Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Phoenix-based Veteran Latin Jazz Percussionist Miguel ‘El Mambo’ DeLeon .. He moved to Kansas City in 1987 and enjoyed a long music history in town .. He will be returning in early May 2022 for a host of engagments to savor his old stomping grounds .. He will always be known in the Midwest Salsa and Latin Jazz scene as “The Pioneer” .. Over the years he has opened for the best in jazz .. like El Maestro Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez and Santana. Dig his story ..  Click to listen. Thanks for listening and tuning into yet another Neon Jazz interview .. where we give you a bit of insight into the finest players in Illinois, Venezuela, Nashville, Kansas City, and spots all over the USA giving fans all that jazz .. and thanks to Miguel for his time, honesty and story ..  If you want to hear more interviews, go to Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino on the iTunes store, visit the Neon Jazz Youtube Channel, go The Home of Neon Jazz at  http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ and for everything Joe Dimino related go to www.joedimino.com and if you feel like it, you can donate to the Neon Jazz cause - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA4C4TTVKLR4 Until next time .. enjoy the music my friends