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Donald Vega, George Kahn, Lizzie Thomas & Gunhild Carling

by Joe Dimino
Get ready to swing into the season with the Annual Christmas Jazz Hour. Kicking off the festivities is the electrifying Gunhild Carling, bringing her signature flair to the whimsical holiday favorite, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. From there, it's a sleigh ride of sensational sounds as veteran jazz musicians like Rich Willey, George Kahn, Donald ...
Marc Cary, Wayne Shorter, Betty Carter & Addison Frei

by Joe Dimino
Kicking off the 885th episode of Neon Jazz, we dive in with New York City pianist Addison Frei and the title track from his new 2024 album, Coin Flip. A talent with deep Kansas City roots, Addison sets the tone before we shift to Marc Cary, a mentor who's shared meaningful time and music with him ...
Marcus Miller, Harry Connick, Jr., John Coltrane & Maria Schafer

by Joe Dimino
Episode 884 of Neon Jazz kicks off with the exceptional talent of Los Angeles-based singer Maria Schafer, followed by the iconic Harry Connick Jr., whose influence helped shape her journey to becoming one of the most sought-after jazz vocalists on the West Coast. From there, we dive into fresh sounds from seasoned veterans releasing new material ...
Kenny Barron, Richard X Bennett, Barry Harris & Louis Hayes

by Joe Dimino
Step into the 883rd episode of Neon Jazz, where the echoes of legends and the pulse of the future intersect. We open with the incomparable Kenny Barron, a living jazz icon still blazing trails, featuring music from his 2024 masterpiece, Beyond This Place. From there, we journey back to the roots with James Moody, the legend ...
Roy Haynes, Brian Charette, Milt Jackson & Lou Donaldson

by Joe Dimino
Episode 882 takes a soulful turn as we honor the towering legacy of the late alto saxophone legend Lou Donaldson, who recently passed away at the age of 98. A true giant of jazz, Lou left an indelible mark on the genre, and in this episode, we pay tribute to his extraordinary life and music. We ...
Chuck Israels, Alvin Queen, Arturo Sandoval & Bryn Roberts

by Joe Dimino
Off the graceful and sophisticated notes of Aloft, the 2024 album by pianist and composer Bryn Roberts, we go right into this week's journey. From there, we delve into the timeless artistry of jazz legend Chuck Israels, a master whose collaborations have defined an era. Next, we spotlight the talented Marie Goudy, imagining her delight at ...
Quincy Jones, David Bixler, Branford Marsalis & Ben Kono

by Joe Dimino
Welcome to the 880th episode of Neon Jazz, where we dive into a fresh journey of sound and talent. We kick things off with the gifted woodwinds player Ben Kono and his group, featuring music from his highly anticipated 2024 album Voyages. From there, we venture into the works of the late, great Bob Berg, who ...
Spartan Press Publishes Neon Jazz Host Joe Dimino's Book of Poetry, 'The American Enigma is You'

Joe Dimino is a poet who gives us riffs bright, kindly and thoughtful. He looks and listens for those singing on their instruments. He write about several pleasures: Jazz veterans; Jazz custodians; his son's ever-fanciful language on Post-It notes. He delights in a 'little pig / wagging its tiny tail / like mad / and eating ...
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 ...