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Jazz MattersJazz Matters – Because Jazz Never SleepsIntro
I wasn’t planning on a second mix this month… but after digging through my collection, I found some absolute gems that I had to share! 🌟
This surprise jazz mix is a blend of deep cuts, timeless classics, and fresh new sounds. To close it out, I’ve included two stunning tracks from Deborah Sijlkhuis—her fearless, emotional style is a breath of fresh air.
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2025-03-281h 14
Jazz MattersJazz Matters Digs AfrikaWorld music has a special place in my musical heart and was started by the ground breaking UK group Osibisa in the early 70s with the single music for a Gong Gong, where they created a new genre of music that originated from the early 20th century, Highlife music that is characterised by jazzy horns, multiple guitars and an up-tempo, synth-driven sound.
Then came along the song that launched Osibisa, ‘Sunshine Day, the band set my musical ears, heart and soul alight when they Combined disparate sounds from Africa, America, the Caribbean, Osibisa broke traditional genre boundaries to...
2024-05-021h 16
Jazz MattersJazz Matters - March 2024I would like to announce some changes to my shows and mixes starting this month. The updated aim is to enhance your listening experience and provide additional resources for those who crave deeper engagement with the music.
Streamlined Track Information: While I'll continue to provide essential details about the tracks played, I'm introducing a new approach for in-depth information. Dedicated blog posts on my website will offer comprehensive write-ups, complete with rich descriptions, photos, and insights for each track.
My mixes are also evolving. As my musical journey continues, I'm changing to selections that resonate...
2024-03-172h 09
Yes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 56 Dan Lawrence, KeyboardistDan Lawrence is a Cum Laude graduate from Boston’s Berklee College Of Music, and has been on the Atlanta music scene since 1981. Dan has worked as musical director/band leader for many Atlanta and regional Rhythm and Blues singers including: Robin Brown, Liz Spraggins, Jane Powell. My bands at the Ritz have featured vocalists like Theresa Hightower, Cheryl Renee, Sheila Wheat and Elaine Garrett.
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2022-04-131h 00Yes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 55 - Jordan RichJoin Edwin Williams & Von Coulter, Tue, Apr 5th @ 7:30p with special guest trumpeter, Jordan Rich. Jordan Rich is a former Decatur, GA resident. He attended Stephenson High and is a graduate of Lakeside High School. Now living in Canada, Jordan is among those featured in a new campaign from the New York Times highlighting some of their more remarkable readers.
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2022-04-061h 08Yes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 54 - Leslie Parks, GuitaristOriginally from Durand, Ga, Leslie has played with Chuck Berry, Jackie Wilson, Author Conley, Rufus Thomas, Joe Simon, Otis Jiles and the House Rocket, Barbara Hall, Billy Wright, Sandra Hall Lee Moses, Herman Histon, Clyde Mcfatter, and many more.
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2022-03-3032 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 53 - Russell Malone, GuitaristJoin Edwin Williams & Von Coulter, Tue, Mar 22th @ 7:30p with special guest, guitarist Russell Malone.
Malone was born in Albany, Georgia, United States. He’s played and toured with such artists as: Jimmy Smith, Harry Connick Jr. Diane Krall, Ron Carter, Roy Hargrove, and Dianne Reeves and more and has done session work with Kenny Barron, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Jack McDuff, Mulgrew Miller, and Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson. He recorded his first solo album in 1992 and has led his own trio and quartet.
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2022-03-231h 30Yes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 52 - Ojeda Penn, Pianist/Composer/EducatorOjeda Penn is an accomplished Jazz artist from Montgomery, Alabama and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He has released several albums: Happiness, All Is One, I Always Dream Of Winning and Love Storm.
Mr. Penn has performed with Life Force, Donald Byrd and Freddie Hubbard. "The Ojeda Penn Experience" has performed at the Atlanta Jazz Festival for over 25 years and is known as a staple in the Atlanta and Georgian Jazz communities, as both a composer and performer.
For more info visit: https://www.ojedapennexp.com
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2022-03-1646 min
Yes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 51 Tyrone Jackson, Composer/Performer/EducatorComposer/Performer/Educator, TYRONE JACKSON is the quintessential jazz piano player. His boundless creativity coupled with harmonic mastery, utilizes the piano as a blank canvas. Jackson is nationally recognized and has traveled the world as a solo artist and sideman.
