Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed jazz pianist and vocalist Rich Siegel about his new 2025 album It’s Always Been You and a full, wide-ranging life in music. On this release, Rich is joined by bassist Cameron Brown and drummer Tony Jefferson, delivering a program that highlights his expressive singing, piano playing, and songwriting.

A longtime fixture in New York-area clubs, Rich has built a versatile career performing with his trio, accompanying numerous vocalists, leading orchestras at prestigious ballroom dances, and even appearing as a musician-actor in theatrical productions. It’s Always Been You reflects that depth—balancing swing, lyricism, and seasoned musical storytelling.

In this conversation, we dig into the making of the album, his approach to songwriting, and the experiences that shaped his sound over decades on the bandstand.

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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.