Jazz Interviews
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Shai Maestro on Solo: Miniatures & Tales
29th Apr 2025
The jazz pianist discusses his first venture into solo piano work for his new project Solo: Miniatures & Tales, exploring the breadth of composition with both short improvisations and longer, previously developed compositions.
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Janette Mason on ReWired
23rd Apr 2025
Pianist, composer and arranger Janette Mason has had an illustrious career. We discuss her latest project ReWired, take a closer look at her musical influences and achievements, and delve into her innate ability to arrange even the most familiar of tunes and turn them into something refreshing and new.
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Janette Mason
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Yaron Herman on Radio Paradise
1st Apr 2025
Pianist and composer Yaron Herman talks about his new album with Naive Records, Radio Paradise, as well as sharing his thoughts on the notion of creativity.
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Alison Rayner on SEMA4
17th Mar 2025
Celebrating her recently released quintet album, double bassist Alison Rayner joins us to discuss all things SEMA4.
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Fabienne Ambuehl on Thrive
26th Feb 2025
After the successful release of her brand new album, Thrive, the multi-talented singer, pianist and composer Fabienne Ambuehl joins us to discuss the album, influences, and musical experiences.
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Tom Smith on A Year in the Life
21st Feb 2025
Twice finalist of BBC's Young Jazz Musician, talented composer and performer Tom Smith discusses his new big band album and the musical experiences that have shaped his career so far.
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Misha Mullov-Abbado on Effra
5th Feb 2025
The gifted double bassist, bandleader and composer joins us to discuss the release of his new sextet recording ‘Effra’, as he balances the new responsibilities of fatherhood.
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Neil Cowley on soul music, going viral, and his evolving creative journey
26th Sep 2024
After exploring solo piano and electronic music, British bandleader Neil Cowley came to a deeper understanding of the human connection within his jazz trio. Now, he reflects on reforming the group after a seven-year break.
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Steven Nichols on His Jazz Revelations
15th Jul 2024
Inspired by a newly awakened faith, the young British trumpeter takes us through his debut album of sacred syncopations, divine melodies and celestial swing.
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Nduduzo Makhathini on uNomkhubulwane
10th Jun 2024
The South African pianist, philosopher and healer dials in from New York to tell us more about his visionary new album, the traditional Zulu mythology underlying its meaning and the cultural legacy he seeks to uphold.
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Jasmine Myra on Coffee Shops, Work-Life Balance and the Power of Connection
30th May 2024
Fresh from her UK tour, the saxophonist tells us more about adjusting to life both on and off the road as she continues sharing her personal music with appreciative live audiences across the country.
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Bill Frisell on Michael Gibbs
22nd May 2024
Following a string of recent UK dates, the American guitarist discusses the former mentor whom he had the privilege of working with on his latest album, Orchestras, as well as how he keeps his own beloved trio in such good order.
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Bryony Jarman-Pinto on Motherhood, Society and Self-Expression
13th May 2024
Following the success of 2019's Cage & Aviary, the Lancaster-based singer, songwriter and musician returns with Below Dawn, another sun-kissed voyage of personal discovery. She joins us to talk about the making of the album, as well as the current period in her life that inspired it.
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Bryony Jarman-Pinto
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Fred Hersch on 'Silent, Listening'
7th May 2024
The New York jazz veteran sits down to discuss his ECM solo debut, the joy of finding the right musical partners and the many surprises the piano still holds in store for him.
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Anaïs Reno - And So It Goes...
13th Feb 2024
Having grown up in and around the New York jazz scene, the young (but by no means inexperienced) vocalist shares insight into the making of her new live album for PX Records.
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Ron Carter shares his 'Foursight' and more!
30th Jan 2024
We sit down with the prolific bassist to find out what makes him tick, the differences in attitude he brings to the stage when compared with the studio as well as his honest reflections on achieving greatness.
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James Brandon Lewis for the Love of Gospel
22nd Nov 2023
The acclaimed American saxophonist discusses spirituality, his gospel roots and appreciation for Mahalia Jackson plus what keeps him motivated as he skilfully teeters along the knife-edge of modern jazz.
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Ivo Neame's Joy of Piano
18th Oct 2023
The British pianist sits down to discuss Phronesis, the differences he finds playing across Europe as well as his recent decision to go solo on his latest album, Live At Turner Sims.
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A Conversation with Zoe and Idris Rahman
2nd Aug 2023
A recent dialogue between the two siblings saw them approach topics including their previous work honouring Bengali polymath Rabindranath Tagore, the process behind creating Zoe's new album Colour of Sound, and the realities of being a performing artist in today's musical environment.
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Zoe Rahman
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Elina Duni talks 'A Time To Remember'
19th Jul 2023
The Swiss-Albanian vocalist discusses the inspiration behind her new album and her collaboration with ECM-founder, Manfred Eicher, as well as the powerful message she hopes to convey through song.
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Elina Duni & Rob Luft
