Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist Sharel Cassity & Drummer Colleen Clark on Alliance .. We caught up with them in tandem to talk about the release their self-titled debut album with their new co-led collective, Alliance, out March 15, 2024 on the Shifting Paradigm label. They are joined by three generational talents in this all-female ensemble out this March in celebration of Women’s History Month. They create a sound that is deeply invested in the history and future of the music by bringing together multiple generations of jazz musicians, including pianist Hannah Mayer, bassist Carmani Edwards, and special guest trumpeter Kellin Hanas. We get into the band's history, their sound, the future and much more. Enjoy. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Cellist George Crotty .. He reached out to the show about his new 2024 CD Inner Nature due out on April 1, 2024 .. His new project evokes a lush cello garden abloom with cross-pollinations of Baroque, Celtic, and contemporary sounds that open the heart of the listener. He is a product of the Berklee College of Music and has had quite a journey in music .. Enjoy .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Singer Rose Mallett .. We caught up with her from her home in Palm Springs, California to discuss her new 2024 CD Dreams Realized, surviving COVID and her long life in music. She was born in Chicago and began singing in elementary school as a part of the school chorus. Rose’s family relocated to Los Angeles. At the age of 16, Rose formed an R&B singing group with three girlfriends. Years later, she was introduced to Marvin Gaye. From there, things would take off .. Enjoy this interview .. Enjoy the story...

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer Dennis van Aarssen .. We talked about his new 2024 CD Just Call It Love. It is the fourth studio album from him teamed up with Pianist and Composer Jeff Franzel. It fully represents the musical development of an artist who won "The Voice"of Holland. We get into his beginnings, evolution and the future ahead. Enjoy… Dig this interview.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Pianist Sean Mason .. He opened up about his new 2023 CD The Southern Suite, surviving COVID, his life in music so far and the future ahead .. His debut album features an all-star quintet that he handpicked .. He was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina and took to the piano at the late age of 13. He taught himself by ear to play the styles of music he was most attracted to. His approach quickly evolved into a highly original language. We get into a good bit .. Enjoy….. Enjoy the tale .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Multi-Genre Guitarist John Korbel .. We talked about his new 2024 CD Falling Feels Like Flying, getting through COVID and his history in music. His latest effort is a blending of that appeal for Michael Bublé with the sophisticated songwriting of Sting, Donald Fagen, and Al Jarreau. It is a project that transcends genre boundaries .. His return to music came in 2017 after a two-decade hiatus showing off his commitment and passion. Dig this interview .. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran LA-based Jazz Singer Julie Kelly .. We caught up with her about her new 2024 CD Freedom Jazz Dance, getting through COVID and her key to a long jazz career. The late, respected jazz critic Leonard Feather once said - "Julie Kelly radiates a sense of joy and spontaneity. Listening to her, you are reminded that jazz singing is still alive and well!" Born in Oakland, California, he grew up absorbing herself in gospel, blues and jazz in addition to pop and classical music. We cover many paths on this conversation. Dig in..

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Polish-born, NYC-based Jazz Pianist, Improviser & Composer Kuba Cichocki .. He opened up about his 2023 CD Flowing Circles, surviving COVID and his life in music .. He specializes in merging that which is often kept at odds: the classic and the avant-garde, the technical and the emotional; the rigorously written and the spontaneously performed. A big talent from the Eastern European jazz scene in the late 2000s, he would leave Warsaw on a scholarship to attend the music school at City College of New York .. Since then, things have opened up .. he’s played at jazz festivals across the United States, Europe, and Asia... Dig this story…  

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Philadelphia-based Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger & Educator Hiruy Tirfe .. He talked about his debut album .. the 2024 CD 10,000 Hours .. It is a soundscape deeply rooted in the music scene of Philadelphia that is the essence of the city's unique sound permeates every note. On this project, he not only embraces the concept of deliberate practice but also intertwines it with his personal journey as a first-generation American growing up in Philadelphia, adapting to the challenges and experiences that come with it. His journey as a versatile musician began during his time in Upper Darby public schools, in addition to extra curricular programs such as the Kimmel Center Creative Music Program, and then continuing his studies at the University Of The Arts in Center City Philadelphia, where he honed his craft and emerged as a sought-after sideman for numerous local Philadelphia artists. Dig this story.. 

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York-based Jazz Vibraphonist on the 2023 CD Liberated Gesture Yuhan Su .. We caught up with her to see how she got through COVID, upcoming projects and her latest 2023 CD Liberated Gesture .. It is her second release for Sunnyside and fourth album overall that is a up to her CD City Animals from 2018, which is when we first caught up with her .. Dig this interview .. 

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