As a composer, Jackson has composed original music for Pulitizer Prize winning author Natasha Tretheway's book of poems "Native Guard" turned theatrical play, Pearl Clege's play, "Tell Me My Dream", "Ethel" and this year’s Alliance Theater production of “Nick’s Flamingo Grill.” Jackson has recorded 4 Albums—“Dedicated”, “Another Voyage”, “Melody In Nede”, and new release “From The Mind Of.”
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2021-08-251h 06Yes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 50 Edsel Robinson, Musician/Film ProducerEdsel Robinson, Film Producer, Touring Musician, CEO East American Ent. Live Production /Technical Director will be the Yes Jazz Matters Podcast special guest on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
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2021-08-1836 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 49 Dan Wilson, guitaristGrammy nominated guitarist, Dan Wilson, joins Ed & Von for a special Yes Jazz Matters podcast, Thu, July 29th @ 7:30p. A native of Akron, Ohio Dan has been touring nationally and internationally with three-time Grammy nominated jazz organ legend, Joey DeFrancesco. Dan’s composition, “Who Shot John” was featured on Joey’s 2015 release, “Trip Mode.” Dan can also be heard on the Grammy-nominated “Project Freedom,” by Joey Defrancesco & The People, released in 2017. In April of 2017, Dan joined legendary bassist Christian McBride’s “Tip City.” His second project, “Vessels Of Wood And Earth” was released in April.
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2021-07-3056 min
Jazz MattersSam NewbouldBorn and raised in North Yorkshire and now living in Amsterdam, Sam Newbould is a saxophonist, composer and band leader. He is a graduate of the Conservatorium Van Amsterdam and winner of the Keep An Eye The Records Award, with its €10,000 prize.From his initial interest in drumming and percussion, to his latest album Bogus Notus, in this episode, we learn all about this Englishman in Amsterdam. VISIT SAM NEWBOULD'S WEBSITEFOLLOW SAM NEWBOULD ON FACEBOOKFOLLOW SAM NEWBOULD ON INSTAGRAM JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER
2021-05-0328 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 45 Gia Nichole, singer/worship leaderGIA’NICHOLE THORNTON, born in Atlanta Georgia, is a bonafide, spirit-filled worship leader, songwriter, and minister, with a desire to empower and facilitate holy moments within the Body of Christ. Over the last 15 years, God has been faithful to give Gia an anointing to effectively minister and lead worship at hundreds of events around the United States and particularly in the Central Georgia region.
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2021-04-2132 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 40 Victor Bowen, drummerDrummer, Victor Bowen ... "have the desire to be excellent"
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2021-04-2049 min
Yes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 44 Edwin Williams & Von CoulterJust two Bruh's talking about Jazz!
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2021-04-1631 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 39 - Richard Brown, flutistFlautist Richard Brown truly is a one-of-a-kind talent in the contemporary jazz music world. His talent for writing and producing music is limitless and he has emerged with a contemporary jazz free flute style extraordinaire. Richard is also the founder of Distilled Butter Band.
Contact Richard Brown @ jazz01.richard@gmail.com
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2021-03-3135 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 38 Keith Davis, pianist, composerKeith Davis is a Jazz pianist, composer, recording artist, and educator. During his 40-year career as a professional musician, Keith Davis has established a distinguished reputation as a jazz pianist, composer, and educator. He has toured with the Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw orchestras, and with Matt “Guitar” Murphy (Blues Brothers). Other appearances have included performances with musicial greats David “Fathead” Newman, Ben Riley, Donald Byrd, Mike Mainieri, Pat LaBarbera, Jeff Hirshfield, Jamie Baum, Joel Spencer, Wallace Roney, Javon Jackson and Rakalam Bob Moses, among others.
