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. Singer, Guitarist & Composer Billy Brandt The Lucky Hustle & The Side Show Shuffle & More

    16H AGO

    Singer, Guitarist & Composer Billy Brandt The Lucky Hustle & The Side Show Shuffle & More

    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring seasoned singer, guitarist, and composer Billy Brandt. We caught up with Billy to talk about his 2025 album The Lucky Hustle & The Side Show Shuffle and his long journey in music. His sound carries a working-class appeal that radiates grit, charm, and a storyteller’s soul. With a voice often described as dark roasted coffee with a hint of cream, Billy delivers songs that blend jazz, blues, and Americana with a distinctive narrative style. Originally raised in Hanover Massachusetts, Billy now calls the Seattle area home and has become a mainstay on the Pacific Northwest music scene. He performs regularly in clubs around the city and has built a reputation as a captivating live performer. As both a singer and composer, Billy’s storytelling style has often drawn comparisons to artists like Tom Waits, though his voice carries a more refined and nuanced tone. In this conversation, we dive into the new album, the inspiration behind his songwriting, his life in music, and the stories that continue to shape his sound. 🎶 Get the album and learn more:https://billybrandtmusic.com/music/ 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Jazz Guitar Legend Dave Stryker on 2026's Blue Fire & Recording at Van Gelder Studio

    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed jazz guitarist Dave Stryker. We caught up with Dave to talk about his 2026 album Blue Fire: The Van Gelder Session, a powerful new recording that captures his trio at the legendary Van Gelder Studio for the first time. Dave first made his mark in jazz working with icons like Jack McDuff and Stanley Turrentine before launching a celebrated career as a bandleader and recording artist. On Blue Fire, Stryker brings together his longtime trio featuring: Jared Gold on organ McClenty Hunter on drums The album showcases the trio’s deep groove and chemistry through four new Stryker originals along with inspired interpretations of classics like “The Fool on the Hill” by The Beatles songwriting duo John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and “Dexterity” by bebop legend Charlie Parker. Recording at the historic Van Gelder studio made this project a dream come true for Dave, and in this interview we dive into the music, the band’s chemistry, the inspiration behind the record, and thoughts on America today. 🎶 Get the album:https://davestryker.bandcamp.com/album/blue-fire-the-van-gelder-session 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Jazz Trombonist & Bandleader Steve Berndt Interview on Heart of Hearts (2026) & His Career

    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Ottawa-based bandleader, vocalist, and trombonist Steve Berndt. We caught up with Steve to talk about his new 2026 album Heart of Hearts, a project that explores themes of love, honesty, and emotional connection through jazz. The eleven-track release features eight original compositions along with inventive jazz interpretations of three well-known pop and rock songs from the 1970s. Steve is also the leader of the jump blues group The Jivewires. Over the years, the band has released six albums filled mostly with original material and has toured extensively across Europe, the United States, and Eastern Canada. In this interview, we dive into the inspiration behind Heart of Hearts, Steve’s journey through jazz and jump blues, and the stories behind a long career making music and leading bands. 🎶 Get the album & learn more:https://www.steveberndt.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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  4. 3D AGO

    South Florida-based Jazz Guitarist Tom Lippincott

    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring South Florida–based jazz guitarist Tom Lippincott. We caught up with Tom to talk about his new 2026 album Ode to the Possible and his journey through the world of jazz guitar, education, and musical discovery. Tom’s path in music began at the age of 17 when his first guitar teacher, Randy Wimer, introduced him to both classical and jazz guitar fundamentals. That early mentorship sparked a passion that eventually led him to attend the renowned University of North Texas, one of the most respected jazz education programs in the world. Throughout his career, Tom has been influenced by inspiring teachers and mentors, shaping not only his artistry but also his role as a dedicated music educator. In this conversation, we explore his creative process, the making of Ode to the Possible, and the journey that led him into a lifelong commitment to jazz performance and teaching. 🎸 Get the album and learn more:https://tomlippincott.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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Philadelphia-based Jazz Pianist & Composer James Fernando

    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Philadelphia-based jazz pianist and composer James Fernando. We caught up with this prodigiously talented artist — known for equal parts mischief and mastery — to talk about his 2026 album Philly 3 and his adventurous life in music. This is James’ sixth album overall and his powerful debut recording with his working trio. The record features: James Fernando – Piano Dan McCain – Bass Kyon Williams – Drums The trio first came together in 2023 after James received a last-minute call to assemble a group for a performance at the legendary Kennedy Center — with only three days’ notice. From that moment, the chemistry of the trio sparked a new creative chapter that ultimately led to Philly 3. In this conversation, we dive into James’ nomadic journey through music, geography, collaboration, and the evolving modern jazz scene. 🎹 Get the album:https://dlmediamusic.com/press-releases/james-fernando-the-prodigiously-talented-pianist-composer-releases-philly-3/ 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Chicago-based Jazz Trumpeter & Bandleader Sam Robinson

