Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Indianapolis-based jazz vocalist Rebecca Rafla.

We dive into her 2025 album Fundamentally Unfinished and her evolving journey in the jazz world. Known for her warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and deep respect for tradition, Rebecca is quickly emerging as a compelling new voice in modern jazz.

Drawing inspiration from classic vocalists while embracing a contemporary sensibility, she blends swing, ballads, and modern jazz influences into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh. Her repertoire includes selections from the Great American Songbook along with thoughtful new arrangements that showcase her nuanced storytelling and emotional depth.

This conversation explores artistry, Growth, and what it means to carry the jazz tradition forward in a modern era.

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🎧 In this episode:

• The making of Fundamentally Unfinished (2025)
• Rebecca’s vocal style and jazz influences
• Interpreting the Great American Songbook
• Balancing tradition with modern jazz expression
• Her journey as a rising jazz vocalist

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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.