For more information, visit https://www.keithdavismusic.com
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2021-03-2656 minJazz MattersKim CypherIn this episode we dive in to the life and career of one of the UK's best known Singer/Saxophonists, Kim Cypher.From her start in music and her early inspirations, to he latest album, Love Kim, and how she has been making the best of life in Lockdown. VISIT KIM CYPHER'S WEBSITEWATCH THE 'CRAZY TIMES' VIDEOFOLLOW KIM CYPHER ON FACEBOOKFOLLOW KIM CYPHER ON INSTAGRAM JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERJAZZ MATTERS ON FACEBOOKJAZZ MATTERS ON IN...
2021-03-2230 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 36 Jeffrey Suttles, drummerJazz fans have known Jeffery B. Suttles as an accomplished drummer who entered the industry under the watchful eye of the late great Leon ‘Ndugu’ Chancler. Leaving his college football days behind, he traded the gridiron for music. While touring with Chancler, Suttles caught the attention of another legend, Bill Withers.
But Eddie Murphy fans know him as the bandleader and drummer of Sexual Chocolate from “Coming to America,” the 1988 comedy.
He’s played with some of the world’s most popular musical figures, including En Vogue, Quincy Jones, Sheena Easton, Teena Marie. Considered a force on the...
2021-03-191h 24Yes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 35 Lloyd Oby, trombonistLloyd Oby, trombonist, horn arranger,educator, composer, producer and founder of OBEWI Band. Lloyd has performed with legendary greats such as. Charlie Singleton; Randy Jackson; The SOS Band; The O’Jays; Maceo Parker; Aretha Franklin, Janelle Monae and more.
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2021-03-171h 10Jazz MattersSounds of A&RSounds of A&R come to the Jazz Matters Podcast hot off the back of the release of their fantastic new album, Questions Left Unanswered.In this episode, we learn all about the individual journeys of vocalist April May Webb and trumpeter Randall Haywood, and how they found their way to each other and started to S.O.A.R. VISIT THE S.O.A.R WEBSITEFOLLOW S.O.A.R ON FACEBOOKFOLLOW S.O.A.R INSTAGRAMFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON FACEBOOKF...
2021-03-0431 minJazz MattersGemma SherryBorn and raised in the Australian Outback, and now living in Philedelphia, Gemma Sherry is a jazz saxophonist-turned vocalist.In this episode we learn more about her start in music, right through to her new album, crowd-funded in the midst of a global pandemic.VISIT GEMMA SHERRY'S WEBSITEFOLLOW GEMMA ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW GEMMA ON TWITTER FOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERVISIT THE JAZZ MATTERS WEBSTIECAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAT WITH A SMALL DONATION?
2021-02-1531 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 34 - Louis Heriveaux, keyboardistLouis Heriveaux. Think innovation. Think refined chord structures. Think masterful maneuvering amongst all 88 keys. Think Louis Heriveaux. Early Musical Beginnings Born in Queens, New York, only 25 minutes away from Harlem, which was once known as America’s Jazz Mecca, one might suspect that Louis would have gotten his early beginnings in Jazz, as a youngster, dipping and dodging in and out of Jazz clubs in the Big Apple. However, the road Heriveaux traveled is a journey more intriguing to read about. Louis Heriveaux has toured and performed with guitarist Russell Malone, vocalist Nnenna Freelon, saxophonist Jimmy Heath, vocalist Jeanie Br...
2021-02-0958 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 33 David Grant, guitaristDavid Grant is both an accomplished guitarist and commercial airline pilot. The Richmond, California native started playing the guitar his senior year in high school and has performed with various Bay area groups, such as Private Practice and Chain Reaction.
David’s is first CD "First Flight" is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/35F6Xiw
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2021-02-0255 min
Jazz MattersJoe WebbJoe Webb is one of the UK's most in-demand young pianists. As well as fronting his own trio, he has also been head-hunted by the likes of Adrian Cox and Kansas Smitty's.In this episode we find out more about a boy from Wales came to be a big part of the London jazz scene, including his early influences and just how close he came to permanently plying his trade in Spain.VISIT JOE WEBB'S WEBSITEFOLLOW JOE ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW JOE ON TWITTERFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON INSTAGRAM
2021-02-0132 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 32 - Davide Burks, SaxophonistDavide Burks, is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and a graduate of Prairie View A&M University, He started playing saxophone at age nine, studying under James “Dub” Hudson. Davide’s first professional gig was in 1979 with Sonny Stitt at the Atlanta Jazz Festival. He has graced the stage with such artists as Dianne Reeves, Freddy Cole, Russell Malone, and Tommy Stewart . He states he was blessed to have the great Sil Austin take me under his wings and the rest is history.
