Marc Cary, Wayne Shorter, Betty Carter & Addison Frei

by Joe Dimino
December 22, 2024

Kicking off the 885th episode of Neon Jazz, we dive in with New York City pianist Addison Frei and the title track from his new 2024 album, Coin Flip. A talent with deep Kansas City roots, Addison sets the tone before we shift to Marc Cary, a mentor who's shared meaningful time and music with him ...

Melinda Rose Rodriguez

Born: November 16, 1995

At just 28 years old, Melinda Rose Rodriguez has already established herself as a rising star in the jazz world. She began her professional music journey at The New England Conservatory of Music and completed her degree with distinction at Florida International University under the guidance of Dr. Lisanne Lyons. Since high school, Melinda has been honored with four Downbeat Music Awards and two YoungArts awards.

Her performance credits are extensive, including appearances at the Miami Downtown Jazz Festival, Litchfield Jazz Festival, Rochester Jazz Festival, and international venues in Bermuda, Japan, and Puerto Rico. Melinda has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Michael Feinstein, Fred Hersch, Cyrille Aimee, and Jane Monheit, and has frequently collaborated with jazz luminary Kevin Mahogany.

Gunhild Carling, Catherine Russell , Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding, Tracy Yang Jazz Orchestra, Celebrating Lyricist Iola Brubeck, Vibist Terry Pollard & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
August 26, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Lake Street Dive, Gunhild Carling, Catherine Russell & Sean Mason, Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding, Tracy Yang Jazz Orchestra and Laura Camara, with birthday shoutouts to lyricist Iola Brubeck, vibraphonist Terry Pollard, Mary Stallings, Noa Fort, Fostina Dixon, Naomi Moon Siegel, Amy Engelhardt, Ben Sidran and Michael Mayo, among others. ...

New Releases Plus Birthday Shoutouts To Some Formidable Jazz Leos

by Mary Foster Conklin
August 19, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Cyrille Aimee, Tony Guerrero & Jeremy Siskind, Melinda Rose plus singles from Kristin Korb and Carla Hassett, with birthday shoutouts to organist Trudy Pitts, composer Bernice Petkere (Close Your Eyes, Lullaby of the Leaves), harpist Dorothy Ashby, vocalists Jeri Southern, Abbey Lincoln, Cyrille Aimee, Sarah Moule, Roberta Donnay, pianist Roberta ...