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Neon Jazz InterviewsAdam Galblum of Hot Club KC on Dream Dancing & the Evolution of JazzWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based jazz violinist Adam Galblum of Hot Club KC. We last spoke with Adam back in 2019, and we're thrilled to reconnect in 2025 to talk about his brand-new album Dream Dancing. With a fresh batch of performances at The Black Dolphin and a regular gig schedule around Kansas City, Adam continues to push boundaries with his blend of swing and modern acoustic jazz.In this conversation, we dive into the making of Dream Dancing, the evolving language of jazz, why "gypsy jazz" is no longer the...2025-06-1424 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsKevin Sun on Lofi at Lowlands – Pushing Jazz Boundaries | Neon Jazz InterviewWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! In this episode, we sit down with jazz saxophonist Kevin Sun to discuss his 2025 album Lofi at Lowlands—a groundbreaking project that marks a bold new chapter in his musical evolution.After nearly a decade in New York City, Kevin continues to redefine jazz, embracing radical post-production techniques that transform live recordings into kaleidoscopic sonic explorations. This EP is his most experimental work yet, blending modern production with improvisational mastery.From his Brooklyn base, we dive into the impact of the pandemic on his artistry, the curr...2025-03-1619 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsYounee on Her New Live Album & The Jazz Journey | Neon Jazz InterviewWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with South Korean-born, Germany-based Jazz Composer, Pianist & Singer/Songwriter Younee.We dive into her latest 2024 album, Younee Improvisations Live In Germany, and explore her incredible journey in jazz. Celebrated as a star pianist, Younee is renowned for her virtuosic piano skills, improvisational brilliance, and genre-defying style—blending Free Classic & Jazz into a sound that’s uniquely hers.Starting piano at age 5, she has mastered both classical and jazz improvisation, making her one of the few pianists in the world with such a ra...2025-03-0922 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsThomas Marriott Talks New Album Screen Time & Jazz Journey | Neon Jazz InterviewWelcome to another edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! This time, we catch up with Seattle-based Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Producer Thomas Marriott to discuss his 2025 album, Screen Time and his incredible journey in jazz.On his 15th album as a leader, Marriott reimagines music from screens large and small—from Hollywood blockbusters to smartphone screens—through the lens of a state-of-the-art jazz quartet. Featuring an all-star lineup:🎹 Orrin Evans – Acclaimed pianist & producer🥁 Mark Whitfield Jr. – Rising star drummer🎻 Robert Hurst III – Jazz legend on bassA West Coast jazz powerhouse, Marriott has performed with Maynard Ferguson...2025-02-1535 min
Jazz Piano Skills PremiumThe Jazz LanguageKeywordsjazz piano, jazz language, music education, improvisation, harmony, melody, jazz skills, music theory, practice techniques, jazz progressionsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence introduces a structured approach to learning jazz piano, emphasizing the importance of understanding the seven facts of music. He explores the concept of the jazz language, breaking it down into its essential components: harmony, melody, and improvisation. The discussion highlights the significance of having a clear practice objective and how each component interrelates to maximize musical growth. The episode concludes with encouragement...2025-01-2950 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsEntrepreneur, Jazz Fest Promoter, Community Leader & President of Bridge Space in Lee’s Summit, MO Ben RaoWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Entrepreneur, Community Leader, Jazz Fest Organizer & President of Bridge Space in Lee’s Summit, MO .. He is a lifelong entrepreneur who loves helping others succeed and move their businesses forward. He has many years of experience working in marketing technology, senior living industry, real estate investment and membership or community-based businesses. He is a lover of design, beautification and rehabbing properties. We caught up with him about the 1st Annual Lee’s Summit Jazz Fest on June 22, 2024 at his Bridge Space, the Lee’s Summit Jazz Orchestra, the ja...2024-05-0225 min
Jazz Piano Skills PremiumJazz Standards, a DLP SynopsisWelcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play Jazz Standards, a DLP Synopsis. In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:Discover Jazz Standards, a DLP SynopsisLearnHow to prioritize the various essential jazz piano skillsPlayEffective practice approaches of jazz piano skills2024-04-231h 00
啟彬與凱雅的爵士樂 Chipin & Kaiya's Jazz為什麼要學好Jazz Standards？ （溫故知新系列7） - 學習樂理最好的方式，是藉由Jazz Standards這些「載具」「平台」，在上頭練習即興，就可以體會和絃聲響的變化為什麼要學好Jazz Standards？ （溫故知新系列7） - 學習樂理最好的方式，是藉由Jazz Standards這些「載具」「平台」，在上頭練習即興，就可以體會和絃聲響的變化，重新創作出嶄新與對味的旋律
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擷取自：2020.6.14 [外頭在下大雨的直播] 學習爵士樂豈可不知Jazz Standards？學習樂理與創作最好的方法就是直接學經典曲 https://youtu.be/YouG2E0OeQk?si=ACafIQOqcrnPryb4
什麼是Jazz Standards？到底哪些曲子是Jazz Standards？哪些曲子是必學的Jazz Standards？
https://www.chipinkaiyajazz.com/2019/03/jazz-standardsjazz-standardsjazz.html2024-04-0615 min
啟彬與凱雅的爵士樂 Chipin & Kaiya's Jazz為什麼要學好Jazz Standards？ （溫故知新系列3） - 解釋爵士經典曲的緣由，以及與百老匯歌舞劇的關係 - 爵士樂的重點在「玩法」、「詮釋權」為什麼要學好Jazz Standards？ （溫故知新系列3） - 解釋爵士經典曲的緣由，以及與百老匯歌舞劇的關係 爵士樂的重點在「玩法」、「詮釋權」
解釋爵士樂跟流行樂欣賞模式上的差異 - 聽不懂Jazz Standard？覺得爵士樂其實不好聽？爵士樂不是拿來欣賞而是專供學術研究用？
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擷取自：2020.7.12 [都沒人發現我剪頭髮的直播] 聽和絃的方法 / 介紹Dorian的和絃進行，先聽出來然後歸納就知道更多 / 解釋爵士樂跟流行樂欣賞模式上的差異 / 解釋爵士經典曲的緣由，以及與百老匯歌舞劇的關係https://www.youtube.com/live/d57jzWNflCU?si=yeNd7rVrUTcM8Iys
什麼是Jazz Standards？到底哪些曲子是Jazz Standards？哪些曲子是必學的Jazz Standards？
https://www.chipinkaiyajazz.com/2019/03/jazz-standardsjazz-standardsjazz.html2024-04-0513 min
啟彬與凱雅的爵士樂 Chipin & Kaiya's Jazz為什麼要學好Jazz Standards？ （溫故知新系列1） - 「Jazz Standards」的重要性，它們是現代流行音樂的根源為什麼要學好Jazz Standards？ （溫故知新系列1） - 「Jazz Standards」的重要性，它們是現代流行音樂的根源，尤其是和絃進行與旋律部分 / 西方流行音樂藝人絕對熟知這些經典，也是他們創作的養分
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擷取自：2020.6.28 [首度在Youtube直播] 在華文世界講爵士樂時的誤差 / 我們在流行音樂圈做過的一些工作 / Jazz Standards的重要性 / 線上課程即將隆重推出 / 歌舞劇音樂跟爵士樂的分別 https://www.youtube.com/live/dHn2awTvGGM?si=qqUokQlPmeZMHl7N
什麼是Jazz Standards？到底哪些曲子是Jazz Standards？哪些曲子是必學的Jazz Standards？
https://www.chipinkaiyajazz.com/2019/03/jazz-standardsjazz-standardsjazz.html2024-04-0504 min
Women in Jazz Media: The PodcastsWomen in Jazz Media: In Conversation with Helena SummerfieldWelcome to our latest episode of ‘In Conversation With’ with host and producer Hannah Horton, with our theme tune Surfing Thermals from our host, Hannah too!