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2021-01-261h 03Yes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 31 Lawrence Jennings, Drummer, Percussionist, EducatorLAWRENCE JENNINGS has been teaching music for over 24 years, he received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Jackson State University and his Masters of Science at Troy University. A native of Jackson, MS, he comes from a musical family, where he started playing professionally at the age of fourteen. In the eighties he served as a session drummer for Malaco Records, playing with the likes of Johnny Taylor, Dorthy Moore and ZZ Hill. He has taught at the elementary, middle, high school and college level. He is an active professional percussionist /drummer/clinician/adjudicator and speaker in the...
2021-01-1948 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 29 Larry Price, Saxophonist, Composer, ProducerLarry Price is a Philadelphia-based alto saxophonist, vocalist, arranger, composer, and producer, with one foot deeply planted in the blues and gospel sounds of his North Carolina roots and the other foot firmly grounded into the adventurous realms of jazz's avant-garde.This Wilmington, North Carolina native delights audiences around the world, as he tells vivid stories and paints vibrant pictures through his music.
For more info on Larry Price visit: https://www.priceport-productions.com/bio
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2021-01-121h 06Yes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 30 - S. Renee Clark, composer, musical director, performerS. RENEE CLARK has had a very exciting career in music. She's performed in all types of ensembles ranging from jazz, dance, soul, funk, rock and country music to gospel, choral and classical. S. Renee Clark is best known for her musical contributions to the theater as a performer, music director, arranger, composer at Atlanta’s Horizon Theatre; Theatrical Outfit; Alliance Theatre; Center for Puppetry Arts; Theatre In The Square and more. She is also co-writer and composer of Travelin’ Black which premiered at Theatrical Outfit.
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2021-01-1246 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 28 - Sandi Blair, jazz singerSandi Blair, Vocal musician and vocal instructor will join host Edwin Williams & Von Coulter on Mon, Dec 28th to discuss all things jazz and more. Currently residing in Osaka-shi, Japan, Sandi will discuss her experiences as a jazz singer in Japan and the Japanese jazz scene.
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2020-12-2938 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 27 - Al Smith, musician, sound engineerAllen Smith, musician, producer, sound engineer and host of Al Smith's Midtown Atlanta Jam Session, will join hosts Edwin Williams & Von Coulter, Mon, Dec 14th @ 7:30p EST to discuss all things jazz and more.
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2020-12-2253 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 26 - Haywood Redd, saxophonistSpecial Guest, saxophonist Haywood Redd, will join hosts Edwin Williams & Von Coulter, Mon, Dec 14th @ 7:30p EST to discuss all things jazz.
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2020-12-151h 04Yes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 24 - Randy Skinner, trumpeterSpecial Guest, Randy T. Skinners' captivating style, is accentuated by an eclectic fusion of contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk influences.
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2020-12-0153 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 25 - Mose Davis, keyboardistMose Davis, The Music Specialist, is known for creating uplifting music in all musical genres, for movie scores and TV themes.
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2020-11-2455 minYes Jazz Matters PodcastEpisode 23 - Marcus Williams, drummerMarcus Williams professional drummer, studio owner/engineer, instructor and clinician, will join hosts Edwin Williams & Von Coulter, Mon, Nov 23th @ 7:30p EST to discuss all things jazz.
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2020-11-2434 minJazz MattersMark KavumaTrumpet player, Composer and Bandleader, Mark Kavuma, is part of the London-based, new generation of Jazz artists lighting up the jazz scene.In this episode, we follow Mark's journey from South London schoolboy, to playing with some of the biggest names in Jazz, selling out the Jazz Cafe in Camden and playing the Love Supreme festival. VISIT MARK KAVUMA'S WEBSITEFOLLOW MARK ON INSTAGRAMBUY MARK'S MUSICFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON INSTAGRAMMAKE A DONATION TO SUPPORT THE P...
