Hilary interviews Mike Paul-Smith, musical director of Down for the Count.

The band Down for the Count plays swing music and has appeared at Ronnie Scott's and venues around the UK. Their latest project is an EP recorded entirely in isolation - with musicians in the UK, France and the United States - during lockdown, with 50% of the proceeds going to help the vital work of mental health charity, Mind.

To find out more about Down for the Count, click here.

Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

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