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A documentary-style Podcast covering Jazz artists, venues and events.
Part of the Jazz Matters project at jazzmatters.net.
Born 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Northern Quarter - Sam Newbould
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- Members Only - Track Tribe
- Honey - Bad Snacks
- Six O'Clock Rush - Track Tribe
- Hear The Noise (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Chances - Silent Partner
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Together With You - JR Tundra
- Concrete Caterpillar - Nam Newbould
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
In 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Make Believe - Kim Cypher
- Six O'Clock Rush - TrackTribe
- Hip Bone - Quincas Moreira
- Sunday - TrackTribe
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Jazz Mango - Joey Pecoraro
- Crazy Times - Kim Cypher
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Sounds 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Jolene - Sounds of A&R
- Honey - Bad Snacks
- Six O'Clock Rush - TrackTribe
- Sunday - TrackTribe
- Leslie's Strut - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Hurts So Good Blues - Unicorn Heads
- Dancebroom Riddim - Konrad OldMoney
- Hip Bone - Quincas Moreira
- The Skin I'm In - Sounds of A&R
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Born 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- I Fall In Love Too Easily - Gemma Sherry
- Jazz Mango - Joey Pecoraro
- Dancebroom Riddim - Konrad OldMoney
- Walk Through the Park - TrackTribe
- Ersatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen
- Hurts So Good Blues - Unicorn Heads
- The Gentleman Is A Dope - Gemma Sherry
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Joe 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- GOATS - Joe Webb
- Members Only - TrackTribe
- Finding Light - Dan Lebowitz
- Da Jazz Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
- Leo - Joe Webb
- Sour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Staycation - Corbyn Kites
- Eletrosamba - Quincas Moreira
- You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams
- Some Might Say - Joe Webb
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Trumpet 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Papa Joe - Mark Kavuma
- Cruiser - Magic In The Other
- Finding Light - Dan Lebowitz
- Sparse Clouds - Quincas Moreira
- Hurts So Good Blues - Unicorn Heads
- Saint Gary - John Deley and the 41 Players
- The Banger Factory - Mark Kavuma
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
In 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Better - Jen Kearney
- Jazz Mango - Joey Pecoraro
- Finding Light - Dan Lebowitz
- Sparse Clouds - Quincas Moreira
- River Changes - Freedom Trail Studio
- One Life - Patrick Patrikios
- Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira
- Electrosamba - Quincas Moreira
- Waiting For It - Jen Kearney
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
From 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.
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Music in this Episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Gentleman - Curtis Stigers
- Only Farwell - Dan Lebowitz
- Finding Light - Dan Lebowitz
- Slow Burn - Kevin MacLeod
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Eletrosamba - Quincas Moreira
- Soul and Mind - E's Jammy Jams
- A Lifetime Together - Curtis Stigers
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
We 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Nice Work If You Can Get It - Zoe Gilby
- Bluebird - E's Jammy Jams
- Bumper Tag - John Deley
- You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams
- Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen
- Way Down In The Hole - Zoe Gilby
- Sour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Soul & Mind - E's Jammy Jams
- Sinking Feeling - Jesse Spillane
- Caravan - Zoe Gilby
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Naia 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Freedom - Naia
- Ersatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Eletrosamba - Quincas Moreira
- Dancebroom Riddim - Konrad OldMoney
- You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams
- Sour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira
- Love or Lust - Quincas Moreira
- Say - Naia
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Irish 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Both Sides Now - Graham J
- Slow Burn - Kevin MacLeod
- Anxiety - Kai Engel
- You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams
- Present Day - E's Jammy Jams
- Chances - Silent Partner
- Electrosamba - Quincas Moreira
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Cry Me A River - Graham J
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Lucy 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- I Understand - Lucy Merrilyn
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen
- Talkies - Huma-Huma
- Too Young To Go Steady - Lucy Merrilyn
- Ersatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Et Voila - Chris Haugen
- Number 0 - Jesse Spillane
- Sometimes I'm Happy - Lucy Merrilyn
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Alison 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.
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Music in this Episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Eat Logic - Eat Logic
- Dancebroom Riddim - Konrad OldMoney
- Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod
- One Life - Patrick Patrikios
- Bumper Tag - John Deley
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Almonds and Olives - Aaron Lieberman
- Georgia On My Mind - Algorisms
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
In 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- The Music In Me - Wendy Kirkland
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams
- Da Jazz Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
- Electrosamba - Quincas Moreira
- Nothing Like You - Wendy Kirkland
- Ersatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Et Voila - Chris Haugen
- Slow Burn - Kevin MacLeod
- Haven't We Met - Wendy Kirkland
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Living 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.
