Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Veteran Jazz Pianist Walter Kemp .. We get into his new 2024 CD – Walter Kemp 3 Black Whole Live .. It is the highly-anticipated project offering an immersive sound experience in a sonic dose of musical brilliance. He credits his musical legacy to his father, a classical and gospel composer, who sparked his early interest in piano. Seeing and hearing his father's compositions performed at Carnegie Hall, opened his eyes to a world of music. He soon began studying classical piano. After a brief interest in drums, he gravitated toward jazz, continuing to play gospel organ. We cover this life of music and much more .. Enjoy…

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Jazz Singer Hilary Gardner on the 2024 CD Lonesome Pines with On the Trail .. It comes out on March 8, 2024 on Anzic Records. In the early weeks and months of the pandemic, confined to her Brooklyn apartment in the silenced city, she dreamed of wide- open spaces and the freedom to roam. As such, she started researching “trail songs” from the singing cowboy era of the 1930s-40s, drawn to the images in the lyrics: silver stars, purple hills, slumbering shadows, and the lights of Old Santa Fe glinting in the distance. We cover the adventure this project was, surviving COVID and shows coming up. Dig in…

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist Arthur Smith & Keyboardist James Hummo of the Vancouver/Montréal based Band Last Ark Out .. We got into their new 2024 CD Lift .. The album is a feat of remote creative collaboration. With 6 unique guest artists from around North America, the album delivers a potent mix of jazz, groove, rock, and funk featuring the likes of Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy, Laila Biali), Sasha Berliner (Tyshawn Sorey, Nicholas Payton), and Hailey Niswanger (Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington), as well as JUNO-award winning saxophonist Allison Au, along with others .. We talk band chemistry, surviving COVID, touring and much more .. Dig in…  

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Vocalist & Songwriter Lois Deloatch .. We caught up with her to discuss an new album that was fueled by living through COVID in the new 2024 CD Love Always .. She marks thirty years in music with her new recording and is consistently recognized internationally for her rich contralto voice, thought-provoking lyrics, and distinctive blend of jazz, folk, blues, and spirituals .. Over the years, she has shared the stage with Ellis Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, and Dr. Billy Taylor, among other luminaries. We cover some grand ground here .. Dig in ..  

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based Trombonist & Composer Brian Scarborough on the 2024 Album We Need the Wind out on Outside in Music. He continues his trend of blending tradition with innovation on his sophomore release. Autobiographical in concept, this is an honest album that wears its composer’s heart on its sleeve. It includes a stellar Kansas City band of Matt Otto on tenor, Roger Wilder on Fender Rhodes, Jeff Harshbarger on bass & Brian Steever on the drums .. We cover great ground .. Dig this story .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Drummer, Composer & Producer Will Régnier .. We get into his debut album, which is the new 2024 CD Traces .. The genre- defying instrumental music blends a variety of styles to create a truly unique musical universe. Drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of jazz, folk, and progressive rock, the nine pieces on this album signal the arrival of an exciting new voice in Canadian jazz. His early influences came from his dad in Rush and many others .. We cover his life in music, the future and much more .. Dig in..

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author of 3 Shades of Blue James Kaplan .. Penguin Press is proud to publish this impressive jazz story and introspection on March 5, 2024. The book has been named a most anticipated book of 2024 by the Financial Times and Kirkus and has received glowing praise. It is the story of how jazz arrived at the pinnacle of American culture in 1959, told through the journey of three towering artists Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans. The all came together to create the most iconic jazz album of all time, Kind of Blue. Beautifully written with expert interviews, in-depth research, and stunning photographs. We get into the journey of making this book, how it changed him and so much more. Dig this story and get the book.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Legendary Jazz Bassist, Educator & Composer Rufus Reid on the 2024 Wharton Arts Gala Lifetime Achievement Award .. On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Wharton Arts will honor award-winning jazz force with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its Annual Gala. An active presence in the jazz world since the 1970s, he has recorded over 500 albums and can be heard on recordings with Dexter Gordon, Andrew Hill, The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Quartet, Kenny Barron, Stan Getz, J.J. Johnson, Lee Konitz, and Jack DeJohnette, among others. His reputation as an educator is equal to that of his musical achievements. We get into his honor, his roots, educator, Kansas City and so much more. Dig it ..  

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Singer Danette McMahon .. We caught up with her to talk about the new 2024 CD No More Excuses .. It is a tapestry of her life experiences. Each song takes listeners into her personal narrative and it stands as her debut after all of these years in the business. As she puts it, it is her miracle .. From the moment her seven-year-old voice echoed through a microphone in Cleveland, Texas, it was clear that her star was pointed towards music. Her childhood was a symphony of evolving talents; from mastering the clarinet in junior high to enchanting audiences with her voice. We cover the full story .. Enjoy .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist and Composer Jim Funnell on Aquarius Funk with His Band Word Out .. We caught up with Jim to talk about work with his post-bop/ethno jazz fusion band “Word Out” that offers a repertoire of jazz compositions that revel in mixed breeds. Playfully blossoming through constant dialogue, their music draws from diverse traditions from around the world in a true spirit of celebration. From his base in France, we get into this new work, an upcoming album, surviving C0VID and upcoming live shows. Dig this interview... 

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