Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Bassist, Composer & Band Leader  Clovis Nicolas .. We caught up with this busy musician to talk about a host of projects, like his new 2024 CD Contrapunturist, getting through COVID, his life in jazz and so much more.  Born on the Ivory Coast and raised in France, he decided to be a professional musician after pursuing studies in Philosophy at University. He graduated from the Conservatory of Music of Marseilles in 1996 and then settled in Paris. He quickly became a first-call musician performing with artists like Brad Mehldau and moving to New York in 2002. He’s had quite a journey in the jazz. Dig this story.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Harmonica Player Yvonnick Prene on the 2024 album Jobim’s World .. Originally from France and based in New York City area for over 15 years, he is again releasing another album of growth and reverence. On his 6th album with Sunnyside Records, his material is based around the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim and features Geoffrey Keezer on piano. He looked to the Brazilian jazz school for inspiration and again nailed it. We cover this album, getting through the pandemic, live shows ahead and much more. Enjoy.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series .. On this episode, we talk with ansas City-based Jazz Guitarist/Singer Rick Mareske and Bassist John Miles  .. We caught up with this veteran KC duo to talk about their latest 2024 release called A Stroll in the Park. We took time out to get into this new album, their history in Kansas City, what is going in in their live music lives and so much more. Always a joy to spotlight Kansas City veterans leading the way in this modern jazz town. Dig their stories. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Grammy®-nominated Composer & Educator Tom Nazziola on the new 2024 album Reflections on Love .. For many years, Tom has been infatuated with the reharmonization of standards thanks to his beloved teacher, Ray Cassarino. As a tribute to him, as well as a chance to express himself in a different way compositionally, he reharmonized eleven standards on the subject of love with references to: unrequited love, passion, loss, reminiscence, and desire. The songs of Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, Sondheim/Bernstein are at the heart of this album, including a wonderful song written by his father entitled “I Know.” We get into all of this and more. Enjoy. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Saxophonist, Arranger & Educator Leigh Pilzer .. We caught up with her to talk about the new 2024 CD Beating the Odds, getting through COVID, living jazz and beyond. This Washington, DC native and veteran artist has been around the best like the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore’s Soulful Symphony, and more. She is also a bandleader in her own right, leading the Leigh Pilzer Startet. We get into her stellar career and so much more. Tune in. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview series .. On this episode, we talk with Veteran Los Angeles Jazz Pianist Chad Edwards .. We caught up with him about his new 2024 CD Wyoming Roads and a divine world he has had in the jazz arts. He has been active in the LA area jazz scene for over four decades, performing in a wide range of musical settings. While studying at Princeton University, he played with the jazz-rock band Spiral, as well as with guitarist Stanley Jordan, and then co-founded and toured with the fusion band Slow Burn after moving to LA. He’s had a day job at NASA for some time, yet jazz has always been a solid passion. Dig this story.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Drummer, Musician & Producer Layton Weedeman of Yellow Couch Music .. We caught up with him about his latest project Somewhere Along The Lines highlighting a groovy, chill and full of color product done with a handful of skilled musicians listening deeply and communicating openly. At its core, Yellow Couch Music embodies Layton's vision of community and culture, seamlessly blending elements of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, rock, and world music. Always experimenting with sound and rhythm, he takes the lead in writing, arranging, and recording his musical ideas. We cover the full ride. Dig in.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Chicago-based Smooth Jazz Guitarist & Vocalist Michael Ross. Looking at Michael’s work with Award-Winning Jazz Songwriter Scott Fivelson, we get into a few songs that he constructed and storied Chicago Musician Michael Ross has had success with. The songs are “Secret Entrance to Your Heart” and “No Hugs for You”. Scott has produced and published credits as an award-winning screenwriter, songwriter, and film director. Michael became the staff guitarist for the first New York Broadway National Touring Company's production of "The Wiz," that toured across the United States. From there, he has never stopped. Dig this story.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Bay Area Jazz Drummer, Composer And Educator Scott Amendola .. We caught up with this veteran drummer to talk about current projects like the 2024 CD Hive Mind done with Dave Devine and Greg Garrison, along with a great ride in the world of music. Originally from New Jersey, he has spent a career gracing stages with the likes of Charlie Hunter and Pat Metheny. It all began at the Berkelee College of Music and took off when he moved to California. Dig this story.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Los Angeles-based Jazz Singer Natalie Jacob .. We talked about her new  and debut2024 CD Sooner or Later, surviving COVID and her career is jazz. This native Angelino spent her high school summers working as an usher at the Hollywood Bowl hearing many of the jazz greats and immediately fell in love with the music. This initial album showcases her stellar vocals on jazz standards, bossa nova and selections from the Great American Songbook. She initially launched her solo career in 2010 with the late Larry Feldman serving as her musical director and guitarist. We get into the full story .. Enjoy.

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