Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Romanian Born Jazz Pianist & Composer Lucian Ban  .. He was born in Romania – attended the Bucharest Music Academy before moving to New York in 1999 to attend the New School University to pursue that jazz dream of his .. He’s on the heels of his 2016 CD Songs from Afar and if his American debut recording “Somethin" Holy" that got 4 stars by All Music Guide is any indicator .. he’s got a bead on things .. 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/