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Ben Patterson, Robyn Spangler, Michael Dease, Jun Iida & Helen Sung

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The 962nd Episode of Neon Jazz launches with the brilliant pianist Helen Sung at the helm of her dynamic big band, opening the hour with music from her inspiring 2026 release, —a powerful tribute to the artists and visionaries who helped shape her musical path. From there, we journey deep into the vibrant pulse of modern jazz, spotlighting some of the most accomplished veterans and creative forces defining the genre in 2026. Along the way, we occasionally step away from our trademark interview excerpts to make room for the ever-growing treasure trove of exceptional music arriving in the proverbial Neon Jazz mailbox. This episode also features fresh sounds from Robyn Spangler, The Guitar Renegades, Ben Patterson, Arvind Ramdas, Jun Iida, Hanna Gill, and Michael Dease, each bringing their own unique voice to the contemporary jazz conversation. We close out this compelling hour with the accomplished Paul Hecht and a standout track from his evocative album Pyrography II, bringing this musical voyage to a memorable finish. Settle in and enjoy another rich serving of modern jazz exploration, discovery, and inspiration. Dig the music, my friends.

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  • Helen Sung Big Band "Mr. Virtuoso (for Ron Carter)" Oracles (Sunnyside Records) 0:00
  • Host talks 5:02
  • Robyn Spangler "Hello It's Me" The John Beasley Project (WIIFM Music) 7:14
  • The Guitar Renegades "Smells Like Teen Spirit" How Many Guitarists Does It Take (Antidote Sounds) 11:15
  • Host talks 16:16
  • Ben Patterson "Oops, Wrong Timeline" Stretch (Ben Patterson) 17:01
  • Arvind Ramdas "Asiatic Raes" Here We Go (Cellar Live) 21:44
  • Host talks 27:45
  • Charles Ruggiero "Evidence" Charles Ruggiero Plays Monk Live! At The Baked Potato (Rmf Records) 28:44
  • Jun Iida "Marco the Phoenix" Bellflower (OA2 Records) 35:01
  • Host talks 40:14
  • Hannah Gill "So Far, So Good" I Like the Sunrise (Turtle Bay Records) 40:56
  • Adam Rose and Mountain Jazz Quartet "Sailing on the Potomac" Holler Serenade (4315546 Records) 43:44
  • Host talks 48:20
  • Michael Dease Big Band "Little Dave" Return Trajectory (Origin Records) 48:51
  • Host talks 52:51
  • Paul Hecht "Countdown" Pyrography II (eyes&ears Records) 53:48

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