Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Argentina-born, New York-based pianist, composer, and bandleader Emilio Solla.

A Latin GRAMMY Award winner and six-time GRAMMY nominee, Emilio dives into his 2026 album Handmade — a powerful statement on the value of human creativity in an age of artificial convenience. More than just a collection of songs, the album serves as a manifesto for the handmade, celebrating artistry, intention, and the human touch in music-making.

On his 15th release, he is joined by his nine-piece ensemble, La Inestable de Brooklyn, blending tango, Latin American traditions, jazz, and classical influences into a rich and forward-thinking sound.

In this conversation, we explore the inspiration behind Handmade, his creative process, and his journey as a globally recognized jazz artist shaping modern music.

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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.