Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Southern California–based Jazz Big Band Composer and Arranger Elliot Deutsch – He talked at length with us about his latest 2018 CD Make Big Band Great Again…He is an award winning arranger and composer that received first place in the 2012 ASMAC/Bill Conti Big Band Arranging and Composing Competition and his music for jazz ensemble has been performed by the big bands at USC, UCLA, Cal Arts, and many other outfits.. Along with performing and recording, he’s an active music educator and a strong supporter of the future and growth of jazz .. 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 at 8:00 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/