Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Veteran Trumpeter Marcus Hampton  .. He’s gearing up for a new show at KC’s Blue Room off 18th and Vine on August 12, 2016 which will featured material from his latest 2014 Album -  Hampton House of Jazz – He talked about growing up in  Indianapolis as the the nephew of Slide Hampton and cousin of Lionel Hampton, his 21 year career as an active duty military musician, his time in Kansas City and much more .. 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 - 9:00 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/