2020-07-1000 minJazz MattersJen KearneyIn this episode we learn more about Boston-born pianist/singer/songwriter Jen Kearney. With a high-energy sound and a powerful, soulful voice, Jen has, quite rightly, established herself as a force to be reckoned with on both sides of the Atlantic. VISIT JEN KEARNEY'S WEBSITEFOLLOW JEN ON TWITTERFOLLOW JEN ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERPLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST IF YOU CAN Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersBetter - Jen KearneyJazz Mango - Jo...
2020-05-2500 minJazz MattersCurtis StigersFrom his debut pop release, "I Wonder Why", back in 1991, to his 2020 album, "Gentleman", Curtis Stigers has become one of the most recognisable faces on the International jazz circuit.We take a look at where it all started for Curtis, some of his career highlights and find out more about his brand new album. VISIT CURTIS STIGERS' WEBSITEFOLLOW CURTIS ON TWITTERFIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE INTERFAITH SACTUARYFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERSUPPORT THE PODCAST WITH A SMALL DONATION Mu...
2020-05-1100 minJazz MattersZoe GilbyWe hear more about the 2019 Parlimentary Jazz Award winning vocalist and songwriter, Zoe Gilby, including how her career in music started and her highly creative partnership with Husband, Andy Champion. VISIT ZOE GILBY'S WEBSITESUPPORT ZOE'S HOME GIGS ON PATREONFOLLOW ZOE GILBY ON TWITTERBUY ZOE'S MUSICFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERSUPPORT THE PODCAST WITH A SMALL DONATION Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersNice Work If You Can Get It - Zoe Gi...
2020-04-2200 minJazz MattersNaiaNaia are a sensational four-piece band emerging onto the London jazz scene. An eclectic fusion of Latin, funk and neo-soul defines their sound, with live performances that never fail to get the audience up and moving. FOLLOW NAIA ON FACEBOOKFOLLOW NAIA ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERPLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE PODCAST Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersFreedom - NaiaErsatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersEletrosamba - Quincas MoreiraDancebroom Riddim - Konrad OldMoneyYou Had To...
2020-03-2500 minJazz MattersGraham JIrish singer-songwriter, Graham J, is blessed with a truly unique voice as a male contralto. In this episode, we hear more about how he came to find his voice and just where it is taking him.VISIT GRAHAM'S WEBSITEFOLLOW GRAHAM ON TWITTERFOLLOW GRAHAM ON INSTAGRAMJOIN THE JAZZ MATTERS MAILING LISTFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersBoth Sides Now - Graham JSlow Burn - Kevin MacLeodAnxiety - Kai EngelYou Had To B...
2020-03-0900 minJazz MattersLucy MerrilynLucy Merrilyn is a young jazz vocalist with a tone and quality to her voice that belies her age. Having released her debut EP, Sometimes I'm Happy, back in 2019, we take moment to learn more about Lucy and see what the future has in store for this exciting addition to the UK jazz scene. VISIT LUCY MERRILYN'S WEBSITEVISIT LUCY'S FACEBOOK PAGEFOLLOW LUCY ON INSTGRAMFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERLOVE THE PODCAST? CONSIDER HELPING US MEET OUR COSTS Music in...
2020-02-2400 minJazz MattersAlgorismsAlison Limerick is best known for her 90's club Anthems, such as 'Where Love Lives'.However, her jazz pedigree is well established and, along with long-time collaborator and keyboardist, Gordon Hulbert, they have ventured firmly back in to the jazz genre with their latest project, Algorisms.VISIT THE ALGORISMS WEBSITEFOLLOW ALGORISMS ON TWITTERFOLLOW ALISON LIMERICK ON TWITTERFOLLOW GORDON HULBERT ON TWITTERFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERVISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE Music in this Episode:Play Song - J...
2020-02-1000 minJazz MattersWendy KirklandIn this episode, we take a closer look at UK-based vocalist, pianist and Hammond player, Wendy Kirkland, as she tells us more about the beginnings of her musical life and the story behind her two albums, Piano Divas and The Music's on Me.VISIT WENDY KIRKLAND'S WEBSITEFOLLOW WENDY ON TWITTERBUY WENDY'S MUSICFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERHELP US BY SUPPORTING THE PODCAST Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersThe Music In Me - Wendy KirklandForget Me N...
