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Neon Jazz InterviewsJun 07, 2023
New York-based Saxophonist & Composer David Leon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Miami-born, New York-based Saxophonist & Composer David Leon .. We caught up with him about his new 2024 CD Bird’s Eye that stands as a unique confluence of inspirations and experiences came together to form a great ablum. Curious about his Cuban heritage, Leon began studying with master percussionist Manley “Piri” López, the youngest member of a legendary family of rumberos .. that was the beginning of an adventure. And we cover all of this and more. Dig in..
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Bay Area Jazz Saxophonist Raffi Garabedian
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Bay Area Jazz Saxophonist Raffi Garabedian .. We get into his new 2024 CD The Crazy Dog. The first single, "A Mother's Letter," .. in his own words: It was the first song I composed for this project. Adapted from a poem my grandmother wrote, the melodic and harmonic structure emotes a somber mood, embodying her painful life growing up as an orphan, fleeing Turkey during the Genocide, and carrying this trauma into a foreign land where she struggled to raise her family. To me, the words reflect her love and distress for my father. For this Berkeley-reared musician, music is both a calling and a vehicle for exploring his family’s star-crossed past. Dig his story…
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Beijing-born, New York-based Vocalist & Composer Annie Chen
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Beijing-born, New York-based Vocalist & Composer Annie Chen .. We caught up with her about her new 2024 CD Guardians and her life in music. It was the dead of winter when Annie visited Acadia National Park in Maine for the first time, but the landscape was nonetheless alive with flora and fauna. The experience sparked a profound awakening to the intricate relationships connecting humanity, the animal kingdom, and the natural world. That inspiration resulted in the this new album. She has been based in New York since 2013. Her distinctive style draws on a rich continuum of musical traditions from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Dig this story.
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Jazz Singer Jane Scheckter on 2024 CD I’ll Take Romance
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series .. On this episode, we talk with Jazz Singer Jane Scheckter on 2024 CD I’ll Take Romance .. We cover this new album that is a CD that encourages replaying. Vocals surround listeners with warmth, and the arrangements by pianist Tedd Firth are graceful, rich, and collaborative. The selections carry us along without breaking auditory sway, and the musicianship is grand. We also get into surviving COVID, live shows and the future ahead .. Enjoy ..
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Jazz Recording Artist, Performer & Educator Robbie Madison
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Recording Artist, Performer & Educator Robbie Madison .. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2024 CD Live At Sambuca and a great life in music .. These days he is based in Houston, Texas and leads worship for the Houston Texans NFL team, oversees their chapel and family ministry, and can be seen performing around the country with various artists. He’s got quite a history in the music .. Dig this interview ..
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Veteran Jazz Pianist & Composer Lynne Arriale on the 2024 CD Being Human
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist & Composer Lynne Arriale on the 2024 CD Being Human .. This is her 17th album as a leader and her fourth for Challenge Records International. This new venture is a suite of original compositions that explores life-affirming facets of humankind. Being Human is dedicated to the things that define our better nature, and to those individuals, whether celebrated or unsung, who personify them. She comes back to the program with her passion, insights and wit .. Enjoy this interview.
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Legendary NYC-based Songwriter, Guitarist, Vocalist & Bandleader KJ Denhert
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Veteran NYC-based Songwriter, Guitarist, Vocalist & Bandleader KJ Denhert .. We caught up with this legend to discuss her new 2024 CD The Evening News and a wonderful career in music .. Her new album evokes the sonic ambience of a live set you’d hear in a West Village jazz club .. This consummate creator and local legend maintained a residency at The 55 Bar in New York City’s West Village performing with her all-star band from 1997 until 55 Bar's closing in 2022. Her career spans 40 years, 10 albums, with legions of devoted fans worldwide. She grew up in a time of fiery cultural upheaval and has experienced profound social growth in the world as she sees it. Her albums are personal and this, her 11th album, is her first in five years. She has a fascinating story .. Dig it ..
