Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Francisco-based Independent Jazz Musician Eki Shola .. We caught up with this talented artist to discuss her new 2024 CD Kaeru and a very interesting ride in jazz. On this 5th album, it was mainly recorded in Japan with some fantastic local musicians. Born in London to Jamaican parents, she was raised in a musical family. She emigrated to the U.S. in ’87. In 2016, fueled by grief, she was inspired to release her debut album, Final Beginning. Subsequently, after a traumatic escape from the Sonoma County October 2017 wildfires, she was further moved to focus more on her music. We get into all of this. Enjoy ..   

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with  Switzerland-based Jazz Performer, Composer and Arranger Luciana Morelli .. We caught up with her from Basel, Switzerland to talk about her new 2024 CD Words of the Wind and her life in music. She has integrated with mastery and versatility her facets of performer, compose  and arranger as she presents music for different ensembles, from the traditional jazz quintet to the rather unusual combination - in the field of jazz - of voice and string quartet or viola and vocal ensemble. She’s got a wonderful story. Dig in ..

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with J Tulsa-based Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Grady Nichols .. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2024 single Night Music. It is a tribute to the legendary David Sanborn, a figure who has deeply influenced Grady's musical career. On David’s groundbreaking TV show, "Night Music," it showcased jam sessions with some of the industry's finest musicians. This single features a stellar lineup including Ricky Peterson, Lenny Castro and other remarkable musicians. He has had an illustrious career playing with the best and all over the world. We get into it .. Dig in. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Pianist Mariah Parker .. We caught up with this talented artist about her new 2024 CD Window Through Time, a long life in jazz, getting through COVID and so much more. On her latest project, she gets into the depths of Latin jazz, articulated through the lens of her unique musical vision. This album is a confluence of cultures, time periods, and musical expressions. Her musical odyssey began from the moment she could reach the keys on the grand piano in her childhood home, heralding the beginning of a remarkable journey in the world of music. We cover her whole story. Enjoy. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Minneapolis-based Jazz Composer & Guitarist Mike Wolter .. We caught up with him about his work with the band Early Planets and their new 2024 album The Waits / inBetween Music. On this debut, this trio also includes bassist Cody McKinney and drummer Cory Healey. Upon relocating to the Twin Cities from Chicago, Wolter dug into a variety of the local music scenes, often working with musicians from both the preeminent vanguard and the eclectic fringe. We get into his full story. Dig in.. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer Lee McKinney and Saxophonist/Flautist  Greg Abate on the 2024 CD Reflection in Two Shades .. We caught up with Greg in Rhode Island and Lee in Ohio to talk about their stellar new recording, how they connected and so much more. This album is a major step forward in Lee’s career for it not only has him playing drums in a world-class quartet but it features his compositions. We cover some solid ground. Enjoy. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Kansas City-based Jazz Saxophonist & Flutist Mikole Kaar .. Born in New York City, previously in Southern California and now gladly calling Kansas City home .. We catchup with this veteran artist about his adventures in a life of music that has been well lived and gets better all the time .. For instance, he traveled to Europe to play jazz and in 1986, his original album, "Back to the Heart" was recorded and released in Germany ..  He later returned to the States and continued playing with jazz greats like David Benoit, Johnny Hammond Smith, The Temptations, Bo Diddley, Joe Cocker, The Platters, The Inkspots and so many others. We get into his life, loving KC and so much more. Dig this fascinating cat…

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Jazz Flutist & Composer on the 2024 CD What Times Are These Jamie Baum  .. We caught up with this renowned artist to talk about her fifth recording with The Jamie Baum Septet+, her flagship ensemble on her first exploration of spoken word and art song. To be specific, seven of her ten compositions respond to works by a cohort of eminent 20th and 21st century female poets. We cover this project, surviving COVID and the great beyond. We originally interviewed back in 2018 and much has transpired since. Dig this follow up interview .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Arranger, Composer & Orchestrator Chris McDonald .. We caught up with him from his home in Nashville to talk about his new 2024 CD It’s About Time, surviving COVID and a good life in the music .. Along with his Jazz Orchestra, this new album is a contemporary jazz odyssey of original compositions featuring the finest musicians in Nashville and beyond. This Grammy nominated and Emmy winning artist has been a fixture in Nashville’s recording scene for over 40 years. After moving to Nashville as a trombonist in 1982, he soon became the “go to” arranger for pop brass. He’s gone on to work with the likes of  Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Amy Grant, Kirk Franklin, Willie Nelson, while his arrangements have been recorded by orchestras all over the world, and heard literally by billions. Dig this story.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Newfoundland-based Saxophonist & Vocalist Natasha Blackwood .. We caught up with her about her new 2024 CD Love Songs for Good Machines, surviving COVID and being a late bloomer in the jazz world. This new album is replete with pop sensibilities rooted in modern-day folk storytelling. Natasha is a proud member of local groups Eastern Owl, and Jazz East Big Band, and has appeared on ten studio albums. We cover her life in music and beyond. Dig in ..   

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