Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Visual Artist & Jazz Lover Jim Watt .. His new project called 1000 Watts aims to raise $100K through sale of 1000 artworks going on sale beginning on May 14th at Jim Kempner Fine Arts in Chelsea Art created as musicians improvise, captured on film by legendary photographer/filmmaker Danny Clinch - https://www.jimkempnerfineart.com/1000watts - Jim is creating this series of 1,000 ink washes using a traditional Japanese ink called sumi along with water. He paints as a jazz ensemble improvises in real time. It’s a fascinating story of creativity meets survival for the overall jazz good .. Enjoy ..

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Piano Legend Terry Waldo .. We talked to him about his new 2021 CD I Double Dare You with Jazz Vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie .. They join forces to release their debut collaboration album of upbeat jazz/pop songs from the ‘20s and ‘30s .. We also talked to this Ohio native about his long career in music .. He is best known for his contribution to ragtime and his role in reviving interest in this form … Get to know him and dig the tale ..

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie on the new 2021 CD I Double Dare You with Jazz Piano Legend Terry Waldo .. She opened up about the new 2021 Single “Button Up Your Overcoat” From debut album I Double Dare You out August 6, 2021 on Turtle Bay Records  .. Internationally renowned jazz vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie join forces with Terry to release their debut collaboration album of upbeat jazz/pop songs from the ‘20s and ‘30s .. They first met and started performing together at the famous NYC parties .. Enjoy their tale ..

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Kenney Polson .. We caught up with him about his life in music, COVID, his latest 2021 CD Colors of Brazil exploring his love of Brazilian music .. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri to a musical family and his grandfather, “Chubby Wayne” Harshaw was a major musical influence .. These days he is based in the Pacific Northwest performed in over 50 countries over a storied career .. Get to know him and enjoy ..

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Veteran Jazz Bassist, Composer & Arranger Leon Lee Dorsey .. We caught up with him to discuss his latest 2021 CD Thank You Mr. Mabern, a long life in music and the future .. He made his solo recital debut at Lincoln Center in September 1999 and moved on in a big way to play with jazz luminaries like Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, John Lewis, Kenny Clarke, Jon Hendricks and on and on .. Along with a busy performing and recording existence, he teaches these days at the Berklee College of Music and is a very self-actualized cat .. Enjoy his story ..

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist, Keyboardist & Composer Russell Ferrante .. He opened up about his latest 2021 CD Inflextion with his trio and a wonderful existence in the world of jazz .. He was born in San Jose, California and started playin the piano at the age of 9 years old. His early musical experiences revolved around the church where his father was the choir director. He moved to San Francisco in 1975 where he continued to be active on the vibrant local music scene and landed his first teaching job at the Community Music Center in the Mission District and to this very day he continues his 40 year association with Yellowjackets, performing and conducting clinics worldwide. Enjoy his story ..

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Jazz Trombonist, Composer, Arranger, Grammy Nominee and NEA Master Artist Papo Vázquez .. He opened up about his latest 2021 CD Chapter 10: Breaking Cover with the Mighty Pirates Troubadours and his 45+ year career spanning Jazz, Latin and Afro Caribbean music. Originally from Philadelphia, his young formative years were in Puerto Rico. By age 17, he headed to New York City where he would record and perform with top artists in the salsa music scene .. and led to big gigs with jazz luminaries like Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations Orchestra, Chico O’Farrill, Ray Charles and so many more .. He’s got a story you need to hear .. Enjoy ..

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran NYC Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Historian, Radio Producer & Educator Bill Kirchner .. He reached out to the show and we were happy to talk with him about a long, fruitful journey in the jazz world .. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio & graduated in 1975 from Manhattan College in New York City.  From then until 1980, he lived in Washington, D.C. and since July 1980, he has lived in New York City. Over the years, his arrangements have been recorded by Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Konitz, the Smithsonian Jazz Repertory Ensemble, and singer Patti Austin and he’s played with the likes of Anita O'Day, Chris Connor, Sheila Jordan, Larry Elgart, Tito Puente and he’s got great stories to back it all up .. Full of wisdom, history and hope .. Enjoy…

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Irish Jazz Musician, Educator & Broadcaster Linley Hamilton ..  For a long time been one of the most influential figures involved with Jazz in Ireland & The UK. As a musician he is at the top of the list when it comes to collaborating with a horn player for a recording or live performance. He has appeared on albums from Van Morrison, Paul Brady and Jacki Dankworth .. His passion and dedication to jazz is evident on all fronts and we dig into his latest projects, career and the hope ahead .. Dig his story ..

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Drummer & Composer Ulysses Owens Jr. .. We had a long conversation about his unique path in jazz and his latest 2021 CD Soul Conversations .. His Eagerly-Awaited Big Band Debut on Outside in Music with his new 19-piece outfit known as the UOJ Big Band .. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, he has always had a passion for the music. In his hometown, his family founded Don’t Miss a Beat, Inc., a non-profit organization empowering young people to dream big and give back to their communities through a blend of musical, artistic, academic, and civic engagement programming .. Along with the recording life, he was asked by Wynton Marsalis to join the esteemed Faculty at The Juilliard School to serve  as Small Ensemble Director .. he’s been there for over five years. Dig his story ..