In this episode, host Hannah Horton welcomes Helena Jane Summerfield!
Our podcasts are named as one of the Top 15 Women In Media Podcasts on the web by Feedspot and you can also find our podcasts at number 9 in the top 60 Best Jazz Podcasts in FeedSpot!
Helena Summerfield is the Learning and Participation project manager at Jazz North the jazz talent development agency for the North of England. Afte...2024-04-0440 min
Learn Jazz Standards PodcastHow Do I Know the Real Melody to a Jazz Standard?In this episode, Brent tackles a question from an inner circle member named Paul about determining the correct melody when faced with various interpretations of jazz standards. He emphasizes the importance of learning melodies by ear rather than solely relying on sheet music, as it enhances ear training and allows for a deeper understanding of musical expression.He provides valuable insights into identifying the true melody of a jazz standard, suggesting that for Great American Songbook tunes, singers like Frank Sinatra serve as reliable sources for straight renditions of melodies. Additionally, Brent advises turning to o...2024-02-2811 min
Jazz Piano Skills PremiumJazz Piano with Mark DavisWelcome to Jazz Piano Skills. It’s time to discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Today, I welcome to Jazz Piano Skills, jazz pianist, educator, and author Mark Davis. Mark has been a mainstay on the Milwaukee jazz scene for over 35 years and has shared the stage with many internationally known performers such as Phil Woods, Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, Charles McPherson, Slide Hampton, Frank Morgan, Jason Marsalis, Brian Lynch, Ted Nash, Jeff Hamilton, and John Clayton to name just a few and here’s what they say about Mark"Mark Davis p...2024-01-301h 23
Jazz Piano Skills PremiumLearning Jazz TunesWelcome to Jazz Piano Skills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every Jazz Piano Skills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today, you will discover, learn, and play "Learning Jazz Tunes." In this Jazz Piano Lesson, you will:DiscoverA concise, yet thorough, blueprint for “Learning Jazz Tunes”LearnAn organized and three-tier process for “Learning Jazz Tunes”PlayConceptually, the Jazz Piano Ski...2024-01-231h 07Learn Jazz Standards PodcastCan Non-Jazz Instruments Play Jazz?In this episode of the Learn Jazz Standards Podcast, Brent addresses a question from Jim about learning jazz on non-traditional instruments, specifically the bluegrass-style five-string banjo. Brent emphasizes that, regardless of the instrument, all musicians need to focus on common aspects of jazz, such as learning songs, playing melodies, understanding chords, and improvisation. He highlights that the core principles of playing jazz apply universally, regardless of the instrument played. Brent discusses the instrument-specific challenges that musicians may face but emphasizes that these are limitations specific to the instrument, not the genre. He mentions examples of ukulele, dobro, a...2024-01-2311 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsA Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Educator Dylan JackWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Percussionist, Composer & Educator Dylan Jack .. He opened up about his new 2023 CD Eine Quartett Des Grauens .. Live music accompaniment for silent films was born out of necessity over 100 years ago, but today it’s a choice, a creative modality of its own. For Dylan this lost art seemed a potential way to reach new audiences and depart from musical routine. He is participating in multiple genres within the Boston music scene. As a performer, Jack divides his attention between playing as a sideman with some of th...2023-12-0223 min
Viaje al mundo del JazzBix Beiderbecke, un pionero en la era temprana del Jazz.Bienvenidos amantes de la música,
Cuando el trompetista Bix Beiderbecke regresó a la casa familiar a los 28 años, moribundo a causa del alcoholismo y la neumonía, descubrió que los discos que había enviado a sus padres estaban guardados y sin abrir. Aunque su familia no quisiera reconocer los logros de su corta vida, el trompetista fue el primer gran intérprete blanco del jazz y, para muchos, nadie logró superarlo.
Su estilo no era un método único de narración. Beiderbecke adoptó las técnicas de Louis Armstrong para construir su propio sonido lírico e íntimo.
Se l...2023-10-1329 minLearn Jazz Standards PodcastRevisiting the Fundamentals of Learning JazzIf you're a complete beginner to jazz, this episode is for you. If you are an intermediate jazz player, this episode is for you. And if you consider yourself an advanced jazz player, this episode is also for you. In today's episode, we are going to be talking about the fundamentals of learning jazz. Whether you are brand new and you need to know this information or you're somewhere down the line, it is important for us to continually revisit what actually works and what we actually do need to know when it comes to learning jazz...2023-09-1841 min
The Buzz: The JJA PodcastDoes the Mainstream Jazz Media Tokenize Latin Jazz? Part 2How is the main stream media in Jazz keeping up with the innovations Latin Jazz brings to this unique musical art form?Master percussionist, educator and activist John Santos, along with trombonist Chris Washburne, author of the book Latin Jazz - The Other Jazz, join The Buzz to explore whether Latin Jazz is "tokenized" by the mainstream media covering Jazz. Hosted by Michael Ambrosino, Jazz journalist and producer of the audio documentary Los Olvidados, The Forgotten Ones.Don’t miss new episodes of The Buzz. Make sure you follow us wherever yo...2023-09-0128 minThe Buzz: The JJA PodcastDoes the Mainstream Jazz Media Tokenize Latin Jazz? Part 1Latin Jazz has always had a curious relationship with the mainstream Jazz media. Master percussionist, educator and activist John Santos, along with trombonist Chris Washburne, author of the book Latin Jazz - The Other Jazz, join The Buzz to explore whether Latin Jazz is "tokenized" by the mainstream media covering Jazz. Hosted by Michael Ambrosino, Jazz journalist and producer of the audio documentary Los Olvidados, The Forgotten Ones.Don’t miss new episodes of The Buzz. Make sure you follow us wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from the Jazz Journalists As...2023-08-1522 minLearn Jazz Standards PodcastThe Best Way to Learn a Jazz SongHere at Learn Jazz Standards, our philosophy is that the best way to learn jazz and improve is to learn jazz songs, aka. Jazz Standards. The fastest the best way to improve is to simply learn more songs, even if you're starting at the very beginning of your jazz journey. But there may be some holes for you for how to go about learning. Learning a song, especially a jazz song. It can be an overwhelming task. You may wonder what the best way to do it is, and you may wonder how to improve faster by...2023-07-2441 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Baritone Saxophonist Claire Daly on the new 2023 CD VuVu For FrancesWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Jazz Baritone Saxophonist Claire Daly on the new 2023 CD VuVu For Frances .. She plays standards with George Garzone on this latest release, along with a grand cast of musicians .. In the 1940s, Frances Ballantyne discovered live jazz in Harlem and on 52nd Street, befriending and socializing with many creators of the music. She became a lifelong jazz fan and is still attending live shows at 98 years old. This album is in honor of a jazz love she shares with many .. We cover this and much more with a...2023-07-0521 minLearn Jazz Standards Podcast25 Jazz Albums Every Jazz Musician Needs to KnowOne of the most important things that you can do is listen to jazz music, and that seems so simple, but literally you are practicing when you listen to jazz music. You will become a better jazz musician, simply by putting on your headphones or putting them on the speakers and just listening to how this music actually sounds. So today I'm gonna talk about 25 jazz albums that every jazz musician absolutely needs to know, absolutely needs to listen to. In this episode:1. Listening to jazz is essential for...2023-07-0349 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Bassist Ethan Cohn & Swiss-based Trumpeter Trumpeter Sebastián GreschukWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Jazz Bassist Ethan Cohn & Swiss-based Trumpeter Trumpeter Sebastián Greschuk .. They opened up bout their new 2023 CD Ensemble Infinity. They offer new original compositions in powerful arrangements for octet — with voice, four horns and rhythm section. When these two first connected as colleagues in the prestigious Focusyear residency program in Basel, Switzerland, they were struck by their compositional kinship. We cover this and much more .. Enjoy ..
