Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based jazz guitarist, composer, and storyteller David Riddel, also known as Dr. Purgatory. We explore his hauntingly creative new 2025 album, The Consumption: A Tragic Folktale in Six Parts—a conceptual jazz work that blends folklore, emotion, and deep musical storytelling. Since graduating from […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with New York City-based jazz vocalist Susan Hinkson. In this episode, we explore the story behind her stunning debut album, Just in Time — a project that marks her official entry into the jazz world after an impressive career in city planning and real […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Italian jazz talents Tommaso Perazzo (piano) and Marcello Cardillo (drums). We talk about their powerful new 2025 album Portrait of a Moment featuring legendary bassist Buster Williams. Now based in Harlem, Tommaso and Marcello reflect on their beginnings in Amsterdam, their shared Italian […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran jazz guitarist and spiritual improviser Tisziji Muñoz. In this revealing conversation, we dive into his prolific career and latest work as a member of The Quantum Blues Quartet on the 2025 album Quantum Blues, featuring longtime friend and famed bandleader Paul Shaffer. […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with world traveler, award-winning travel photographer, and podcast host Gary Arndt. Since 2007, Gary has embarked on a global adventure that’s taken him to all seven continents and over 204 countries. He’s lived a nomadic life filled […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed historical fiction author and storyteller D.H. Morris. A well-traveled San Diego native, D.H. has lived on four continents and explored the world’s diverse cultures—now calling Kansas City, Missouri home. A proud mother of four […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz trombonist Reggie Watkins, diving into his powerful new 2025 album, Rivers. Few cities rival the jazz legacy of Pittsburgh, home to legends like Art Blakey, Billy Strayhorn, Mary Lou Williams, and Ahmad Jamal. For over two decades, Reggie Watkins has carried […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we sit down with Jason Heffler — the Managing Editor of EDM.com and a children’s author on a heartfelt mission. Jason blends his passion for storytelling and electronic music with a deeper purpose: helping kids overcome speech disorders. Growing […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series! On this episode, we talk with Dr. Cali Estes — known worldwide as “The Addictions Coach” and “The Battery Recharger.” She is a trailblazing author, podcaster, and transformational coach who blends therapeutic insight with performance-based coaching to help clients unlock their full […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series! On this episode, we talk with Dr. Michael Hession — a veteran medical professional, survivor, and the author of the powerful 2024 memoir Physician Heal Thyself: Nearly Dead and the Journey Back to Health. A proud graduate of Boston College High School, […]