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Contemporary Folk Artist, Poet & Writer Leslie Evers
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Contemporary Folk Artist Leslie Evers .. She is celebrating the release of her second album, Bound for Land, which contains a unique blend of acoustic folk, Americana, and American Songbook influences. Bound for Land consists of 11 original songs, meticulously recorded, mixed, and mastered at the illustrious 2nd Story Sound in New York City. She is a poet, dramatic writer and cinema veteran, but most of all a musician whose diverse talents include songwriting, singing, swing guitar and clawhammer banjo. Leslie Evers has been strongly influenced by American roots & old-time music, as well as the melodies and themes explored in the great American songbook. We cover quite a bit .. Enjoy.
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UK-based Jazz Singer James Hudson
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with UK-based Jazz Singer James Hudson .. We get into his new 2024 CD Moonray, surviving COVID, his life in jazz and beyond .. This lusch collection of tunes features horns, strings and vibraphone, resulting in a showcase of a unique thirteen-piece band, projecting a high impact sound .. It is a celebration of him as an artist with both creativity and passion, that will enable the young jazz star to continue to flourish as one of the very best singers on the scene today. We get into quite a bit .. Dig in…
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NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist & Leader Daniel Bennett on the 2024 CD Mr. Bennett’s Mind
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist & Leader Daniel Bennett on the 2024 CD Mr. Bennett’s Mind .. He has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Daniel Bennett Group is celebrating the release of their 10th studio album described as a mix of Jazz, Folk and Minimalism. The album was recorded at the iconic Big Orange Sheep Studio in Brooklyn, New York and was produced by Grammy-nominated producer MP Kuo. He is joined by prolific pianist Jason Yeager, acclaimed electric bassist Kevin Hailey, and master percussionist Koko Bermejo on drums. He's a great friend of the show and always imparts a huge dose of wisdom and insights that are indepsensable. Dig it ..
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New York-based Jazz PianistJill McCarron
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York-based Jazz Pianist Jill McCarron .. We caught up with her about her new 2024 CD The Gin Suite, surviving COVID and her life in music that is quickly taking off. Born in Minneapolis, MN, she spent her childhood and teen years in Canada .. After she was awarded a Canada Council Grant, she made the move to New York City where she attended the New School .. Over the years, she has worked with the likes of Randy Brecker, Vincent Herring, Don Braden, Russel Malone and at premier joints all over NYC. Dig this interview…
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Veteran Jazz Musician, Composer & Writer Bill Anschell
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Musician, Composer & Writer Bill Anschell .. We got into his new 2024 CD Improbable Solutions, surviving COVID, his life in music and the future .. This Seattle native returned to the Emerald City in 2002 after spending 25 years studying, composing, and performing across the country and around the world. He’s got quite a story to tell .. Dig in ..
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NYC-based Jazz Virtuoso & Bassist Abe Pollack
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Virtuoso & Bassist Abe Pollack .. We get into his new 2024 CD Unprecedented Time that is a set of primarily original swing-era and traditional jazz songs as a response to the sense of urgency and change in the air .. The project serves as a way for Abe to address the familiar refrain heard in coffee shop conversations and turn it on its head. Hailing originally from Seattle and calling New York City home since 2001, he has performed on the city's most prestigious stages. His music has also pierced popular culture, finding a place on Apple TV and gracing the Super Bowl in an eye-opening accomplishment. We cover all of this and much more .. Dig in ..
