Podcasts by The Jazz Podcast

Graham South from 2020-10-16T10:00

Graham South is a trumpeter and composer based in Manchester, UK. Since the mid-2000s he has been involved in a vast array of creative music-making. Whether as a founding and surviving member of...

John Helliwell - Ever Open Door from 2020-10-09T10:00

We celebrate the release of John's new album by checking out a few of the tracks as well as chatting to the man himself. Dan is offered the chance to retrain as a coroner. 

Gary Crosby from 2020-09-09T10:00

Gary Crosby joins the show to tell us all about his life, career, and being a key figure in the history of Tomorrow's Warriors. What an honour it is to talk to the man himself! 

Claire Cope from 2020-08-20T09:00

Claire joins the show to tell us about her debut  album, Small World, her debut album is out now. Dan moves house and we suspect he's now replastering a wall. 

Moreira Chonguica from 2020-07-31T11:00

Today we welcome Moreira to the show for a chat about all things music. Born and based in Mozambique, its a joy to get over there and see what the music scene is all about. Also, Dan moves house...

Shirley Tetteh from 2020-07-03T10:00

Guitarist Shirley Tetteh began her journey into jazz with Tomorrow’s Warriors. In demand as a player, she currently features in Jazz Jamaica, Groundation, female collective Nérija (Jazz FM Award...

Chris Hyson from 2020-06-23T16:00

Chris joins the show to tell us about his new EP, Cuddle Kitchen, Vol. 2. He has long been an absolute favourite of The Jazz Podcast and we can't wait to share some of his new music. Theres...

Tom Varrall from 2020-06-03T12:00

Tom Varrall is a guitarist, bassist, musical director, producer, and teacher based in London. He currently tours and records with jazz/pop artist Jamie Cullum, drum and bass artist Wilkinson on ...

Simon Purcell from 2020-04-17T07:00

Jazz pianist, composer and educator, Simon Purcell originally came to prominence during the UK jazz boom of the 1980s through his band ‘Jazz Train’. A passionate music educator and thinker, Simo...

Dave Douglas from 2020-04-02T17:00

Trumpeter Dave Douglas joins the show for a chat about his life and music. We get to check out a tune normally reserved for subscribers only, Climate Strike, from the album Marching Music. More ...

Steve Waterman from 2020-03-12T11:00

Steve joins the show for a chat about all things trumpet. Dan and Rob chat about the upcoming guests as well as the covering the weeks jazz headline news. 

What Happened to Agnes - Third Anniversary Special from 2020-02-15T09:00

'What happened to Agnes' brings to life the vivid imagination of singer and story-teller Nishla Smith, as she spins her grandmother’s Malaysian childhood memories into a magic-realist ...

Robin Phillips from 2020-02-08T13:00

Robin is a cool, straight-ahead & swing jazz pianist & singer. Today he joins the show to chat about his new album,  ‘Re-Versed’ which is out now! We also chat about travelling, films an...

Calum Gourlay from 2020-01-07T08:00

Calum joins us to chat about his new album, 'New Ears' as well as his incredibly successful residency at The Vortex, which has been happening once a month with his big band. 

Robert Mitchell from 2019-12-31T16:00

Like many artists who grew up in the post-60s environment, Robert was exposed to a full gamut of musical disciplines from hardcore Western Classicism through World music traditions. Growing up i...

Daniel Bennett from 2019-11-30T08:00

New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. Bennett can be heard throughout the world performing his award...

Malcolm Edmonstone from 2019-11-10T09:00

Malcolm Edmonstone is a jazz pianist and arranger, born in Perth, Scotland in 1980. In 1998 he moved to London to study at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where he gained Bachelors an...

Bryony Jarman-Pinto from 2019-10-11T08:00

Raised in Cumbria and now based in London, Bryony Jarman-Pinto is an expressive and adventurous singer-songwriter, combining harmonious vocals and mesmerising jazz-fused melodies with personal a...

Georgia Mancio's Hang - Festival Preview 2019 from 2019-09-27T07:00

Storytelling, soul and compassion beat at the heart of award-winning vocalist Georgia Mancio’s 3rd Hang– a collection of collaborations that this year illuminates her extraordina...

Jemma Freese - The Beast In The Blueprint from 2019-09-15T09:00

Leeds based keyboard player and vocalist Jemma Freese joins the show to preview Freese Trio's new album, The Beast In The Blueprint. We chat about her influences and inspirations behind the...

Will Glaser - Climbing In Circles Pt. 2 from 2019-09-05T15:00

Will joins the show to chat about his new album, a duo featuring himself and Liam Noble on piano. Interestingly this is a sequel to Climbing in Circles Pt. 1, which we also featured on the show,...

