Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Drummer Doug Auwater .. He spoke with Neon Jazz about growing up in LA and moving on to Kansas City .. These days, he is very busy in a great KC jazz scene playing with the likes of the Sons of Brasil, Joe Cartwright, Roger Wilder and many more .. During his career, he has been around .. he’s done shows and concerts with the likes of George Burns, the Smothers Brothers, Joan Rivers, and many people on the bill .. and he has some great stories .. He loves going to Brazil and is a teacher with a very solid teaching philosophy .. He has a lot to say and it’s good .. Click here to listen to the interview. Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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/