Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vermont-based Jazz Trumpeter & Composer Tom Gershwin. We explore his new 2025 CD Wellspring and his life in jazz. On this album, Tom draws inspiration from the ever-present reminder that energy and life flow all around us, waiting to be tapped into and transformed into vibrant creation. His music lives at the intersection of chamber detail, jazz, and spontaneous improvisation. After over a decade of performing in New York and Denver, he relocated to Vermont to focus on composing—producing a body of work rich with patient melodies, layered textures, and fearless group improvisation. Dig into this conversation.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist & Bandleader Jeff Coffin of the Wild Iris Brass Band. We dive into his brand-new 2025 CD Way Up and life in today’s music world.

Based in Nashville but deeply informed by the New Orleans tradition, Wild Iris Brass Band—co-founded with trombonist Ray Mason—blends compositional sophistication with the raw energy of the street. Their music reflects decades of experience across jazz, funk, pop, and global traditions, creating a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. Born during the COVID-19 pandemic and tied to a special 50th birthday celebration, Way Up carries a powerful backstory that Jeff shares with depth and passion.

His main gig is with the Dave Matthews Band, but he is always innovating in the jazz world and beyond. Always a pleasure to welcome Jeff back on the show. Dig this conversation.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Trumpeter & Educator Dave Douglas. We dive into his new 2025 CD Alloy, his life in jazz, and his passion for teaching and community.

This new release is a warm, lyrical album of original compositions showcasing the rich shades of brass. Designed to bring musicians together as one organic unit, it speaks to the need for harmony, creativity, and collective spirit.

We talk about his love of Miles Davis, his role in educating young players, an upcoming book, and much more.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Mexico City–based Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader & Educator Erik Deutsch. We explore his brand-new 2025 release This Was Then and a storied, eclectic journey in music.

This is his ninth full-length album, featuring his long-running NYC sextet with Tony Mason (drums), Jeff Hill (bass), Avi Bortnick (guitar), Mike McGinnis (reeds), and Brian Drye (trombone). In between full-time touring with The Black Crowes, leading multiple projects, and recording with a wide range of artists, Erik continues to evolve.

He’s widely known for collaborations with Charlie Hunter, Leftover Salmon, Dixie Chicks, Shooter Jennings, Citizen Cope, and many others.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Raleigh-based Jazz Guitarist, Percussionist & Educator Doug Sours. We talk about his brand new 2025 CD Dream World, a project blending jazz guitar influences with old-world rhythms, frame drums, and African percussion. Doug shares insights into his beginnings, creative process, musical influences, and what’s ahead on his journey.

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Enjoy this deep dive into the life and music of an artist dedicated to the craft.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with veteran journalist and author Larry Tye.

A longtime journalist with experience at the Boston Globe, Anniston Star, and Louisville Courier-Journal, Larry is also a Nieman Fellow at Harvard. His acclaimed books have covered everything from PR pioneer Edward L. Bernays and Negro Leagues legend Satchel Paige to Superman, the Jewish diaspora, and the Pullman porters.

His latest book, The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America (2024), offers a sweeping and powerful look at how these three jazz giants overcame racism and adversity to become global icons and shape American culture.

In this conversation, Larry reflects on his journalism career, his approach to biography, and the legacy of jazz’s greatest bandleaders.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with Japanese-born, Chicago-based jazz pianist Hana Fujisaki of Entre Amigos.

We talk about the band’s brand-new 2025 album Magpie – The Music of Joe Clark, her journey from Japan to the U.S., and her role in Chicago’s vibrant jazz scene.

Entre Amigos is a Chicago supergroup featuring saxophonist Roy McGrath, pianist Hana Fujisaki, bassist Kitt Lyles, and drummer Gustavo Cortiñas. While on tour across Asia, the band performed Joe Clark’s music nightly in China and South Korea, making this recording a natural next step.

In this conversation, Hana reflects on her early love of jazz, studying in Tennessee, and her emergence as a vital voice on the Chicago scene.

More on the album: https://lydialiebman.com/index.php/project/entre-amigos/

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series with NYC-based jazz singer Anaïs Reno. We talk about her brand-new 2025 album Lady of the Lavender Mist — a project that reflects her deep love of Duke Ellington, her evolution as an artist, and her unwavering connection to the jazz tradition.

We first interviewed Anaïs back in 2021 during her high school years in the COVID era. Now, fresh out of college and performing on the circuit, she shares new wisdom, stories, and dreams that are brimming as her career reaches the next level.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with pianist Chris Grasso, vocalist Lauren Scales, and saxophonist Mike Flanagan. We caught up with this dynamic trio to discuss their brand-new 2025 debut album Many Rivers on Truth Revolution Recording Collective and the story behind their creative union.

These three acclaimed artists, each from diverse musical backgrounds, are united by a deep musical chemistry. Many Rivers features a compelling mix of seven covers and two originals penned by Lauren, showcasing their blend of jazz artistry and fresh interpretations. In this conversation, we explore their beginnings as a group, the impact of COVID on their music, their approach to live performances, and much more.

🎶 Listen & Get the Album: Many Rivers – Truth Revolution Recording Collective

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🎙 Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Denver-based jazz pianist and composer Bob Schlesinger about his much-anticipated debut album as a leader, Falling From Earth, and his charmed life in music. Conceived in 2018, this project weathered the pandemic’s delays and has now emerged as a fully realized artistic statement.

The album features an all-star lineup including legendary guitarist Mike Stern, former Bill Evans bassist Eddie Gomez, in-demand drummer Billy Drummond, bassist Kevin Axt, drummer Steve Hass, and others. Bob shares insights on the creative process, the long journey to completion, and the collaborations that brought Falling From Earth to life. This is a wide-ranging, heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Album → bobschlesingerjazz.com
Liner Notes → Read here

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