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Benny Goodman, Terry Gibbs, Al Jolson, George Gershwin & Bill Charlap
by Joe Dimino
Tune in for the 894th show, a jazz-filled hour celebrating the legendary artists featured in Kosher Jammer, the latest book by London-based jazz journalist Mike Garber. This deep dive explores how the Jewish community intertwined with African-Americans and other minority groups to shape jazz into the timeless art form it is today. We kick things off ...
Jim Rotondi, Wire Town, Donald Vega and Dan Moretti
by Joe Dimino
Get ready for a thrilling ride as we launch the 893rd episode of Neon Jazz! We kick things off with Kansas City's powerhouse supergroup, Wire Town, delivering fresh, electrifying sounds captured live at the legendary Green Lady Lounge. From there, we honor the legacy of the late, great Jim Rotondi before diving into an incredible lineup ...
Billy Higgins, Hank Jones, Benny Green & Carl Allen
by Joe Dimino
We launch the 892nd episode of Neon Jazz with a true jazz veteran--Carl Allen--who's back with his first album in decades. Tippin' (2025) marks his triumphant return, all while he continues shaping the next generation of jazz as the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. This hour is packed with stories from ...
Jacob Wutzke, Eugenie Jones, Dennis Mitcheltree and Dann Zinn
by Joe Dimino
Welcome to the 891st episode of Neon Jazz, where we kick things off with the seasoned brilliance of Dann Zinn, joined by an incredible lineup including Rachel Z and Jeff Denson, showcasing tracks from his 2024 release, Two Roads. From there, we honor the late, great David Lynch--an artistic visionary we lost at the dawn of ...
Steve Sieck, Don Paul, Joe Elefante & Holman Alvarez
by Joe Dimino
We launch into the 890th episode of Neon Jazz with a bang, featuring the remarkable Holman Alvarez and the title track from his 2024 album, Hidden Objects. From there, the journey unfolds with a dynamic lineup of fresh sounds: George Colligan and his band Theoretical Planets bring their bold brilliance, Honolulu's Groovology grooves with swinging flair, ...
Renee Rosnes, Peter Erskine, Brad Goode & George Cables
by Joe Dimino
Kicking off the second episode of 2025, we dive straight into brilliance with the legendary George Cables, showcasing music from his stunning new album, I Hear Echoes. From there, we honor one of his heroes and collaborators, the iconic Art Blakey. The journey continues with fresh sounds from Montreal's electrifying improv duo Simon Angell and Tommy ...
Lionel Hampton, Terry Gibbs, Bobby Hutcherson & Warren Wolf
by Joe Dimino
On this special Christmas Day episode of Neon Jazz, we're unwrapping an hour dedicated to the true masters of the vibraphone--those incredible artists who made this instrument sing like no other. This celebration was sparked by an unforgettable performance by the brilliant Warren Wolf at The Blue Room, nestled in the historic 18th and Vine district ...
Donald Vega, George Kahn, Lizzie Thomas & Gunhild Carling
by Joe Dimino
Get ready to swing into the season with the Annual Christmas Jazz Hour. Kicking off the festivities is the electrifying Gunhild Carling, bringing her signature flair to the whimsical holiday favorite, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. From there, it's a sleigh ride of sensational sounds as veteran jazz musicians like Rich Willey, George Kahn, Donald ...
Marc Cary, Wayne Shorter, Betty Carter & Addison Frei
by Joe Dimino
Kicking off the 885th episode of Neon Jazz, we dive in with New York City pianist Addison Frei and the title track from his new 2024 album, Coin Flip. A talent with deep Kansas City roots, Addison sets the tone before we shift to Marc Cary, a mentor who's shared meaningful time and music with him ...
Marcus Miller, Harry Connick, Jr., John Coltrane & Maria Schafer
by Joe Dimino
Episode 884 of Neon Jazz kicks off with the exceptional talent of Los Angeles-based singer Maria Schafer, followed by the iconic Harry Connick Jr., whose influence helped shape her journey to becoming one of the most sought-after jazz vocalists on the West Coast. From there, we dive into fresh sounds from seasoned veterans releasing new material ...
