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Neon Jazz Interviews

Neon Jazz Interviews

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 Neon Jazz is a radio show and interview series created and distributed since 2011. Hatched & Hosted by Joe Dimino out of Kansas City, Missouri. The series has been Engineered and generously supported by John Christopher over thirteen years, hundreds of episodes and thousands of interviews. We celebrate the glory days right on into the innovations of modern players. The aim is to tell the rich story of jazz through the voice of the musician and provide an enticing kaleidoscope of sound and stories. We are always celebrating one of America's finest inventions .. Jazz. Dig in ..Neon Jazz Interviews - The Finest Jazz Musicians From All Over the Globe Art
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  • Jazz Vocalist Martin Bonventre & Arranger Jackie Presti on Swinging in a New Dimension

    Jazz Vocalist Martin Bonventre & Arranger Jackie Presti on Swinging in a New Dimension
    Feb 2 2026
    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz singer Martin Bonventre and arranger/music director Jackie Presti. We caught up with this dynamic New York City duo to talk about their 2025 release Swinging in a New Dimension, their creative partnership, the current state of jazz, and where the music is headed next. Martin Bonventre is a true old-school showman—boasting a rich baritone voice, smooth stage presence, and a big, open-hearted personality. With a career rooted deeply in musical theatre, he has appeared in some of the most memorable musical comedy productions, performing in regional and summer stock theaters from coast to coast. His journey began at the City Lights Youth Theatre in New York City, where his passion for the stage first took hold. Alongside arranger and music director Jackie Presti, Martin brings classic swing energy into a modern frame, blending tradition with fresh perspective. We get into the album, the artistry, their working relationship, and much more.Enjoy this conversation. 🎶 Get the album:https://www.martinbonventre.com/ For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • NYC Big Band Leader George Gee & Producer Clyde Bullard on Flushing Town Hall 2.7.26 Festivities

    NYC Big Band Leader George Gee & Producer Clyde Bullard on Flushing Town Hall 2.7.26 Festivities
    Feb 1 2026
    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring NYC Big Band Leader George Gee and Producer/Bassist Clyde Bullard. We caught up with them to talk about a rare, one-time-only jazz event bringing together two major forces in contemporary jazz. Multi-Grammy Award winner Arturo O’Farrill and the George Gee Swing Orchestra unite for a special performance at Flushing Town Hall on Saturday, February 7, 2026, as part of the venue’s acclaimed Global Mashup series. The historic night blends ballroom swing and Afro-Latin jazz as O’Farrill’s Afro-Latin Octet and Gee’s long-running swing orchestra each perform a set before joining forces for a grand finale. While both artists are staples of the New York jazz scene, this marks the first time they will ever share the same stage. George and Clyde break down the collaboration, the music, the vision behind the show, and much more.Dig this conversation. 🎟️ Tickets & Info:https://www.flushingtownhall.org/show-details/global-mashup-the-george-gee-swing-orchestra-meets-the-arturo-ofarrill-afro-latin-octet-ballroom-dance-meets-mambo For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Honoring Anita Dixon-Brown: Kansas City Jazz Icon & UNESCO Visionary

    Honoring Anita Dixon-Brown: Kansas City Jazz Icon & UNESCO Visionary
    Jan 31 2026
    Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. Today, we honor a true titan, visionary, and cultural force who will be sorely missed in Kansas City and far beyond—Mrs. Anita Dixon-Brown. Anita Dixon-Brown served as the former Executive Director of the legendary Mutual Musicians Foundation, and she played a pivotal role in securing Kansas City’s designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Music—a global recognition rooted in decades of jazz excellence and cultural preservation. Born on September 26, 1956, Anita left us suddenly on January 4, 2026, at the age of 69. Though her time was far too short, her influence on jazz, arts advocacy, cultural equity, and historic preservation was towering and enduring. Her work ensured that Kansas City’s jazz legacy was not only honored, but protected and amplified on the world stage. In this retrospective, we reflect on Anita’s life and legacy through the voices of Kansas City musicians and cultural leaders, including Lonnie McFadden, along with friends and collaborators from near and far. Their words paint a portrait of a woman whose leadership, grace, and unwavering dedication shaped generations of artists and preserved one of America’s most vital jazz institutions. Long live Anita Dixon-Brown.Her legacy resonates.Her impact endures.And she will never, ever be forgotten. 🎷 Dig this tribute to a Kansas City force. For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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