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Ken Peplowski, Linda Oh, Phil Woods, Maja Jaku and Jacob Wutzke

by Joe Dimino
February 22, 2026

From the pulse and precision of Montreal-based modern drummer Jacob Wutzke, we launch into the 946th episode of Neon Jazz, featuring standout cuts from his stellar 2025 album Pedalling Falsehoods. From there, we turn up the heat with the electrifying force of Buddy Rich, spotlighting fire from his 2022 live release Sound of Fury--a blazing reminder ...

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Miles Davis, Helen Merrill, Charlie Apicella & Aretha Tillotson

by Joe Dimino
February 15, 2026

We open the 945th episode of Neon Jazz with a bold and beautiful statement from rising Canadian artist Aretha Tillotson, drawn from her 2025 release Kinda Out West. That spark sets the tone as we move into fresh cuts from Brian Clayton, Charlie Apicella, Rich Siegel, and Kenny Reichert--each bringing their own edge and energy to ...

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Cannonball Adderley, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Joel Ross & Paul Litteral

by Joe Dimino
February 8, 2026

Blowing in from Hollywood with a horn, a vision, and plenty of soul, the 944th Episode of Neon Jazz kicks off with the Paul Litteral Band, drawing from his 2025 album The Litteral Truth. From there, we take a timeless turn into jazz history with Cannonball Adderley, spinning a classic gem from his 1961 LP African ...

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Fats Waller, Joe Magnarelli, Alexa Tarantino & Rebecca Kilgore

by Joe Dimino
February 1, 2026

The 943rd episode of Neon Jazz opens with a heartfelt tribute to the mighty Rebecca Kilgore, the beloved Portland-based vocalist we lost in January 2026. We honor her artistry and enduring spirit with selections from her 2026 album Sings the Music of Fats Waller--a fitting celebration of joy, swing, and soul. From there, we turn to ...

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Julian Lage, Rick Roe, Kate Wyatt & Maria Kaushansky

by Joe Dimino
January 25, 2026

We launch Episode 942 of Neon Jazz by spotlighting a rising force out of New York City--pianist Maria Kaushansky--with the title track from her 2025 album Northbound to Finch. It's a bold, expressive opening that sets the tone for the hour. From there, we pause to honor a true Kansas City jazz ambassador, Anita Dixon Brown, ...

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Michael Dease, Betty Bryant, Miles Donahue & Chuck Redd

by Joe Dimino
January 18, 2026

We begin the first episode of 2026 with a salute to percussionist & vibraphonist Chuck Redd for standing up to political corruption. He kicks off the 941st Episode of Neon Jazz with music off his 2024 collaboration with Nate Najar off the album Meet The Graingers. From there, we step into the Kansas City-born legendary figure ...

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Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Les Elgart & Jonah Jones

by Joe Dimino
January 11, 2026

For our final broadcast of 2025, we crack open the vinyl vault and let the turntable speak. Episode 940 of Neon Jazz kicks off in style with The Jonah Jones Quartet, spinning a gem from the 1958 classic Swinging at the Cinema. From there, we take a deep, joyful stroll through jazz history--drawing from the timeless ...

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George Wallington, Oscar Peterson, Yazz Ahmed, Harry Connick, Jr.& Gordon Goodwin

by Joe Dimino
January 4, 2026

We open one of the final episodes of 2025 by tipping our hat to a true jazz giant we recently lost--Los Angeles-based big band titan Gordon Goodwin. Taken from us by complications from cancer, he leaves behind a deep and dazzling legacy of swing, fire, and fearless creativity. As a tribute, we drop the needle on ...

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Wycliffe Gordon, Benny Benack III, Anais Reno & Tim Whitmer

by Joe Dimino
December 28, 2025

Welcome to the annual Christmas hour of Neon Jazz--a tradition carefully culled and curated each year to celebrate the season through the language of jazz. We kick off this year's holiday journey with Kansas City veterans Tim Whitmer and Rod Fleeman, bringing a hometown glow with Plaza Tidings from their 2025 album Happy Holidays. These seasonal ...

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Roland Kirk, Drew Williams, Laura Anglade, Sullivan Fortner & Ben Rosenblum

by Joe Dimino
December 21, 2025

We kick off the 937th Hour of Neon Jazz with a special moment in time--spotlighting a handful of New York City musicians who rolled through Kansas City for a live gig on December 2, 2025 at Epicycle Piano Craft. At the top of the hour, we feature the endlessly inventive pianist and accordionist Ben Rosenblum, drawing ...