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Veteran Jazz Pianist Walter Kemp
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Veteran Jazz Pianist Walter Kemp .. We get into his new 2024 CD – Walter Kemp 3 Black Whole Live .. It is the highly-anticipated project offering an immersive sound experience in a sonic dose of musical brilliance. He credits his musical legacy to his father, a classical and gospel composer, who sparked his early interest in piano. Seeing and hearing his father's compositions performed at Carnegie Hall, opened his eyes to a world of music. He soon began studying classical piano. After a brief interest in drums, he gravitated toward jazz, continuing to play gospel organ. We cover this life of music and much more .. Enjoy…
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NYC-based Jazz Singer Hilary Gardner on the 2024 CD Lonesome Pines with On the Trail
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Singer Hilary Gardner on the 2024 CD Lonesome Pines with On the Trail .. It comes out on March 8, 2024 on Anzic Records. In the early weeks and months of the pandemic, confined to her Brooklyn apartment in the silenced city, she dreamed of wide- open spaces and the freedom to roam. As such, she started researching “trail songs” from the singing cowboy era of the 1930s-40s, drawn to the images in the lyrics: silver stars, purple hills, slumbering shadows, and the lights of Old Santa Fe glinting in the distance. We cover the adventure this project was, surviving COVID and shows coming up. Dig in…
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Guitarist Arthur Smith & Keyboardist James Hummo of the Vancouver/Montréal based Band Last Ark Out
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Arthur Smith & Keyboardist James Hummo of the Vancouver/Montréal based Band Last Ark Out .. We got into their new 2024 CD Lift .. The album is a feat of remote creative collaboration. With 6 unique guest artists from around North America, the album delivers a potent mix of jazz, groove, rock, and funk featuring the likes of Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy, Laila Biali), Sasha Berliner (Tyshawn Sorey, Nicholas Payton), and Hailey Niswanger (Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington), as well as JUNO-award winning saxophonist Allison Au, along with others .. We talk band chemistry, surviving COVID, touring and much more .. Dig in…
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Veteran Jazz Vocalist & Songwriter Lois Deloatch
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Vocalist & Songwriter Lois Deloatch .. We caught up with her to discuss an new album that was fueled by living through COVID in the new 2024 CD Love Always .. She marks thirty years in music with her new recording and is consistently recognized internationally for her rich contralto voice, thought-provoking lyrics, and distinctive blend of jazz, folk, blues, and spirituals .. Over the years, she has shared the stage with Ellis Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, and Dr. Billy Taylor, among other luminaries. We cover some grand ground here .. Dig in ..
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Kansas City-based Trombonist & Composer Brian Scarborough on the 2024 Album We Need the Wind
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Trombonist & Composer Brian Scarborough on the 2024 Album We Need the Wind out on Outside in Music. He continues his trend of blending tradition with innovation on his sophomore release. Autobiographical in concept, this is an honest album that wears its composer’s heart on its sleeve. It includes a stellar Kansas City band of Matt Otto on tenor, Roger Wilder on Fender Rhodes, Jeff Harshbarger on bass & Brian Steever on the drums .. We cover great ground .. Dig this story ..
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Montreal-based Jazz Drummer, Composer & Producer Will Régnier
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Drummer, Composer & Producer Will Régnier .. We get into his debut album, which is the new 2024 CD Traces .. The genre- defying instrumental music blends a variety of styles to create a truly unique musical universe. Drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of jazz, folk, and progressive rock, the nine pieces on this album signal the arrival of an exciting new voice in Canadian jazz. His early influences came from his dad in Rush and many others .. We cover his life in music, the future and much more .. Dig in..
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Author of 3 Shades of Blue James Kaplan
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author of 3 Shades of Blue James Kaplan .. Penguin Press is proud to publish this impressive jazz story and introspection on March 5, 2024. The book has been named a most anticipated book of 2024 by the Financial Times and Kirkus and has received glowing praise. It is the story of how jazz arrived at the pinnacle of American culture in 1959, told through the journey of three towering artists Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans. The all came together to create the most iconic jazz album of all time, Kind of Blue. Beautifully written with expert interviews, in-depth research, and stunning photographs. We get into the journey of making this book, how it changed him and so much more. Dig this story and get the book.