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Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Trombonist, Composer, Arranger, Producer & Outside in Music Label Founder Nick Finzer on the 2023 Album Dreams Visions IllusionsWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Jazz Trombonist, Composer, Arranger, Producer & Outside in Music Label Founder Nick Finzer on the 2023 Album Dreams Visions Illusions .. The new album is the result of a Chamber Music America “New Jazz Works” grant received by the ensemble in 2020. The album set out to explore the role of the muse in a creative life. The ups and the downs, a sense of searching for the unknown, and navigating a world in which the future is so often veiled and confusing. We cover this and so much more .. Enjoy …
For...2023-06-2317 minLearn Jazz Standards PodcastJazz Teacher vs. Jazz Coach - Which One Do You Need?Have you ever played sports on a team before? Perhaps while you were growing up, and if you've ever done that before, you probably had a coach. Now, I know for a fact that you have gone to school before, at least to some degree elementary school, high school, perhaps even college and while you were in school, you had what's called a teacher, and the difference between a coach and a teacher is actually quite interesting, and that's really what we're going to talk about today.When it comes to your jazz playing and...2023-06-1931 min
Viaje al mundo del JazzNahuel Jazz Quartet, un camino hacia el Jazz moderno.Bienvenidos amantes de la música, el desarrollo del jazz en el mundo tiene muchas etapas, y el episodio de hoy lo miramos desde un pequeño país como Chile. A fines de los 50 el público que seguía el Jazz era amante de la tradición del swing, del hot jazz, del dixie, pero en esos años ya crecía fuertemente en USA el Bebop, estaba en desarrollo el Hard Bop, el Cool Jazz y el Jazz Modal.
Es por eso que la propuesta de Omar Nahuel, pianista clásico de formación, resultaba tan innovadora, moderna y...2023-05-2629 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsJazz Saxophonist & Composer Anthony E. Nelson Jr.Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series Jazz Saxophonist & Composer Anthony E. Nelson Jr. .. He opened up about his new 2023 CD Swinging Sunset that serves as an homage to the great jazz organ trios that were particularly popular in clubs in the 1950s and 60s. This is his 5th CD as a leader. He first picked up the alto saxophone at age 11 and has kept on going. He gets into new music, the future and much more .. Enjoy ..
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Neon Jazz InterviewsLeader & Saxophonist Jon C. Gardner and Drummer Sean J. Kennedy of the Philadelphia-based Jazz Group Gardyn Jazz OrchestraWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Leader & Saxophonist Jon C. Gardner and Drummer Sean J. Kennedy of the Philadelphia-based Jazz Group Gardyn Jazz Orchestra .. They open up about their new self titled 2023 album, their history and much more .. This outfit is comprised of world-class musicians from across the Philadelphia region with a original style and ability to inspire people with enthusiasm, virtuosity and incredible sounds from each chart played. Dig this interview ..
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Women in Jazz Media: The PodcastsWomen in Jazz Media: Sticks and Thrones with Migdalia Van Der Hoven and Abbie FinnWelcome to the second episode of our new drummer focused series ‘Sticks and Thrones’ with host Migdalia Van Der Hoven, with our guest Abbie Finn. Our podcasts are available on all platforms and are currently at number 9 in the top 60 best Jazz podcast on FeedSpot featuring original music from Migdalia Van Der Hoven available here
Migdalia van der Hoven is an International Award winning Mexican drummer currently touring with SIX the Musical across the UK. She is also a Vater Drumsticks, Bosphorus Cymbals and RTOM Corporation artist and a Berklee College of Music graduate (where she studied and...2023-01-1934 min
JazzketballJordan Clarkson Ejected, Jazz Lose Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies // Jazzketball Podcast // PostgameJordan Clarkson Ejected, Jazz Lose Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies // Jazzketball Podcast // Live Postgame Stream Utah Jazz 118-Memphis Grizzlies 123 Full Episode on Youtube.com/@jazzketball Join us live on Twitter https://twitter.com/Jazzketballl or Youtube.com/@jazzketball for Postgame FAN DISCUSSION. Go Jazz! NOW ALSO STREAMING LIVE ON Youtube.com/@jazzketball ///////// Utah Jazz Walker Kessler 6 Blocks 11 Reb 10 Pts Jordan Clarkson Ejected Lauri Markkanen 21 Pts Mike Conley 8 Asts Memphis Grizzlies Desmond Bane 24 Pts 9 Ast Xavier Tillman 9 Reb Jaren Jackson Jr. 5 Blk ///////// Join Jazzketball Podcast live on Twitter https://twitter.com/Jazzketballl to join in on the conversation before & after ever...2023-01-0943 min
Women in Jazz Media: The PodcastsWomen in Jazz Media: In Conversation with Faye PattonWelcome to our latest episode of ‘In Conversation With’ featuring music from Hannah Horton! You can find our podcasts at number 9 in the top 60 Best Jazz Podcasts in FeedSpot! In this episode, host Hannah Horton welcomes our special guest, Faye Patton.