2020-01-2700 minJazz MattersArema AregaLiving in Barcelona, Arema Arega is a musician, composer, artist and designer of unquestionable talent.In this episode we appreciate her huge and diverse artistic output as she tells us a little bit of her story.VISIT AREMA'S WEBSITEFOLLOW AREMA ON TWITTERFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERLOVE THE PODCAST? HELP US TO KEEP MAKING IT-Aldo Lopez Gavilánhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF2UgqIFsrYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCVzcRO9Ips-
2020-01-1300 minJazz MattersDat BrassWe’re going out of 2019 with a few party!Hailing from the streets of London, and raised by its punk-jazz underbelly, Dat Brass (dB) are a high octane, eleven-piece outfit who blend anthemic horn lines, lyrical verse, pounding percussion and razor sharp scratch.DAT BRASS WEBSITEDAT BRASS FACEBOOKDAT BRASS TWITTERDAT BRASS INSTAGRAMSUPPORT THE PODCAST Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley & The 41 PlayersBattle - Dat BrassSour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley & The 41 PlayersCruiser - Magic In...
2019-12-3000 minJazz MattersRobin PhillipsUK-based jazz singer/pianist has just released a brand new album, Re-Versed, which reconnects a selection of well-loved standards with their opening verses which have become lost over time.In this episode, we learn more about Robin's career, the projects he has been working on, as well as an impending documentary. VISIT ROBIN'S WEBSITEFOLLOW ROBIN ON TWITTERSEE ROBIN'S YOUTUBE CHANNELVISIT THE JAZZ MATTERS WEBSITEFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER Music in this episode;Play Song - John De...
2019-12-1600 minJazz MattersNigel PriceNigel Price is, probably, the most 'in demand' jazz guitarist on the UK jazz scene, appearing on over 50 albums and playing with some of the biggest names in the business, at some of the most prestigious venues.In this episode, we learn more about his beginnings as a professional musician, hear his thoughts on music in the internet age and find out what other projects he is keeping himself busy with.VISIT NIGEL PRICE'S WEBSITEFOLLOW NIGEL ON TWITTERBUY NIGEL'S MUSICFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER...
2019-12-0100 minJazz MattersBeverley BeirneBeverley Beirne is a Yorkshire-based jazz singer and Artistic Director of the Ilkley Jazz Festival. In this episode, we hear more about her career, with music from her album, Jazz Just Wants To Have Fun.VISIT BEVERLEY BEIRNE'S WEBSITEFOLLOW BEVERLEY ON TWITTERFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERHELP US TO CONTINUE MAKING JAZZ ACCESSIBLESIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LISTMusic in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersFeel The Funk - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right ProductionsToo Shy - Beverley BeirneSinking Feeling...
2019-11-1800 minJazz MattersMark CherrieMark Cherrie tells us more about his career in music and how he came to bring the Steel Pan to the front of the Jazz Quartet.Often seen as a novelty instrument, we hear about some of the hurdles Mark has had to navigate on the path to the Ronnie Scott's stage, a UK Tour and his 2018 album, 'Joining The Dots'. FOLLOW MARK CHERRIE ON TWITTERBUY THE ALBUM NOWFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERCAN YOU HELP SUPPORT JAZZ MATTERS? Music in th...
2019-11-0400 minJazz MattersDaniel BennettDaniel Bennett is a New York-based multi-instrumentalist and leader of the Daniel Bennett Group who is well known for his folk and world-music inspired jazz.In this episode, we hear more about his career, where those early influences came from and how they have shaped his music over the years. VISIT DANIEL BENNETT'S WEBSITEFOLLOW DANIEL ON TWITTERBUY 'WE ARE THE ORCHESTRA' NOWFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERMAKE A SMALL DONATION TO SUPPORT JAZZ MATTERS Music in this episode:...
2019-10-2100 minJazz MattersWomen In JazzWomen In Jazz is a project founded by London-based duo, Louise Paley and Nina Fine. As well as a radio show on Soho Radio, they offer workshops, networking opportunities and performance space to help more women find their voice in the jazz industry.In this episode we hear where it all started, the challenges they face and what the future looks like for them. VISIT THE WOMEN IN JAZZ WEBSITEFOLLOW WOMEN IN JAZZ ON TWITTERMORE INFO ON LUCY MERRILYNGET THE NEW TRACK FROM AREMA A...
