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  • Jazz Pianist Darren Litzie on Career, Touring & New Jazz 2026 Album On My Own Time

    Jazz Pianist Darren Litzie on Career, Touring & New Jazz 2026 Album On My Own Time
    May 8 2026
    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with jazz pianist and composer Darren Litzie about his 2026 album On My Own Time. With over fifteen years of professional experience, Darren has performed in a wide range of musical settings and collaborated with world-renowned artists. From 2009–2010, he toured as a keyboardist with Andrew Strong, known for his role in The Commitments. He has appeared on multiple recordings as a sideman and released acclaimed projects as a bandleader on Summit Records. On My Own Time stands as a powerful reflection of his musical voice and artistic journey. We dive into the album, his career path, collaborations, and the evolution of his sound. 👉 Get the album: https://summitrecords.com/release/on-my-own-time-darren-litzie/ 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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    27 Min.
  • Modern Jazz Guitarist Russ Spiegel Returns – Inside the 2026 Album Timepieces

    Modern Jazz Guitarist Russ Spiegel Returns – Inside the 2026 Album Timepieces
    May 7 2026
    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we welcome back jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader Russ Spiegel to talk about his 2026 album Timepieces. After our first conversation in Spring 2025, Russ returns with a fresh collection of modern jazz compositions built around intricate rhythms and odd meters. Featuring collaborators Tal Cohen, Vincent Dupont, and Brandon Lee Lewis, Timepieces showcases Russ’s signature approach as a composer, arranger, and producer. Beyond this release, Russ has built a diverse career—performing everything from solo guitar to leading a 17-piece jazz orchestra, composing for film, TV, and musicals, and touring extensively around the world. We dive into the making of the album, his creative process, and what’s next as he hits the road to promote this new music. 👉 Get the album: https://russ-spiegel.bandcamp.com/album/timepieces 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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    9 Min.
  • Matthew Curry Live at KC's Knuckleheads on 5.21.26, New 2026 Album One For The Ride & His Career

    Matthew Curry Live at KC's Knuckleheads on 5.21.26, New 2026 Album One For The Ride & His Career
    May 6 2026
    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed roots, blues, and rock artist Matthew Curry about his 2026 Spring/Summer One For The Ride Tour and new album of the same name. The tour kicks off at Knuckleheads Saloon on May 21, 2026—launching a run of shows that celebrate a life built on the road and in the music. Born and raised in Bloomington, Matthew picked up the guitar at age four, was performing live by eight, and leading his own band by eleven. His powerful blend of blues, rock, southern rock, and classic country has earned him a devoted global following. Over the years, he has shared stages with legendary acts like The Doobie Brothers, Steve Miller Band, Peter Frampton, and Journey. We dive into the new album, the tour, and the journey behind the music. 👉 Get tickets: https://knuckleheadskc.com/👉 More Matthew: https://matthewcurry.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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    26 Min.
  • JUNO Winner Dominique Fils-Aimé on New Album, Creative Journey & Much More

    JUNO Winner Dominique Fils-Aimé on New Album, Creative Journey & Much More
    May 5 2026
    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Montreal-based, JUNO Award-winning jazz vocalist Dominique Fils-Aimé about her 2026 album My World Is The Sun. This project marks the second chapter in a powerful trilogy that began with Our Roots Run Deep in 2023. Blending jazz, soul, and blues, the album reflects Dominique’s deep commitment to freedom, creativity, and spiritual exploration—delivered through breathtaking vocals and deeply personal lyricism. We explore her artistic evolution, the creative process behind this new work, and her desire to create from a place of honesty and vulnerability. From her home base in Montreal, this conversation dives into her past, present, and what lies ahead in her musical journey. 👉 Album & more: https://domiofficial.com/en/ 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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    23 Min.
  • Austin Singer-Songwriter Sarah Sharp on Deja Vu (2026) | Jazz, Folk & Americana Fusion

    Austin Singer-Songwriter Sarah Sharp on Deja Vu (2026) | Jazz, Folk & Americana Fusion
    May 4 2026
    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Austin, Texas-based singer, songwriter, and former Jitterbug Vipers leader Sarah Sharp. We dive into her upcoming 2026 album Deja Vu, releasing May 15, a genre-blending project that weaves together jazz, folk, and Americana into a cinematic and emotionally rich soundscape. A staple of the Austin music scene, Sarah is a three-time Austin Music Awards winner for “Best Jazz,” known for her expressive voice and deeply personal songwriting. We explore her journey through music, her evolution as an artist, and the creative process behind this powerful new release. 👉 Get the album: https://sarahsharp.bandcamp.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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    24 Min.
  • 9-Time Grammy Nominee Tierney Sutton on New 2026 Album Spring, Legacy & Career

    9-Time Grammy Nominee Tierney Sutton on New 2026 Album Spring, Legacy & Career
    May 3 2026
    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with nine-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton about her 2026 album Spring, a beautiful voice-and-piano collaboration with acclaimed pianist Tamir Hendelman. Widely regarded as one of the most expressive voices in contemporary jazz, Tierney is known for her masterful storytelling and deep connection to the Great American Songbook. Over her career, she has interpreted works by legends such as George Gershwin, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Bill Evans, as well as modern icons like Sting and Joni Mitchell. Spring marks her 17th album as a leader or co-leader and her first full voice-and-piano duo project. While the The Tierney Sutton Band has been a global force in jazz for nearly 30 years, this project highlights the intimacy, spontaneity, and freedom of a stripped-down setting. From her base in Los Angeles, we explore her remarkable career, creative process, and the artistry behind this latest release.👉 More Tierney: https://tierneysutton.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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    41 Min.
  • Latin Music Icon Tito Puente Jr. Talks Jazz, Salsa, YMU Jazz Collective & His Career

    Latin Music Icon Tito Puente Jr. Talks Jazz, Salsa, YMU Jazz Collective & His Career
    May 2 2026
    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Latin musician, percussionist, bandleader, songwriter, and producer Tito Puente Jr.. As the son of the legendary Tito Puente—known as “El Rey de los Timbales” and “The King of Latin Music”—he continues a powerful musical legacy. Tito Puente Jr. brings a high-energy fusion of jazz, Latin, salsa, merengue, and mambo to audiences around the world, keeping the spirit of his father alive while forging his own path. We dive into his work with the YMU Jazz Collective in Miami, along with his journey through music, performance, and staying true to a legendary lineage. This is a vibrant conversation about rhythm, legacy, and the future of Latin jazz. 👉 More Tito: https://www.instagram.com/titopuentejr/👉 More YMU Jazz Collective: https://ymu.org/ 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 Min.
  • Jazz Composer Ron Rieder on New Album Blues and Other Hues (2026) & A Life in Science + Music

    Jazz Composer Ron Rieder on New Album Blues and Other Hues (2026) & A Life in Science + Music
    May 1 2026
    Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Andover, Massachusetts-based jazz composer, songwriter, and pianist Ron Rieder. We dive into his 2026 album Compositions in Blues and Other Hues, a collection of eleven straight-ahead jazz tunes brought to life by an inspired group of musicians. Known for his work as a pianist, Ron has expanded into composition, building on earlier projects like Latin Jazz Sessions. This new release reflects a deep love of jazz, collaboration, and musical storytelling. We also explore his unique journey balancing a life in science with a career in music, and how those worlds intersect in his creative process. 👉 Get the music: https://ronrieder.bandcamp.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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    32 Min.