Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Slovenia-born, NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist Jan Kus. We dig into his new 2025 EP Night Rides and his creative journey in the modern jazz world. Alongside Puerto Rican multi-instrumentalist Dan Martínez, Jan co-founded Play_Ground, an eclectic musical project that blends global sounds and cinematic moods. Night Rides takes listeners on a late-night journey — headlights flashing, grooves pulsing, and memories flowing — a soundtrack for introspection and motion. From his early days studying clarinet in Slovenia to shaping his voice in New York City’s vibrant jazz scene, Jan shares the story of his evolution as an artist and storyteller. Dig this conversation.

🎧 EP Release: Night Rides – Play_Ground
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Avant-Garde Guitarist Ethan Margolis — also known as Emaginario. He opens up about his new 2025 album The Blues Around Us, his creative partnership with acclaimed pianist Chano Domínguez, and his life in music. Released on Unifying Sounds, this debut album captures the spirit of global connection — bridging Cleveland and Cádiz through a shared passion for blending genres and transcending musical borders. Nearly eight years in the making, it’s a story of artistic friendship, perseverance, and soulful collaboration. Dig this compelling conversation.

🎧 More on the album: Unifying Sounds – The Blues Around Us 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Distinguished Jazz Educator, Composer, Musician & Interviewer David Schroeder. A celebrated force in jazz education and oral history, David has launched his new podcast series “From the Minds of Jazz Musicians.” The show offers an intimate journey through jazz, filled with personal stories from his career and heartfelt conversations with fellow musicians, friends, and family. Building on his legacy from the Artists’ House Jazz Masterclass Series, Barnes & Noble Jazz Interview Series, NYU Jazz Interview Series, and NYU JazzCast Podcast, this new project dives deep into the creative and emotional worlds of jazz’s most influential voices. Tune in for a story rich in music, memory, and meaning.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Jazz Guitarist Jeff Shirley on his 2025 album “Trio Live at Green Lady Lounge.” A familiar face around the Neon Jazz world, Jeff continues to shine as a cornerstone of the vibrant KC jazz scene. This live recording showcases tunes from his deep catalog of compositions, spanning six albums over 13 years. Joined by bassist Seth Lee and drummer Antonio Reyes, Jeff delivers an authentic, energetic performance in his natural habitat — the Green Lady Lounge. We talk about his regular gigs, the magic of live recording, and the evolving modern jazz landscape of 2025.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer Roger Glenn on his remarkable career .. In part two of our conversation, we explore his charmed life in the jazz world following the release of his 2025 album My Latin Heart. Roger is the “ingredient X” — the secret sauce behind so many legendary sounds. Across four decades, he’s elevated the music of jazz, Latin jazz, blues, and funk greats, performing with icons like Cal Tjader, Herbie Mann, Dizzy Gillespie, and Mary Lou Williams. With over 40 album credits, Roger Glenn’s legacy is one of soulful innovation and pure musical joy. Dig this story.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Bassist & Composer Gui Duvignau .. We talk about his 2025 album Listen In — a dynamic and intimate trio project featuring Jacob Sacks and Nathan Ellman-Bell. As a follow-up and extension to their 2024 release Live in Red Hook, this new record offers a fresh and immersive listening experience that captures the spirit of modern jazz collaboration. Listen In drops on October 24, 2025, with a release show at Bar Bayeux in Brooklyn on October 25th. Dive into the story behind the music and the creative journey shaping Gui’s evolving sound.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Houston-based Jazz Pianist, Organist & Composer Ben Clifton .. We talk about his debut 2025 album Overlook and his inspiring life in jazz. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Ben’s musical roots in classical, gospel, and jazz give him a rich and soulful sound that shines across every performance. His emotional depth, versatility, and collaborative energy have made him a standout musician in Houston and beyond. Known for his expressive touch and genre-blending fluency, Ben Clifton creates music that connects deeply and uplifts every listener. Dig this powerful story.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Alto Saxophonist, Composer & Bandleader Connor Sobieri. We caught up with this rising jazz talent to talk about his debut single “Love Song” and his growing life in the jazz world.

Recorded just days before graduating from NYU, Love Song features a singable melody inspired by the rock power ballads and psychedelia of the 1970s and 80s, all fused with contemporary jazz influences. Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, Connor’s music bridges Jazz, R&B, and Rock, reflecting a modern and emotional sound.

He has performed alongside Alan Ferber, Melissa Aldana, and Linda May Han Oh, graced stages at Dizzy’s Club and Birdland, and continues to push boundaries as the leader of his genre-bending Connor Sobieri Group. We get into his sound, inspirations, and creative journey.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with American-Canadian Jazz Vocalist & Producer Peter Campbell discussing his deeply personal 2025 album Haunted Melody. We first caught up with Peter during the height of the 2020 pandemic, and now he returns with a project that reflects both artistic growth and emotional depth.

Following his acclaimed 2020 release Old Flames Never Die, this new record—co-arranged with celebrated Canadian guitarist Reg Schwager—features some of Canada’s finest jazz musicians, along with American saxophonist Joel Frahm and Portuguese producer/composer Ernesto Leite. Haunted Melody captures an artist in reflection and renewal, inspired by loss, love, and rediscovery after profound personal change.

Join us as Peter shares his creative journey, the making of the album, and how life and art intertwine in powerful ways.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based, Award-Winning Latvian Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Arranger Arta Jēkabsone. Originally from Latvia and now thriving in New York City, Arta is living her jazz dream.

We talk about her upcoming 2025 album, Dziesmu Kamoliņš — a stunning collection of 11 original arrangements of traditional Latvian folk songs, blended with her own compositions inspired by those melodies. The result is a deeply personal and poetic record that connects centuries-old Baltic traditions with modern jazz and world music influences.

A finalist in both the Montreux Jazz Vocal Competition and the Sarah Vaughan Competition, Arta continues to shine as one of jazz’s most expressive and boundary-pushing voices. We dive into her story, her heritage, and her sound. Enjoy.

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