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Legendary Jazz Bassist, Educator & Composer Rufus Reid on the 2024 Wharton Arts Gala Lifetime Achievement Award
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Bassist, Educator & Composer Rufus Reid on the 2024 Wharton Arts Gala Lifetime Achievement Award .. On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Wharton Arts will honor award-winning jazz force with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its Annual Gala. An active presence in the jazz world since the 1970s, he has recorded over 500 albums and can be heard on recordings with Dexter Gordon, Andrew Hill, The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Quartet, Kenny Barron, Stan Getz, J.J. Johnson, Lee Konitz, and Jack DeJohnette, among others. His reputation as an educator is equal to that of his musical achievements. We get into his honor, his roots, educator, Kansas City and so much more. Dig it ..
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Veteran Jazz Singer Danette McMahon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Singer Danette McMahon .. We caught up with her to talk about the new 2024 CD No More Excuses .. It is a tapestry of her life experiences. Each song takes listeners into her personal narrative and it stands as her debut after all of these years in the business. As she puts it, it is her miracle .. From the moment her seven-year-old voice echoed through a microphone in Cleveland, Texas, it was clear that her star was pointed towards music. Her childhood was a symphony of evolving talents; from mastering the clarinet in junior high to enchanting audiences with her voice. We cover the full story .. Enjoy ..
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Jazz Pianist and Composer Jim Funnell on Aquarius Funk with His Band Word Out
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist and Composer Jim Funnell on Aquarius Funk with His Band Word Out .. We caught up with Jim to talk about work with his post-bop/ethno jazz fusion band “Word Out” that offers a repertoire of jazz compositions that revel in mixed breeds. Playfully blossoming through constant dialogue, their music draws from diverse traditions from around the world in a true spirit of celebration. From his base in France, we get into this new work, an upcoming album, surviving C0VID and upcoming live shows. Dig this interview...
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Veteran NYC Jazz Pianist Steve Ash
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran NYC Jazz Pianist Steve Ash .. We caught up with him to talk about his impressive new 2024 CD You and The Night .. He is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and received bachelor’s degree in Jazz Piano at Indiana University. He has been performing in the New York City area as well as internationally for over 30 years. Some steady engagements have included Smoke Jazz and Supper Club, Arturo’s Coal Oven Pizza, the Rainbow Room, and Windows on the World. He has learned well from playing with masters like Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Eddie Harris, Harry Allen, Annie Ross, Mel Lewis, and Doc Cheatham. We cover a lot of ground in this one. Enjoy ..
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Jazz Vocal Icon & Guitarist Tina Schlieske
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocal Icon & Guitarist Tina Schlieske .. She opened up about her new 2024 CD The Good Life that stands as her first jazz standards recording under the banner of Shifting Paradigm Records. Teaming up with a stellar ensemble, she embarks on a transformative jazz odyssey. Her illustrious career spans over four decades, garnering numerous accolades, including a prestigious star adorning First Avenue's legendary star wall. Renowned for her impassioned vocal delivery and magnetic stage presence, her pivot into the realm of jazz signifies a poignant milestone in a stellar career .. Enjoy this story ..
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Taiwan-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Vincent Hsu
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Taiwan-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Vincent Hsu .. He talked about his new 2024 CD Music for the River Jazz Suite: The Spirit of Love River & Mississippi River .. Born in Taiwan, he launched his musical career in New York City, where he lived for eight years. His debut album, Homeland, won Best Jazz Album at the 2014 Golden Indie Music Awards and was nominated for three Golden Melody Awards in 2015 .. His tale of mentors, growth and loving jazz in inspiring .. Dig this interview ..
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Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Neal Kirkwood
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Neal Kirkwood .. We get into his new 2024 CD Night City that stands all at once as playful, urbane and exuberant. The musicians and the compositions conjure up hopes and dreams, bring to mind the magnificence and tawdriness of city life and paint sound portraits. Throughout his long career he has also composed for classical ensembles, vocal ensembles, solo piano and full orchestra. We cover all of this and more .. Enjoy..
