Jazz Matters

Born and raised in North Yorkshire and now living in Amsterdam, Sam Newbould is a saxophonist, composer and band leader. He is a graduate of the Conservatorium Van Amsterdam and winner of the Keep An Eye The Records Award, with its €10,000 prize.From his initial interest in drumming and percussion, to his latest album Bogus Notus, in this episode, we learn all about this Englishman in Amsterdam. VISIT SAM NEWBOULD'S WEBSITEFOLLOW SAM NEWBOULD ON FACEBOOKFOLLOW SAM NEWBOULD ON INSTAGRAM JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERJAZZ MATTERS ON FACEBOOKJAZZ MATTERS ON INSTAGRAM PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE PODCAST WITH A SMALL DONATION Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersNorthern Quarter - Sam NewbouldForget Me Not - E's Jammy JamsMembers Only - Track TribeHoney - Bad SnacksSix O'Clock Rush - Track TribeHear The Noise (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersChances - Silent PartnerPitch - Lish GroovesTogether With You - JR TundraConcrete Caterpillar - Nam NewbouldDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players  

In this episode we dive in to the life and career of one of the UK's best known Singer/Saxophonists, Kim Cypher.From her start in music and her early inspirations, to he latest album, Love Kim, and how she has been making the best of life in Lockdown. VISIT KIM CYPHER'S WEBSITEWATCH THE 'CRAZY TIMES' VIDEOFOLLOW KIM CYPHER ON FACEBOOKFOLLOW KIM CYPHER ON INSTAGRAM JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERJAZZ MATTERS ON FACEBOOKJAZZ MATTERS ON INSTAGRAM CAN YOU DONATE TO HELP SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersMake Believe - Kim CypherSix O'Clock Rush - TrackTribeHip Bone - Quincas MoreiraSunday - TrackTribeForget Me Not - E's Jammy JamsPitch - Lish GroovesJazz Mango - Joey PecoraroCrazy Times - Kim CypherDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Sounds of A&R come to the Jazz Matters Podcast hot off the back of the release of their fantastic new album, Questions Left Unanswered.In this episode, we learn all about the individual journeys of vocalist April May Webb and trumpeter Randall Haywood, and how they found their way to each other and started to S.O.A.R. VISIT THE S.O.A.R WEBSITEFOLLOW S.O.A.R ON FACEBOOKFOLLOW S.O.A.R INSTAGRAMFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON FACEBOOKFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON INSTAGRAMCAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST WITH A SMALL DONATION? Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersJolene - Sounds of A&RHoney - Bad SnacksSix O'Clock Rush - TrackTribeSunday - TrackTribeLeslie's Strut - John Deley and the 41 PlayersHurts So Good Blues - Unicorn HeadsDancebroom Riddim - Konrad OldMoneyHip Bone - Quincas MoreiraThe Skin I'm In - Sounds of A&RDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Born and raised in the Australian Outback, and now living in Philedelphia, Gemma Sherry is a jazz saxophonist-turned vocalist.In this episode we learn more about her start in music, right through to her new album, crowd-funded in the midst of a global pandemic.VISIT GEMMA SHERRY'S WEBSITEFOLLOW GEMMA ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW GEMMA ON TWITTER FOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERVISIT THE JAZZ MATTERS WEBSTIECAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAT WITH A SMALL DONATION? Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersI Fall In Love Too Easily - Gemma SherryJazz Mango - Joey PecoraroDancebroom Riddim - Konrad OldMoneyWalk Through the Park  - TrackTribeErsatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersSunshine Samba - Chris HaugenHurts So Good Blues - Unicorn HeadsThe Gentleman Is A Dope - Gemma SherryDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Joe Webb is one of the UK's most in-demand young pianists. As well as fronting his own trio, he has also been head-hunted by the likes of Adrian Cox and Kansas Smitty's.In this episode we find out more about a boy from Wales came to be a big part of the London jazz scene, including his early influences and just how close he came to permanently plying his trade in Spain.VISIT JOE WEBB'S WEBSITEFOLLOW JOE ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW JOE ON TWITTERFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERSUPPORT JAZZ MATTERS AND HELP KEEP THE PODCAST GOING! Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersGOATS - Joe WebbMembers Only - TrackTribeFinding Light - Dan LebowitzDa Jazz Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right ProductionsLeo - Joe WebbSour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersStaycation - Corbyn KitesEletrosamba - Quincas MoreiraYou Had To Be - E's Jammy JamsSome Might Say - Joe WebbDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Trumpet player, Composer and Bandleader, Mark Kavuma, is part of the London-based, new generation of Jazz artists lighting up the jazz scene.In this episode, we follow Mark's journey from South London schoolboy, to playing with some of the biggest names in Jazz, selling out the Jazz Cafe in Camden and playing the Love Supreme festival. VISIT MARK KAVUMA'S WEBSITEFOLLOW MARK ON INSTAGRAMBUY MARK'S MUSICFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON INSTAGRAMMAKE A DONATION TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersPapa Joe - Mark KavumaCruiser - Magic In The OtherFinding Light - Dan LebowitzSparse Clouds - Quincas MoreiraHurts So Good Blues - Unicorn HeadsSaint Gary - John Deley and the 41 PlayersThe Banger Factory - Mark KavumaDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

