Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist, Organist, Vocalist, Composer, Master Improvisationalist, Actress and Educator Amina Claudine Myers  .. We caught up with her in May 2020 as the COVID-19 world was ramping up to talk about quite a bit .. Over her storied career, she has performed nationally and internationally throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and North America.  She is well known for her work involving voice choirs, voice and instrumental ensembles.  Ms. Myers’ career in music began in her preteens and throughout high school directing church choirs, singing and playing gospel and rhythm and blues. She talks about quite a bit .. Enjoy…

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Singer Linda Purl  .. We talked to her in May 2020 about quite a bit .. She was born in Connecticut, grew up in Japan and became the only foreigner to have trained at the Toho Geino Academy. She’s got quite a road in jazz etched so far and there is much more to do .. Enjoy…

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer Miguel de León  .. We interviewed back on May 6, 2020 and talked about his newest  2020 CD Malandro ..He was raised in a musical Mexican American family and connected deeply to the sounds of music he heard around him while growing up. As a child he responded strongly to the radio hits of Mexican artists in his parent's record collection. He love of music and flair for the stage is quite unique .. he’s got a great story to tell and we captured it .. Enjoy …

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Russian Jazz Guitarist & Composer Evgeny Probozhiy  .. We caught up with him in the early stages of the COVID-19 lockdown from his based in Moscow .. His fame is on the rise as a jazz and fusion virtuoso guitarist and composer .. These days he is on a fast path in his solo career by creating international projects with young jazz stars from USA, Europe, Asia and Russia. He’s got a great story .. Enjoy…

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Drummer Akira Tana .. We caught up with him on May 6, 2020 during the early phases of the COVID-19 lockdown to talk about what has been going on and his life in music .. He was born and raised in California and earned degrees from Harvard University and the New England Conservatory of Music. He’s gigged with legends like Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt, Zoot Sims, Hubert Laws and the list goes on .. He co-led a quintet with the bassist, Rufus Reid called TanaReid .. This cat has a full, rich story .. Enjoy.

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader & Educator Greg Tardy .. His newest 2020 CD out on September 18th is called If Time Could Stand Still and was done with the great Alex Norris, Keith Brown, Alex Claff and Willie Jones III .. It is an impassioned recording that reflects on the changing seasons of life, and surges with his love of swing and the tradition. Greg was born in New Orleans and is endowed with a sound burnished in the bands of Elvin Jones, Andrew Hill, Tom Harrell, Dave Douglas, Nicholas Payton, Bill Frisell, and many others. His story and devotion is a great one .. Enjoy…

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with The Creator and Host of Neon Jazz – Yours Truly – Joe Dimino .. This was an interview conducted by a great friend and guest columnist for Link 2 Lee’s Summit .. News coming out the new home of Neon Jazz .. Lee’s Summit .. Mr. Beaudion is the owner of KC Media Matters and has spent his life dedicated to quality journalism and all the pursuits thereof .. He’s a chief reason that I got into journalist and eventually radio .. This show is an outgrown of our full conversation for an article that he penned and released to the world on October 22, 2020 .. Enjoy ..

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Pianist, Composer & Arranger Rene Rosnes of the Super Jazz Group Artemis .. We caught up in late September 2020 on the heels of releasing their self-titled debut .. This Blue Note release captures the supergroup comprising seven of the most acclaimed musicians in modern jazz. Featuring pianist and musical director Renee Rosnes, clarinetist Anat Cohen, tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, bassist Noriko Ueda, drummer Allison Miller, and featured vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant – It’s an understatement to say this is a powerful collective septet of visionary bandleaders and composers. Enjoy the story ..

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer, Composer, Producer & Bandleader Anthony Fung  ..We caught up with him on May 18, 2020 to talk his debut CD 2018’s Flashpoint… and we mulled over this new COVID-19 world of no live jazz .. He was born in Richmond Hill, Canada and has been playing the drums since the age of ten. He is currently based in Los Angeles and has established himself as one of the foremost up-and-coming drummers of his generation. Enjoy his story ..

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Bandleader Bill Warfield .. We caught up with him on May 29, 2020 during the pandemic to talk about his latest 2020 CD Smile…Bill has always proven to be a dynamic and innovative composer, bandleader and trumpeter delighting audiences, performers and writers for more than four decades. He’s got some wonderful stories .. Enjoy…