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Madison, Wisconsin-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Chris Rottmayer on the 2024 CD Being
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Madison, Wisconsin-based Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Chris Rottmayer on the 2024 CD Being .. On this new project, he pays homage to Mulgrew Miller that specifically looks into his time with the Woody Shaw Quintet. This fourth album as leader contains all original compositions performed by his quartet featuring Russ Johnson on trumpet and flugelhorn, Matt Endres on drums, and jazz master Rufus Reid on acoustic bass. It will be released on CD and all digital platforms on March 8, 2024 via Shifting Paradigm Records. We cover this album, touring, COVID and much more. Dig in…
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NYC Jazz Trombonist David Gibson on the 2024 Album Fellowship
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Trombonist on the 2024 Album Fellowship David Gibson .. As indicated by the title of his Imani Records leader debut, this veteran player developed the repertoire on Fellowship while endeavoring “to create a sense of purpose” amidst the isolation of Covid-19. We get into his COVID stories, upcoming live shows, the relief of this album’s release and so much more .. Dig in…
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Taiwan-based Jazz Composer Debby Wang
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Taiwan-based Jazz Composer Debby Wang .. We cover her debut album "Aftertaste" that contains 9 songs. This project is breaking away from the typical fixed lineup of albums. From solo marimba, vibraphone trio, octet, to a big band, different instrumentations presenting the exploration of the doubts and self-doubt that have arisen during the artist's drifting across various places over the past 13 years. In 2021, she moved back to Taiwan to continue her music career. We cover quite a bit .. Enjoy.
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Montreal Jazz Composer & Trumpeter Remi Cormier
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal Jazz Composer & Trumpeter Remi Cormier .. We delved into his new 2023 CD Glimpse, surviving COVID, his history in music and so much more .. He has always stood out on the jazz scene both in Quebec and internationally and is now considered one of the most talented trumpeters of his generation. We cover some solid ground .. Enjoy ..
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Icelandic Jazz Pianist Ingi Bjarni
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Icelandic Jazz Pianist Ingi Bjarni .. We caught up with this talented pianist from his home base of Reykjavik, Iceland to discuss his sixth album called Fragile Magic, surviving COVID, his career so far, the future and much more. We are glad he reached out and you’ll dig his story.
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Film Director Fernando Trueba of the Film They Shot the Piano Player
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Film Director Fernando Trueba of the Film They Shot the Piano Player .. Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they will release Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal’s Bossa Nova-themed animated film in theaters in New York and Los Angeles on February 23, 2024, before expanding nationwide in the following weeks. The film is narrated by Jeff Goldblum and features a who’s who of the best of Brazilian music as a New York music journalist goes on a quest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of young Brazilian piano virtuoso Tenorio Jr. A celebratory origin story of the world-renowned Latino musical movement Bossa Nova, the film captures a fleeting time bursting with creative freedom at a turning point in Latin American history in the 60s and 70s, just before the continent was engulfed by totalitarian regimes. Dig this interview ..
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Jazz Saxophonist Sharel Cassity & Drummer Colleen Clark on Alliance
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Sharel Cassity & Drummer Colleen Clark on Alliance .. We caught up with them in tandem to talk about the release their self-titled debut album with their new co-led collective, Alliance, out March 15, 2024 on the Shifting Paradigm label. They are joined by three generational talents in this all-female ensemble out this March in celebration of Women’s History Month. They create a sound that is deeply invested in the history and future of the music by bringing together multiple generations of jazz musicians, including pianist Hannah Mayer, bassist Carmani Edwards, and special guest trumpeter Kellin Hanas. We get into the band's history, their sound, the future and much more. Enjoy.
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Cellist George Crotty
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cellist George Crotty .. He reached out to the show about his new 2024 CD Inner Nature due out on April 1, 2024 .. His new project evokes a lush cello garden abloom with cross-pollinations of Baroque, Celtic, and contemporary sounds that open the heart of the listener. He is a product of the Berklee College of Music and has had quite a journey in music .. Enjoy ..
