Jazz Interviews
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Steve Lodder on 2 Sorts Of 3
17th Dec 2025
The jazz pianist discusses his latest project, combining two trios (plugged and unplugged) into one album.
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Steve Lodder
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Sebastian Rochford on Finding Ways
10th Nov 2025
Released after a period of reflection, the drummer discusses his brand new album that embraces a dynamic guitar sound and draws on the source of familial inspiration.
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Jesse Harris on If You Believed In Me
28th Oct 2025
The composer discusses his latest album, his enduring passion for songwriting, and partnerships that have shaped a remarkable career in music.
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Howl Quartet on Night Song
23rd Oct 2025
Ensemble members Harry Brunt, Dan Smith, Pete Komor and Matt Parkinson come together to discuss the origins of their group the Howl Quartet, as well as the creation and sound of their latest album Night Song.
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Howl Quartet (jazz ensemble)
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Francisco Correa on Songs from Beyond
17th Oct 2025
The guitarist explores the crossover between jazz standards and the sounds of classical guitar in his latest album that honours the legacy of John W Duarte.
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Francisco Correa (guitar), Daniela Rossi (guitar)
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Anmol Mohara on Across the Sea
9th Oct 2025
The percussionist shares the inspiration behind his debut, and how his homeland Nepal has shaped his musical sound.
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Nate Smith on Live-Action
27th Sep 2025
The GRAMMY-nominated musician gives a glimpse into his latest album Live-Action.
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Nate Smith (drums, musician, keyboard), Josh Johnson (musician, saxophone), Sebastian White (designer), Marquis Hill (trumpet, musician), JSWISS (musician), Lalah Hathaway (chanting, musician, voice, vocal_arranger), Michael League (musician, bass), Lionel Loueke (musician, voice), säje (musician, voice), Amanda Taylor (vocal_arranger), Sara Gazarek (vocal_arranger), Erin Bentlage (vocal_arranger), Johnaye Kendrick (vocal_arranger), Kiefer, CARRTOONS, Ben Williams (bass, musician), Jeannette Jang (musician, violin), Anna Bishop (musician, violin), Kimberly Ryan (musician, viola), Peter Greydanus (musician, cello), Charlie Hunter (musician, guitar), DJ Harrison (keyboard), Jermaine Holmes (musician, voice), DJAY HARISSON (musician, rhodes)
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Craig Ogden on Tango at Tetbury, Dancing with Piazzolla and Latin Connections
25th Sep 2025
Ahead of opening the 2025 Tetbury Music Festival with the London Tango Quintet, and the release of a new Aquarelle Guitar Quartet album in October, Craig Ogden chatted with Matthew Ash about the breadth of his musical passions, the joys of chamber music and his choice of strings, giving insight into an instrument that is all too often unfairly viewed as sitting at the periphery of classical music.
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Carl Gorham on Extraordinary Journey
25th Sep 2025
The great-nephew of Sir George Shearing joins me to discuss the works of the great jazz legend, and his plans to bring the music to listeners of today with the help of his ensemble, Shear Brass.
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Brigitte Beraha on Teasing Reflections
16th Sep 2025
The vocalist and composer discusses the roots of her unique sound, the creation of the ensemble Lucid Dreamers, and how their creativity continues to evolve in Teasing Reflections.
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Nils Petter Molvær on KHMER Live in Bergen
10th Sep 2025
The trumpeter and composer discusses his latest project, bringing new life into the music of his past.
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Bremer/McCoy on Kosmos
5th Sep 2025
One year on from their latest release, duo from Copenhagen Jonathan Bremer and Morten McCoy share how the album still resonates with listeners now during their first European tour.
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Bremer/McCoy
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Olivia Cuttill on ...And Writing And Singing And Tunes To Be Swingin'
29th Aug 2025
The young trumpeter discusses her new album, musical inspirations, and why Leeds is a beacon for UK jazz.
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Joe Farnsworth on The Big Room
23rd Jul 2025
The US drummer joins us to discuss his latest album, as well as the lessons he's learned from his collaborations with the jazz greats across the years.
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Joe Farnsworth (drums)
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Jim Watson on Calling You Home
4th Jul 2025
The talented pianist joins me to discuss his incredible career and returning to his roots in his solo album, Calling You Home.
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Kasper Rietkerk & Darius Brubeck on The Happy Worrier
20th Jun 2025
Both the talented saxophonist Kasper Rietkerk and the legendary Darius Brubeck join Presto to discuss the Brubeck Living Legacy Prize and the upcoming release of Rietkerk’s album The Happy Worrier.
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Kasper Rietkerk
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Haggai Cohen-Milo on GRAVITATIONS
12th Jun 2025
The double bassist and composer discusses his transformations of classical works into something entirely original, with jazz at its heart.
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Sandra-Mae Lux on Seasons In Jazz
28th May 2025
The vocalist and saxophonist returns to her roots in her second album, taking inspiration from the Great American Songbook to present fresh and original standards.
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Sandra-Mae Lux (saxophone & vocals)
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Andrea Rinciari on Soho Sessions
19th May 2025
The guitarist discusses the love for bop and swing that inspired his new album Soho Sessions, drawing inspiration from jazz greats such as Barry Harris and Bud Powell.
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Eric Scott Reed on Out Late
13th May 2025
From his new album Out Late to chocolate cake recipes, the American pianist and composer joins me to discuss all things jazz.
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Eric Scott Reed (piano)
