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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 stor... more

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with guitarist and oudist Mustafa Dill, returning to the show with new music from the 2026 project Love Unfold the Moon: Hidden Promises in Joined Terrains, Apex Emerging.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed veteran Hammond B3 organist and composer Jerry Z. Dig this conversation as we explore Break Allegro, Jerry Z’s debut album as a leader, released in 2026, and the colorful music... more

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based rising jazz vocalist, composer, and bandleader Ekep Nkwelle. Dig into the story behind Caged Bird, her powerful debut album of 2026, and discover the personal journey, musical ... more

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader Victor Solano. Dig this conversation as we explore Victor’s 2026 album, Sundate, his journey through the world of jazz, and his emerg... more

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Recent Guests

Victor Solano
Brooklyn-based jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader.
Episode: Saxophonist & Bandleader Victor Solano on Sundate, Jazz Messengers & Brooklyn Jazz
Olya Prohorova
Chicago-based jazz violinist and co-leader of Fugu Dugu
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Episode: Olya Prohorova of Fugu Dugu Interview | Bucky Wanko and The Legend of Baba Yaga (2026)
Justin Pierce
Jazz saxophonist, educator, and bandleader with more than 15 years of performance experience.
Justin Pierce Music
Episode: Saxophonist & Educator Dr. Justin Pierce Interview | Sway (2026) | Dallas Jazz, Saxophone & Musical Journey
Chris Standring
Los Angeles-based jazz guitarist and composer
Episode: Chris Standring Interview | Time of Change (2026) | Retro-Soulful Jazz & Timeless Tunes
Rob Scheps
Jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer and leader of the Rob Scheps Core-tet
Rob Scheps Core-tet
Episode: Multi-Instrumentalist Rob Scheps | Blue States (2026) | Core Tet, SteepleChase & More
Steve Davis
Jazz trombonist, bandleader and educator
Episode: Trombonist Steve Davis Interview | Meets Hank Jones, Vol. 2 (2026) | Jazz History & Timeless Swing
Paul Carlon
Jazz saxophonist and composer, and leader of a Latin jazz trio.
Episode: Saxophonist Paul Carlon Interview | Between Us Three (2026) | Modern Jazz, AI & Musical Connection
Noe Socha
Italy-born guitarist and harmonica player whose music blends jazz, blues, folk, and improvisation.
Episode: Italy-born, NYC-based Musician Noe Socha: View From Inside | Guitar, Harmonica & Blues-Infused Jazz
Ilaria Capalbo
Stockholm-based Italian bassist and composer
Self—The Brightest Sun project
Episode: Ilaria Capalbo Interview | The Brightest Sun (2026) | Motherhood, Creativity & Experimental Jazz

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Joe Dimino
Host of Neon Jazz Interviews

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • Insightful Interviews

    Joe is a superb interviewer who asks insightful questions to everyone young jazz musicians releasing their debut albums to seasoned veterans who have deep catalogs. Thanks for documenting jazz history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swordfishtrombones2
    United States2 months ago
  • Great conversation!

    It was really fantastic to speak with Joe and discuss my music as well as mission at The Statuary. Neon Jazz is doing a great service to the scene by giving a platform for listeners to discover a wide variety of wonderful artists. Thanks for your great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Midwest Record
    United States3 months ago
  • Jazz Diary

    Engaging conversation with Joe Dimino at Neon Jazz about my new release Jazz Diary!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    :d;ff
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast Host

    Joe is a great podcast host and really enjoyed our conversation together. Neon Jazz podcast is a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vahab Hasiri
    Canada3 months ago
  • Interview

    We had a great time talking about my latest album. Joe asked me questions about the creative process and the making of the album. Thanks Joe for supporting Jazz musicians!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H. Alvarez
    United States3 months ago

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Guests note the host's preparedness and ability to draw out genre-spanning stories.
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Listeners praise thoughtful, probing questions and deep-dive conversations.

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Trumpeter Nick Hmeljak on New Album Alive, Open Channel & Kansas City Jazz
Q: Talk to me about how good this feels, kind of how this journey to making this debut happened and leading into today.
After learning he would not go to graduate school, Hmeljak booked a gig and wrote two sets of new music. The project grew through performances, monthly house shows and collaboration, and the band recorded the album after traveling to New York to hear music and study with musicians they admired.
Trumpeter Nick Hmeljak on New Album Alive, Open Channel & Kansas City Jazz
Q: How did you make it through the COVID era, and how has it changed the way that you've approached music or life?
Hmeljak was living with his parents and spent much of the period studying, practicing and listening. He says the time helped him focus on his music and craft.
Hayes Greenfield Interview | Painting in Sound, Immersive Jazz & Creative Sound
Q: What are you ultimately hoping the listener gets from this album?
Greenfield hopes the music can calm and focus listeners, help them sleep, and offer a new way to perceive sound as it moves around them.
Hayes Greenfield Interview | Painting in Sound, Immersive Jazz & Creative Sound
Q: How much of living through that era changed the way that you approach music and life today?
The pandemic gave Greenfield time to develop a way to render spatial, moving sound for headphones. He worked with Max/MSP and focused on reverb, transforming music he had previously presented through multiple speakers into an immersive recording experience.
Drummer Robert Jospé on The Night Sky, Jazz Drumming & a Legendary Career
Q: What have you taken from the legends and luminaries of jazz, and what do you want to give to the kids, to the students?
Jospé says the most important lessons are commitment and passion for the art form. He aims to pass on jazz's history, its musical language and the value of a lasting dedication to music.

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A deep-dive interview series that centers on jazz artists and their creative journeys. Episodes typically explore album concepts, collaboration, mentorship, and the personal stories behind music-making—from coping with pandemic-era changes to cross-genre explorations and education-informed approaches. Listeners often gain behind-the-scenes context on studio processes, live performance dynamics, and the human threads that connect artists across continents and styles. A standout vibe is the knack for pairing intimate, storytelling conversations with practical details—tour updates, project milestones, and creative philosophies—that make it useful for fans and industry peers alike.

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Recent guests on Neon Jazz Interviews include:

1. Victor Solano
2. Olya Prohorova
3. Justin Pierce
4. Chris Standring
5. Rob Scheps
6. Steve Davis
7. Paul Carlon
8. Noe Socha

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