Neon Jazz Interviews

• Legendary Marilyn Maye on The Holly Jolly Follyday at The Folly on 12.21.25

  Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with the legendary Marilyn Maye on The Holly Jolly Follyday at The Folly on December 21, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. We caught up with this pride and joy of Kansas City as she returns home fresh off a stellar run at New York City’s iconic 54 Below, where she performed a residency honoring Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday. Marilyn Maye famously sang on The Tonight Show an astonishing 76 times, with Johnny Carson himself calling her the “Super-Singer.” In this interview, we dive into her unmatched legacy, the magic of her holiday show, and the rich history she shares with the Folly Theater. A must-see event and a wide-ranging conversation. Enjoy. Tickets & more at the Folly Theater website: https://follytheater.org/event/holly-jolly-follydays-featuring-marilyn-maye/  For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Jazz Pianist of Affinity Trio Pamela York

  Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring jazz pianist Pamela York of the acclaimed Affinity Trio. We dive into their new 2025 release New Outlook, the trio’s origins, their long-running weekly residency, live shows, and much more. Four years into their steady gig at Milwaukee’s historic Mason Street Grill, trumpeter Eric Jacobson, bassist Clay Schaub, and Pamela York have shaped a dynamic, natural, and beautifully cohesive group aesthetic. This drumless trio has built a strong identity through consistent performing, touring, and recording. Individually, each member has collaborated with some of jazz’s most notable names, including Benny Golson, Phil Woods, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, Bruce Barth, Brian Lynch, Greg Tardy, and Frank Morgan. Dig their story. Get the album: https://originarts.com/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=82935 For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Acclaimed NYC-based Jazz Alto Saxophonist Ned Rothenberg

  Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed NYC-based jazz alto saxophonist Ned Rothenberg. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2025 release Looms and Legends, navigating the COVID era, and his long, influential career in the world of jazz and beyond. Ned is a multi-instrumentalist who composes and performs on saxophones, clarinets, flute, and shakuhachi—the Japanese end-blown bamboo flute. For more than 30 years he has been internationally celebrated for his groundbreaking solo performances, presented in hundreds of concerts across North and South America, Europe, Japan, and Australia. He has led innovative ensembles such as Double Band, Power Lines, and Sync—his current group featuring Jerome Harris (acoustic guitar & acoustic bass guitar) and Samir Chaterjee (tabla). Since settling in New York City in 1978, Ned has remained a singular and powerful voice in improvised music. Dig this interview. Get the album: https://nedrothenberg.bandcamp.com/album/looms-legends  For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Multi-Talented NYC-based Jazz Trombonist Mark Miller

  Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with multi-talented NYC-based jazz trombonist Mark Miller. In this episode, we take a deep dive into his new 2025 release Storybook – The Music of Mark Miller, recorded with the acclaimed Birdland Big Band. Storybook marks the third recording from the New York City–based Birdland Big Band and showcases Mark’s rich musical voice. He composed or co-composed half of the album’s 10 vibrant tracks and arranged every one of them. Under the leadership of director and lead alto saxophonist David DeJesus, the band delivers a dynamic, colorful, and compelling sound that brings Mark’s vision fully to life. We explore his process, his evolution, and the world of music he continues to shape. Dig this interview. Get the album: https://marktrombone.bandcamp.com/ For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Mexican-born, Bronx-based Acclaimed Jazz Drummer Enrique Haneine

  Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Mexican-born, Bronx-based acclaimed jazz drummer Enrique Haneine. We dive into his new 2025 album Conceivable Directions, his survival through COVID, and the long, multifaceted journey of his jazz career. This new project carries an intriguing, evocative energy—full of mystery, abstraction, and depth. Born in Mexico City, Enrique holds four degrees, including a Master’s in Jazz Piano Performance from The Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music. His career spans vibrant leadership roles in both the Mexican pop scene and the New York jazz world, showcasing a rare versatility and creative force. We get into all of it. Dig. Get the album: https://enriquehaneine.bandcamp.com/ For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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