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Aldo Lopez Gavilán
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF2UgqIFsrY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCVzcRO9Ips
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Juan Antonio Leyva and Magda Rosa Galván
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf1uVKWqp1I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNjOkoCevNc
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Tensei:
https://open.spotify.com/track/2rgo9OkAWr3i8EGx0Yv0VN?si=JwMEpVMMSXKb_AGRtJWDig
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Josh One
https://open.spotify.com/track/6QW3uPdEn2T8viLVJuP0c6?si=PsE8blJ_Rx68NoYqE8ftBg
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Bahama Soul Club
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xcyMeQhPSRjXrSVZDkVGo?si=zTkJgVagQdSbXsGmzgpInA
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Born74
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FByi10zu6yu27wfRJ5ptv
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Music in this episode:
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Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Blue Bossa-My Feeling - Arema Arega & Born74
- Danzon De Pasion (Sting) - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions
- One Life - Patrick Patrikios
- Latin Lover - Quincas Moreira
- Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira
- Natural Jazz (Theremix) Arema Arega
- Sour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Dancebroom Riddim - Konrad OldMoney
- Da Jazz Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
- Love Or Lust - Quincas Moreira
- Wherever You Are - Arema Arega
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
We’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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley & The 41 Players
- Battle - Dat Brass
- Sour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley & The 41 Players
- Cruiser - Magic In The Other
- Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod
- Quarter Mix - Freedom Trail Studio
- Service With A Smile - Dat Brass
- Dewey, Cheedham & Howe (Sting) - John Deley & The 41 Players
- Sing Swing Bada Bing - Doug Maxwell/Media Rights Production
- Sinking Feeling - Jesse Spillane
- I Need A Dollar - Dat Brass
- You Had To Be - E’s Jammy Jams
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley & The 41 Players
UK-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.
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Music in this episode;
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- They Can't Tale That Away From Me - Robin Phillips
- Ersatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Chances - Silent Partner
- Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira
- Arabian Sand - E's Jammy Jams
- Bluebird - E's Jammy Jams
- Rhythm Changes - John Deley and the 41 Players
- A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square - Robin Phillips
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Nigel 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.
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Music in this Episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Jeannine - Nigel Price
- Et Voila - Chris Haugen
- Bridges - Dan Lebowitz
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- Bumper Tag - John Deley
- Blues Infusion - Quincas Moreira
- Jazz Da Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
- Hit The Road - Nigel Price Organ trio
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Beverley 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Feel The Funk - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions
- Too Shy - Beverley Beirne
- Sinking Feeling - Jesse Spillane
- Chances - Silent Partner
- Arabian Sand - E's Jammy Jams
- Soul and Mind - E's Jammy Jams
- Bridges - Dan Lebowitz
- Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams
- Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen
- Cha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions
- Pop Muzik - Beverley Beirne
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Mark 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'.
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Music in this episode;
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Almonds & Olives - Aaron Lieberman
- Morse Code - Mark Cherrie Quartet
- Quarter Mix - Freedom Trail Studio
- Together With You - JR Tundra
- Da Jazz Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
- Love Or Lust - Quincas Moreira
- Ersatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Et Voila - Chris Haugen
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Smells Like Teen Spirit - Mark Cherrie Quartet
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Daniel 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- Loose Fitting Spare Tire - Daniel Bennett Group
- Bluebird - E's Jammy Jams
- Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira
- Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams
- Sour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Cha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions
- Quarter Mix - Freedom Trail Studio
- Rhythm Changes - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Almost A Year Ago (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- I Knew A Guy - Kevin MacLeod
- Refinancing For Elephants - Daniel Bennett Group
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Women 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Too Young To Go Steady - Lucy Merrilyn
- Almost A Year Ago - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Da Jazz Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
- Cha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions
- Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- Sour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams
- Love Or Lust - Quincas Moreira
- Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Blue Bossa - My Feeling - Born74 & Arema Arega
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Barb 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.
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Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Rise & Shine - Barb Jungr
- Crystal Towers of the Moon - Jessie Gallagher
- Together With You - JR Tundra
- Number 0 - Jesse Spillane
- Moonlight Haze - Bird Creek
- Almost a Year Ago (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Love or Lust - Quincas Moreira
- Talkies - Huma-Huma
- Sinking Feeling - Jesse Spillane
- Mr. Tambourine Man - Barb Jungr
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
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 were A Bell - Duncan Lamont
- Arabian Sand - E's Jammy Jams
- Soul & Mind - E's Jammy Jams
- Had to Be You - E's Jammy Jams
- Cha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions
- Almost a Year Ago (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Crystal Towers of the Moon - Jessie Gallagher
- I Did It All For You - Duncan Lamont & Frank Holder
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Tracks by Duncan Lamont are played with the kind permission of Duncan L,amont Jnr.
