Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series. In this episode, we talk with acclaimed jazz singer, songwriter, and former flamenco dancer Andy James about her 8th studio album, Happy People (2025). After moving to the U.S. to pursue her passion for jazz, Andy James has created a unique sound that masterfully fuses the rhythms of flamenco with the soul of jazz.

Happy People — produced by Piero Pata and Jon Cowherd — features an ensemble of American and Latin jazz greats and explores the emotional highs and lows of Love and life. We dive deep into the making of the album, her transition from flamenco to jazz, the impact of COVID on her journey, touring experiences, and much more.

🔗 Discover more about Andy James: https://andyjames.com/

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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.