Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Trombonist William Carn & Saxophonist Tara Davidson on the 2024 Album Reverence .. On behalf of the Carn Davidson 9 (CD9), we caught up with this do to talk about their new project and went through the history of this band that was formed in 2010. This co-led ensemble is an opportunity for both artists to craft their original compositions for this chamber jazz instrumentation. With its seven wind instruments underpinned by acoustic bass and drums, CD9 is a dynamic group and on heir fourth studio album they shine. Dig this story.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Pianist & Composer George Cables .. We caught up with him to talk bout his new 2024 CD I Hear Echoes and a wondrous life lived in jazz. Born in New York City on November 14, 1944, he was classically trained as a youth and was highly influences by Thelonius Monk and Herbie Hancock. He went on to have quite a career playing with the likes of Joe Henderson, Roy Haynes, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Sonny Rollins, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Sarah Vaughn, Tony Williams, Bobby Hutcherson and Dizzy Gillespie. He just turned 80 and he reflects on his life and beyond. Dig this interview.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Award-Winning Jazz Pianist, Composer & Educator Zachary Bartholomew .. From his base in Miami, we got into his new 2024 CD Balancing Act and a life living the jazz. These days, he maintains a highly active performance career as one of the most heavily sought-after pianists, accompanists, and sidemen in all of Florida. In both 2016 and 2017, he placed as one of the top three finalists in the highly acclaimed Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. He has headlined at some of the top jazz venues and performing arts centers in the country and has been featured at national and international jazz festivals. It’s a great story. Dig in.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Trumpeter  David Scott on the Winter 2024 Kansas City Visit of Gigs  .. On one of his bi-yearly visits, one of Kansas City’s most accomplished jazz exports will play a trio of gigs around town. On Thursday Dec 26th at 6pm he will be joining the Multiple Worlds Quintet with Michael Eaton at the Westport Coffeehouse. On December 27, he will be headlining with his quartet at The Blue Room for two shows at 8:30 ant 10 pm. Finally, on Sunday December 29, 2024 he will be at the Westport Coffeehouse as a part of the Tim Brewer Big Band. We talk about 2024, his new album Setting Standards, who will be with him on the KC gigs and much more. Always great to catch up with a treasure like Dave. Dig in.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Thélonius Garcia .. We talked to him about his new 2024 CD Marche Nocturne that happens to be his debut as a leader, along with covering his life in jazz so far. He has always been immersed in artistic creation in all its forms. Trained on classical piano during his conservatoire studies in France, he chose to follow a less conventional path by getting into jazz. He is the son of a Dominican visual artist & a French sculptor. This has influenced quite a bit of his life and approach. We cover so many angles. Enjoy.

More Here - https://www.theloniusgarcia.com/

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Duo Guitarist Simon Angell and Drummer Tommy Crane .. We commenced on a fascinating discussion about their new 2024 CD Self-Titled Album, how their paths intersected, their pasts and so much more. They have been making music with a parade of celebrated band-mates across the jazz, indie rock, and experimental music scenes. Now, working as a duo for the first time, the long-sought-after instrumentalists decided to go in on a project by improvising freely as they recorded days worth of their explorations. Tommy is from St. Louis and has quite a history in Kansas City, while Simon has played with stellar musicians like Patrick Watson. Together, they find the jazz magic. Tune in.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with St. Louis-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Educator Bennett Wood .. We delved into his new 2024 CD Space in Time that serves as his debut as a leader, along with getting into his life as a a freelance musician, composer and clinician. The title track on this new album draws inspiration from the books Only the Ball Was White by Robert Peterson and The Baseball 100 by Joe Posnanski. Both works highlight the incredible athletic feats and adversity faced by black baseball players in the professional negro leagues. He was recently appointed as Director of Jazz Studies at Webster University and is an experienced bandleader and an in-demand sideman. We get into quite a bit. Enjoy.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Colombian-born Jazz Flautist Daniel Pardo .. We get into his new 2024 CD Ese Momento and a tremendous life in jazz from his base in Houston, Texas. On this solo leader debut, he infuses boleros with jazz, classical and latin influences in collaboration with Pianist/Arranger Sergio Pamies. This veteran musician has graced recordings and performances by artists from a wide range of styles and genres – jazz, western classical music, rock, and traditions from across the globe. He has toured or recorded with the likes of Jeff Coffin, Jake Shimabukuro, Bob Mintzer, and members of the iconic classic rock band Chicago. We get into his great ride in the music. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Virtuoso Viola/Violin Player Jimbo Ross .. We caught up with him about his long awaited first album as a leader in the 2024 album Jazz Passion & Satin Latin. He returns to his jazz roots with a cast of veteran musicians. He has spent years playing and recording with many of the greats in the industry as a session player and soloist as well as playing concerts and festivals worldwide. His credits can be found on every genre of American music and with some of the worlds most notable musical icons including: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Paul McCartney, Don Ellis Big Band, James Brown, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn .. and on and on. We get into all of this and much more. Enjoy.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed UK-based Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter & Actress Jacqui Dankworth .. We caught up with her to talk to her about her 2024 album Windmills, along with a charmed life in the arts. This powerful new album features Memphis-born pianist Charlie Wood’s arrangements for her trio as well as the BBC Big Band, the Carducci String Quartet and the Bedazzle Strings. She comes from an illustrious musical family, sometimes even referred to as “the Dankworth dynasty” or “UK jazz royalty”.  Her parents, Dame Cleo Laine and the late Sir John Dankworth, were a musical power couple who transcended boundaries of genre, nationality and race to become genuine jazz superstars. We cover her charmed creative life and beyond. Enjoy.

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