Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Vocalist Kelly Green on her 2025 CD Corner of My Dreams. We first caught up with her in 2024, and now revisit her powerful new project—a heartfelt collection of original music and orchestrations dedicated to her late mother, Kathie Green. The album chronicles her journey from deep grief to uplifting remembrance, a process that began in 2019 and has blossomed into this moving release. Kelly shares her story of loss, healing, and hope through music.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy Award Winning Vocalist, Pianist & Songwriter Nicole Zuraitis .. From her base in Connecticut, we talk about her new 2025 CD Live at Vic’s and her celebrated journey in the world of music. This album is a thrilling, unedited snapshot of her artistry at its peak, featuring an exceptional ensemble that brings improvisatory energy and soul to every track.

Nicole is fresh off two back-to-back Grammy wins, including the 2024 Best Jazz Vocal Album. We cover her beginnings, career highlights, and the path that led to this moment. It’s an inspiring and powerful story you don’t want to miss. Dig in.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Michelle Lordi on her 2025 CD Live at Dirty Dog .. She teams up with veteran bassist/producer Matthew Parrish for their debut as co-leaders and first release as a couple. Recorded live at the storied Dirty Dog Jazz Café in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, the album captures a swinging, intimate partnership — forged through music and a deeply shared life on the bandstand, in the studio, and at home.

For Matthew, it’s a long-awaited return to bandleading since his acclaimed 2001 debut Circles. The last time we caught up with Michelle was during her 2023 release Two Moons. In this conversation, we dive into the new album, life in 2025, and so much more. Always a pleasure to have her on the show. Dig in.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with married music power couple Premik Russell Tubbs & Margee Minier-Tubbs. We connected with them from their home in Connecticut to talk about their brand-new 2025 release Oneness-World, how they met, and their remarkable journeys in music.

Described as “a sonic journey into the heart of our oneness through its complex musical exploration of the unfolding cycles of time while delving into the mystery of existence and the eternal breath of life,” this album is both expansive and deeply personal.

Premik, featured on saxophones, flutes, and EWI, leads a stellar group of musicians that includes Grammy-winning violinist Zach Brock, keyboardist Neil Alexander, pianist Steve Sandberg, bassist Michael O’Brien, and drummer-percussionist Todd Isler. Margee adds evocative vocals and spoken word on four of the seven tracks, bringing depth and resonance to the project.

It’s a story of music, partnership, and creative vision. Tune in.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Jazz Trumpeter Markus Rutz .. We talk about his brand-new 2025 CD Many Moons and his fascinating life in the jazz world. On this ninth album as a leader, Markus follows his recent projects Storybook (2023) and Penumbra (2024), delivering a collection of small group recordings with top contemporaries from the Chicago scene.

Known for his bluesy, soulful trumpet sound and exquisite tone, Markus continues to carve out a distinct voice in modern jazz while paying homage to its timeless traditions. It’s a most excellent story. Tune in.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with married music power couple Premik Russell Tubbs & Margee Minier-Tubbs. We connected with them from their home in Connecticut to talk about their brand-new 2025 release Oneness-World, how they met, and their remarkable journeys in music.

Described as “a sonic journey into the heart of our oneness through its complex musical exploration of the unfolding cycles of time while delving into the mystery of existence and the eternal breath of life,” this album is both expansive and deeply personal.

Premik, featured on saxophones, flutes, and EWI, leads a stellar group of musicians that includes Grammy-winning violinist Zach Brock, keyboardist Neil Alexander, pianist Steve Sandberg, bassist Michael O’Brien, and drummer-percussionist Todd Isler. Margee adds evocative vocals and spoken word on four of the seven tracks, bringing depth and resonance to the project.

It’s a story of music, partnership, and creative vision. Tune in.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Scotland-based Jazz Vocalist, Saxophonist & Flautist Kimberley Tessa. She joins us to talk about her debut 2025 release Feel Alright / How It Feels and her journey in music so far.

Winner of the Scottish Jazz Awards Rising Star, Kimberley wrote much of this album at the piano during her late teens. The record is a jazz exploration of love and emotional conflict, drawing inspiration from the voices of Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. Blending soulful melodies with shifting grooves, the music flows from raw vulnerability to a bold, Latin-inspired finale.

We dig into her artistry, her career beginnings, and what lies ahead in this heartfelt conversation from the heart of Scotland.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Vocalist & Songwriter Joel Harrison. We dive into his brand-new 2025 release Guitar Talk Vol. 2 – Jazz Duos and his fascinating journey in the jazz world.

This latest project is a bold collection of improvisations built around Harrison’s far-ranging compositions. A Washington D.C. native and 2010 Guggenheim Fellow, Harrison has released 20 CDs on seven labels since 1994. With formative years spent in Boston and the Bay Area, he is now based in Brooklyn, NY—continuing to craft innovative music and stories that unfold with every project.

It’s a deep dive into the artistry of a boundary-pushing guitarist. Enjoy the conversation.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Esteban Castro. We caught up with this rising jazz star to discuss his journey in music and his recognition as the recipient of The Gilmore’s inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Award. This honor comes with a $25,000 stipend to further his musical career and educational development.

Esteban began playing piano at age three, quickly showing a gift for improvisation and composition. In 2020, he began his studies at the Juilliard School and has since performed nationally and internationally as a leader. His story is one of early talent, hard work, and a bright future in jazz. Tune in to hear more.

More on the event: https://www.thegilmore.org/bell-artist-awards/bell-young-artists/

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Blues Pedal Steel Guitarist Roosevelt Collier on the 2025 Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival. Rooted in the sacred steel tradition, Roosevelt first made his mark with The Lee Boys and has since become known for his legendary “get-downs”—soul-shaking live shows blending church, blues, and Hendrix-inspired fire. From his home base in Spain, Roosevelt shares his journey, the power of pedal steel, and his role in the exciting reboot of the Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival at Legends Field, October 3–4, 2025.

🎟️ Festival info & tickets → https://monarchsbaseball.com/blues-and-jazz/

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