{"podcast":{"title":"Neon Jazz Interviews","slug":"neon-jazz-interviews-6570313","podcast_index_feed_id":6570313,"rss_url":"https://rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/podcorn/9753f63909d9b2ed721f7c09294bd97d","website_url":"https://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/","image_url":"https://images.castfire.com/image/660/0/0/0/0-8489399.jpg","author":"Neon Jazz Interviews - The Finest Jazz Musicians From All Over the Globe","episode_count":1808,"summary":"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 ..","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T22:18:17.076239+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/neon-jazz-interviews-6570313"},"episode":{"title":"Erica von Kleist Interview | Picc Pocket, Piccolo Flute Jazz, New 2026 Album & Modern Jazz","slug":"erica-von-kleist-interview-picc-pocket-piccolo-flute-jazz-new-2026-album-modern-jazz","published_at":"2026-06-27T14:05:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/neon-jazz-interviews-6570313/erica-von-kleist-interview-picc-pocket-piccolo-flute-jazz-new-2026-album-modern-jazz","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/neon-jazz-interviews-6570313","url":"https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8507327_2026-07-13-223327","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/serve.castfire.com/audio/8507327/8507327_2026-07-13-223327.128.mp3?rssID=6594","summary":"Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and bandleader Erica von Kleist . On this episode, we dive into her groundbreaking 2026 album Picc Pocket , an innovative recording that boldly places the piccolo flute front and center in a modern straight-ahead jazz setting. While the piccolo has occasionally appeared in jazz history, it has rarely served as the primary voice of a small ensemble. With Picc Pocket , Erica expands that tradition, presenting an exciting collection of original, high-energy compositions that showcase the instrument's expressive range, technical brilliance, and lyrical beauty. Known for her versatility as a saxophonist, flutist, piccolo specialist, composer, arranger, and educator, Erica continues pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz while remaining deeply rooted in the tradition. Picc Pocket demonstrates how imagination, exceptional musicianship, and fearless creativity can redefine an instrument's role in modern jazz. In this conversation, we discuss the inspiration behind the album, composing for piccolo flute, jazz arranging, improvisation, education, recording, performing, the evolution of today's jazz scene, and the creative process behind one of 2026's most unique jazz releases. Whether you're a jazz musician, flutist, educator, or simply a fan of adventurous modern jazz, this conversation offers fascinating insights into artistry, innovation, and musical exploration. Enjoy this interview. Get the album and learn more: https://www.ericavonkleist.com/piccpocket For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/ Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkc Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/p…","meta_description":"Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and bandleader Erica von Kleist…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1046,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/neon-jazz-interviews-6570313/episodes/erica-von-kleist-interview-picc-pocket-piccolo-flute-jazz-new-2026-album-modern-jazz/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/neon-jazz-interviews-6570313/erica-von-kleist-interview-picc-pocket-piccolo-flute-jazz-new-2026-album-modern-jazz.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}