Faye is a singer-songwriter, pianist and classically trained guitarist - she writes original songs in jazz idiom which combine jazz, funk, pop, folk, gospel and blues influences with a classic sound that recalls the great Jazz divas of the past. Her vocals, (with a register that stretches to heights, depths and lengths that make audiences gasp) have...2023-01-0139 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsAcclaimed Veteran Jazz Vocalist Nancy KellyWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Acclaimed Veteran Jazz Vocalist Nancy Kelly .. We talked about her interesting life in music, COVID and her new 2022 CD Jazz Woman .. She has a solid fan base from around the globe for her classic swinging style taking listeners back to a time when jazz – including vocal jazz - was an authentic expression of real emotion .. She got her real education as house singer at Jewels, a jazz club in center city Philadelphia, where she shared the bill with the likes of Betty Carter, Houston Person, Etta Jones, Jo...2022-12-3018 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran Jazz French Horn Player Ken WileyWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz French Horn Player Ken Wiley .. He is promoting his new projects .. Urban Horn & Horn Redux - He was born in Kansas City and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri .. From there, he went to Los Angeles with limited funds and has made it .. over the years, he’s played at the Playboy Jazz Festival, LA Jazz Society, UCLA Jazz Concert Series and on shows like Family Guy, The Cleveland Show and American Dad – he’s even does some work with cats like Lenny Kravitz.. He is a very ha...2022-12-2923 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas Poet Laureate, Author and Jazz Musician Kevin RabasWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Musician and Kansas Poet Laureate Kevin Rabas .. He talked with us about his latest volume of Poetry .. All that Jazz .. and spoke about a great many things .. like how he became the current Poet Laureate of Kansas, his career in jazz, the KC jazz scene, being a writer and a creative spirit ..
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Neon Jazz InterviewsVeteran NYC Jazz Pianist & Radio Host Lenore RaphaelWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC Jazz Pianist Lenore Raphael – She talked with Neon Jazz about quite a bit ..Like her latest 2018 CD Reunion .. The Critics, jazz hosts and jazz lovers all agree that she is one of the most SWINGING mainstream pianists today. Influenced by Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell and Bill Evans, she has taken these influences and created her own sound. She’s an internationally renowned jazz Pianist, Steinway artist, radio host and jazz teacher and has been critically acclaimed as one of the best pianists in the jazz mainstream today.
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Neon Jazz InterviewsA Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Drummer McClenty Hunter Jr.Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Drummer McClenty Hunter Jr... He spoke about his latest 2018 CD The Groove Hunter .. This cat is a Grammy-nominated drummer who began his musical journey as a young artist in the church and went on to get his Bachelor’s Degree in music education from Howard University and completed his Master’s Degree at The Juilliard School of Music – He’s already performed with jazz icons like Lou Donaldson, Cedar Walton, Jimmy Heath, Buster Williams and Curtis Fuller – and there is so much more to do .. So, get to know hi...2022-12-2915 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsA Neon Jazz Interview with Jazz Pianist Monika HerzigWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Modern Day Star Jazz Pianist Monika Herzig – She talked about her newest project “SHEroes” that features the world’s leading female jazz instrumentalists like Leni Stern, Jamie Baum and Ingrid Jensen .. She also talked about her life .. Together with her husband - she arrived in the States on a one-way ticket, with one suitcase of belongings and one guitar in August 1988. Since then she has completed her Doctorate in Music Education with minor fields in Jazz Studies at Indiana University – and now she is a faculty member in Arts Admin...2022-12-2917 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Trumpeter, Tap Dancer & Entertainer Lonnie McFaddenWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Trumpeter, Tap Dancer & All-Around Entertainer Lonnie McFadden .. He was born and raised in Kansas City and has spent decades traveling the world performing and representing Kansas City Jazz at major jazz festivals and shows .. These days, he’s just as busy as he always has been .. He’s promoting his newest CD Live at the Green Lady and coming up in August 2018, he will be quite busy around KC venues for the Charlie Parker KC Festivities – He’s a KC favorite and The McFadden Brothers received Life Time Achi...2022-12-2938 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsKansas City Jazz Guitarist Jeff ShirleyWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City Jazz Guitarist Jeff Shirley .. He grew up in Liberty, Missouri and is a solid part of the KC jazz scene .. on his latest album called Point of the Story he performs 14 original compositions that mix guitar jazz and European jazz. Joined by Roger Wilder on piano/Rhodes, Bob Bowman on upright bass, Matt Leifer on drums and Ryan Thielman on flugelhorn – it’s a stellar line up and he’s got plenty of more to discuss about his life in music ..
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Women in Jazz Media: The PodcastsWomen in Jazz Media: In Conversation with Amy GadiagaWelcome to our latest episode of ‘In Conversation With’ featuring music from Hannah Horton! You can now find our podcasts in the top 60 Best Jazz Podcasts in FeedSpot! In this episode, host Hannah Horton welcomes our special guest, bassist, composer and vocalist Amy Gadiaga.
