Music Power Couple Premik Russell Tubbs & Margee Minier-Tubbs
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with married music power couple Premik Russell Tubbs & Margee Minier-Tubbs. We connected with them from their home in Connecticut to talk about their brand-new 2025 release Oneness-World, how they met, and their remarkable journeys in music.Described as “a sonic journey into the heart of our oneness through its complex musical exploration of the unfolding cycles of time while delving into the mystery of existence and the eternal breath of life,” this album is both expansive and deeply personal.Premik, featured on saxophones, flutes, and EWI, leads a stellar group of musicians that includes Grammy-winning violinist Zach Brock, keyboardist Neil Alexander, pianist Steve Sandberg, bassist Michael O’Brien, and drummer-percussionist Todd Isler. Margee adds evocative vocals and spoken word on four of the seven tracks, bringing depth and resonance to the project.It’s a story of music, partnership, and creative vision. Tune in.🎶 Get the album: https://www.margetoilerecords.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
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Scotland-based Jazz Vocalist, Saxophonist & Flautist Kimberley Tessa
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Scotland-based Jazz Vocalist, Saxophonist & Flautist Kimberley Tessa. She joins us to talk about her debut 2025 release Feel Alright / How It Feels and her journey in music so far.Winner of the Scottish Jazz Awards Rising Star, Kimberley wrote much of this album at the piano during her late teens. The record is a jazz exploration of love and emotional conflict, drawing inspiration from the voices of Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. Blending soulful melodies with shifting grooves, the music flows from raw vulnerability to a bold, Latin-inspired finale.We dig into her artistry, her career beginnings, and what lies ahead in this heartfelt conversation from the heart of Scotland.🎶 Get the album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/feel-alright-how-it-feels/1822770706?i=1822770712For 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
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Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Vocalist & Songwriter Joel Harrison
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Vocalist & Songwriter Joel Harrison. We dive into his brand-new 2025 release Guitar Talk Vol. 2 – Jazz Duos and his fascinating journey in the jazz world.This latest project is a bold collection of improvisations built around Harrison’s far-ranging compositions. A Washington D.C. native and 2010 Guggenheim Fellow, Harrison has released 20 CDs on seven labels since 1994. With formative years spent in Boston and the Bay Area, he is now based in Brooklyn, NY—continuing to craft innovative music and stories that unfold with every project.It’s a deep dive into the artistry of a boundary-pushing guitarist. Enjoy the conversation.🎶 Get the album: https://agsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/guitar-talk-vol-2-a-double-album-of-jazz-classical-duos 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
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Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Esteban Castro on the Gilmore Award & More
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Brooklyn-based Jazz Pianist & Composer Esteban Castro. We caught up with this rising jazz star to discuss his journey in music and his recognition as the recipient of The Gilmore’s inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Award. This honor comes with a $25,000 stipend to further his musical career and educational development.Esteban began playing piano at age three, quickly showing a gift for improvisation and composition. In 2020, he began his studies at the Juilliard School and has since performed nationally and internationally as a leader. His story is one of early talent, hard work, and a bright future in jazz. Tune in to hear more.More on the event: https://www.thegilmore.org/bell-artist-awards/bell-young-artists/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
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Blues Pedal Steel Guitarist Roosevelt Collier on the 2025 KC Jazz & Blues Festival
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Blues Pedal Steel Guitarist Roosevelt Collier on the 2025 Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival. Rooted in the sacred steel tradition, Roosevelt first made his mark with The Lee Boys and has since become known for his legendary “get-downs”—soul-shaking live shows blending church, blues, and Hendrix-inspired fire. From his home base in Spain, Roosevelt shares his journey, the power of pedal steel, and his role in the exciting reboot of the Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival at Legends Field, October 3–4, 2025.🎟️ Festival info & tickets → https://monarchsbaseball.com/blues-and-jazz/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 ..
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