Evelyn Laurie from 2019-08-23T07:00

Evelyn Laurie joins the show to tell us the story of her career change into jazz singing. An inspiration for anyone looking to chase their dreams and do the thing they love. Rob makes a big effo...

Jesse Appiah from 2019-08-09T10:00

This show features two of Jesse's tracks, at the top of the show is Calling, and after the interview we check out Blinding. We chat to Jesse about his journey into music. A super talented s...

British Jazz Showcase - Rob Cope's Inhabited Island WAVs. from 2019-07-24T02:00

To celebrate our passing 50k downloads Rob has compiled his favourite 8 tracks. Its Desert Island Disks, without the desert island or the disks. 

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Mike Chillingworth from 2019-07-12T12:00

Ladies and gentlemen, may we present Mike Chillingworth for you amusement. One of the most prolific improvisers in London and a hugely sought after musician, Mike has forged an incredible path a...

Kim Macari from 2019-06-28T09:00

Kim joins the show for a wonderful chat about her life. Dan helps Rob make a list of standards he should probably know by now.

Rory&Dom Ingham - Bonsai : Bonsai Club from 2019-06-05T20:00

Today we feature Bonsai Club, the brand new album just released from Bonsai. Front men Rory and Dom Ingham, sons of the iconic British jazz musician/educator Richard Ingham join the show to prev...

Kyran Matthews - Manchester Jazz Festival Preview 2019 from 2019-05-20T07:00

Manchester based saxophonist Kyran joins the show to tell us about the amazing work he's doing with NQ jazz (his incredible jazz night in Manchester). We also chat about his career, his fut...

Miguel Gorodi - Apophenia from 2019-05-03T06:00

Miguel joins the show to preview his new album, Apophenia. We chat about his upbringing, influences and what inspired him to record. Rob and Dan push the boundaries of technology taking the show...

Tom Cawley - Catenaccio from 2019-04-12T00:00

Its competition time for Tom's new album! Tell us the meanings of all these football related words from the album (bonus points for extra effort) and you can win a copy of Tom's CD.  Listen

Georgia Mancio from 2019-04-05T06:00

Award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio, is one of Europe’s most respected, adventurous and multi-faceted new artists.  Her multi-lingual music references classic jazz...

Jeff Williams from 2019-03-22T06:00

Drummer Jeff joins the show to tell us about his life and influences, Jeff is jazz royalty so its a real pleasure to hear his stories! Drummer/cameraman Jake Walker sits in to add some much need...

Hattie Whitehead from 2019-03-15T06:00

Hattie joins the show for a chat about music, life, games and lots in between. It’s been three years since the Richmond-born singer songwriter released her debut EP Home, which led to r...

Kansas Smitty's House Band - Mardi Gras, Vol. 1 from 2019-03-08T06:00

Giacomo Smith joins the show to tell us about the band and then new EP, which is available now! From the moment they played their first note five years ago, the Kansas Smitty's House Band h...

Richard Jones - Violin from 2019-03-01T06:00

Violinist Richard Jones is an exciting young British musician, recognised for his innovative sound and approach as well as his adaptability in bringing the violin to life within a broad range of...

Chris Potter - Interview from 2019-02-22T06:00

A world-class soloist, accomplished composer and formidable bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. Down Beat called him “One of the most studied (...

Will Glaser&Matthew Herd - Climbing In Circles from 2019-02-15T06:00

Will and Matt join the show to preview their new album. We listen to a few tracks, chat about what inspired them and use the swearing bleep quite a lot. Its episode 91 of The Jazz Podcast.

Nishla Smith from 2019-02-08T07:00

Nishla is a singer and songwriter who defies easy categorisation. Her live sets include a breathtaking variety of material: from celebrated originals to dark jazz standards and devastating balla...

Tony Kofi - 2nd Anniversary Special from 2019-02-01T07:00

The Jazz Podcast turns 2 years old! We celebrate by inviting Tony Kofi to join the show. We chat about his career and influences as well as the great albums and projects Tony has been a part of....

Alina Bzhezhinska from 2019-01-25T07:00

Harpist Alina joins the show to share with us the fascinating story her life and her very interesting past (8 mins). We chat about her album, Inspiration (2018), and her new project, HipHarpColl...

Tom Walsh from 2019-01-18T00:00

Trumpeter Tom Walsh steps aboard to tell us about his career so far. We chat all things trumpet, as well as who inspired him to reach the top (of the register). Tom has played with so many we&ap...

