Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We catch up with longtime friend of the show and internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter Hermon Mehari, now based in Paris but deeply rooted in Kansas City’s jazz scene. In this episode, we talk about his exciting 2025, filled with new music, live performances, and […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we speak with dynamic Keynote Speaker, Identity Strategist, and CEO/Co-Founder of Build a Biz Kids, Leah Coss. As the visionary leader behind this national charity, Leah is empowering thousands of youth with strong self-worth and future-ready skills that prepare […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed Relationship & Confidence Coach, Speaker, and Creator of The Reclamation Method™ — Tori Jenae. She’s a leading voice in transformational coaching, helping high-achieving women heal emotional wounds, reclaim their self-worth, and fully embody their next-level […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Italy-based jazz double bassist and composer Pietro Paris. In this engaging conversation, we explore his dynamic new 2025 album Folk Traffic—a bold blend of jazz improvisation and theatrical composition, rooted in years of collaboration and creative exploration. This project showcases Pietro’s unique voice […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Minneapolis-based Jazz Bassist and Composer Ted Olsen. We dive into the details behind his latest 2025 album, Violette, released on the hometown label Shifting Paradigm Records. Violette is described as an ambitious fusion of jazz, chamber music, and […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Grammy-nominated Jazz Pianist, Composer, and Musical Innovator Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol. We caught up with this veteran artist to explore his compelling new 2025 release, 7 Shades of Melancholia—an album that features the brilliant trumpeter Ingrid Jensen and showcases […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with rising jazz star, singer, and songwriter Paloma Dineli Chesky. Based in New York City, Paloma is making waves with her debut album Memory—a stunning collection that blends jazz-inflected acoustic originals, classic covers, and a voice that could stop […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. On this episode, we talk with Bandleader and Saxophonist Carol Sudhalter and Vocalist Keeley Mitchell of the Jazz Jam All Stars. They join us to preview the 5th Annual Jazz Jam All Stars Concert happening on July 9 at Flushing Town Hall in New […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Clarity Architect, Leadership Coach, and Author David Prosper. As the author of Finding Clarity: Your Guide to Peace, Purpose, and Prosperity, David helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators escape confusion, overcome stagnation, and design intentional, purpose-driven lives. […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Modern-Day Polymath, Storyteller, Strategist, and Soulful Creator Padmini Pandya. With a life that spans continents, cultures, and careers, Padmini is a woman unbound by a single narrative. A fourth-generation East African Indian born in London, Padmini’s […]
