Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montreal-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Philippe Massé. We talk about his brand-new 2025 album La Vent and his evolving career in music. Philippe’s unique sound blends influences from Middle Eastern, Latin, and even metal traditions, creating a bold and distinctive voice on the […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with France-based Jazz Pianist, Guitarist, Composer & Improviser Rob Clearfield. Originally from Oak Park, IL, Rob’s music journey began with garage bands, gospel choirs, and South American guitar ensembles before studying at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. He went on […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with NYC-based Educator, Composer & Multi-Instrumentalist Zohar Amar Mokady. Splitting his time between New York and Israel, we discuss his new 2025 EP Zohart and a life dedicated to music. A gifted saxophonist and pianist, Zohar is known for blending jazz with indie folk, […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Jazz Pianist, Singer & Composer Jackie Myers about the 2025 Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival. A transplant from Austin, Texas, Jackie spent nearly a decade on the indie touring circuit before making her mark in Kansas City’s […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Professor, Poet, Writer & Esteemed Author Lori Joan Swick. With a Ph.D. in religion and philosophy and a focus on women’s spirituality, Lori’s passion is to bring magic back into women’s spiritual experience while shining a […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Indie Author, Neurodivergent Optimist & Single Mom Ng Avant. She writes emotionally resonant fiction exploring themes of power, patriarchy, and healing—all through the eyes of women discovering their strength. Her Capital City series blends political drama […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Blues Harmonica & Guitar Virtuoso Harrell Davenport on the 2025 Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival. Known as “Young Rell,” this 18-year-old phenom from Vicksburg, Mississippi played his first gig in Chicago—earning over 165,000 views and 4,000 shares […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur, Author, Coach & CEO of Humboldt’s Secret Supplies Yousef Benhamida. He built one of the top-selling plant nutrient brands in the U.S.—a multi-million-dollar company he launched from his one-bedroom apartment with no investors and no […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Acclaimed Journalist, Writing Coach & Novelist John DeDakis. He is a former editor on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. Over a 45-year career in journalism, John served as a White House correspondent during Ronald […]