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Veteran Jazz Singer Rose Mallett
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Singer Rose Mallett .. We caught up with her from her home in Palm Springs, California to discuss her new 2024 CD Dreams Realized, surviving COVID and her long life in music. She was born in Chicago and began singing in elementary school as a part of the school chorus. Rose’s family relocated to Los Angeles. At the age of 16, Rose formed an R&B singing group with three girlfriends. Years later, she was introduced to Marvin Gaye. From there, things would take off .. Enjoy this interview .. Enjoy the story...
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Jazz Singer Dennis van Aarssen
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer Dennis van Aarssen .. We talked about his new 2024 CD Just Call It Love. It is the fourth studio album from him teamed up with Pianist and Composer Jeff Franzel. It fully represents the musical development of an artist who won "The Voice"of Holland. We get into his beginnings, evolution and the future ahead. Enjoy… Dig this interview.
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Jazz Pianist Sean Mason
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Sean Mason .. He opened up about his new 2023 CD The Southern Suite, surviving COVID, his life in music so far and the future ahead .. His debut album features an all-star quintet that he handpicked .. He was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina and took to the piano at the late age of 13. He taught himself by ear to play the styles of music he was most attracted to. His approach quickly evolved into a highly original language. We get into a good bit .. Enjoy….. Enjoy the tale ..
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Veteran Multi-Genre Guitarist John Korbel
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Multi-Genre Guitarist John Korbel .. We talked about his new 2024 CD Falling Feels Like Flying, getting through COVID and his history in music. His latest effort is a blending of that appeal for Michael Bublé with the sophisticated songwriting of Sting, Donald Fagen, and Al Jarreau. It is a project that transcends genre boundaries .. His return to music came in 2017 after a two-decade hiatus showing off his commitment and passion. Dig this interview ..
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Veteran LA-based Jazz Singer Julie Kelly
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran LA-based Jazz Singer Julie Kelly .. We caught up with her about her new 2024 CD Freedom Jazz Dance, getting through COVID and her key to a long jazz career. The late, respected jazz critic Leonard Feather once said - "Julie Kelly radiates a sense of joy and spontaneity. Listening to her, you are reminded that jazz singing is still alive and well!" Born in Oakland, California, he grew up absorbing herself in gospel, blues and jazz in addition to pop and classical music. We cover many paths on this conversation. Dig in..
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Polish-born, NYC-based Jazz Pianist, Improviser & Composer Kuba Cichocki
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Polish-born, NYC-based Jazz Pianist, Improviser & Composer Kuba Cichocki .. He opened up about his 2023 CD Flowing Circles, surviving COVID and his life in music .. He specializes in merging that which is often kept at odds: the classic and the avant-garde, the technical and the emotional; the rigorously written and the spontaneously performed. A big talent from the Eastern European jazz scene in the late 2000s, he would leave Warsaw on a scholarship to attend the music school at City College of New York .. Since then, things have opened up .. he’s played at jazz festivals across the United States, Europe, and Asia... Dig this story…
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Philadelphia-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Hiruy Tirfe
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Philadelphia-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Hiruy Tirfe .. He talked about his debut album .. the 2024 CD 10,000 Hours .. It is a soundscape deeply rooted in the music scene of Philadelphia that is the essence of the city's unique sound permeates every note. On this project, he not only embraces the concept of deliberate practice but also intertwines it with his personal journey as a first-generation American growing up in Philadelphia, adapting to the challenges and experiences that come with it. His journey as a versatile musician began during his time in Upper Darby public schools, in addition to extra curricular programs such as the Kimmel Center Creative Music Program, and then continuing his studies at the University Of The Arts in Center City Philadelphia, where he honed his craft and emerged as a sought-after sideman for numerous local Philadelphia artists. Dig this story..
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New York-based Jazz Vibraphonist Yuhan Su on the 2023 CD Liberated Gesture
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York-based Jazz Vibraphonist on the 2023 CD Liberated Gesture Yuhan Su .. We caught up with her to see how she got through COVID, upcoming projects and her latest 2023 CD Liberated Gesture .. It is her second release for Sunnyside and fourth album overall that is a up to her CD City Animals from 2018, which is when we first caught up with her .. Dig this interview ..
