Roy Hargrove, Monika Herzig, Sharon Minemoto & Emilio Solla

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As Neon Jazz reaches the landmark 960th Episode, we open the hour with the unmistakable brilliance of celebrated Latin jazz master Emilio Solla and music from his vibrant 2026 release Handmade. From there, the journey unfolds through a rich landscape of fresh jazz sounds featuring acclaimed artists Sharon Minemoto, Jim Robitaille, Virginia MacDonald, and Ryan Keberle, each bringing their own unique flavor and fire to the mix. Along the way, we pull back the curtain on the creative spirit behind the music with insightful voices like Sue Cahill, Monika Herzig, and Daphne Roubini, adding depth and humanity to the soundtrack of the hour. To close this special edition, we pay tribute to the late, great Roy Hargrove with a stunning live performance recorded at the Bern Jazz Festival in Switzerland back in 2000—a timeless reminder of his extraordinary genius and soul. Settle in for another carefully crafted hour of world-class jazz. Dig it, my friends.

Playlist

• Emilio Solla "Para el Agua" Handmade (Club del Disco) 0:00
• Host talks 5:40
• Sharon Minemoto "Rosebud (for Keiko Robson)" Goodbye Strawberry Hill (Cellar Live) 8:01
• Sue Cahill "Fading into Autumn" Evanstonia (Sue Cahill) 13:33
• Host talks 18:41
• Jim Robitaille Trio "Sonic" Sonic (Whaling City Sound) 19:46
• Monika Herzig "Look Out" Transparent (Key of B Records) 25:00
• Host talks 31:12
• Huw V Williams "Shapeshifter" Shapeshifter (Subtone Records) 32:29
• Virginia MacDonald "Eternal Return of the Same" In Search Of (Cellar Live) 37:55
• Host talks 42:12
• Ryan Keberle "Gyrostride" Between Two Silences (Alternate Side Records) 42:54
• Daphne Roubini and Black Gardenia and Black Gardenia "Whiskey Scented Kisses" Whiskey Scented Kisses (Cellar Live) 47:58
• Host talks 51:59
• Roy Hargrove "Circus" Live At The Bern Jazz Festival 2000 (Time Traveler) 53:35

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