Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Alto Saxophonist Erena Terakubo .. Originally Sapporo, Japan and now in New York City, she just released a very nice 2016 album called A Time for Love – She learned from the great Herbie Hancock early on and in 2010 she recorded her album North Bird with the legendary Kenny Barron .. she is a vital voice in the world of jazz in Japan, America and around the world .. Click here to listen to the interview. Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/