Podcast Episodes

Eric Johanson on Live in Mississippi, Blues Life & New Orleans Roots

Season 14

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We sit down with veteran blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist Eric Johanson, a standou…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Yelena Eckemoff on Scenes from the Dark Ages – Jazz Meets Medieval Mystery

Season 14

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We reconnect with acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Yelena Eckemoff to talk about her b…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Dan Greenleaf on Debut Album Live at Ford Hall, Jazz Journey & Adaptive Music

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We sit down with Vermont-based jazz guitarist and composer Dan Greenleaf, a rising talent…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Jazz Guitarist James Zito on New Album Zito’s Jump & NYC Jazz Scene

Season 14

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We talk with NYC-based Jazz Guitarist James Zito about his exciting new 2025 release, Zit…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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KC Jazz Legend Stan Kessler Talks Horacescope & 2025 Lee’s Summit Jazz Festival

Season 14

We catch up with veteran Kansas City-based jazz musician and educator Stan Kessler as he prepares to perform at the 2nd Annual Lee’s Summit Jazz Fest…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Eric Scott Reed on “Out Late,” Jazz Legacy & Collaborations

Season 14

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! We catch up with LA-based jazz pianist and composer Eric Scott Reed to discuss his much-a…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Svetlana Shmulyian on “Reel to Remix,” Alt-Jazz & Modern Living

Season 14

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! In this episode, we talk with NYC-based jazz vocalist Svetlana Shmulyian about her genre-…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Jazz Guitarist Nicolas Ferron on Debut Album, Montreal Scene & The 2025 Project

Season 14

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! In this episode, we talk with Montreal-based jazz guitarist and bandleader Nicolas Ferron…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Jazz Violinist Gwen Laster | New Album “Keepers of the Flame” (2025)

Season 14

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Detroit-bred, NYC-based jazz violinist Gwen Laster, a natio…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Saxophonist & Composer Sean Imboden | Debut Big Band Album "Communal Heart"

Season 14

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Indianapolis-based saxophonist and composer Sean Imboden as…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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