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Ahmed Abdullah, Jimmy Cobb, Jill Barber and More

by Joe Dimino
June 21, 2020

The show must always go on. We have been reaching out to the jazz community to discuss the loss of live jazz due to COVID-19 and, with our programming we offer our contribution to keeping the jazz flame alive in these trying times. We profile new music from Ahmed Abdullah, Dave Liebman, Johnny Summers and Jill ...

News: Recording

Kansas City Trombonist And Composer Brian Scarborough Sees His Seeds Of Creativity Bloom With His Debut Album, “Sunflower Song.” Drops August 7th, 2020!

June 17, 2020

Trombonist, composer, and Kansas City native Brian Scarborough releases his debut album, Sunflower Song, a monument to chronicle and celebrate the growth of his musical voice, and mark the beginnings of a group whose identity will only bloom further. Sunflower Song sees the fruition of a composer and improvisor whose voice has grown organically from seeds ...

Article: Unity: The Gift of Jazz

Sylwester Ostrowski: Building Cultural Connections Globally with Jazz

by Cheptoo Kositany
May 31, 2020

Sylwester Ostrowski is an accomplished tenor saxophonist, composer, producer, and bandleader of the Jazz Brigade. He is experiencing major success in his music career, built around collaboration with other artists, and partnering with jazz institutions through his organization Szczecin Jazz. Ostrowski's global connections span four continents from Europe, North America, Africa, to Asia. Ostrowski ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Mary Halvorson, Arthur Briggs, Theo Hill and More

by Joe Dimino
May 31, 2020

This week we open with innovative guitarist Mary Halvorson. She brings great insights on her career and this new COVID-19 jazz world. We also listen and interview New York City pianist Theo Hill, who is now in Costa Rica during the global pandemic. Finally, we hear from Roberto Magris in Italy during the quarantine.

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Al Di Meola, Richie Cole, Oscar Peterson and More

by Joe Dimino
May 24, 2020

This week we feature guitarist Al Di Meola with music off his 2020 Tribute to The Beatles, Across the Universe. We pay deep respects to the late Richie Cole and honor the spirit of Bootsie Barnes. We continue bringing you jazz in all its current and progressive forms to cope with this COVID-19 world.

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Joe Lovano, Earl Bostic, GoGo Penguin and More

by Joe Dimino
May 17, 2020

Modern jazz legend Joe Lovano talks about the new COVID-19 world and so much more as we tailor our hour of jazz around his sound. We also profile the Kansas City group Guitar Elation and new material from GoGo Penguin. Dig. Playlist Joe Lovano “Seeds of Change" Trio Tapestry (ECM Records) 00:00 Host talks ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jason Tiemann, Tommy Dorsey, Lee Konitz and More

by Joe Dimino
May 10, 2020

As we the world of jazz during the global COVID-19 jazz shutdown, this week we profile trumpeter Dave Scott and a brand new album, along with honoring the great Lee Konitz. Stay safe and dig the jazz. Playlist Jason Tiemann “The Elements" T-Man (T-Man Records) 00:00 Host talks 6:33 Stan Hunter and Sonny Fortune ...

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Chris Dingman, Bobby Hutcherson, Frank Sinatra and More

by Joe Dimino
May 3, 2020

Right out of Kansas City, Neon Jazz presents episode 643 to calm the anxiety of the world. This show features Ray Mantilla and Onaje Allen Gumbs among others. Enjoy the jazz. Playlist JChris Dingman “Goddess" Embrace (Inner Arts Initiative) 00:00 Host talks 5:17 Bobby Hutcherson “Like Sonny'" Wise One (Kind of Blue Records) 7:08 ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Oscar Peterson & Charlie Parker

by Joe Dimino
April 19, 2020

During this time of COVID-19 and live jazz being silenced, Neon Jazz brings you a new episode honoring the best in today's jazz world. We also honor the legacy of the late Manu Dibango.Playlist Tim Ray “Paint if Black" Excursions and Adventures (Whaling City Sound) 00:00 Host talks 4:34 Oscar Peterson “Just a Sittin' ...

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Joey Alexander, Kenny Barron and Ellis Marsalis

by Joe Dimino
April 19, 2020

Neon Jazz is here for during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week we start the show with the young and very talented Joey Alexander and wrap it up with the late, great Ellis Marsalis. Support the jazz and enjoy the music. Playlist Joey Alexander “Warna" Warna (Verve) 00:00 Host talks 7:03 Wallace Roney “Children's Games'" ...