Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and bandleader Ben Markley. On this episode, we discuss his outstanding 2026 big band release Tuesday Morning Feeling, a recording that showcases his evolving artistic vision, masterful compositions, and distinctive approach to modern jazz orchestration. Ben’s musical […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Kansas City jazz saxophonist, composer, educator, and bandleader Matt Otto. On this episode, we discuss his highly anticipated 2026 album Ephemeral, scheduled for release on June 26, 2026. Even before its release, the project has already received recognition for its stunning album artwork […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Billboard-charting artist, author, musician, and podcaster Miist. On this episode, we discuss the launch of her inspiring 2026 initiative, The Love Project, including the new single and video Love Will Show Us Our Way, along with her remarkable journey through music, writing, and […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring South Korea-based jazz bassist, composer, educator, and bandleader Sean Pentland. On this episode, we discuss the powerful 2026 release Windward, recorded by The Pentland/Bergonzi Quartet, featuring legendary saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi, Sean Pentland, pianist Julian Shore, and drummer Jongkuk Kim. More than just a […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Ukraine-based jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Carlo Muscat. This marks Carlo’s third appearance on Neon Jazz, and it is always a privilege to document another chapter in the evolution of one of contemporary European jazz’s most compelling voices. On this episode, we discuss […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Orlando-based rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Alex Kilroy. On this episode, we dive deep into Alex’s powerful debut 2026 album, Break My Chains, a project rooted in freedom, persistence, self-discovery, and finding his own authentic voice. Alex’s story is as compelling […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, illustrator, storyteller, and historian Susan Billings Mitchell, whose lifelong passion for writing, teaching, history, and storytelling has inspired readers of all ages. Susan’s journey began in elementary school when she won writing and poetry contests […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with entrepreneur, educator, and Dyslexia Professor Russell B. Van Brocklen, a passionate advocate helping parents move from confusion and frustration to confidence and results when supporting children with dyslexia. Dyslexia affects an estimated 15–20% of learners, yet […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Dick Larson, a 35-year volunteer with Share International, an international educational organization dedicated to sharing information about the Ageless Wisdom teachings and the emergence of Maitreya, whom they describe as the World Teacher for our time. […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed author, editor, and filmmaker Daria Sommers, whose remarkable life journey spans continents, cultures, and powerful stories. Raised in Bangkok, Thailand, and other locations throughout Southeast Asia as the daughter of a USAID official, Daria developed […]
