Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with award-winning jazz singer Candice Hoyes. We catch up with this Harlem-based visionary to talk about her brand new 2025 single Far Away Star, released in the spirit of Jazz Appreciation Month. The song pays heartfelt tribute to Duke Ellington, blending classic jazz influences with a contemporary sound.

On this powerful track, Candice collaborates with GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Ted Nash and acclaimed trombonist Vincent Gardner, pushing the boundaries of modern jazz while honoring its rich Legacy. In our conversation, we dive into the inspiration behind the single, her evolving artistry, and the state of jazz in 2025.

🎶 Listen to the track: Far Away Star on Bandcamp 

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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.