{"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":"Spike Wilner Interview & Tour | Inside NYC's New Jazzcultural | Barry Harris Legacy Lives On","slug":"spike-wilner-interview-tour-inside-nyc-s-new-jazz-cultural-club-barry-harris-legacy-lives-on","published_at":"2026-07-14T11:28:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/neon-jazz-interviews-6570313/spike-wilner-interview-tour-inside-nyc-s-new-jazz-cultural-club-barry-harris-legacy-lives-on","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%2F8513061_2026-07-14-114801","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/serve.castfire.com/audio/8513061/8513061_2026-07-14-114801.128.mp3?rssID=6594","summary":"Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed pianist, educator, jazz advocate, and club owner Spike Wilner . In this special episode, Spike gives us an exclusive tour of Jazzcultural, one of New York City's newest and most exciting jazz venues, located on legendary Restaurant Row just steps from Times Square . More than just a jazz club, Jazzcultural is a vibrant performance space, community gathering place, and educational hub dedicated to preserving and advancing the rich tradition of jazz. Inspired by the legendary Barry Harris and his beloved Jazz Cultural Theater , which operated in Chelsea during the 1980s and 1990s, Spike has created a venue that honors Harris' lifelong commitment to jazz education, mentorship, and artistic excellence. The club combines a welcoming café and bar with a state-of-the-art, 90-seat performance room where some of the world's finest jazz musicians perform in an intimate setting. During our conversation, Spike shares the vision behind Jazz Cultural, the importance of keeping New York City's jazz tradition thriving, the influence of Barry Harris, the challenges and rewards of opening a new jazz venue, and why creating an affordable home for musicians and audiences matters now more than ever. Whether you're a lifelong jazz fan, planning a trip to New York City, or simply curious about the future of live jazz, this interview offers a fascinating look inside one of the city's newest cultural landmarks. Learn more about Spike Wilner & Jazzcultural 🌐 Jazz Cultural https://www.jazzcultural.com/ 📰 JazzTimes Feature https://www.jazztimes.com/reviews/live/new-jazz-club-jazzcultural-launches-in-new-york/ 📘 Spike Wilner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/spikewilner/ 📸 Spike Wilner on Instagram https://www.in…","meta_description":"Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed pianist, educator, jazz advocate, and club owner Spike Wilner . In this spe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":546,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/neon-jazz-interviews-6570313/episodes/spike-wilner-interview-tour-inside-nyc-s-new-jazz-cultural-club-barry-harris-legacy-lives-on/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/spike-wilner-interview-tour-inside-nyc-s-new-jazz-cultural-club-barry-harris-legacy-lives-on.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}