Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring internationally acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, composer, and producer Tony Davis. On this episode, we dive into his new 2025 CD Jessamine and a life richly lived in the world of jazz. The album takes its name from the street where Tony grew up and stands as a symbolic musical homecoming—not simply a return to the past, but a full-circle synthesis of experience, influence, and identity.

Originally from Hartford, Connecticut, Tony Davis has performed at some of the most prestigious jazz venues in the world, including The Blue Note, The Village Vanguard, Smalls, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Birdland, as well as major jazz festivals. In this conversation, we explore the inspiration behind Jessamine, his artistic evolution, and the journey that has shaped his voice as a musician, songwriter, and producer. We cover quite a ride through the jazz world. Dig in.

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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.