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Ahmad Jamal, Billy Childs, Harry Skolar, Mike Clement & Jeff Lofton

by Joe Dimino
May 3, 2026

Straight out of the vibrant Austin, Texas scene, we kick off the 956th episode of Neon Jazz with powerhouse trumpeter Jeff Lofton and cuts from his 2026 album ATX Rhythm. From there, the journey unfolds through a rich landscape of sound--featuring standout new releases and reissues from jazz luminaries like Billy Childs, Ahmad Jamal, Harry Skoler, ...

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Joe Henderson, Tia Fuller, Jack Wood, Dave Stryker & Lionel Cole

by Joe Dimino
April 26, 2026

Turn it up--Episode 955 of Neon Jazz is bursting with flavor and fire. We kick things off with the great Lionel Cole--born into jazz royalty yet carving a bold, unmistakably personal path through the music. From there, we step into another powerful lineage with Tia Fuller, Shamie Royston, and the dynamic sound of Fuller Sound. Then ...

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Peter Erskine, Bryan Lynch, Bria Skonberg, Carolyn Trowbridge & David Basse

by Joe Dimino
April 19, 2026

We kick off Episode 954 of Neon Jazz with serious firepower--one of the most commanding voices in jazz today, especially out of Kansas City, David Basse. The acclaimed singer, drummer, radio host, and advocate sets the tone with music from his powerful 2025 album War Within. From there, we dive into the compelling artistry and stories ...

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Ted Rosenthal, Bernie Senensky, Michel Petrucciani, Faye Carol & Ken Peplowski

by Joe Dimino
April 12, 2026

We kick off the 953rd Episode of Neon Jazz in style--guided by the elegant touch of Ted Rosenthal and the timeless voice of the late, great Ken Peplowski. Their music from the 2026 album The Good Old Days sets the tone--both a celebration and a heartfelt nod to a true legend whose sound remains woven into ...

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Ornette Coleman, Bill Evans, Ulysses Owens, Jr., Paul Edis & Noa Levy

by Joe Dimino
April 5, 2026

We launch into the 952nd episode of Neon Jazz with a spark of elegance and invention--UK pianist Paul Edis and San Francisco vocalist Noa Levy reimagining “Peri's Scope," the classic by Bill Evans, from their 2026 release Portrait in Evans. It's a bold, beautiful opening that sets the tone for a journey rich in texture and ...

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Quincy Jones, Dan West, BLCK Madonna & Kate Olson

by Joe Dimino
March 29, 2026

We launch into the 951st episode of Neon Jazz with a fresh surge of energy, led by Seattle saxophonist Kate Olson and music from her 2026 release So It Goes. From there, we rewind to a true giant--Quincy Jones--spinning early cuts from his 1965 gem Quincy Plays for Pussycats, setting a timeless tone right out of ...

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Bob Reynolds, Andy James, Harvie S. & Aubrey Johnson

by Joe Dimino
March 22, 2026

We launch the milestone 950th episode of Neon Jazz with a soaring start from the husband-and-wife duo The Wild Blue Herons, featuring Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper, and music from their heartfelt 2026 album It's All About Love. From there, the hour unfolds with powerful new sounds from seasoned jazz masters like Sam Yahel, Eyal Vilner, ...

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Pat Bianchi, Kurt Elling, Melissa Errico, Corcoran Holt & Alex Robinson

by Joe Dimino
March 15, 2026

We kick off the 949th episode of Neon Jazz with the exciting new voice of rising jazz star Alex Robinson, featuring music from her 2026 debut album I Really Oughta Tell You. From there, the journey continues with more powerful and expressive voices shaping today's jazz landscape, including Ella Grace, Melissa Errico, and Meg Okura. Along ...

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Doc Severinsen, Alyssa Allgood, Dana Legg and Jay McShann

by Joe Dimino
March 8, 2026

We dive headfirst into the 948th Episode of Neon Jazz with a true rising force on the Kansas City scene--singer and guitarist Mike Bourne--spotlighting the title track from his acclaimed 2025 release Kansas City O'Clock. It's a bold, swinging statement that sets the tone for an hour steeped in soul, swagger and straight-ahead jazz spirit. From ...

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Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Jay McShann, Mary Lou Williams & Bennie Moten

by Joe Dimino
March 1, 2026

In celebration of Con Chapman's 2023 book Kansas City Jazz: A Little Evil Will Do You Good, we spin a full-throttle hour of Kansas City jazz--saluting the sound, the swagger, and the city that helped shape America's music. We light the fuse with the brilliant Eddie Durham, then roll straight into the blues-soaked brilliance of Buck ...