Jazz Interviews
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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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Colour of Sound
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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A Time To Remember
Elina Duni & Rob Luft
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Michael League on Bokanté's 'History'
28th Jun 2023
The hardworking bandleader talks Bokanté's new album, cultural appropriation and authenticity in music-making.
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Chris Potter on the legacy of the Village Vanguard
21st Mar 2023
We spoke to the saxophonist and composer about Got the Keys to the Kingdom, his latest live album recorded at the prestigious Village Vanguard venue.
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Tim Garland and Jason Rebello on their new album 'Life to Life'
18th Feb 2023
We sat down with British jazz duo and old friends, pianist Jason Rebello and multi-reedist Tim Garland, to talk about their new duet album Life to Life and their longstanding musical companionship.
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Life to Life
Jason Rebello & Tim Garland
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Soweto Kinch on creating 'White Juju' with the London Symphony Orchestra
11th Jan 2023
We spoke to saxophonist and emcee Soweto Kinch on his collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra, White Juju.
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Soweto Kinch & London Symphony Orchestra
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Sean Gibbs on writing 'Confluence', and his love of big band music
27th Dec 2022
We spoke to the young trumpeter about his new big band release - Confluence - on Ubuntu Music, his compositional approach for both big bands and quintets, and what he's up to next year.
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The Bad Plus on the band's new chapter
10th Aug 2022
We sat down with Reid Anderson, David King, Chris Speed and Ben Monder to chat about the latest incarnation of The Bad Plus, their new self-titled album, and plans for the band going forward.
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Rembrandt Frerichs on improvising piano concertos
20th Jun 2022
The Dutch pianist and composer sat down with us to chat about his two new piano concertos, bringing improvisation into the composition process, and what the rest of 2022 has in store for him.
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Tord Gustavsen on piano trios and Scandinavian folk tunes
25th May 2022
We caught up with Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen while touring his new album Opening on ECM Records, to discuss his love of piano trio chemistry, Scandinavian folk tunes, and the psychology of improvisation.
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Trish Clowes on 'A View With a Room'
12th Apr 2022
We caught up with the British saxophonist and songwriter to talk about her latest album on Greenleaf Music, her creative process, and her 2022 tour plans.
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Omar Lye-Fook and Quentin Collins on their Jazz Cafe collaboration
30th Mar 2022
Ahead of a gig at the London Jazz Cafe, we spoke to neo-soul vocalist Omar Lye-Fook and trumpeter Quentin Collins on their latest collaborative record - the electrifying and funky Live at Last - as well as getting back into the swing of live music, and what they're up to later this year.
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Live at Last
Omar + QCBA
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Martin Archer on the history of Discus Music
3rd Feb 2022
We spoke to Martin Archer, label boss over at Discus Music, about his own background in jazz and improvised music, as well as his approach to running a label with a catalogue as diverse as Discus.
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Mark Kavuma and Ruben Fox on Kinetika Bloco and Banger Factory Records
4th Jan 2022
We caught up with the London-based trumpet and sax players to talk about Mark's new imprint Banger Factory Records and the two's involvement with London carnival band Kinetika Bloco.
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Legacy
Kinetika Bloco, Kaidi Akinnibi, Sheila Maurice-Grey, Reuben James, Nubya Garcia (saxophone), Ife Ogunjobi, Richie Seivwright, Marlon Hibbert, Mark Kavuma (trumpet), Claude Deppa, Lilly Carassik, Misha Fox, Ruben Fox (saxophone), Andy Grappy, Artie Zaitz, Shayanna Dyer Harris
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Eivind Aarset on classic rock influences and 'Phantasmagoria'
23rd Nov 2021
We spoke to the Norwegian guitarist about his latest album Phantasmagoria, or A Different Kind of Journey, his early rock influences and how he keeps himself inspired.
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Nishla Smith on 'Friends With Monsters'
13th Nov 2021
The Australian-born, Manchester-based vocalist and songwriter speaks to us about her personal new record Friends With Monsters, cross-media collaboration and her love of storytellers.
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Avishai Cohen on writing for orchestra and returning to old tunes
8th Nov 2021
Ahead of his trio's appearance at the EFG London Jazz Festival, we spoke with the acclaimed bassist about his collaboration with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, the return of live music, and bringing fan-favourite tunes to a new audience.
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Nicole Glover on learning to be a leader and 'Strange Lands'
30th Oct 2021
Josh caught up with the Oregon-hailing, New York-based saxophonist to chat about her latest album Strange Lands, writing for chordless sax trio and the challenges of bandleading.
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Nicole Glover
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Tenderlonious on keeping busy and international collaborations
4th Sep 2021
We caught up with the prolific multi-instrumentalist, producer and record label boss Ed Cawthorne, aka Tenderlonious, to chat about his beginnings as a beat producer, taking up the saxophone, and collaborating with musicians around the world.
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Samara Joy on Sarah Vaughn and the thrill of live performance
27th Jul 2021
We caught up with rising jazz vocal talent Samara Joy to discuss her new album, live performance and early influences.
