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Houston Person, Allan Harris, Ron Vincent, Vanisha Gould & Leigh Pilzer

Joe Dimino By Joe Dimino | Neon Jazz

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We kick off the monumental 980th Episode of Neon Jazz with the soulful artistry of Leigh Pilzer and music from her 2026 album Keep Holding On—another chapter in a remarkable legacy of creativity, groove and stellar jazz. From there, we turn up the spotlight with interview moments from Yoko Miwa, Mikayla Shirley, Allan Harris and the great Michel Gentile, bringing the voices and stories behind the music into the mix. Along the way, we dive into the fresh sounds shaping today's modern jazz landscape with Tyler Henderson, Louis Durra, Shai Jaschek and Vannisha Gould. We also make room for powerful selections from legendary saxophonist Houston Person and the swinging sounds of Clarence Hines and his jazz orchestra. To bring this hour home, we spin new music from Ron Vincent and his 2026 album Ray's Hat Trick—a fitting finale for another journey through the ever-evolving world of jazz. From timeless masters to rising voices, from revealing conversations to brand-new sounds, this is Episode 980 of Neon Jazz. Settle in, turn it up and let the music take you where it wants to go. Dig the music, my friends.

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  • Leigh Pilzer "Keep Holding On" Keep Holding On (Strange Woman Records) 0:00
  • Host talks 5:52
  • Houston Person "Moonlight in Vermont" Houston Person from the Heart (Arbors Records) 8:00
  • Yoko Miwa "Song of Joy" Midnight Hour (Cupcakes & Muffins) 12:12
  • Host talks 17:51
  • Tyler Henderson "Eight Ball" The Long Game (Cellar Live) 19:08
  • Louis Durra "About the Same" Mood Music (Louis Durra) 23:27
  • Host talks 28:31
  • Shai Jaschek "Poem" Portrait (Jazz Bird Records) 29:14
  • Allan Harris "I'm Hooked on You" Swinging Love Songs (Love Productions Records) 32:18
  • Host talks 34:48
  • Clarence Hines Jazz Orchestra "In Transit" Along the Way (Clarence Hines) 38:16
  • Michel Gentile "Light of Day" Light of Day (Michel Gentile) 41:39
  • Host talks 47:08
  • Vanisha Gould "Who Knows" What An Interesting Girl (Cellar Live) 48:09
  • Host talks 51:30
  • Ron Vincent "Pick Yourself Up" Ray's Hat Trick (Ron Vincent) 53:21

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