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Jon Batiste, Frank Morgan, Jack Mouse & Jonah David
by Joe Dimino
Welcome to the 896th episode of Neon Jazz, where the groove never stops! We kick things off with the electrifying Jonah David, spinning a fresh cut from his highly anticipated 2025 album, Waltz for Eli. Then, we take a time-traveling leap back to 1955 for a sizzling classic--Frank Morgan's fiery rendition of “The Champ." This hour ...
McCoy Tyner, George Colligan, Herbie Mann & David Watson
by Joe Dimino
From one of the freshest voices in the Kansas City jazz scene, we kick off the 895th episode with David Watson and his smooth vocal stylings from his 2020 album, The Ludlow Affair. Then, we take a nostalgic turn with the legendary Herbie Mann, whom David had the privilege of knowing during his time at The ...
Ralph Hepola: Tubist Extraordinaire and Winner of a 2024 John Stites Jazz Award
Once upon a time the venerable tuba was the foundational time-keeping instrument of a jazz band, mainly because its deep bass register meant it could be heard (the upright bass was sometimes used for indoor gigs). An early proponent of the tuba as an integral part of jazz was Louis Armstrong, especially with his Hot Five ...
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 ...
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Carlos Ferreyra
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Carlos Ferreyra is a Woodwind specialist based in Kansas City, MO, and has brought his versatile musicianship to audiences in the KC area since 2010. With a broad interest in traditions ranging from classical European and Indian to funk and the folk music of his native Uruguay, Carlos finds his most personal expression in jazz. Drawing inspiration from the great standards of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Miles Davis, he has honed his craft while residing in Kansas City and New Orleans, two pillars of jazz history and tradition, through studies at Missouri Western State University, and internationally during a residence in Spain.
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 ...
Kansas City vs Philadelphia: A Super Bowl for Jazz
by Michael Ricci
This article was first published on February 13, 2023. Aside from one of the Kelce brothers retiring, it still applies today. We're celebrating Super Bowl LVII with chili, wings, barbecue and... jazz! Two of the most notable jazz cities in the United States square off in this year's big game: Kansas City vs. Philadelphia. ...
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, ...