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KC-born, Veteran NYC Jazz Trumpeter James Zollar
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with KC-born, Veteran NYC Jazz TrumpeterJames Zollar…We got into his new 2024 CD The Ways In .. This album was his brother Alfre’s idea and represents all the ways in .. and he explains .. He began his musical career at age 9 playing bugle in his hometown of Kansas City Missouri. At 12, he graduated to the and after high school he continued to study at San Diego City College and then the University of California at San Diego .. It was in 1985 that he moved to New York City to get the ultimate education and stage experience .. We cover a lot of geographical and logistical ground .. Dig in..
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Jazz Composer, Saxophonist, Bandleader & Teacher Kirsten Edkins
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Saxophonist, Bandleader & Teacher Kirsten Edkins .. She talked about her new 2024 CD Shapes & Sound and her life in music .. This is her sophomore album featuring Gerald Clayton on piano and a bevy of great LA musicians. She has been a professional musician since 16 and is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music. She has been a glowing fixture of the Los Angeles music scene for the past decade and a half. She has been a member of several Grammy Award winning bands and continues to evolve into one of the best in the jazz today. Dig this interview ..
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Veteran Jazz Guitarist Vincent Venezia
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Guitarist Vincent Venezia..We caught up with him about his newest 2024 CD The Venetian and his life in music. He began playing guitar at age eight, studying with various instructors from his hometown of Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Accomplished in several styles of music, he is a veteran of Broadway and European tours and works steadily in the tri-state area as a leader, sideman and composer since graduating William Paterson College .. Dig this story ..
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Italian London-based Singer & Storyteller Germana Stella La Sorsa on the 2024 CD Primary Colours
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Italian London-based Singer & Storyteller Germana Stella La Sorsa on the 2024 CD Primary Colours .. It’s her second album and features Sam Leak on Hammond Organ, Tom Ollendorff on guitar, Jay Davis on drums and special guest Tara Minton on harp .. It’s a follow up to her debut album 'Vapour' and we get into all the happenings since our last interview .. Dig in…
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Jazz Pianist Lisa Hilton on the 2023 Album Coincidental Moment
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Lisa Hilton on the 2023 Album Coincidental Moment .. We originally caught up with Lisa in the Spring of 2020 when the pandemic was in a very uncertain, yet dire place. We covered some great ground and this marks our third interview with this talented California-based artist. We cover getting through this pandemic in it's entirety, her latest albums, her upcoming Spring 2024 tour and so much more. Always a joy having Lisa on the show. Enjoy this new interview.
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Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer, Songwriter & Educator Brandon Draper on the 2024 CD Aim All Around & Other Projects
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Veteran Percussionist & Educator Brandon Draper on the 2024 CD Aim All Around & Other Projects .. The Draper Family band is comprised of Hammond B3 and keyboardist Paul Draper who is an inductee of the KS Music Hall of Fame .. In 2006, after moving from New Mexico to Kansas City, Brandon resumed jamming with his dad. Now, after nearly four decades, they are embarking on what is arguably the most significant project of their careers - collaborating together. "Aim All Around" serves as the first single from the debut album and many other projects that are coming down the pipe in this 2024 year.. We cover surviving a pandemic, this new album, other projects on his label and so much more .. Dig in ..
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Veteran Venezuelan-born Jazz Drummer, Percussionist & Composer Marlon Simon
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Venezuelan-born Jazz Drummer, Percussionist & Composer Marlon Simon .. We caught up with him about his new 2024 CD on Different Paths .. He has traveled myriad different paths over the course of his nearly four-decade career. There is the personal journey that has led him from a small town in his native Venezuela to pursuing jazz in Philadelphia, New York, and now his current home in Katy, Texas .. We cover quite a bit .. Enjoy ..
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