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Steve Smith was originally drawn to the drums by hearing marching bands in parades as a child in his native Massachusetts. At age nine, in 1963, Smith began studying the instrument in earnest with local Boston area teacher Bill Flanagan, who played in big bands in the swing era.

Smith performed in the usual school band program and garage bands while in his teens, but also began to broaden his performing experience by playing in a professional Brockton concert band and even the big band at the local college, Bridgewater State. After high school, Smith began studying music at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1972. There he received valuable instruction from such renowned drum teachers as Gary Chaffee and Alan Dawson.

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Jane Ira Bloom, Kieran Brown, Charlie Parker & Sheila Jordan

Read "Jane Ira Bloom, Kieran Brown, Charlie Parker & Sheila Jordan" reviewed by Joe Dimino


Our journey into the 921st episode of Neon Jazz begins with the incomparable Sheila Jordan--a legend whose fearless spirit and boundless artistry will forever echo through jazz. She left us on August 11, 2025, at the age of 96, after a life lived with unmatched courage, grace, and musical brilliance. In her honor, we open with ...

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Exploration (Don Friedman Quartet), Classic Jazz from Miles Davis, Dinah Washington, Freddie Hubbard, Recent Jazz from Tina May, Dave Douglas, Michael Mayo, Birthday Music from Ike Quebec, Malachi Thompson, Vital Information, and more

Read "Exploration (Don Friedman Quartet), Classic Jazz from Miles Davis, Dinah Washington, Freddie Hubbard, Recent Jazz from Tina May, Dave Douglas, Michael Mayo, Birthday Music from Ike Quebec, Malachi Thompson, Vital Information, and more" reviewed by David W. Daniels


The program will feature classic jazz, current jazz that is in the tradition of classic jazz, jazz fusion, and music by local artists covering all forms of jazz. We do this in three segments, each an hour long: 1: Classic jazz; 2: Recent jazz that is in the tradition; and 3: Jazz musicians who had birthdays ...

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Miles Davis, Alex Stuart, The Action 4s, Derek Sherinian and Virgil Donati

Read "Miles Davis, Alex Stuart, The Action 4s, Derek Sherinian and Virgil Donati" reviewed by Len Davis


On the program today we revisit Miles Davis Bitches Brew with the game changing Miles Runs The Voodoo Down, to remember his birthday recently. Fresh music comes your way with Japanese pianist Kazutoshi Tosha, Aussie guitarist Alex Stuart, and prog-fusion from Soften The Glare. Plus, a new single from Sydney guitarist Kypo. We also hear from ...

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Rachel Therrien, Rodney Jordan, Diane Marino, Rodney Whitaker and more

Read "Rachel Therrien, Rodney Jordan, Diane Marino, Rodney Whitaker and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Rachel Therrien, Dr. Purgatory, Rodney Jordan, Diane Marino, Ross Valory, Rodney Whitaker, Max Leake, The Reddish Fetish, Tomas Martin Lopez, Willie Morris, Steve Smith, Yellowjackets, Jeremy Pelt, Ryan Middagh, Nick Hempton & Cory Weeds, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Fernando Ferrarone, Jenna McLean, Artemis, Kasan Belgrave, Michelle Nicolle, Mafalda Minnozzi, MTB, and more. ...

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Mike Boone, Eric Lilley, Jenna McLean, Kasan Belgrave and more.

Read "Mike Boone, Eric Lilley, Jenna McLean, Kasan Belgrave and more." reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Steven Feifke, Mike Boone, Eric Lilley, Jenna McLean, Kasan Belgrave, Pasquale Grasso, Alan Chaubert, Mafalda Minnozzi, Mark Grandfield, Ariane Racicot, Joe Alterman, Jackson Potter, Theoretical Planets, MTB, Liz Cole, Jeremy Pelt, Stephen Bryant, Mason Razavi, Fred Hersch, Claire Martin, Marina Albero, Ryan Middagh, Dave Stryker, Carl Allen and more.

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Jim Rotondi, Wire Town, Donald Vega and Dan Moretti

Read "Jim Rotondi, Wire Town, Donald Vega and Dan Moretti" reviewed 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 ...

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Jeremy Pelt, Darryl Yokley, Mason Razavi, Fred Hersch and more

Read "Jeremy Pelt, Darryl Yokley, Mason Razavi, Fred Hersch and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Jeremy Pelt, Darryl Yokley, Mason Razavi, Fred Hersch, Willie Morris, Tom Wakeling, Rick Roe, Theoretical Planets, Jessica Jones, David Ballis, Larry Vuckovich, Jacob Wutzke, Dan Moretti, Mark Grandfield, Jackson Potter, Joe Syrian, Michel Petrucciani, Allegra Levy, Arturo Sandoval, Harry Drabkin, Carl Allen, Judy Wexler and more. Playlist Jeremy ...

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Steve Smith, Don Paul, Mike Stern, John Surman & More

Read "Steve Smith, Don Paul, Mike Stern, John Surman & More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


In this eclectic mix there is a 40th anniversary retrospective of the work of ex-Journey drummer Steve Smith. In addition a then and now look at guitarist Mike Stern plus a remarkable album from poet Don Paul. This is interspersed with some new releases plus a new version of a 1969 recording by UK jazz legend ...

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Jacob Wutzke, Eugenie Jones, Dennis Mitcheltree and Dann Zinn

Read "Jacob Wutzke, Eugenie Jones, Dennis Mitcheltree and Dann Zinn" reviewed 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 ...


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