Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Tuba Player Jim Self & Seasoned Guitarist John Chiodini on the 2024 Album Feels So Good .. Even through Jim recently retired from his teaching position at the University of Southern California after nearly 50 years, he has not slowed down at all. We caught up with him and Jon to talk about this 23rd album of Jim’s as a leader and their fifth together, along with an ongoing tour to nine universities across the country to perform and teaching master classes. They are regulars around Neon Jazz .. always great to talk about the music. Dig.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Vocalist Tania Grubbs .. She opened up about her new 2024 CD The Sound of Love, surviving the pandemic, her career and much more. On this new album, she crafts stories out of well-chosen songs with love and care as she lets the listener feel the spirit of her music. Her voice is an integral instrument in a quintet of equal as she glues the band together. We cover some good ground. Enjoy this interview.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Guitarist Dan Pitt on the 2024 album Horizontal Depths .. We caught up with this busy musician to talk about his new Quintet release that stands as a solid follow-up to the band's 2021 album Wrongs. This project weaves together elements of avant rock and chamber music into a foundations that spans various expressions of jazz, the group covers a remarkable range. His detailed compositions embrace everything from the raucous to the serene, and from driving to floating. We cover this release, touring and so much more. Enjoy.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Richard Pellegrin on the 2024 Album Topography .. His new album done with saxophonist Neil Welch on Slow & Steady Records features a collection of compositions and improvisations directly inspired by the landscapes of the American West – especially Whidbey Island, located just north of Seattle, WA. Reflecting “an urge many of us have recently felt to escape the office, social media, or the news, and get back to nature.” We get into the new album, live shows, future projects and so much more. We caught up initially in 2021 during the pandemic shuffle, so it’s great to get back at it in more flush times. Enjoy.

More on Richard - https://www.richpellegrin.com/ 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Percussionist, Educator & Foundation Executive Director of the CNY Jazz Central Orchestra Larry Luttinger .. We caught up with him to talk about the new 2024 CD If a White Horse from Jerusalem featuring NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman, the history of the orchestra and his life in music. He has been part of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra for over 20 years and has been an avid arts administrator, music educator and musician. As the founder and Executive Director of CNY Jazz Central, he oversees this not-for-profit performing organization that presents jazz and related improvisatory arts in concert, cabaret, scholastic and festival settings across Upstate New York. It’s quite a story. Enjoy. 

More on CNY - https://www.cnyjazz.org/

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Ukraine-based Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Carlo Muscat on the 2024 Album The Body is Only Light .. We caught up with this talent to discuss his latest project billed as a testament to the country’s unyielding spirit amidst an invasion. Set against a nation grappling with the harsh realities of war, each track reveals a specific emotion echoing strength, determination, and hope. At the same time, the title metaphorically symbolizes an ethereal force that transcends boundaries, resonating with the endurance of an unyielding population. We cover the project, the modern post-election reality of things, live shows and much more. Tune in…

More Carlo - https://www.carlomuscat.com/

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Violinist & Composer Jeremy Gignoux .. We caught up with him from his base in Canada to talk about his group Calgaréal and their  new 2024 CD Vanishing Points. The band is a  dynamic new Canadian cross-country collective creating wonderful music. It’s the band’s first full album and we cover the history of their union, as well. Finally, we get into his life in music and the future ahead. Dig in.. 

More Jeremy - https://www.jeremygignouxmusician.com/

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Bebop Saxophonist Eric Alexander & Jazz Producer at Flushing Town Hall Clyde Bullard .. We caught up with them to talk about the November 22, 2024 show and recent projects, along with a host of surprises along the way. Flushing Town Hall recently launched an interactive Queens Jazz Trail Map highlighting the homes of the jazz legends in the borough of Queens. To emphasize the boroughs continued importance for jazz music, Flushing Town Hall frequently hosts acclaimed jazz musicians and NEA Jazz Masters. On November 22nd, it will present the wonderful Eric Alexander Quartet. Most of Flushing Town Hall’s concerts, including Eric Alexander’s can be streamed via Culture Stream for audiences who cannot travel to NY for the live performance. It’s a great story. Dig in…

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal & New York-based Cellist Sahara von Hattenberger .. We caught up with her about her new 2024 CD 1Q84 and her life in music. Fans of Japanese literature may recognize the title of the new album as having been borrowed from acclaimed author Haruki Murakami’s most famous fantasy novel, 1Q84. The story begins in 1984 and follows a young woman as she travels to a parallel universe - one almost identical to our own, except for a few eerie differences. We get into her fascinating journey into classical, jazz and genres beyond. Dig this story.

More on Sahara - https://www.instagram.com/saharathecellist/?hl=en

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Italy-born, Ottawa University-based Jazz Guitarist Gennaro Caggiano .. We caught him performing at the Voo Lounge in downtown Kansas City as a part of a jazz futures show sponsored by the Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors. Subsequently, we caught up with him and found out his fascinating story. From his beginnings on the piano in the old country to studying jazz guitar under Dan Thomas at Ottawa, we get into some great ground. Firm in the Kansas City live scene, things are expanding and we get into it. Dig in…

More Gennaro - https://www.instagram.com/itsengage_/

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