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Born in Hartford, CT, Dwonszyk started playing the electric bass at age eleven. His journey into the world of jazz began at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School where he began playing the upright bass. He also started attending the Artists Collective after school program playing in the Youth Jazz Orchestra. The Artist Collective, founded by jazz saxophone legend Jackie McLean, propelled Dwonszyk to continue his studies at the The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at The University of Hartford.

Dwonszyk quickly developed an exceptionally strong rapport with Professor Nat Reeves and Professor Steve Davis. Reeves instilled a strong sense of swing, conviction and vocabulary upon Dwonszyk while Davis would hire Dwonszyk for gigs at local venues around the Hartford area. This schooling inside and outside of the classroom helped Dwonszyk become one of the top call bassist in Connecticut.

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The Complete In The Before: Live at the Side Door

By Mike Casey

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026
Track listing: Spoken Introduction (West End);Ghazal (Trio - Live);Unforgettable (Live);Universal Gratitude (Trio - Live);Shift (Live);Venus (Trio - Live); Get You (Live)

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Bria Skonberg, Jacob Gurevitsch, Jesse Davis & Back Alley Brass Band

by Joe Dimino
July 19, 2026

From the celebrated and high energy Kansas City band with a New Orleans kick, we begin the 967th Episode of Neon Jazz with the Back Alley Brass Band with music off their new 2026 album Some Bright Morning. From there, we dig into new music and interview clips from the likes of Jacob Gurevitsch, Arnold Ludvig, ...

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Unforgettable (Live)

May 5, 2026

Album: The Complete In The Before: Live at the Side Door
By Mike Casey
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026
Duration: 05:24

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Eugene McDaniels, Catherine Russell and April Varner

by Jerome Wilson
April 15, 2026

This episode features a segment on the changing music of singer-songwriter Eugene McDaniels in the 1960s. It also includes music from April Varner, Matthew Shipp, and Catherine Russell.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Allan Harris ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

Guitar and Bass Reviews featuring Josh Achiron

by Jerome Wilson
April 2, 2026

These are short reviews of recent guitar or bass-led albums. Dave Stryker Blue Fire--The Van Gelder Session Strikezone Records 2026 Guitarist Dave Stryker fulfilled a long-time dream by recording this album with his longstanding organ trio at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder studio in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. The ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music from Bill Frisell, Melissa Aldana and Nicole McCabe

by Hobart Taylor
February 25, 2026

Bill Frisell comments on “Small Hands," Melissa Aldana evokes feelings in her new release Filin and saxophonist Nicole McCabe contemplates “Hues" via her Color Theory. Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Anna Kolchina “So Many Stars" from Reach for Tomorrow (OA2) 00:08 Martial Solal/Dave Liebman “All the Things You Are" from Masters in Bordeaux (Sunnyside) 3:00 ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Al Jarreau, The Baylor Project, Abbey Lincoln, Tyreek McDole and More

by Jua Howard
February 3, 2026

Hey Music Family! I hope the new year is treating you well. It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show." !'ve got more timeless music including from Al Jarreau, The Baylor Project, Tyreek McDole, Abbey Lincoln, Umoja Jazz Ensemble, Laurin Talese and many more. Come get lost in the music with me!

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Stay

By Julieta Eugenio

Label: Cristalyn Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Stay; Trapped; Breath I; Out There; Blue; Breath II; Sunday Stranger; Breath III; Sophisticated Lady; Breath IV.

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