2019-10-0700 minJazz MattersBarb JungrBarb Jungr is an artist who boasts a long and eclectic career and is one of the best story-tellers in the business. Her new album, 'Bob, Brel & Me' offers original tracks alongside masterful re-workings of songs from Bob Dylan and Jacques Brel and is fully deserving of the fabulous reviews it is receiving.In this episode we hear all about where this album came from, a little of Barb's past career and what lies ahead, along with some music from the new album. VISIT BARB JUNGR'S WEBSITEFOLLOW BARB JUNGR ON T...
2019-09-2300 minJazz MattersDuncan Lamont (Part 2)Part 2 of our double-epioside special covering the life and career of Duncan Lamont.
From his charity work with the BBC Big Band, to playing with Ray Charles and taking up Yoga, we finish our Duncan Lamont story in conversation with his Son, Duncan Jnr, and singer, Esther Bennett
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Music in This Episode;
Rhythm Changes - John Deley and the 41 Players
Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
If I...
2019-09-0900 minJazz MattersDuncan Lamont (Part1)In part one of a two-part special, we hear all about the life and career of Duncan Lamont, from two people who knew him so well; his Son, Duncan Lamont Jnr, and singer, Esther Bennett.
From playing trumpet on London's 1950s jazz scene, to Mr Benn and touring the Country on the MegaBus, we take a a look at some of the great stories from a man who gave so much to the world of jazz.
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2019-08-2600 minJazz MattersClaire MartinIn Episode 16, we hear all about the First Lady of UK Jazz, Claire Martin OBE. Claire talks us through the beginnings of her 30 year career in music and shares some of her hopes and plans for the future. We also hear some fabulous music from her new album, Believin' It.
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MORE INFOR ON "WELL VERSED"
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SOUTHEND JAZZ FESTIVAL
Music...
2019-08-1200 minJazz MattersRonnie Scott's @ 60In 2019, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club turns 60. We speak to Nick Lewis (Head of Music & Promotions) and James Pearson (House Pianist & Musical Director) about the club past, present and future and find out how they will all be celebrating that incredible milestone.
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Music in this episode;
Play Song - John Deley...
2019-07-2900 minJazz MattersTrevor TaylorWe take a look at the life and career of drummer, percussionist and record label owner, Trevor Taylor. An exponent of free and contemporary music, Trevor is a firm believer in the artistic qualities of jazz and music in general.
This episode contains extracts from some of Trevor's recorded works, dating back to 1974.
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Music in this episode:
Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
Eclipse for multitrack solo percussion (Trevor...
2019-07-1500 minJazz MattersNational Jazz ArchiveJohn Dale talks all about the National Jazz Archive, situated just outside London, UK. We hear where it all started, what it has to offer and some of the exciting things in the pipeline for the future.
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Music in this episode:
Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
That Jazz - Pixie & The Gypsies
Swipesy Cakewalk - E's Jammy...
2019-07-0100 minJazz MattersRay GelatoIn this episode, we explore the incredible career of Ray Gelato. The seasoned vocalist and tenor saxophonist is credited with being one of the major players in the mainstream revival of swing music and has been headlining the jazz scene for the last three decades.
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Music in this episode;
Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
Water Jug - Ray Gelato & Enric Piedro
Piano Store...
2019-06-1700 minJazz MattersCamille ThurmanHear the story of vocalist and tenor saxophonist, Camille Thurman, with music from her album, “Waiting For The Sunrise”.
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Music in this episode;
Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
I Just Found Out About Love
Piano Store - Jimmy Fontanez
Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
Cha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez
I Knew A Guy - Kevin MacLeod
Et Voila - Chri...
2019-06-0300 minJazz MattersGeorgia MancioIn Episode 10, we're hear all about award winning vocalist and lyricist Georgia Mancio and her forthcoming album with Kate Williams, 'Finding Home'.
