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 reflects his deep musical roots.

Born and raised in Vermont and now based in New York City, Andrew draws heavily from American Traditional Music, with Jazz, Folk, and Blues serving as foundational influences. We dive into his musical upbringing, the creative process behind the album, and the ongoing journey of finding one’s voice as an artist.

🎶 Stream the album: A Wondrous Toy on Apple Music

🎧 Tune in for a warm, thoughtful conversation on songwriting, tradition, and personal artistry. 

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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.