Recently signed by Jazz Re:Freshed, Amy bridges the old school jazz tradition of musicians such as Betty Carter and Wayne Shorter with the modern bops of artists such as D'Angelo and Kimbra. Amy's band offers an energetic performance that celebrates art, freedom and black pride. Having already performed at the EFG London Jazz...2022-09-1550 min
Puerto Rico JazzPR Jazz: Puerto Rico Jazz Fest XXIPuerto Rico Jazz con Wilbert Sostre.8am y 3pm (New York) @ Brave New Radio WPSC 88.7 FM, William Paterson University, New Jersey.@TuneIn Radio! http://tun.in/seoPJAlgunos de los mejores momentos de músicos Boricuas en el Puerto Rico Jazz Fest en las pasadas dos décadas. Música de Tito Matos Viento de Agua, Miguel Zenón, David Sánchez & Ninety Miles, Eguie Castrillo, Sammy Figueroa, Carli Muñoz y Charlie Sepulveda.Puerto Rico Jazz con Wilbert Sostre.Todos los Domingos 8am (Puerto Rico) @ Brave New Radio WPSC 88.7 William Paterson University, New Jersey@TuneIn Radio! http://tun.in/seoPJ2022-06-1155 minLearn Jazz Standards PodcastIs Learning Jazz Solos Worth It (And How to Get Results from Them)If you've been studying jazz for a little while, you've probably heard from somebody, whether it would be me or somebody else, that it's a good idea to learn jazz solos or jazz etudes. And you may or may not fully understand why it's a good idea to do, and if you don't understand that, it could be not very motivating to go through the process of doing something tedious like this. So in today's episode, I'm gonna explain why this is a great practice and some insights that I think you'll find very valuable...2022-05-2335 minLearn Jazz Standards PodcastDeep Dive Into My Favorite Jazz BalladWelcome to episode 339 where today I walk you through one of my favorite jazz ballads. Ballads are important to know, and this particular one has a lot to teach us about jazz harmony and how to create an amazing melody. I play the ballad and then deep dive into the harmonic analysis.In today's episode, I'm gonna be going over one of my favorite jazz ballads of all time, do a little deep-dive into the harmony, and hopefully, you're gonna come away with some amazing lessons that you can learn about jazz and other jazz standards, and...2022-04-0428 min
Puerto Rico JazzPR Jazz Women of Jazz IIIYa pueden escuchar la más reciente edición de Puerto Rico JazzCelebrando a las mujeres en el Jazz con música de Anat Cohen, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ingrid Jensen, Helen Sung, Esperanza Spalding, Diana Krall, Magos Herrera y Mary Lou Williams.Escucha en:SounderFMhttps://puerto-rico-jazz.sounder.fm/Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/.../puerto-rico-jazz/id1508259152TuneIn Radiohttp://tun.in/pjADHAudiblehttps://www.audible.com/.../Puerto-Rico-Jazz.../B08JJNP9NHPlayer FMhtt...2022-03-2253 minPuerto Rico JazzPuerto Rico Jazz Aldana SungYa pueden escuchar la más reciente edición de Puerto Rico Jazz Celebrando a las mujeres en el Jazz con estrenos de dos jóvenes Maestras; Melissa Aldana - 12 Stars y Helen Sung QuartetEscucha en:SounderFMhttps://puerto-rico-jazz.sounder.fm/Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/mt/podcast/puerto-rico-jazz/id1508259152TuneIn Radiohttp://tun.in/pjADHAudiblehttps://www.audible.com/pd/Puerto-Rico-Jazz-Podcast/B08JJNP9NHPlayer FMhttps://player.fm/series/puerto-rico-jazz-2825020Listen Noteshttps://lnns.co/IqixDhe6VoRIVOOXhttps://us.ivoox.com/es/s_p2_894826_1.htmlPod Paradisehttps://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1508259152Puerto Rico JazzPuerto Rico Jazz...2022-03-1755 min
Puerto Rico JazzPuerto Rico Jazz Women of JazzPuerto Rico Jazz con Wilbert Sostre @ Brave New Radio WPSC 88.7 FM, William Paterson University, New Jersey.@TuneIn Radio! http://tun.in/seoPJComenzamos el Mes Internacional de la Mujer con algunas de las mejores instrumentistas en la escena del Jazz. Música de Artemis, Emily Remler, Andrea Brachfeld, Hiromi, Linda May Oh, Melissa Aldana y Eliane Elias.Puerto Rico Jazz con Wilbert Sostre.Todos los Domingos 9am y 4pm (Puerto Rico) @ Brave New Radio WPSC 88.7 William Paterson University, New Jersey@TuneIn Radio! http://tun.in/seoPJPuerto Rico Jazz con Wilbert Sostre.Todos los Domingos 6pm @ Radio Próce...2022-03-0952 minLearn Jazz Standards PodcastQuick Win: 8 Must-Know Jazz Standards for Jazz GigsSo what are some great jazz standards to learn for playing jazz gigs? Well, today I'm gonna go over 8 jazz standards you need to know.In this episode:1. A tune with a little bit more energy, swinging, and a lot of fun. 2. A more minor and bluesy kind of tune. 3. A little more introspective and a little bit different. 4. An up-tempo tune you should have in every jazz gig. 5. Every single gig should also have a ballad, like this one. 6. A medium-tempo tune7. A modal tune8. A...2022-02-0411 minLearn Jazz Standards PodcastQuick Win: Creating AMAZING Jazz Solos Using Jazz Chords (3 Levels)So how can you start playing amazing jazz solos using jazz chords to your full advantage? Well, today I'm gonna show you 3 levels to do exactly that.In this episode:1. Level 1 - Start playing this instead of scales. 2. Level 2 - How to creatively resolve these tones in your lines. 3. Level 3 - Combining Level 1 and 2 and figuring out different ways that you can resolve to them.Important Links:Show NotesGet Tickets to Learn Jazz Live 2022 Virtual SummitLJS Inner Circle MembershipFree Guide to...2022-01-2112 min
Puerto Rico JazzCharlie Sepulveda This is Latin JazzPuerto Rico Jazz con Wilbert Sostre.Charlie Sepulveda This is Latin JazzPrimero de tres programas destacando las grabaciones de Jazz seleccionadas entre las 20 Mejores Producciones del 2021 por la Fundación Nacional para la Cultura Popular. Charlie Sepulveda & The Turnaround - This is Latín Jazz.Puerto Rico Jazz con Wilbert Sostre.Todos los Domingos 9am y 4pm (Puerto Rico) @ Brave New Radio WPSC 88.7 William Paterson University, New Jersey@TuneIn Radio! http://tun.in/seoPJDomingos 6pm @ Radio Prócer 1380AM, 98.5FM, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. www.radioprocer1380.como en TuneIn http://tun.in/seoKu*Diseño de lo...2022-01-1356 minLearn Jazz Standards PodcastGear I Use to Play, Teach, and Practice JazzWelcome to episode 310 where today I talk about all of the gear I use to play, teach and practice jazz. I go over everything from microphones, amps, guitars, cameras, audio interfaces, and software. I talk about what they are, how I use them, and what I would recommend for you.Today on the podcast we are talking about gear - the gear I use for playing jazz, teaching jazz, and practicing jazz.I'll be covering the cameras I use, the microphones I use, the guitar and amplifiers I use, and a host of other things. ...2021-12-2040 min
Women in Jazz Media: The PodcastsWomen in Jazz Media: In conversation with...Dr Kathy Dyson and Naadia SheriffIn this episode we have a special guest host, Helena Summerfield in conversation with two incredible women: Dr Kathy Dyson and Naadia Sheriff
Helena Summerfield has worked in music education since 1999 and is a regular performer (saxophone and flute) on the Manchester jazz scene. Helena became the project manager for Jazz North’s Jazz Camp for Girls in 2019 which gives young female musicians a positive first experience of playing jazz and improvising. Helena is a regular contributor to Jazz North’s online broadcasts and hosts the monthly ‘Midweek Jazz’ show on Reform Radio.