As well as her life in Jazz, including collaborations with Liane Carroll, Ian Shaw and the legendary Alan Broadbent, Georgia discusses her current project with Kate and her Four Plus Three project. The album, 'Finding Home', explores some of the different themes that "home" may mean and the varying journeys people may take to find it.
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31st May '19 - Isle of Wight...
2019-05-2000 minJazz MattersThe Jazzigator: Anthea RedmondWe find out more about the lady behind the Jazzigator Twitter feed and the co-owner of Jazz Bites Radio.
With nearly 29,000 Twitter followers, Anthea
Redmond has been an important source of online promotion for Jazz artists since she started the Jazzigator account bacl in 2010. Since then, along with her Husband, she has launched JazzBites Radio and is now the custodian of the Jazz Repository.
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Music in...
2019-05-0600 minJazz MattersKansas Smitty’s: Giacomo SmithHear the story of the Kansas Smitty’s House Band from the-front man himself, Giacomo Smith.
We hear all about the beginnings of the band, the ethos behind Kansas Smitty's and why they have become such an important part of the Jazz scene.
Featuring music from the band, including a brand new track from the new EP, Mardi Gras, Vol. 2.
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2019-04-2200 minJazz MattersSnowboyWith a career spanning more than 30 years, Snowboy has established himself as one of the premier percussionists, both in the worlds of Jazz and Pop.
We take a look how a boy from Essex went on to be one of the biggest names in Latin Jazz.
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Music in this Episode;
Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
New York Afternoon - Snowboy & The Latin Section
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2019-04-0800 minJazz MattersSammy SteinWe hear the story of Jazz journalist, author and critic, Sammy Stein, on what brought her to Jazz, the people who have been an inspiration to her and her forthcoming book, "Women In Jazz".
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The following people were mentioned by Sammy as having offered inspiration and support to her, or as noteworthy artists. The list is not exhaustive and, unfortunately, due to time...
2019-03-2500 minJazz MattersJames Brandon LewisHot off the back of the launch of his new album, 'An UnRuly Manifesto', James Brandon Lewis talks about his inspirations growing up, his music and what he hopes people take away from his work.
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Music in this episode is taken from the album 'An UnRuly Manifesto' by James Brandon Lewis, with the exception of the following tracks;
Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
Slow Burn - Kevin MacLeod
Sinking Feeling - Jesse Spillane
Backed Vibes Clean...
2019-03-1100 min
Jazz MattersThe Jazz Centre UKIn this episode, we talk to Digby Fairweather about his new venture, The Jazz Centre UK.
Digby, one of the best known stalwarts of UK Jazz, talks to Jazz Matters about the opening of The Jazz Centre UK. We hear where the idea came from, what visitors can expect and what Digby hopes it will offer in years to come. We also hear some great Jazz from the man himself.
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The music...
2019-02-2500 min
Jazz MattersAdrian Cox: Profoundly BlueWe take a look at the career of Jazz Clarinettist, Adrian Cox, and hear all about ‘Profoundly Blue’, his celebration of the work of Edmond Hall.
Adrian tells the story of his early beginnings as a 15 year old professional Jazz musician, right up to his Christmas 2018 performance with Guy Barker at London's Royal Albert Hall.
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The music in this episode is taken from the album 'Profoundly Blue' by Adrian Cox, Joe Webb, Simon Read and Gethin Jones, with the exception of;
Play...
2019-02-1100 min
Jazz MattersMark WadeMark Wade is a superb Bass player from New York. Leader of the Mark Wade Trio, he has twice been placed in the Downbeat Magazine's Readers Poll and has a 2018 album, Moving Day.
In this episode, we hear about his early beginnings at NYU and Birdland, the birth of the Mark Wade Trio and, of course, his reaction to having been voted amongst the best in the business.
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The music in this Episode is all taken from the album 'Moving Day' by The...
2019-01-2800 min
Jazz MattersPixie & The GypsiesIn this episode, we look at Pixie & The Gypsies. From their early beginnings to their chart-topping, debut album "Honey Trap", we hear it all from the band themselves.
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Music in this episode is taken from the album "Honey Trap" by Pixie & The Gypsies, with the exception of the following tracks;
Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
Et Voila - Chris Haugen
Minor Swing...
2019-01-1800 min