Jazz Interviews
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Haggai Cohen-Milo on GRAVITATIONS
The double bassist and composer discusses his transformations of classical works into something entirely original, with jazz at its heart.
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James Shipp, Haggai Cohen-Milo, Stimulus (leadvocalist)
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Sandra-Mae Lux on Seasons In Jazz
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
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Andrea Rinciari on Soho Sessions
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
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
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Shai Maestro on Solo: Miniatures & Tales
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Steven Nichols
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Nduduzo Makhathini on uNomkhubulwane
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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Rob Luft, From Bromley to the Balkans
The British wunderkind joins us to discuss his transition from a shy, retiring student into a world-class performer whose current musical partners include John Surman, Iain Ballamy and Elina Duni.
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Jasmine Myra on Coffee Shops, Work-Life Balance and the Power of Connection
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
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
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'
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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At Home with John Surman & Karin Krog
Our first episode features a conversation with one of ECM's finest legacy artists and his partner, the grande dame of Nordic jazz, interviewed at their home near Oslo during a snowstorm.
