Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Toronto-based Jazz Guitarist and Composer James Brown. We dive into his dynamic 2025 release Anthem for Everyone — his fifth album of original music, showcasing a compelling fusion of jazz and classical influences. This genre-blurring project features an eclectic lineup of Toronto talents, […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, and Educator Jordan VanHemert. We dive into the release of his powerful new 2025 album, Survival of the Fittest, marking his fifth critically acclaimed project. This release features a stellar lineup, including Terell Stafford, producer Michael Dease, Helen Sung, Rodney […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino podcast. In this episode, we talk with Kim Bolourtchi — dynamic Keynote Speaker, Strategist, and Creator of Strategic Unruliness™, a bold and disruptive framework helping high-achieving leaders break free from outdated rules and lead with radical clarity. With a powerful background in law, C-suite […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with acclaimed NYC-based Jazz Saxophonist and Composer Jed Levy as he discusses his brand-new 2025 album, Faces and Places, and reflects on a remarkable 40+ year career in jazz. A fixture on the New York jazz scene, Jed has performed […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with acclaimed Canadian Jazz Cellist George Crotty about his 2025 album Heart Music. A boundary-breaking artist, George has developed a distinct cello vocabulary that bridges jazz, world music, and chamber influences. Formed in 2019 in Brooklyn, the George Crotty […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Jazz Vocalist, Composer, Educator & Bandleader Raquel Marina. We dive into the making of her debut album, Kind Words — a heartfelt blend of jazz and folk influences, featuring original compositions inspired by her personal journey and deep […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with Andrew Richards — Contemporary Jazz Vocalist, Composer, and Songwriter — about his new 2025 release, A Wondrous Toy. A heartfelt blend of original compositions, folk melodies, and timeless standards, the album is a true labor of love that […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we speak with Susan M. Barber – Author, Certified Executive Coach, and Host of The Visibility Factor podcast. A former Fortune 500 IT Director at Kraft Heinz, Susan now helps quiet, under-the-radar high achievers become confident, visible, and influential […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with Jazz Bassist, Composer, and Educator Philip Ravita of Ravita Jazz. We explore his new 2025 CD Alice in Blue and his dynamic career as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most versatile and in-demand bassists. In addition to performing with […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with UK-based Jazz Singer and Songwriter Hannah Brine about her upcoming 2025 album, Blue Sky Now. Rooted in modern jazz sensibilities, the album draws influence from iconic singer-songwriters like Carole King, Norah Jones, and others, blending heartfelt lyrics with […]
