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Bobby Watson, The Bad Plus, Carrie Jackson, Joe Elefante & Eddie Daniels
by Joe Dimino
We kick off the 929th episode of Neon Jazz with none other than the legendary Eddie Daniels, paying tribute to a Brazilian icon on his 2025 album To Milton with Love--opening with the gorgeous tune “Catavento." From there, we revisit the brilliance of Kansas City's own Bobby Watson with a re-release of his classic album Perpetual ...
Nicholas Payton, Louis Armstrong, Grant Stewart & Pete Escovedo
by Joe Dimino
We hustle into the 928th Episode of Neon Jazz with a master of the Latin Jazz world in Pete Escovedo. He recently swung through Kansas City to kick off a roaring jazz schedule for the new Folly Theater season. From there, we dig into veterans with new music like Grant Stewart, Nicholas Payton, Jonathan Karrant, Ted ...
Christian McBride, Caelan Cardello, Nicole Zuraitis and Stanley Clarke
by Joe Dimino
In honor of the return of the Kansas City Jazz & Blues Fest after a 20+ year hiatus, we begin with a headliner of that October 4, 2025 day of music gems with the legendary Stanley Clarke with music off his 1993 album East River Dance. From there, we hop right into an Italian musician with ...
David Kikowski, Nick Finzer, Michelle Lordi & Nancy King
by Joe Dimino
We open the 926th episode of Neon Jazz by honoring the incomparable Nancy King, joined here with Fred Hersch, as we bid farewell to her remarkable voice. She passed on August 5, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving behind a luminous legacy of music that will echo for generations. From there, the hour unfolds with ...
Armen Donelian, The Birdland Big Band, Brandon Suarez and Dave Douglas
by Joe Dimino
We kick off the 924th episode of Neon Jazz with none other than New York's own jazz titan Dave Douglas, showcasing music from his brand-new 2025 release Alloy. From there, the journey takes us straight into the spirited sounds of The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band, setting the tone for an hour packed with discovery ...
Michael Wolff, Laufey, Bob Curnow and Bob Schlesinger
by Joe Dimino
From the soul of Denver's own Bob Schlesinger, we launch into another irresistible hour of Neon Jazz with episode 923. This one's packed with flavor--starting with Bob himself and moving into the legendary Michael Wolff, plus a wave of fresh sounds lighting up Summer 2025. You'll hear the brilliance of Steve Rosenbloom and his Big Band, ...
Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong & John Coltrane
by Joe Dimino
Welcome to a special themed hour of jazz as we journey deep into the pages of Larry Tye's acclaimed book Jazz Men. This compelling work brings to life the triumphs, struggles, and sheer brilliance of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Louis Armstrong--three giants who not only shaped jazz but also helped move America forward during an ...
Jane Ira Bloom, Kieran Brown, Charlie Parker & Sheila Jordan
by Joe Dimino
Our journey into the 921st episode of Neon Jazz begins with the incomparable Sheila Jordan--a legend whose fearless spirit and boundless artistry will forever echo through jazz. She left us on August 11, 2025, at the age of 96, after a life lived with unmatched courage, grace, and musical brilliance. In her honor, we open with ...
Patricia Brennan, Eddie Palmieri, Tatum Langley & Eric Alexander
by Joe Dimino
We blast into the 920th episode of Neon Jazz with the powerhouse duo of Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring, featuring music from their brand-new 2025 release Split Decision. From there, the journey takes us deep into the treasure chest of fresh sounds landing in the Neon Jazz mailbox--spotlighting Tatum Langley, Emma Hedrick, Randy Napoleon, Marc Seals, ...
Mark Winkler, Lauren Henderson, Ben Clifton & Hal Galper
by Joe Dimino
We step into the 919th episode of Neon Jazz with a bittersweet note--bidding farewell to jazz titan Hal Galper, who left us at the age of 87 on July 18, 2025. His impact on the music was profound, but it was his role as an educator that continues to echo through generations of musicians. From that ...
