Neon Jazz Interviews

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring Nashville-based guitarist and composer Harry Bartlett and Toronto-based electronic music producer Kurtis Perrie as we explore their 2026 album, This Is Living. Over two weeks in Ontario, these two artists brought their distinct compositional voices together to create something unexpected. With a limited understanding of each other’s musical worlds but a shared curiosity and willingness to explore, Harry and Kurtis discovered a creative connection that became greater than the sum of its parts.
This Is Living unfolds as a hypnotic conversation between two musical traditions. Ethereal textures, captivating melodies, a distant pulse and nostalgic reflections combine to create a sound that draws listeners into an atmospheric and immersive experience. The result is music that pushes and pulls between guitar-driven composition and electronic experimentation, finding beauty in the space between genres.
In this conversation, we get into the collaboration, the creative process, the musical ideas behind the album and what happens when two artists step outside their familiar territory to build something new together.
From unexpected chemistry to ambient soundscapes and melodic exploration, Harry Bartlett and Kurtis Perrie make some musical magic on This Is Living.
Artists: Harry Bartlett & Kurtis Perrie
2026 Album: This Is Living
Harry Bartlett: Nashville-based guitarist and composer
Kurtis Perrie: Toronto-based electronic music producer
Topics: Experimental Jazz, Jazz Guitar, Electronic Music, Musical Collaboration, Ambient Music, Improvisation, Atmospheric Soundscapes and Contemporary Music.
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Florida-based Pianist, Vocalist, Organist and Educator Dr. Gianni Bianchini. We dig into his brand-new 2026 album, A Study in Songbook, a deeply personal project inspired by the songs his father loved and shaped by Gianni’s understanding of jazz, its traditions and its early days. This album brings together musical history, family memories and a lifelong passion for the art of jazz.
Gianni has built an impressive career as a performer, recording artist and educator, playing, recording or studying with an extraordinary range of jazz artists, including Jason Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, Joshua Redman, Jeff “Tain” Watts, John Scofield, Stefon Harris and Kenny Werner.
Beyond the bandstand, Gianni is dedicated to passing the music on to the next generation. He currently serves as Director of Jazz Studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University, bringing his experience and knowledge to aspiring musicians.
In this conversation, we explore A Study in Songbook, the family connections behind the music, the influence of jazz history, his career as a pianist, vocalist and organist, and the many experiences that have shaped his musical voice.
From honoring the songs of his father to carrying jazz traditions forward, Gianni offers a fascinating look at the music, the memories and the journey behind it all.
Featuring: Dr. Gianni Bianchini
2026 Album: A Study in Songbook
Based in: Florida
Role: Director of Jazz Studies, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Topics: Jazz Piano, Jazz Organ, Jazz Vocals, Jazz Standards, The Great American Songbook, Jazz Education, Jazz History and Contemporary Jazz.
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https://www.giannibianchini.com/
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Argentine-born Vocalist, Guitarist, Songwriter & Arranger Tom Ricci. Tom joins us to talk about his brand-new 2026 album, Happening in Buenos Aires, his career in jazz, and the international musical journey that has shaped his sound. Born in Buenos Aires and of Italian descent, Tom now calls Southern California home, bringing a unique perspective to music that crosses borders and genres.
His music moves naturally through jazz, bossa nova, Latin American song, blues, singer-songwriter traditions, and the emotional directness of rock. In this conversation, we get into the whole ride — from his roots in Argentina to his life as a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and jazz artist.
Dig into Tom Ricci’s story, his new music, his Buenos Aires connection and the many influences that continue to shape his artistic voice.
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Featuring: Tom Ricci
Album: Happening in Buenos Aires (2026)
Topics: Tom Ricci, Argentine Jazz, Buenos Aires Music, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Vocals, Bossa Nova, Latin American Music, Blues, Singer-Songwriter, Contemporary Jazz, Southern California Jazz
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Tom Ricci Music
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Scotland-based Jazz Composer, Producer & Pianist Andy Alston as we dig into the exciting new Glasgow Speakeasy at the historic Glasgow Art Club. Andy joins us to talk about this brand-new monthly jazz club, designed to bring intimate live jazz to one of Glasgow’s historic cultural spaces. The first Speakeasy featured In Dreams, an intimate evening of live jazz, launching a new chapter for the Glasgow jazz scene.
We also get into Andy’s latest musical work, including his brand-new jazz album and a new album he wrote and produced for a young Dundee jazz guitar sensation. With decades of experience as a composer, pianist, producer and creative force, Andy gives us a fascinating look inside his musical world and what inspired this new Glasgow venture.
Dig this return of Andy Alston to Neon Jazz and get an inside look at the music, artists and ideas helping shape the contemporary Scottish jazz scene.
Featuring: Andy Alston
Based in: Scotland / Glasgow
Topics: Glasgow Jazz, Scottish Jazz, Jazz Piano, Jazz Composition, Jazz Production, Glasgow Speakeasy, Glasgow Art Club, New Jazz, Jazz Albums, Live Jazz, Dundee Jazz, Jazz Guitar
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Glasgow Art Club
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Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City saxophonist Ernest Melton of Blue Devil Revival, presented through Mutual Musicians Music Group. We dig into the group's 2026 four-track EP, Birth of a Revival. This contemporary Kansas City jazz recording draws inspiration from the legendary Blue Devils and the enduring musical tradition of the Mutual Musicians Foundation. It's a project that honors the city's rich jazz heritage while bringing that sound and spirit forward through a new generation of musicians.
Joining Ernest on this release is an outstanding lineup of Kansas City talent: Desmond Mason, Tyree Johnson, Deandre Manning and Chalis O'Neal. Across four tracks, Birth of a Revival moves through bebop, blues, contemporary jazz and a warm, reflective ballad, showcasing the range and character of today's Kansas City jazz scene.
In this conversation, we fully dig into the EP, the musicians behind it, the influence of Kansas City's jazz legacy and the importance of keeping this living musical tradition moving forward. From the roots of the Blue Devils to the creative energy of today's artists, this is a look at the people and sounds helping shape the next chapter of KC jazz.
If you love Kansas City jazz history, saxophone-led jazz, bebop, blues and the next generation of jazz musicians, this one is for you.
Artist: Ernest Melton
Group: Blue Devil Revival
2026 Release: Birth of a Revival
Label: Mutual Musicians Music Group
Featured Musicians: Desmond Mason, Tyree Johnson, Deandre Manning and Chalis O'Neal
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