    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Chicago-based jazz trumpeter and bandleader Sam Robinson. We caught up with Sam on February 27, 2026 — release day for his brand-new album Chasin’ the Dream. The record is out now on Miles High Records, the label founded by jazz musician, author and educator Mark Sherman. Chasin’ the Dream features: Sam Robinson – Trumpet Scott Angst – Tenor Sax Aaron Krings – Bass Jack Macklin – Guitar Chase Wilkins – Drums In this conversation, we dive into his journey from Denver roots to becoming a key voice in the Chicago jazz scene. We also explore balancing life as a professional musician while teaching French by day, building community through jazz, and chasing the dream that fuels his artistry. This is a real and inspiring conversation about dedication, craft, and the modern jazz landscape. 🎺 Get the album here:https://samrobinson2.bandcamp.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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Bandleader Katie Bull on the 2026 Album The Hope Etudes

    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Jazz Vocalist, Composer and Bandleader Katie Bull discussing her powerful 2026 album The Hope Etudes. We reconnect with Katie more than a decade after her first 2015 appearance on Neon Jazz to explore a project shaped by survival, reflection and profound artistic evolution in a post-pandemic world. Set for release on April 10, 2026 via Orchard of Pomegranates Records, The Hope Etudes is Katie Bull’s most intimate and conceptually expansive recording to date. The album unfolds as a deeply personal yet universally resonant meditation on mortality, resilience, nonlinear time and what she calls “hope in action.” Drawing from experiences of isolation, hospice care and loss, the project was profoundly shaped by Katie’s time caring for her beloved mentor during home hospice. Joined by her longtime New York-based collaborators — bassist Joe Fonda, drummer George Schuller, guitarist Jeff Lederer and pianist Mara Rosenbloom — Katie delivers a moving, exploratory jazz recording that blends improvisation, poetic lyricism and emotional depth. The Hope Etudes captures the spirit of modern creative jazz while honoring lineage, mentorship and the enduring power of artistic community. In this in-depth conversation, we dive into the making of The Hope Etudes, contemporary jazz composition, vocal improvisation, the impact of caregiving, navigating grief through music and the evolution of an artist over time. This episode is essential listening for fans of modern jazz, avant-garde vocalists, women in jazz, New York jazz musicians and anyone interested in music born from resilience and transformation. Discover more about Katie Bull, upcoming performances and The Hope Etudes at https://www.katiebull.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  Katie Bull’s Hope Etudes at Loove Annex, Presented by Continuum Arts and Culture(with support from the NYC City Council)May 30, 2026, 8 pm, at the Loove Annex in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  8. 6D AGO

    Acclaimed Pianist, Composer, Vocalist & Multi-Instrumentalist Lionel Cole

    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed pianist, composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lionel Cole. We caught up with Lionel in Australia to talk about his latest independent release Small Town, Vol. 2 — a deeply personal, genre-blending journey of jazz, soul and storytelling. Lionel comes from one of America’s most iconic musical families. He is the son of jazz legend Freddy Cole, nephew of the legendary Nat King Cole, and cousin to Natalie Cole. Carrying that rich legacy forward, Lionel has built a remarkable career of his own across genres. Beyond his solo artistry, Lionel is widely known for co-writing Through the Rain for Mariah Carey, and for arranging her Super Bowl performance of The Star-Spangled Banner with the Boston Pops. His collaborations include work with Joss Stone, John Legend, Van Hunt, Randy Jackson, and Rickie Lee Jones. Currently performing in Sydney as the “Kilted Crooner” with his band Cole Soul and Emotion, Lionel continues to evolve while honoring one of music’s most legendary family traditions. 🎵 Listen to Small Town, Vol. 2 here:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lDKKRhdtKfJH3hBL7fsrTM7c1R6tc3l1E If you love jazz, soul, music history, and behind-the-scenes stories from iconic musical families — this is one you don’t want to miss. Subscribe for more interviews with the world’s finest jazz artists. 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min
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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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    Neon Jazz Interviews - The Finest Jazz Musicians From All Over the Globe
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
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