Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Miami-based jazz producer and radio host Gene De Souza.

We caught up with Gene to talk about his work with Gafieira Rio Miami and their vibrant 2026 album Beleza Pura — a title that translates to “Pure Beauty.” This exciting release, co-produced by Gene and Diogo Brown, features 10 tracks that capture the joyful, rhythmic, and captivating spirit of Brazilian jazz and samba-infused big band sounds.

In this interview, we dive into:

• The making of Beleza Pura
• The evolution of Gafieira Rio Miami
• The influence of Brazilian music on modern jazz
• Gene’s journey as a producer and radio host
• The creative energy behind Miami’s jazz scene

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https://www.gafieirariomiami.com/

If you Love jazz, Brazilian rhythms, and artist stories, this is one you don’t want to miss.

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Joe Dimino Podcaster/Artist

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.