Naadia Sheriff is a UK...2021-10-3148 minLearn Jazz Standards Podcast6 Powerful Reasons to Record Your Jazz PlayingWelcome to episode 290 where today I talk about 6 powerful reasons why you should record your jazz playing. You may have heard people suggest recording yourself, but have you ever fully understood why it can be helpful? In this episode, I go over in detail how this simple regular practice could reap great rewards in your jazz playing.If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you may have heard me say before that recording your jazz playing is a great idea. But I probably haven't really dug deep into why recording your jazz...2021-10-1130 min
Puerto Rico JazzPuerto Rico Jazz ClassicsBoricuas en Clásicos del Jazz. Comprometidos con la Excelencia Musical.Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/.../puerto-rico-jazz/id1508259152Lo Mejor del Jazz Boricua en Puerto Rico Jazz Radio @ Brave New RadioTodos los Domingos 8am (New York Time) @ Brave New Radio WPSC 88.7 William Paterson University, New Jersey2021-08-2548 min
Puerto Rico JazzPuerto Rico Jazz Sabu Martinez Jazz EspagnoleCelebramos el 60 Aniversario de la grabación Jazz Espagnole de Sabú Martinez. Comprometidos con la Excelencia Musical.Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/.../puerto-rico-jazz/id1508259152Sounder FMhttps://puertoricojazz.sounder.fm/show/puerto-rico-jazzPrimer programa en la radio dedicado al Jazz Boricua!2021-07-0552 minLearn Jazz Standards PodcastHow to Know What the CORRECT Changes Are to a Jazz StandardWelcome to episode 271 where today we are exploring the question of how to know what the correct chord changes are for a jazz standard. Because jazz musicians have often manipulated original chord changes, and often take liberties with chordal harmony, it can be difficult to know exactly what the chords are to standards. I give you some practical tips to help guide you through.One thing that would be very frustrating about learning jazz and playing jazz is that a lot of times jazz musicians will play a song just slightly differently. Maybe it's the...2021-05-2441 minLearn Jazz Standards PodcastUnderstanding Gypsy Jazz and Other Musical Truth Nuggets (feat. Dani Rabin and Danny Markovich)Welcome to episode 270 where today we have special guests Dani Rabin and Danny Markovich from the band Marbin, on the show to talk about Gypsy jazz. Our guests talk about the ins and outs of this style of jazz as well as many other musical insights and strategies.One important style of jazz that came out of Europe is Gypsy jazz. And you're maybe familiar with musicians such as Django Reinhardt, who was the guitarist that really is the centerpiece of Gypsy jazz. But what is Gypsy jazz all about? What makes it unique and...2021-05-171h 02
Puerto Rico JazzPuerto Rico Jazz Descarga BoricuaRumba y Jazz Latino con las producciones de Frank Ferrer, Descarga Boricua I Esta si va y Descarga Boricua II Abrázate.Comprometidos con la Excelencia Musical.Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/.../puerto-rico-jazz/id1508259152Sounder FMhttps://puertoricojazz.sounder.fm/show/puerto-rico-jazzPrimer programa en la radio dedicado al Jazz Boricua!2021-05-0458 min
Puerto Rico JazzPuerto Rico Jazz: Maestras del Jazz IIITercer programa reconociendo y celebrando a las Mujeres en el Jazz.Música de Anat Cohen, Melissa Aldana, Dianne Reeves, Diana Krall, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Roberta Gambarini, Magos Herrera y Koko Taylor.Comprometidos con la Excelencia Musical.Apple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/.../puerto-rico-jazz/id1508259152Mixcloudhttps://m.mixcloud.com/wil-sostre/2021-03-2955 min
The Dr. Jazz PodcastThe Dr. Jazz Podcast: Live Jazz (Mar. 2021)One thing I have missed greatly through this pandemic is live music. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who feels differently. Jazz music is especially vulnerable in that live jazz shows / concerts are where the magic of jazz conversation and spontaneity "really" intersect. A professional level of this can be obtained in studio recordings, but Sonny Rollins always said that records were like promos for the live shows. That being said, I've assembled a massive playlist of over 900+ "live" jazz albums and hit "shuffle" to give it a spontaneous element. My only veto is not to duplicate the...2021-03-082h 50Learn Jazz Standards PodcastJazz, Racial Injustice, and What This Music Really Means (feat. Kyle Younger)Welcome to episode 222 of the LJS Podcast where today we have on special guest Kyle Younger on the show to discuss the history of jazz and its ties to the racial oppression of the African American community. Jazz is African American music, and we cannot understand or play this music without recognizing the oppression of those who created this music.When we play jazz music and when we practice jazz music, it's important that we remember that it is African American music and it was born out of slavery. It was born out of racism...2020-06-0742 min
Puerto Rico JazzPuerto Rico Jazz: Mujeres del Jazz BoricuaPuerto Rico Jazz @ Brave New Radio WPSC 88.7FM, William Paterson University, New Jersey & @TuneIn Radio! http://tun.in/seoPJPrimera parte de varios programas destacando los aportes de las mujeres en el Jazz.TuneIn Radiohttp://tun.in/pjADHApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/puerto-rico-jazz/id1508259152Sounder FMhttps://puertoricojazz.sounder.fm/show/puerto-rico-jazzEn Mujeres en el Jazz Parte 1 reconocemos a las Mujeres en la escena del Jazz Boricua.Música de Amun...2020-04-1656 min
Utah Jazz Podcast NetworkEpisode 42: Thurl Bailey explains what's on the Jazz's vision boardWhat’s on the Jazz’s vision board for the final third of the season? JP provides mini-previews of Jazz-Spurs and Jazz-Rockets before talking to Jazz TV analyst Thurl Bailey. Big T gives his thoughts on the state of the team.A rundown of the episode:0:35 — Checking in on 5382:45 — Remembering the Spurs mid-range and Pocket Rockets5:10 — What’s more nerve-wracking for Thurl, national anthem or Game 7 against the Lakers?8:00 — Enjoying All-Star Weekend in Chicago11:45 — Rudy’s growth15:30 — “The Jazz have really taken care of business when they needed to.”2020-02-2127 minLearn Jazz Standards Podcast3 Strategies for Improvising Over a Jazz BluesWelcome to episode 146 of the LJS Podcast where today we are covering 3 awesome strategies for improvising over a jazz blues. The blues is an important song form in jazz that every aspiring jazz musician needs to be proficient at. These strategies will help set a strong foundation for improvising freely over the blues. Listen in!Important Links:LJS Inner Circle MembershipFree Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WaySign up for my free mini-course "Accelerate Your Jazz Skills"Learn Jazz Standards Inner...2018-12-1732 min
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Neon Jazz KCKansas City Jazz Trumpeter Nate Nall Plugs Neon JazzThe Blue Room hosts a CD Release Party for trumpeter Nate Nall. Nall has performed at Kansas City’s most prominent jazz venues, including the Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum and Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. He has been a featured soloist with the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and Deborah Brown on a recent tour to Germany and Poland. He has been featured on the nationally syndicated “12th St jump” jazz radio program. and a residency participant in “Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead” performing original music at Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center. In 2016, Nall won 2nd place in the d...2018-08-2800 min
Neon Jazz KCComposer & Jazz Saxophonist Patrick Zimmerli Plugs Neon JazzNew York- and Paris-based composer/saxophonist Patrick Zimmerli writes a sophisticated yet approachable hybrid of contemporary classical and jazz music. Recent collaborators include Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Brooklyn Rider String Quartet, Brian Blade, Luciana Souza, the Knights Orchestra and the Escher String Quartet. His music has been performed at Carnegie Hall and Town Hall in New York, Wigmore Hall in London, Salle Pleyel in Paris, Sala São Paolo in Brazil, the Vienna Konzerthaus Grosser Saal and the new SF Jazz Center.
Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in K...2018-08-2800 min
Neon Jazz KCKansas City Jazz Pianist Jackie Myers Plugs Neon JazzAn instrumental jazz group, brainchild of Jackie Myers and home to groove, swing and jazz lovers everywhere. We are a jazz quartet.
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 at 8:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-With-Joe-Dimino-p381685/. You can now catch Neon Jazz on KOJH 104.7 FM out of the Mutual Musicians Foundation from Noon - 1 p...2018-08-0600 min
Neon Jazz KCKC Jazz Trumpeter, Dancer & Entertainer Lonnie McFadden Plugs Neon JazzBorn and raised in Kansas City, MO, Lonnie McFadden is a unique multi-talented performer who sings, tap dances and plays trumpet. Lonnie has traveled the globe performing and representing Kansas City Jazz at major jazz festivals and shows around the world. His performances have been seen internationally and include such events as the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland and the Nice Jazz Festival in Nice, France.
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...2018-07-2600 min
Neon Jazz KCKansas City Jazz Saxophonist Stephen Martin Plugs Neon JazzStephen Martin has established himself as a uniquely gifted, and intensely spirited saxophonist. Born in Champaign, IL and raised in St. Louis, MO, Martin began playing saxophone at age 10 and thrived in a community with a musically rich tradition, particularly in jazz. He has been recognized early in his career for his excellence in music, most recently being named a finalist for the 2018 Carinthian International Jazz Award.
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...2018-07-1100 minThe Dr. Jazz PodcastThe Dr. Jazz Podcast - Dr Jazz: Jazz Storyteller, Chapter 3 (July 2018)In this Episode, Dr. Jazz shares with you how he got mixed up in this crazy world of jazz listening, collecting, obsessing and sharing. There’s lots of little stories along the way – but every story has a beginning, and here is where Dr. Jazz starts!
-Dr. Jazz2018-07-102h 58The Dr. Jazz PodcastThe Dr. Jazz Podcast - Dr. Jazz, Jazz Storyteller: Chapter 2 (June 2018)In this Episode, Dr. Jazz shares with you how he got mixed up in this crazy world of jazz listening, collecting, obsessing and sharing. There’s lots of little stories along the way – but every story has a beginning, and here is where Dr. Jazz starts!
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Neon Jazz KCVeteran Jazz Saxophonist Jim Snidero Plugs Neon JazzOver the past thirty-five years, Jim Snidero has come to be known as one of the finest jazz musicians of his generation. As an alto saxophonist, composer, arranger, author and educator, Snidero has been called both a “master musician” and “alto saxophone virtuoso” by Downbeat Magazine, and placed in the 2017 Downbeat Critic’s Poll, demonstrating his continued impact on the international jazz scene.
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...2018-06-1300 min
Neon Jazz KCJazz Trombonist & Educator Scott Reeves Plugs Neon Jazz"Without a Trace" is the second recording on Origin Records by the Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra. It features outstanding New York musicians such as saxophonists Steve Wilson and Tim Armacost, pianist Jim Ridl and vocalist Carolyn Leonhart. Scott's music carves out a new approach to big band writing by combining a contemporary harmonic palette and non-traditional forms with infectious, swinging grooves and great soloing by world-class jazz musicians.
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...2018-05-0500 min
Neon Jazz KCJazz Flutist & Composer Jamie Baum Plugs Neon JazzNYC flutist/composer/recording artist/clinician, Jamie Baum, has toured the US, and over 30 countries performing at major festivals and concert halls including The North Sea Jazz Festival, Guimaraes Jazz Festival, Madrid Jazz Festival, “jaZZ & beyond Improvised Music Festival”; Sedutirol, Braga, Oeiras, Bermuda, Edinburgh, Friehoffer, Winter JazzFest and JVC Festivals. She has performed with artists as renown and diverse as George Russell, Randy Brecker, Donald Brown, Mick Goodrick, Tom Harrell and Kenny Barron to Dave Douglas, Fred Hersch, Uri Caine, Ralph Alessi, Leni Stern, Jane Bunnett, David Binney, V.M Bhatt, Anthony Braxton and Wadada Leo Smith.
Neon Jazz is a ra...2018-03-2700 min
Neon Jazz KCKansas City Jazz Legend Max Groove Plugs Neon JazzOne of the pioneers of the smooth jazz style that has dominated the airways and captivated countless listeners for years. He has twelve internationally released CDs, three in the top twenty Billboard Jazz. His current release “Night Owl” has his signature urban smooth jazz sound while showcasing his innovative Funky jazz structures.
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 at 8:00 a.m. Listen to K...2018-03-0800 min
Neon Jazz KCNYC Jazz Guitarist Abe Ovadia Plugs Neon JazzAs Musicvox Guitars describes, Abe Ovadia is a "jazz phenom, one of the most innovative guitarists of our time." Having emerged as one of the preeminent guitarists on the New York City jazz scene, Times Square New York City says, "You can always count on him to happily claim the responsibility of playing some world-class jazz." He holds a bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music, and a master's from New York University's highly acclaimed jazz performance program. He is also a recipient of the Best Guitarist of 2016 Award from Hot House Jazz Magazine.
Neon Jazz is a radio program...2018-02-0900 min
Neon Jazz KCJazz Singer Alma Micic Plugs Neon JazzAlma Micic was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia. At the age of 16 she started performing with a local quartet at a time when jazz was making a big comeback in Belgrade. Soon she became a featured vocalist with the Radio Belgrade Big Band and began touring and appearing at many local jazz festivals as well as television and radio broadcasts. In 1995, she received a scholarship to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Alma graduated in 1999 with a BM in Jazz Performance.
Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered...2017-12-1600 min
Neon Jazz KCKansas City Jazz Saxophonist Doug Talley Plugs Neon JazzDoug Talley has performed with such jazz luminaries as Jay McShann, Clark Terry, Bob Mintzer, Claude "Fiddler" Williams, Bobby Watson, Karrin Allyson, Byron Stripling, Ignacio Berroa, Randy Brecker, Scott Robinson and Gary Foster. He is a familiar face throughout the Midwest as a jazz performer and educator. Talley has also appeared at the 18th & Vine Festival, the Kansas Jazz and Blues Festival, the Kansas City Spirit Festival, the Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival, Mayport Jazz Festival, and in Las Vegas with The Four Freshman, The Platters and The Diamonds.
Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino...2017-11-1500 min
Neon Jazz KCJazz Pianist & Synthis Nick Maclean Plugs Neon JazzNick Maclean is “one of the most gifted young Toronto pianists to come along in the last few years ” (Adrean Farrugia, Juno winning jazz pianist) and has quickly become one of the most in demand 20-something piano players in that city’s bustling jazz scene.
