Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based composer, multi-instrumentalist, and visionary Abraham Gomez-Delgado. In this episode, we dive into his new 2025 album ¡Ya Tú Sabes! U All Reddy Noe, recorded with NYC’s powerhouse Latin X-Perimental band Zemog El Gallo Bueno. The group returns with their long-awaited seventh album, capturing a tight-knit band at the height of its powers. Sung in Spanish, English, and Spanglish, the music explores themes of immigration, indigenous ancestry, personal transformation, and the radical act of rest — all filtered through Zemog’s signature blend of experimental jazz, Latin roots, and fearless improvisation. We also trace Abraham’s journey from his beginnings to the present, covering a wide-ranging life in music and creative exploration. 🎵 Get the album and more:https://abrahamgomez-delgado.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

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with bassist Wolf Robert Stratmann and pianist/composer Sujae Jung, discussing their 2025 quartet album Confluence. In this episode, we take a close look at this new recording featuring Steve Cardenas on guitar and Marko on drums. Confluence was released on December 3, 2025, alongside a same-day release concert at Ki Smith Gallery in Manhattan. These long-time creative partners talk about the making of the album, their shared musical history, live performances in South Korea, the Steve Cardenas Kansas City connection, and how this quartet sound continues to evolve on stage and in the studio. 🎵 Get the music:https://www.wolfrobertstratmann.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

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Pennsylvania-based jazz singer Corinne, discussing her 2025 concept album Stories in Pink. In this episode, we take a deep dive into an album that slips listeners into a time machine set for 1962 Manhattan, Paris, and Rio, blending deconstructed bossa nova, re-imagined jazz-pop, and lyrical storytelling into a sound that feels both nostalgic and urgently present. Corinne also discusses her direct-to-fan release model, offering a special download package through her website that includes VIP invitations to future performances and exclusive content. Her goal is to reshape the artist–listener relationship — moving beyond passive streaming toward active patronage and deeper engagement. Supported by Grammy-winning A&R at Bonfire, a nonprofit focused on artist development, Corinne also talks about preparing for an upcoming tour and what’s next for her evolving sound. 🎵 Get the album:https://www.lightthebonfire.org/corinne  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

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with celebrated Montréal-based jazz pianist and composer Kate Wyatt. In this episode, we dive into Kate Wyatt’s 2025 album Murmurations — a deeply interactive trio recording that highlights group empathy, musical dialogue, and spontaneous interplay. Joined by Adrian Vedady (bass) and Louis-Vincent Hamel (drums), the Kate Wyatt Trio presents a collection of original compositions by each member, unified by sensitivity, trust, and near-telepathic communication. The concept of Murmurations — inspired by the natural phenomenon of birds moving in fluid unison — perfectly reflects the trio’s collective approach to modern jazz. We discuss the album’s creative process, the Montréal jazz scene, live performances, and what it means to truly listen within an ensemble. 🎵 Get the album here:https://katewyatt.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

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring NYC-based Russian-Canadian jazz pianist Maria Kaushansky. In this episode, we dive into her debut 2025 album, Northbound to Finch, an instrumental jazz release made up entirely of original compositions and inspired by her life in Toronto, Canada. The album takes its name from “Finch,” her former home subway station, and features her deeply expressive trio with Paul Gill on bass and the late Anthony Pinciotti on drums, adding emotional depth and resonance to the project. Classically trained and rich in nuance, Maria blends elegance, emotion, and intention into a sound that feels both grounded and exploratory. Beyond the jazz stage, she brings her unique musical voice into the ballet studio, having spent nearly two decades accompanying ballet classes across Canada and the United States. This rare sensitivity to movement, mood, and dynamics informs every note she plays. It’s a thoughtful, inspiring conversation with a rising voice in contemporary jazz. Dig this interview. Get the album: https://mariakaushansky.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