Sam Leak from 2019-01-11T07:00

Sam joins the show to tell us about his life. Leak studied Jazz piano with Gwilym Simcock at the from 2017-11-16T00:00

Saxophonist Dave O'Higgins joins us to talk about jazz, albums, tours and recording but nothing as nerdy as mouthpieces so don't fear, this has something for everyone. Listen

Ruth Goller from 2017-11-09T00:00

Ruth Goller is based in London and plays electric and double bass. She performs regularly with leading UK bands, such as Acoustic Ladyland, Melt Yourself Down, Andreya Triana, Oriole, Pat Walden, W...

EFG London Jazz Festival Preview from 2017-11-02T00:00

Dan and Rob preview some of the gigs at the EFG London Jazz Festival. The festival runs for 10 days from Friday 10th to Sunday 19th November 2017. This year also marks 25 years of the festival, so ...

Album Preview | Leo Richardson - The Chase from 2017-10-20T00:00

We talk to Leo about his brand new album The Chase. Its had stunning reviews and deservedly so. Support the show (https://ww...

Sam Rapley from 2017-10-06T00:00

Sam Rapley joins us on the show. Sam is a young(ish) saxophonist living in London. Coltrane once said everyone wants to play like Stan Getz... well now its all about Sam!

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Liam Noble from 2017-09-23T00:00

He's one of the most gifted and wonderful pianists and improvising musicians we know. A man who can take anything and turn it into something beautiful. This man we speak of, is of course Liam ...

Album Preview | Tom Millar - Unnatural Events from 2017-09-17T00:00

Tom comes aboard the Jazz Pod Express to tell us all about his new album. Its on sale now so if you like the sound of it, you know what to do!

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Album Preview | Entropi - Moment Frozen from 2017-09-12T00:00

Dee Byrne joins us to tell us all about her new album. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thejazzpodcast)

Camilla George from 2017-09-08T00:00

The lovely alto saxophonist Camilla joins us for a chat all about her life. Camilla has been working with both Tomorrows Warriors and the Nu Civilisation Orchestra. In 2014 she joined Courtney Pine...

Album Preview | The Brass Funkeys - Rabble Rouser from 2017-09-05T00:00

The Funkeys join us for a chat about their band new album and how the music came to be. This album has a huge sound and a huge vibe. Prepare to feel good.

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Nick Smart from 2017-09-01T00:00

Trumpeter, improviser, educator and all round lovely guy Nick Smart joins the show today. Nick is an incredibly important figure for the future of the jazz scene and has helped guide a huge number ...

Album Preview | Rob Luft - Riser from 2017-08-29T00:00

Rob previews the music of his brand new album Riser. The album is available now and the launch is September 23rd. This is a beautiful and striking album with incredible melodies. Listen

John Helliwell from 2017-08-25T00:00

The larger than life John Helliwell joins us today. He rose to fame as the saxophone player with Supertramp. John is a classy gentleman with a beautiful sound. This man has seen it all (probably). ...

Album Preview | Introducing Gabriel Latchin Trio from 2017-08-22T00:00

A newcomer to the British jazz scene, Gabriel Latchin's album is coming September 18th. We sit down with the man himself for a chat about his music, his band and the inspiration behind the alb...

Chris Montague from 2017-08-18T00:00

One of the most innovative guitarists and musicians to emerge from the UK in recent years, Chris Montague is widely recognised for his skills as a composer and performer. As a founding member of Tr...

Brigitte Beraha from 2017-08-11T00:00

Brigitte kindly gets aboard The Jazz Podcast Express for an hour of her life. She has a stunningly beautiful voice and today she shares it with us. Time to talk about jazz, weather, shoes and every...

George Crowley from 2017-08-04T00:00

George joins us for a talk about jazz, venues, recording, everything Rob can think to ask.Support the show (https://www.buyme...

Rachael Cohen from 2017-07-28T00:00

Rachael joins the show to talk about her life and times. She also goes outside during the interview, with questionable results.

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Phil Donkin from 2017-07-21T00:00

Phil has risen to become one of the premier European bassists of his generation. He tours with John Abercrombie, Marc Copland, Bill Stewart, Greg Osby, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Speed, Ari Hoenig, Jo...

Manchester Jazz Festival Preview 2017 from 2017-07-14T00:00

Dan and Rob preview some of the gigs coming up in the Manchester Jazz Festival. They pick out the bands they like the sound of along with the bands they know all about. Listen

Henry Lowther from 2017-07-07T00:00

Henry and Rob chat about his illustrious career. The real question is, who hasn't he played with?Support the show (https...