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 at 8:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein...2017-11-0700 min
Neon Jazz KCNYC-Based Jazz Bassist Or Bareket Plugs Neon JazzOr was the winner of the 1st prize at the International Society of Bassists' jazz competition in 2011, his diverse heritage is clearly present in his playing. His approach to improvisation is informed by Mediterranean, South American, and North African folklores, all interpreted through his deep knowledge and appreciation of the American Jazz tradition.
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 at 8:00 a.m...2017-09-2200 min
Neon Jazz KCKansas City Jazz Trumpeter Chalis O'Neal Plugs Neon JazzTalented Kansas City Jazz Trumpeter Chalis O'Neal is alive and well in the local jazz scene.
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 at 8:00 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/2017-09-1200 min
Neon Jazz KCCuban-born Jazz Drum Legend Ignacio Berroa Plugs Neon JazzIgnacio Berroa has been recognized as one of the greatest drummers of our times. He was included in the 2011 Mp3 compilation entitled “Jazz Drumming Legends” which features some of the most renowned drummers in Jazz history.
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 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at http://tunein.com/ra...2017-08-1600 min
Neon Jazz KCJazz Pianist & Composer Vadim Neselovskyi Plugs Neon JazzThough he left the country more than 20 years ago, returning home to his native Ukraine is always a special occasion for pianist/composer Vadim Neselovskyi. His summer 2014 performance at the country’s largest jazz festival, Alfa Jazz, took on an added poignancy, however, because of the political turmoil afflicting the nation. Having assembled a trio especially for the occasion, Neselovskyi forged a strong and meaningful bond with his bandmates – bassist Daniel Loomis and drummer Ronen Itzik – through this act of musical communion with his homeland.Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John C...2017-07-2400 min
Neon Jazz KCKansas City Jazz Institution Gerald Dunn Plugs Neon JazzLeader of the Jazz Disciples, overseeing the Blue Room, radio host and the quintessential KC jazz man Gerald Dunn keeps on doing the good work for jazz everywhere.
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 - 9:00 a.m. and Sunday Mornings from 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. Listen to KCXL on Tunein Radio at tunein.com/radio/Neon-Jazz-Wit…Joe-Dimino-p381685/. For all things Neon Jazz, visi...2017-05-0800 min
Neon Jazz KCJazz Pianist & Composer Randy Ingram Plugs Neon JazzRandy Ingram (pianist/composer) has been hailed as “gifted” (Jazz Times) and “a formidable composer” (The San Francisco Chronicle). “A young pianist drawn to contemporary harmony and a sleek rhythmic sensibility… Astute, self-possessed” (The New York Times). “He’s got a crystalline sound, rich and wide open, and knows how to state a melody with spacious chords, veering into logical solos that wander into intriguing lands” (Jazz Weekly).
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 (10...2017-04-2500 min
Neon Jazz KCVeteran Jazz Saxophonist Claire Daly Plugs Neon JazzClaire has a full history of performing and teaching (Teaching credits include Jazz at Lincoln Center MSJA, Litchfield Jazz Camp, Mile High Jazz Camp, Centrum Jazz Camp and lots more). She has performed at many major jazz festivals as a band leader and continues to bring joy to audiences.
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...2017-03-0800 min
Neon Jazz KCJazz Singer Johanna Sillanpaa Plugs Neon JazzIt’s smart, it’s soulful, it’s jazz. For every style of music that Johanna Sillanpaa explores, there’s a vibrant color in her voice to match. Sillanpaa’s vocals are expertly clear, gently raw, and yet intensely bold. She performs thoughtful jazz you can dig your heels into. She and her ensemble have played everywhere from intimate jazz joints across North America and Europe all the way to performing in front of the 60,000-plus crowds of the Montreal Jazz Festival.
Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas Cit...2017-02-1300 min
Neon Jazz KCVeteran Jazz Pianist & Composer Marc Copland Plugs Neon JazzMarc Copland (born May 27, 1948, as Marc Cohen) is an American jazz pianist and composer. Copland became part of the jazz scene in Philadelphia in the early 1960s as a saxophonist, and later moved to New York City, where he experimented with electric alto saxophone. In the early 1970s, while pursuing his own harmonic concept, he grew dissatisfied with what he felt were inherent limitations in the saxophone and moved to the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area, where he remained for a decade to retrain as a jazz pianist.
Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and...2016-12-0600 min
Neon Jazz KCChicago Jazz Guitarist Andy Brown Plugs Neon JazzAndy Brown is a guitarist based in Chicago. Born in New York in 1975, he has played professionally for over twenty years. He has had a varied performing career that has included stints in Cincinnati and New York City. Since coming to Chicago in 2003, Andy has been fortunate to work at many of the area's finest jazz venues with his own bands, as well as playing his unique brand of solo jazz guitar. He has backed visiting jazz names at places including The Jazz Showcase and the Harris Theater. Currently he plays solo guitar every Thursday at The Green Mill and...2016-10-0700 min
Neon Jazz KCCuba-born Jazz Pianist Elio Villafranca Plugs Neon JazzBorn in the Pinar del Río province of Western Cuba, pianist and composer Elio Villafranca was classically trained in percussion and composition at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba. Since his arrival in the U.S. in late 1995, he has been involved in jazz and Latin jazz scenes on both the East and West Coasts. Based in New York City, he is resident professor at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
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 o...2016-09-1800 min
Neon Jazz KCJazz Drummer Matt Slocum Plugs Neon JazzHailed as “one of America's pre-eminent young jazz drummers" (OC Weekly), Matt Slocum has also earned a reputation as a distinctive, inventive and lyrical composer. Slocum is the recent recipient of composition grants and commissions from the American Music Center, New Music USA, the Puffin Foundation, Meet the Composer, Mid-Atlantic Arts and New Jersey State Council on the Arts. His ensembles have been featured throughout North America and Europe at venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Yoshi’s, the Blue Note, Earshot Jazz Festival, Saratoga Jazz Festival, Twin Cities Jazz Festival and the Soka International Jazz Festival among others. Freq...2016-08-2400 min
Neon Jazz KCJazz Trumpeter & Composer John Daversa Plugs Neon JazzJohn Daversa is a versatile and internationally respected performer (Trumpet/EVI), composer, arranger, producer, bandleader, educator, and BFM Jazz recording artist. He is a winner of the Herb Alpert Award, David Joel Miller Award, the National Trumpet Competition, the ITG Jazz Soloist Competition, and was a finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition.
Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper 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...2016-06-0300 min
Neon Jazz KCJazz Tenor Saxophonist JD Allen Plugs Neon JazzHailed by the New York Times as "a tenor saxophonist with an enigmatic, elegant and hard-driving style," JD Allen is a bright rising light on today’s international jazz scene. His unique and compelling voice on the instrument – the result of a patient and painstaking confrontation with the fundamentals of the art - has recently earned Allen a blaze of critical attention signaling his ascension to the upper ranks of the contemporary jazz world.
Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving listeners a journey into one...2016-05-2800 min