Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series! On this episode, we talk with acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader Alex Chadsey of Duende Libre. We caught up with him to explore the band’s powerful 2025 album Invocation, a soulful and globally inspired project that reflects on the vulnerability, universality, and resilience of the human experience.

Duende Libre—three-time Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Award recipients—blends jazz with the rich musical traditions of Cuba, Brazil, and the Mediterranean, creating a sound that is both timeless and transcendent. Their artistry is shaped by decades of mentorship and collaboration with master musicians worldwide.

With over 20 years of experience and credits including a GRAMMY Award-winning record, Alex Chadsey continues to shape the international jazz landscape as a respected performer, composer, arranger, and producer. This interview dives into his musical journey, the vision behind Invocation, and the deeper message behind the music.

🎧 Listen in and experience the story behind the sound.
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Joe Dimino has been writing & creating in a variety of capacities since his college days at the University of Missouri-Kansas City somewhere around 1993. If you are keeping score, that would be about 29 years+. It all began at UMKCs University News as a Sports Writer & turned into a myriad of expressive avenues. Inventing poems, art, video & audio has always been in the proverbial cards.