Owner of the NYC-based Artist Management & Producing Company Eric Oberstein Productions (EOP)
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Entrepreneur, Arts Leader & GRAMMY-Winning Producer Eric Oberstein, founder of Eric Oberstein Productions (EOP) — a dynamic NYC-based artist management and producing company. A 2x GRAMMY and 2x Latin GRAMMY Award-winning producer, Eric is internationally recognized as a trusted curator, educator, and collaborator for innovative, culture-shaping artists.Born and raised in New York City and of Cuban American heritage, Eric is also a skilled saxophonist and drummer with a deep commitment to artistic excellence. Through EOP, he offers creative direction, strategic consulting, and production expertise to artists and cultural organizations around the world. In this episode, we explore his remarkable journey, his impact on the global arts scene, and the mission behind his transformative work in artist development and arts management.🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation that bridges creativity, culture, and leadership.🔗 Learn more: https://ericoberstein.com/For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER
--------
34:55
London-based Singer, Songwriter & Professor Fini Bearman
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we connect with acclaimed London-based singer, songwriter, and professor Fini Bearman to explore her brand-new 2025 album, Last Night of the World. This marks her fifth studio album—and arguably her most refined and expressive work yet. It’s a powerful culmination of her evolving artistry, musical depth, and seasoned performance experience.Backed by an elite ensemble of musicians from the forefront of the UK jazz scene, Fini delivers a project that’s rich in emotion, sonic texture, and lyrical brilliance. Beyond her recording success, she continues to shape the next generation of talent as a Professor of Jazz Voice and Songwriting at London’s prestigious Guildhall School. She also serves as a committee member of the Ivor Novello Awards, further influencing the future of songwriting and composition.Tune in for a deep dive into Fini’s creative journey, her thoughts on teaching, and the heart behind Last Night of the World.🎧 Listen & Get the Album: https://finibearmanband.bandcamp.com/album/last-night-of-the-worldFor More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER
--------
21:01
NYC-based Trumpeter Aaron Shragge with His Group Whispering Worlds on the 2025 Album Cosmic Cliffs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we reconnect with Canadian-born, NYC-based trumpeter Aaron Shragge to explore his groundbreaking 2025 album, Cosmic Cliffs, with his ensemble Whispering Worlds. Originally formed in 2022, Whispering Worlds is a unique electronic-acoustic quartet that blends ambient soundscapes, Indian Raga traditions, and experimental jazz—all fused with cutting-edge live processing, looping, and sampling via Ableton Live.The ensemble’s sound is as cosmic as the album title suggests—combining global musical elements with the meditative depth of the Japanese shakuhachi and the improvisational spirit of jazz. This marks a creative leap since our last conversation with Aaron back in 2018, and it’s refreshing to hear how his artistry has evolved in bold new directions.🌌 For fans of boundary-pushing jazz, ambient fusion, and global experimental sound, this is a must-listen episode.🔗 Listen to the album: https://aaronshragge.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic-cliffs For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER
--------
12:47
Acclaimed New York-based Jazz Vocalist Tessa Souter
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we catch up with acclaimed New York-based jazz vocalist Tessa Souter to discuss her captivating new 2025 album, Shadows and Silence: The Erik Satie Project. This marks her sixth album as a bandleader, showcasing her signature approach of blending jazz with classical, global, and literary influences. On this project, Tessa reimagines the works of legendary composer Erik Satie, continuing her tradition of collaborating with both living and historical greats.Born in London to Afro-Trinidadian and English parents, Tessa's deep musical roots were nurtured from childhood. Taught to sing by her mother at age three, she grew into a gifted musician with a passion for storytelling through song. In our conversation, we dive into her early influences, her creative evolution, and what this new album means in the context of her artistic journey.🎙️ If you're drawn to jazz vocals fused with classical elegance and global soul, this interview is not to be missed.🔗 Listen to the album: https://tessasouter.bandcamp.com/album/shadows-and-silence-the-erik-satie-project For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER
--------
26:38
Jazz Vocalist Shiri Zorn & Guitarist George Muscatello on the 2025 Album Looking for Light
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we talk with jazz vocalist Shiri Zorn and guitarist George Muscatello about their brand-new 2025 album, Looking for Light. This stunning release marks their second collaboration, featuring the world-class talents of Brazilian percussionist Mauricio Zottarelli. A follow-up to their acclaimed debut, Into Another Land, the new album continues their exploration of a rich, global soundscape.Drawing on European, Latin, Middle Eastern, and Asian influences, Looking for Light is a genre-blending jazz journey filled with warmth, creativity, and cultural depth. We reconnect after first speaking in 2022, and dive into how their artistry has evolved in a post-COVID world, covering topics like touring, recording, and the impact of global events on creative life.🌍 For fans of global jazz fusion, soulful vocals, and masterful guitar work, this episode is a must-listen.🔗 Get the album: https://shirizorn.bandcamp.com/For More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER
Neon Jazz is a radio show and interview series created and distributed since 2011. Hatched & Hosted by Joe Dimino out of Kansas City, Missouri. The series has been Engineered and generously supported by John Christopher over thirteen years, hundreds of episodes and thousands of interviews. We celebrate the glory days right on into the innovations of modern players. The aim is to tell the rich story of jazz through the voice of the musician and provide an enticing kaleidoscope of sound and stories. We are always celebrating one of America's finest inventions .. Jazz. Dig in ..
Listen to Neon Jazz Interviews, The Psychology Of Money: Timeless Lessons On Wealth, Greed, And Happiness, Book Summary, Podcast and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app
South Africa