Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Vocalist Olivia Maisel .. We talked about her debut album A Moment In Time that serves as a reflection of decades of personal experience. Very early on in her process, she created a storyboard for the album with the guidance of acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer Kate McGarry. Those first steps set her on a path to create something truly personal. It stands as a tribute to relationships, love, loss, and life ..We cover quite a bit .. Enjoy .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Vocalist JD Walter on new 2023 Projects .. One of his projects is the 2023 CD What the World Needs Now. It serves as an album of overlooked gems revealing his skills as a composer, his mastery of the intimate ballad, his talent for reinventing pop and jazz Standards to bring a new depth to these songs, and his ability to swing, scat, and harmonize like no one else. The implicit hope for this album is a plea for peace and love, as highlighted by the title song What the World Needs Now. We cover this album, a new one in the can, live shows and surviving COVID .. Dig…

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with UK-based Jazz Vocalist Paul Hughes .. We had a good talk about his new host of singles, COVID life and his world of music .. These days he is in the midst of recording a new album of songs written by Nashville’s Byron Hill. Hill has worked for such greats as Ray Charles and Kenny Rogers .. His three singles are ‘My Lucky Stars,’ ‘I Bet You Weren't Expecting This,’ and ‘Then Came You’ From Manchester England, he is an exceptional talent who exudes style and poise .. and we dig into all of that .. Enjoy ..  

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Ottawa-based Jazz Pianist & Composer James McGowan on the 2023 CD Reaching In .. This new project is the first half of an extended story told through music, spoken-word program notes and visual art. It depicts a protagonist's journey from struggles of isolation, low self- worth, social anxiety, addiction and loss, to finding peace, acceptance, belonging, and a sense of community. Using powerful musical expression, tonal interconnections, recurring themes and several pervasive musical motifs, the 16- movement concept album conveys deep feelings and extra- musical meaning . We cover this album, COVID and much more .. Enjoy.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Spain-based Bassist, Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator, Producer & Writer Gustavo Gregorio .. He talked about his new 2023 CD Anagrama from his base in Spain. He has played and/or recorded and/or arranged for countless artists of various styles in countries on several continents in addition to his own bands, with whom he has recorded 6 CDs, several released by Youkali Music. He’s got a fascinating story .. Enjoy .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Organist Mitch Towne .. He opened up at length about his new 2023 CD SRT – Vanguards of Groove. On SRT’s debut album, it is the work of three seasoned and accomplished pros who are still hungry. It’s an all-instrumental outing, as tight, funky and thunderously rocking as it is warm and nuanced. Featuring the legendary John “J.R.” Robinson known as the most recorded drummer of all time for work with legends like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Madonna .. We get into this project, his life in music and much more .. Dig in ..  

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz Drummer, Composer, Educator & Bandleader Tina Raymond .. She opened up about her new 2023 CD Divinations, COVID survival and much more. On her newest release, she leads her trio through a set of new and original compositions that showcase her stellar musicianship, and broad musical imagination. Originally from Detroit, these days she is a unique voice in the contemporary improvised music scene blending traditional jazz vocabulary with African polyrhythm and classical percussion technique. Dig her story… 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Composer, Guitarist & Producer Noshir Mody.. He opens up about his new 2023 CD A Love Song that is a collection of contemporary instrumental jazz that pays tribute to love and life. Born in Bombay, India, his passion for music was evident from an early age. He immersed himself in the rich tapestry of Indian classical music and was heavily influenced by his cultural roots. He moved to the United States at the age of twenty-two and successfully sustained a career in both music and technology. We cover now, then and the future ahead .. Dig ..  

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Bassist Craig Akin on the 2023 CD Me, My Bass & I .. He began playing bass professionally while in college and since completing my Music Education degree in 1997, he played over 5,000 gigs of everything imaginable and been featured on 100+ albums. About 99.97% of his activity has been as a hired sideman to accompany others. At 50 years old in 2023, he finally releases an album with his own name on it .. We talk about this new project, his KC roots, life in Post-Pandemic America and much more .. Dig .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Roni Ben-Hur .. We primarily caught up with him about his new 2023 CD Love Letters, surviving COVID and his long life in music .. Born in Israel, he has earned a sterling reputation as a musician and educator, renowned for his golden tone, improvisational brilliance, compositional lyricism and ability to charm peers, students and listeners alike. We cover some great ground .. Enjoy .. 

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