Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Florida-based Jazz Composer & Bandleader Chuck Owen .. He celebrates the 25th anniversary of his Grammy-nominated big band The Jazz Surge on a new 2021 album  called Within Us done with his 19-piece big band with special guest vibraphonist Warren Wolf  .. Chuck has been a revered composer and bandleader for over 40 years .. Enjoy the story ..  Click to listen. 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. Check us out at All About Jazz @ https://kansascity.jazznearyou.com/neon-jazz.php. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ If you like what you hear, please let us know. You can contribute a few bucks to keep Neon Jazz going strong into the future. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4