Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed NYC-based jazz vibraphonist, pianist, composer, leader & producer Mark Sherman .. We dive into his new 2025 CD Bop Contest, his former Broadway life, his global reach, and so much more. The album features a powerhouse lineup with pianist Donald Vega, bass legend Ron Carter, celebrated drummer and UMKC Director of Jazz Studies Carl Allen, and trumpeter Joe Mangarelli. Over the years, Mark has performed with icons like Kenny Barron, Peggy Lee, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Lovano, Michael Brecker, Larry Coryell and many others. These days, his music is making a big impact in China—right alongside the growing global jazz scene. Dig into this rich, wide-ranging interview.

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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.