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Article: Building a Jazz Library

Ornette Coleman's and Horace Silver's "Lonely Woman" — A Disambiguation

by Artur Moral
July 27, 2025

Reality is filled with confusion and misunderstandings; some are suggestive or creative, while others are disappointing or, worse, malicious. The jazz world is no stranger to the first type: specific compositions are often confused or misidentified as if they were the same. Usually, this happens because of similar melodies or titles that are sometimes identical. This ...

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Mary Halvorson, Michael Andrew, John Sturino, Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap

by Joe Dimino
July 27, 2025

Kicking off the 916th episode of Neon Jazz, we dive straight into the deep end of excellence with a powerhouse pairing--jazz royalty Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap--serving up fresh brilliance from their 2025 release, Elementa. From there, the journey gets bold and unpredictable, featuring fearless new sounds from Emile Londoner, Mary Halvorson, John Sturino, Michael ...

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Nicholas Payton, Etienne Charles, Dawn Clement, Ute Lemper & Antonio Hart

by Joe Dimino
July 20, 2025

We kick off the 915th episode of Neon Jazz with a bold blast from the horn--Antonio Hart, delivering sounds from his soul-stirring 2025 release Blessings. A modern force on the horn and the bandstand, he sets the tone for an episode bursting with brilliance. From there, we roll deep into the heart of 2025's jazz scene--featuring ...

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Brad Mehldau, Kokoroko, Joshua Redman, NYO Jazz & Nick Adema

by Joe Dimino
July 13, 2025

Welcome to the 914th Episode of Neon Jazz--an hour packed with innovation, tribute, and pure sonic brilliance. We kick things off with a powerful track for modern times from Nicholas Adema, pulled from his latest statement of a record, Urban Chaos. From there, we journey into the emotional depth of Brad Mehldau, as he masterfully reinterprets ...

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Joel Frahm, Ryan Keberle, Eddie Moore, Thomas Fonnesbaek & Adam Galblum

by Joe Dimino
July 6, 2025

We kick off the 913th episode of Neon Jazz with the rich, swinging sound of Kansas City violinist and bandleader Adam Galblum, leading his Hot Club KC ensemble. The show opens with the title track from his fresh 2025 release, Dream Dancing--a vibrant nod to vintage jazz with modern flair. From there, we stay rooted in ...

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Spike Wilner, Avishai Cohen, Bobby West & Laura Anglade

by Joe Dimino
June 29, 2025

We kick off the 912th episode of Neon Jazz with a fresh voice making waves--Laura Anglade, the enchanting singer blending deep French roots with a breezy American jazz flair, as we spin a track from her luminous 2025 album Get Out of Town. From there, it's a rich journey through the jazz landscape. We hear from ...

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Anat Cohen, Michael Dease, Joe Kennedy & Al Foster

by Joe Dimino
June 22, 2025

We open the 911th episode of Neon Jazz with a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Al Foster--a true titan behind the kit. In his honor, we spin music from his beautifully introspective 2022 album Reflections, a fitting way to remember the legacy of a drummer who helped shape the sound of modern jazz. From there, ...

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Steve Davis, Thelonious Monk, Greg Murphy, Jazzmeia Horn & Roy Hargrove

by Joe Dimino
June 15, 2025

From the electric grooves of Simon Paterson's Electric Gumbo, we launch into the 910th episode of Neon Jazz with a jolt of fresh energy from his 2025 release It's On. The journey continues with a soul-stirring, newly unearthed gem from the legendary Roy Hargrove, featured on the posthumous album Grande-Terre--a timeless reminder of his genius. We ...

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Miles Davis, Ben Sidran, Max Roach & Isaiah J. Thompson

by Joe Dimino
June 8, 2025

Episode 909 of Neon Jazz ignites with brilliance--and it starts with a rising star lighting up the modern jazz sky: Isaiah J. Thompson. We dive into fresh, soul-stirring tracks from his powerful 2025 release, The Book of Isaiah--Modern Jazz Ministry, where faith, groove, and virtuosity collide. From there, it's a rich journey through the past and ...

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Frannk Carlberg, Lorraine Feather, Entre Amigos & Eric Scott Reed

by Joe Dimino
June 1, 2025

Welcome aboard our 908th voyage into the world of Neon Jazz. We kick things off with the luminous sounds of LA-based maestro Eric Scott Reed, showcasing fresh tracks from his stellar 2025 release, Out Late. From there, it's a rich ride through the vibrant pulse of modern jazz, guided by veterans who continue to shape the ...