Raph Clarkson from 2017-06-23T00:00

This week we're graced with the presence of Raph Clarkson. Raph is an enigma.. A little searching online brings up everything from free improvisation to trad jazz. If you make if to the end of...

Jim Hart from 2017-06-09T00:00

Dan and Rob talk to each other, and to Jim Hart. Jim is many things, one of which is an extraordinary vibraphone player. We also love the name Jim, sounds just as good on him as it does on Kirk. Listen

Mark Lockhart from 2017-05-26T00:00

Rob goes to Greenwich for a chat with Mark where we talk about his life and approach to music. Dan and Rob attempt to record the show in two separate halves due to some timing and logistical issues...

Alex Munk from 2017-05-12T00:00

Rob travels to visit Dan's new flat in Godalming, we listen to a band and Alex talks about meat. Support the show (https...

Film Preview | Richard Turner: A Life in Music from 2017-05-08T00:00

We sit down for a chat about the jazz film currently crowd funding. A film about jazz trumpeter Richard Turner. Richard sadly passed away 6 years and Rob is making a film to bring Richard and his m...

John Escreet from 2017-04-28T00:00

John Escreet joins us this week, we talk about jazz, all things piano and some things saxophone. We're taking over the world, one interview at a time. Listen

Album Preview | Freddie Gavita - Transient from 2017-04-24T00:00

We preview Freddie's new album, listen to some of the tracks and discuss how and why it came to be. Support the show (ht...

Phil Meadows from 2017-04-21T00:00

We talk to Phil about his life and Freddie Gavita makes a guest appearance. Warning, this episode contains a lot of sirens. Oh, and its definitely episode 13.. not 12.Listen

Lauren Kinsella from 2017-04-14T00:00

We talk to the lovely Lauren Kinsella about.. well.. music! She's a young vocalist with the world at her feet and a unique sound that has to be heard to be believed. Listen

Will Vinson from 2017-04-07T00:00

Will Vinson joins us from his flat in Brooklyn for the first overseas show! We talk about growing up in London, studying at university and the decision to move to New York. Plus, as he lives in the...

Album Preview | Big Bad Wolf - Pond Life from 2017-04-03T00:00

In our second album preview show we check out Pond Life (released 2nd April). We chat to the band about their creation and listen to some of the awesome music on the album.Listen

Tom Cawley from 2017-03-31T00:00

Tom joins us for a talk about all things piano, some early years organ playing and some love for his hometown of Lincoln.Support ...

James Maddren from 2017-03-24T00:00

The glorious James joins us for an early morning jazz hang. There's coffee and everyone has a nice time. This is as well mannered as it gets.Listen

Dave Green from 2017-03-17T00:00

Dave Green is an unspeakable legend who has played with so many icons of jazz. This week its an all time high point for PizzaExpress Soho as Dave, Dan and Rob hang out for a chat. Listen

Album Preview | Group S - Ruby and All Things Purple from 2017-03-13T00:00

The first of a monthly series of album previews. We look ahead to Ruby and All Things Purple, coming out Friday 17th March on Basho Records. Andy Scott joins us for well mannered discussion about h...

Laura Jurd from 2017-03-10T00:00

Time for a trip to Sevenoaks to talk about the life and times of Laura Jurd. Afterwards I broke the news to her that she needs to buy a new bike. Heres hoping she doesn't regret coming on the ...

Kit Downes from 2017-03-03T00:00

We travel to Kit's house for a talk about jazz, sc-fi and organs. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thejazz...

Steve Berry from 2017-02-24T00:00

Steve comes to dinner. Vegetables are eaten. Jazz is discussed. Good times had by all. Support the show (https://www.buymeaco...

Trish Clowes from 2017-02-17T00:00

This week its the life and music of Trish Clowes. Time for a chat about jazz. Right here. Right now. Support the show (https:...

Femi Temowo from 2017-02-10T00:00

We go to Annie's Tea Room in Leatherhead for a talk about all things Femi.

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Loz Garratt from 2017-02-03T00:00

We travel to North London for a chat with bassist Loz Garratt about his life and career so far. Support the show (https://www...

Stan Sulzmann from 2017-02-03T00:00

In our first ever episode we sit down with internationally renowned saxophonist Stan Sulzmann for a chat about his career.Suppor...

Stan Sulzmann from 2017-02-03T00:00

In our first ever episode we sit down with internationally renowned saxophonist Stan Sulzmann for a chat about his career.Support...

Loz Garratt from 2017-02-03T00:00

We travel to North London for a chat with bassist Loz Garratt about his life and career so far. Support the show (https://www...