Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Wisconsin-based Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Educator Paul Dietrich .. We talked about his fourth album as a leader called 5+4 out on October 13, 2023 on Shifting Paradigm Records. This project combines the instrumentation of a “traditional” jazz quintet paired with a string quartet. Along with this album, we cover his life in music, surviving COVID, the future and much more .. Dig in .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Uruguayan-born/Toronto-based Singer-Songwriter Valeria Matzner .. We dug into her latest 2023 album called Tamborilero that pays homage to the people who started this music, the Uraguayans of African descent and to the musical gift from the people of the African diaspora to Uruguayan culture. Along with this new project, we cover her early years in Uraguay, surviving COVID, the future ahead and much more .. Dig it .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Brooklyn-based Jazz Trombonist & Composer Andrew Danforth .. He opened up about his new 2023 CD Homegrown. An album that is a dedication to the past, present and future of creative music in Indianapolis and a musical representation of the natural landscape, humanity and social geography of Indianapolis that he has  grown to care so deeply for. He is a product of the Indianapolis jazz scene. Throughout his career he has performed and recorded with world class artists such as the Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, Steve Allee Big Band, The Temptations, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Richmond Symphony and National Repertory Orchestra.  Dig this story .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist & Composer Steven Husted .. We got into his new 2023 CD Standards & Then Some. It is his third release as a band leader and is a return to his acoustic, straight ahead jazz roots. After years of electric, jazz fusion playing and composing, he is once again playing his upright bass and showing his breadth of understanding of the history of jazz, while catapulting the music forward with his own compositions. He began his musical journey at the ripe old age of 6. From there he was always involved in everything musical from school band to private instruction to playing local parties for friends... Dig in..  

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Boston-based Jazz Guitarist & Educator Eric Hofbauer .. We had a wide ranging talk about his new 2023 CD Wake Up! It is a reboot of the “Five Agents” ensemble from Book of Water .. He is the chair of Jazz and Contemporary Music at Longy School of Music of Bard College, where he teaches jazz theory, chamber ensembles, solo repertoire class, guitar lessons and more. For over 20 years he has taught jazz history at Emerson College. He has performed and recorded alongside such greats like Roy Campbell, Jr., Cecil McBee, George Garzone and Matt Wilson .. Dig his story ..  

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Pop Artist Ellen Woloshin .. She opened up about her new 2023 CD Pop Torch. This former jingle writer is excited about her 3rd solo album with a blend of classics and originals ..  Her connection with music goes back to childhood. She grew up studying classical piano and started singing at the age of 16. When deciding to forego a classical career, she then fell into the “family business.” We cover this and so much more .. Enjoy…

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Toronto-based Pianist Teri Parker on the 2023 Album Shaping the Invisible .. On this sophomore album as a bandleader it stands as the culmination of years of playing, composing, and artistic growth. It's a fusion of musical heritage and innovation that places Parker squarely in the lineage of ground-breaking musicians... We cover this release, surviving COVID, live shows and so much more .. Enjoy ..

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Brooklyn-based Jazz Bassist & Club Owner Arthur Kell .. We talked about his new 2023 CD Speculation Quartet: Live at LunĂtico, out on Origin Records .. This project is a homecoming for Arthur as it merges the his disparate pursuits & bringing his music full circle. As the co-owner and through Bar LunĂtico, he has contributed greatly to the nurturing and sustaining of a vibrant music scene in modern-day Brooklyn. In turn, his involvement in the scene has helped to inform and develop his latest musical explorations. Over the years, he has worked for a wide cross-section of influential bandleaders in New York City and around the world .. Dig this cat .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Musician & Artist Molly Skuse .. She opened up about the new 2023 CD called Everybody by the Sixth Street All Stars .. We also covered her life in music .. She graduated from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music where she studied Vocal Jazz Performance and was recognized for her vocal prowess by Down Beat magazine's student music awards. While living in New York City, in the ‘90s, Molly paid her dues gigging 3-5 nights a week in downtown clubs including the Village Gate, The Knitting Factory, Small's, and Nuyorican Poets café. Molly has given concerts of her own compositions, throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with grant support from Meet the Composer and Brooklyn Arts council... Dig this interview ..  

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Italy-based Pianist Roberto Magris and Owner of JMood Records Paul Collins on the 2023 CD High Quote .. We spent some quality time talking about this project that has been in the can for some time. Originally recorded on November 3rd , 2012 at Chapman Recording Studios, Lenexa, Kansas, this is now seeing the light of day. Roberto again uses his jazz prowess to bring in some of the finest talent in the Kansas City jazz pool. From the likes of saxophonist Matt Otto, sax veteran Jim Mair, trombonist Jason Goudeau and drummer Brian Steever. We cover surviving COVID, this new album, live shows, upcoming projects and much more. Dig it ..  

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