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Claire Daly, Mary Lou Williams, Stella Cole & Benny Benack III
by Joe Dimino
Dive into the vibrant world of jazz with Episode 879 of Neon Jazz. Kicking off with the multi-talented Benny Benack III, we'll explore music from his 2023 album Third Time's the Charm. Next, meet the dynamic young phenom Stella Cole, currently touring with Benny and recently lighting up the stage at Kansas City's Folly Theater in ...
Mark Masters, Devin Gray, Andrew Vogt & Jenny Scheinman
by Joe Dimino
Welcome to the 878th episode of Neon Jazz, where the sounds of jazz legends and fresh talent collide. We kick things off with veteran, award-winning artist Jenny Scheinman, delivering the rousing “Shutdown Stomp" from her brand-new 2024 release, All Species Parade. Next, we dive into new material from her frequent collaborator, guitar virtuoso Bill Frisell, with ...
Wynton Marsalis, Dwayne Clemons, John Coltrane & Phil Merriman
by Joe Dimino
From across the pond, we proudly kick off the 877th episode of Neon Jazz with a masterful touch from veteran pianist Phil Merriman and his trio, showcasing fresh sounds from his 2024 release The Roots Beneath. Following that, we dive into the brilliance of Merriman's mentor, the legendary British pianist John Taylor, whose sextet delivers tasty ...
Benny Golson, Orrin Evans, Logan Richardson and Miki Yamanaka
by Joe Dimino
Kicking off the 875th episode of Neon Jazz, we dive into something special--fresh sounds from a deeply personal project with Orrin Evans at the helm of the Captain Black Big Band. He is delivering powerful tracks from his 2024 release Walk a Mile in My Shoe. From there, we pause to honor the late, great Benny ...
Wayne Shorter, Wayne Escoffery, Gordon Louis & Tracy Yang
by Joe Dimino
In this 874th episode of Neon Jazz, we dive deep into the musical mastery of young bandleader Tracy Yang, whose talent takes center stage with a track from her upcoming 2024 album, Or, alongside her dynamic jazz orchestra. Then, we uncover new material from the late, legendary Wayne Shorter, keeping the spirit of his genius alive. ...
David Weiss, Oscar Peterson, Hot Toddies & Leslie Pintchik
by Joe Dimino
Welcome to the thrilling 873rd Episode of Neon Jazz! We dive into a world of cinematic jazz magic, starting with the enchanting sounds of Chicago's own Maxx McGathey from his upcoming 2024 album, Imaginary Eyes. Next, we explore the profound influence of Medeski Martin & Wood on his early musical journey. Then, we bounce through a ...
Eric Person, Charlie Hunter, Wayne Shorter & Rachel Z
by Joe Dimino
Full of soul and gusto, we begin the 872nd Episode of Neon Jazz with keyboardist Rachel Z and music from her 2003 album First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. From there, we hear from her hero in the legendary Wayne Shorter. As we move on, there's a host of new music from past Neon Jazz ...
Mike Stern, Brad Mehldau, Jim Rotondi & Jesus Molina
by Joe Dimino
We dive into the 871st Episode of Neon Jazz with the brilliant Colombian-born pianist Jesus Molina and the title track off his 2024 album Selah. From there, we say goodbye to the towering jazz trumpeter of Jim Rotondi and hear new material from Mike Stern, Wayne Alpern, Christian Sands and Greg Johnson. In between, we get ...
Warren Wolf, Alexis Cole, Sonny Rollins and Leigh Pilzer
by Joe Dimino
From the mind of veteran musician Leigh Pilzer, we get right into the 869th Episode of Neon Jazz. With her Seven Pointed Star, we hear the title track off her 2024 album called Beatin' the Odds. From there, we journey around a stellar line up of veterans with new albums in 2024 with Julieta Eugenio, Natalie ...
Emmet Cohen, John Alvey, Gunhild Carling & Chad Edwards
by Joe Dimino
We begin the 868th Episode with NASA scientist by day and jazz cat by night, pianist Chad Edwards and music from his new album Wyoming Roads. From there, we hear from Doug Macdonald, Emmet Cohen, John Alley and Russell Haight along with Gunhild Carling's Big Band and music from her 2024 release Jazz is my Lifestyle. ...
