I was warmly accepted by a giant such as Duke Ellington during his last seven years. He chose to be my friend, deman…

Euphoric Recall: A Half Century as A Music Fan, Producer, DJ, Record Executive and Tastemaker Peter Jesperson 310 Pag…

A collection of photos from the Francesco Bearzatti P.a.z Post Atomic Zep concert at Winter Jazz on the Road Fest in …

Neon Jazz's New Year's Eve show kicks off with drummer Xaver Hellmeier and is followed by music from his men…

A collection of photos from the Festival Music Unlimited 37 in Wels from November 10 to 12, 2023 under the artistic d…

A random compilation of new releases from 2023 including Mohini Dey , Jeremy Green and Magnus Ostrom . Playlist Mohi…

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with multi-woodwind instrumentalist and composer Max Bessesen . …

Today, the Spotlight shines On Roberto Di Gioia of the German Jazz supergroup Web Web and his group's collaborat…

This holiday show features Christmas-related jazz, some of it warm and cozy, some of it anything but. Artists heard i…

This episode focuses on several excellent new releases from Clean Feed Records ( Mia Dyberg , Ned Rothenberg , Natani…

This episode is mostly dedicated to the proposition that piano jazz has a beautiful future ahead, if we have to judge…

2023 was an exceptional year for pushing envelopes. The music took leaps backward and forwards in time, espousing soc…

This broadcast includes new music from Sarah L. King , with holiday releases from Jae Sinnett , George Burton , Grego…

Today, the Spotlight shines On James McKeown, the Bristol, UK-based artist who releases music under the name Hawksmoo…

Maro Luz de Gas Barcelona Jazz Festival Barcelona, Eixample District November 22, 2023 Mariana Brito da Cruz Forjaz S…

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with drummer Mike Marlier and pianist Eric Gunnison. We discusse…

We begin with Hiromi from Brain, Chicago band Bad Dog U, Kick The Cat with Scramble and Alex Machacek from Improvis…

On this show we present new releases from Martin Iaies , Claudio Scolari Project, Ahmad Jamal , Cal Tjader , Chet Ba…

Last Notes Dear Mr. P.C.: I've heard people say "Play every note as if it's your last." But wouldn&…

Believe it or not, people were writing kiss-off songs long before Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake. This one was ma…

This program is an eclectic mix of 2023 music from musicians such as Todd Sickafoose and Arina Fujiwara and past wo…

Emerging saxophonists, emerging guitarists, established masters, and the good feeling that we're in the middle of…

This broadcast includes new releases by Geri Allen and Kurt Rosenwinkel , Tom Ricci, Isle Of Klezbos and Jelena Jov…

From the Netherlands drummer, Sebastiaan Cornelissen with Gary Willis , Saxophonist Bill Evans , and guitarist's…

We begin the 833rd Episode of Neon Jazz with rhythm master Dave Mancini . From there, we hear from one of his past co…

This week we will we celebrate some birthdays including the legendary pianist Wynton Kelly known for his lively, blue…

There are many best of year lists that cover the essential releases of 2023. In order not to repeat what others have …

Conceptually, I find holiday music puzzling. How can it be that, year after year, it keeps being churned out? Even by…

Introducing Melbourne band The Outernet led by keyboard wizard Phil Turcio , We continue our feature on music from th…

Veteran drummer/composer Phillip Haynes is featured on more than 85 releases from numerous American and European rec…

Jazz--mysterious, challenging, expressive... funny? Rarely, one might think, but some artists display a sense of humo…

This show features 2023 releases from the Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra, Jaimie Branch , and Tyshawn Sorey as well a…

This time around we play with an unusual idea, alternating big band albums with albums recorded by vibraphone players…

We open this week's edition with a few projects that represent the essence of the world fusion that is taking pla…

This broadcast begins the holidays with music of the season from John Paul McGee and Hendrik Meurkens new releases f…

The 833rd Episode of Neon Jazz is a year end showcase featuring some wonderful modern jazz released in 2023. We begin…

When it comes to creating the perfect ambiance for the holiday season, nothing quite matches the smooth, soulful soun…

Pete Min is a recording engineer, producer and label owner based in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. His label Colorfield Rec…

LRK Trio 's roots in Russian musical traditions are unmistakable--this particular title is named for a folk dance…

Music from 2000-2005 continues. Yo Miles, Jonas Hellborg , Richard Hallebeek and Brett Garsed . Frank Gambale , Mich…

It's been a crazy few weeks with an extra order of cray cray on the side coming up, so we're running our firs…

Holding down the bari chair at Saturday Night Live, performing with musicians like Christian McBride , and teaching a…

As temperatures drop and days grow short, Winter is once again upon us. For those looking to listen to the sounds of …

What ties the albums together on this ninth installment of 72 Jazz Thrillers is the depth of emotion. Two very joyous…

With a steady supply of fantastic music, 2023 offered an abundance of riches to fans of creative jazz. With groups sp…

This episode features music inspired by Miles Davis , Andrew Hill and Buddy Emmons , but also by the Amazon Forest a…

Another great year for recorded jazz. Fourteen of 2023's most special albums are presented here. Eight are new re…

"Butterflies and zebras and moonbeams and fairy tales"--even if they're unconnected and separated by de…

Drummer Kate Gentile 's new Find Letter X is extremely inventive and original--one of the best of the year and fe…

This broadcast includes an assortment of Grammy nominees (not a bad year for women overall, with some new jazz catego…