Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York Based Trumpeter, Composer and Band Leader Josh Lawrence .. – He was born and raised in Philadelphia and over the years has learned plenty playing with pianist Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band, bassist Anthony Tidd’s PACT, saxophonist Caleb Curtis, and the George Gee Swing Orchestra – amongst others .. His latest offering is 2017’s Color Theory and he is also on the faculty at the University of the Arts, Drexel University, and the Kimmel Center's Creative Music Program - Click here to listen to the interview. Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one of America's finest inventions. Take a listen on KCXL (102.9 FM / 1140 AM) out of Liberty, MO on Saturday Mornings from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visit http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/