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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The Duncan lamont tracks featured in this epsiode are shared with the kind permission of Duncan Lamont Jnr and Esther Bennett. Music in this episode;
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Theme From Mr Benn - Duncan Lamont
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- I Knew A Guy - Kevin MacLeod
- Fly Me To The Moon - Duncan Lamont (Rare Recording)
- You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams
- Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen
- Ain't Nothin Like The Blues - Esther Bennett & Duncan Lamont
- Ersatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Et Voila - Chris Haugen
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
I Knew A Guy: URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/I_Knew_a_Guy
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In 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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Music in this Episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- I'm Not In Love - Claire Martin
- Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen
- You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams
- Take Me Out To The Ballgame - E's Jammy Jams
- Sour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- Et Voila - Chris Haugen
- I Knew A Guy - Kevin MacLeod
- Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod
- Believin' It - Claire Martin
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
In 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 and the 41 Players
- Between The Lines - Hard Swing Mango
- Swipesy Cakewalk - E's Jammy Jams
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Et Voila - Chris Haugen
- Chances - Silent Partner
- Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira
- I Knew A Guy - Kevin MacLeod**
- Together With You - JR Tundra
- You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams
- Sour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
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We 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 Taylor Percussion)
- Orion for percussion, flute and bass clarinet - Trevor Taylor, Suzzie Hodder-Williams, Chris Caldwell
- Love or Lust - Quincas Moreira
- I Knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod
- Bluebird - E's Jammy Jams
- Cathedral - Aero (Trevor Taylor & Zak Barrett)
- Anxiety - Kai Engel
- Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod
- Movement 3: Human Catastrophe (from The Anthropocene Epoch) - Sonifications
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
John 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 Jams
- Anxiety - Kai Engel
- Chances - Silent Partner
- I Knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod
- Clocks - Paul Higgs
- Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams
- Clarinet Marmalade - Adrian Cox Quartet
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
In 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 - Jimmy Fontanez
- Love or Lust - Quincas Moreira
- Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira
- Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen
- Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams
- Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod
- Get Off The Phone - Ray Gelato
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Hear 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 - Chris Haugen
- Anxiety - Kai Engel
- Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen
- Easy To Love - Camille Thurman
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
In 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.
Catch the "Finding Home" Tour;
- 31st May '19 - Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend
- 7th June '19 - Calstock Arts
- 8th June - Owermoigne Village Hall, Dorchester
- 9th June - Colchester Arts Centre
- 21st June - Toulouse Lautrec, London
- 29th June - Salvation Army Thornton Heath
- 7th July - Frome Festival
- 13th July - Bolton Abbey, Skipton
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Music in this episode;
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Finding Home - Kate Williams’ Four Plus Three meets Georgia Mancio
- I knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod
- Slow Burn - Kevin MacLeod
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Backed Vibes Clean - Kevin MacLeod
- We Walk (Slow Dawn) - Kate Williams’ Four Plus Three meets Georgia Mancio
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Backed Vibes - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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We 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 this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- At Last - Etta James
- Present Day - E's Jammy Jams
- Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen
- Lebroba - Andrew Cyrille
- Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Number 0 - Jesse Spillane
- Cha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions
- Swipesy Cakewalk - E's Jammy Jams
- Break City - Horace Silver Quintet
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Hear 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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Check out the Southend Jazz Festival
Music in this episode:
- Play Song - John Deley & The 41 Players
- King Louis - Kansas Smitty's House Band
- Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams
- I Knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod
- Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- Et Voila - Chris Haugen
- Dewey, Cheedham & Howe (Sting) - John Deley & The 41 Players
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Ride On - Kansas Smitty's House Band
- Dixie Outlandish Sting - John Deley & The 41 Players
With 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
Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira
Cruiser - Magic In The Other
Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen
Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod
Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
Olé Mambo - Snowboy & The Latin Section
Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
We 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 constraints, some sections were edited from the final Podcast;
Davey Payne
Peter Brötzman
Mats Gustafsson
John Edwards
Gilad Atzmon
Carmela Rappazzo
Delfeayo Marsalis
David Sinclair
Emma Acton
Gérard Rouy
Leo Pellegrino
KOSI
Arema Arega
The Near Jazz Experience
Mark Wade
Teri Lyne Carrington
Mimi Fox
Faye Patton
Kim Cypher
Wendy Kirkland
Anthea Redmond
Music in this episode;
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- The Hands - Fire!
- Slow Burn - Kevin MacLeod
- Bluebird - E's Jammy Jams
- Backed Vibes Clean - Kevin MacLeod
- I knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod
- Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod
- Et Voila - Chris Haugen
- Summertime - Albert Ayler
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Backed Vibes - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Hot 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 - Kevin MacLeod
- Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- I Knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
Backed Vibes - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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In 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 in this episode;
- Things Ain't What They Used to Be - Digby Fairweather
- Going Out Steppin' - Digby Fairweather
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- I Knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod
- Bluebird - E's Jammy Jams
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Et_Voila - Chris Haugen
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
We 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 Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Sinking Feeling - Jesse Spillane
- Bluebird - E's Jammy Jams
- Backed Vibes Clean - Kevin MacLeod
- Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams
- Night and Day - The Edmond Hall Quartet
- Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
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Mark 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 Mark Wade Trio, with the exception of;
- Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams
- Present Day - E's Jammy Jams
- Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams
- Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Talkies - Huma-Huma
- Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
In 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 - Django Reinhardt
- Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players
- Pitch - Lish Grooves
- Swipesy Cakewalk - E's Jammy Jams