the life experiences that shaped this deeply personal project. Inspired by the transformative experience of motherhood, The Brightest Sun emerged from fragmented composing sessions while Ilaria was expecting her child and during the early days of motherhood. The result is music with an experimental, exploratory quality, reflecting a creative process shaped by change, discovery, and a new perspective on life. We discuss the inspiration behind the album, the realities of balancing motherhood and music, her evolving artistic voice, and the journey that brought this compelling new work to life. Join us for an engaging conversation about creativity, transformation, and the power of musical exploration. 🎧 Get the album, The Brightest Sun:https://ilariacapalbo.bandcamp.com/album/the-brightest-sun Subscribe for more Neon Jazz interviews featuring jazz musicians, composers, and adventurous artists from around the world.  For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ilaria Capalbo Interview | The Brightest Sun (2026) | Motherhood, Creativity & Experimental Jazz

  4. 3d ago

    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 helping other artists realize their musical visions, Steve Rawlins steps fully into the spotlight with Word on the Street. This vibrant ensemble recording brings together music from different chapters of his career while introducing fresh compositions shaped specifically for his wildly adventurous quintet. Steve’s career spans an extraordinary range of musical experiences. He has arranged music for legendary recording artists including Smokey Robinson, Bette Midler and Chaka Khan. His work has also reached the stages of the Academy Awards and Emmy Award ceremonies, along with television productions including The Crazy Ones, 24 and Jeopardy!. In this conversation, we explore Steve’s new album, his creative process, the evolution of his musical voice and the experiences that have shaped more than 50 years in the business. We dig into the art of jazz composition and arranging, working with celebrated artists, and finally bringing his own musical vision to the forefront with Word on the Street. From a lifetime behind the scenes to a fresh chapter leading his own adventurous quintet, Steve Rawlins has a tremendous story to tell. Enjoy this interview, celebrate a remarkable musical career, and discover the sounds of Word on the Street. GET THE ALBUM & MORE: https://www.steverawlins.com/ For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Steve Rawlins: Word on the Street | Jazz Composer, Arranger & Pianist on His Remarkable Musical Journey

  5. 4d ago

    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. The writing process prompted him to revisit his past, reconnect with old friends, and reunite with longtime collaborators—including musicians he hadn't worked with in decades. His new album, Terra, brings those threads together through a fresh musical collaboration that spans generations. Released on his own Corner Store Jazz imprint, the project features guitarist Ben Monder and revives a duo partnership that had been dormant for more than a quarter century. In this conversation, we explore the inspiration behind Terra, the lasting impact of musical relationships, the reflections sparked by Chasing the Masters, and how revisiting the past can open the door to new creative possibilities. We also dig into Phil's life as a drummer, composer, bandleader, and independent artist navigating an ever-evolving jazz landscape. Terra is more than a new recording—it's a story of reconnection, musical discovery, and the enduring power of collaboration. 🎧 Get Phil Haynes' album Terra on Bandcamp:https://philhaynesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/terra For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                     |https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Drummer & Composer Phil Haynes on Terra, Ben Monder & a Lifetime in Jazz

  6. 5d ago

    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 together, discuss why their creative chemistry works, and discover the ideas and musical instincts behind their distinctive sound. Stylistically stateless and at times hypnotic, Tellkujira moves beyond conventional musical boundaries, creating a collective voice rooted in exploration, improvisation, and adventurous expression. In this wide-ranging conversation, all four members join us on one call to share their perspectives on the group, their music, and the journey behind this compelling new release. 🎧 Get the new album, La lucha es un poema colectivo:https://tellkujira.bandcamp.com/album/la-lucha-es-un-poema-colectivo If you love avant-garde jazz, experimental music, free improvisation, and artists who push beyond genre, this conversation is for you.  For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Italy-based Tellkujira on La lucha es un poema colectivo (2026), Avant-Garde Jazz & Band History

  7. 6d ago

    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. Following his 2020 debut, this new project reflects the shape-shifting nature of his life and artistry, moving through musical worlds while carving out a sound all his own. While rooted in jazz, Kinesis reaches into experimental, electronic and progressive music, creating a listening experience that is cerebral, hypnotic and meditative. The album also pays homage to the non-Western jazz musicians who have mentored and influenced Danny throughout his career, reflecting a broad musical perspective and a willingness to push beyond familiar boundaries. The Anglo-Irish artist is regularly called upon to collaborate with some of the most renowned musicians of our time. With Kinesis, he steps into the role of visionary, bringing together the musicians around him to realize his own distinctive musical ideas. In this conversation, we get into the inspirations behind Kinesis, Danny's evolution as an artist, the influence of his mentors, the creative process and his life in the ever-changing world of music. Dig into a fascinating conversation about experimentation, collaboration and the limitless possibilities of contemporary jazz. Featuring: Danny Keane2026 Album: KinesisBased in: London, EnglandBackground: Anglo-Irish instrumentalist, composer and producerTopics: Contemporary Jazz, Experimental Jazz, Electronic Music, Progressive Music, Meditative Music, Musical Collaboration, Jazz Composition and Creative Evolution. Get the album — Kinesis:https://dannyiskeane.bandcamp.com/album/kinesis For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Multi-Instrumentalist Danny Keane on ‘Kinesis’ | Experimental Jazz, Electronics & Progressive Music

  8. Oct 12

    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 compositional voices together to create something unexpected. With a limited understanding of each other’s musical worlds but a shared curiosity and willingness to explore, Harry and Kurtis discovered a creative connection that became greater than the sum of its parts. This Is Living unfolds as a hypnotic conversation between two musical traditions. Ethereal textures, captivating melodies, a distant pulse and nostalgic reflections combine to create a sound that draws listeners into an atmospheric and immersive experience. The result is music that pushes and pulls between guitar-driven composition and electronic experimentation, finding beauty in the space between genres. In this conversation, we get into the collaboration, the creative process, the musical ideas behind the album and what happens when two artists step outside their familiar territory to build something new together. From unexpected chemistry to ambient soundscapes and melodic exploration, Harry Bartlett and Kurtis Perrie make some musical magic on This Is Living. Artists: Harry Bartlett & Kurtis Perrie2026 Album: This Is LivingHarry Bartlett: Nashville-based guitarist and composerKurtis Perrie: Toronto-based electronic music producerTopics: Experimental Jazz, Jazz Guitar, Electronic Music, Musical Collaboration, Ambient Music, Improvisation, Atmospheric Soundscapes and Contemporary Music. Get the album — This Is Living:https://harrybartlettkurtisperrie.bandcamp.com/ Enjoy this interview on Neon Jazz with Joe Dimino. Dig the jazz, my friends.  For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                     https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Harry Bartlett & Kurtis Perrie on ‘This Is Living’ | Experimental Jazz & Electronic Music Collaboration
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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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