In this episode we learn more about Boston-born pianist/singer/songwriter Jen Kearney. With a high-energy sound and a powerful, soulful voice, Jen has, quite rightly, established herself as a force to be reckoned with on both sides of the Atlantic. VISIT JEN KEARNEY'S WEBSITEFOLLOW JEN ON TWITTERFOLLOW JEN ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERPLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST IF YOU CAN Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersBetter - Jen KearneyJazz Mango - Joey PecoraroFinding Light - Dan LebowitzSparse Clouds - Quincas MoreiraRiver Changes - Freedom Trail StudioOne Life - Patrick PatrikiosJazzeton - Quincas MoreiraElectrosamba - Quincas MoreiraWaiting For It - Jen KearneyDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

From his debut pop release, "I Wonder Why", back in 1991, to his 2020 album, "Gentleman", Curtis Stigers has become one of the most recognisable faces on the International jazz circuit.We take a look at where it all started for Curtis, some of his career highlights and find out more about his brand new album. VISIT CURTIS STIGERS' WEBSITEFOLLOW CURTIS ON TWITTERFIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE INTERFAITH SACTUARYFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERSUPPORT THE PODCAST WITH A SMALL DONATION Music in this Episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersGentleman - Curtis StigersOnly Farwell - Dan LebowitzFinding Light - Dan LebowitzSlow Burn - Kevin MacLeodPitch - Lish GroovesEletrosamba - Quincas MoreiraSoul and Mind - E's Jammy JamsA Lifetime Together - Curtis StigersDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

We hear more about the 2019 Parlimentary Jazz Award winning vocalist and songwriter, Zoe Gilby, including how her career in music started and her highly creative partnership with Husband, Andy Champion. VISIT ZOE GILBY'S WEBSITESUPPORT ZOE'S HOME GIGS ON PATREONFOLLOW ZOE GILBY ON TWITTERBUY ZOE'S MUSICFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERSUPPORT THE PODCAST WITH A SMALL DONATION Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersNice Work If You Can Get It - Zoe GilbyBluebird - E's Jammy JamsBumper Tag - John DeleyYou Had To Be - E's Jammy JamsSunshine Samba - Chris HaugenWay Down In The Hole - Zoe GilbySour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersSoul & Mind - E's Jammy JamsSinking Feeling - Jesse SpillaneCaravan - Zoe GilbyDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Naia are a sensational four-piece band emerging onto the London jazz scene. An eclectic fusion of Latin, funk and neo-soul defines their sound, with live performances that never fail to get the audience up and moving. FOLLOW NAIA ON FACEBOOKFOLLOW NAIA ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERPLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE PODCAST Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersFreedom - NaiaErsatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersEletrosamba - Quincas MoreiraDancebroom Riddim - Konrad OldMoneyYou Had To Be - E's Jammy JamsSour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersJazzeton - Quincas MoreiraLove or Lust - Quincas MoreiraSay - NaiaDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Irish singer-songwriter, Graham J, is blessed with a truly unique voice as a male contralto. In this episode, we hear more about how he came to find his voice and just where it is taking him.VISIT GRAHAM'S WEBSITEFOLLOW GRAHAM ON TWITTERFOLLOW GRAHAM ON INSTAGRAMJOIN THE JAZZ MATTERS MAILING LISTFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersBoth Sides Now - Graham JSlow Burn - Kevin MacLeodAnxiety - Kai EngelYou Had To Be - E's Jammy JamsPresent Day - E's Jammy JamsChances - Silent PartnerElectrosamba - Quincas MoreiraPitch - Lish GroovesCry Me A River - Graham JDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Lucy Merrilyn is a young jazz vocalist with a tone and quality to her voice that belies her age. Having released her debut EP, Sometimes I'm Happy, back in 2019, we take moment to learn more about Lucy and see what the future has in store for this exciting addition to the UK jazz scene. VISIT LUCY MERRILYN'S WEBSITEVISIT LUCY'S FACEBOOK PAGEFOLLOW LUCY ON INSTGRAMFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERLOVE THE PODCAST? CONSIDER HELPING US MEET OUR COSTS Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersI Understand - Lucy MerrilynForget Me Not - E's Jammy JamsSunshine Samba - Chris HaugenTalkies - Huma-HumaToo Young To Go Steady - Lucy MerrilynErsatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersEt Voila - Chris HaugenNumber 0 - Jesse SpillaneSometimes I'm Happy - Lucy MerrilynDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Alison Limerick is best known for her 90's club Anthems, such as 'Where Love Lives'.However, her jazz pedigree is well established and, along with long-time collaborator and keyboardist, Gordon Hulbert, they have ventured firmly back in to the jazz genre with their latest project, Algorisms.VISIT THE ALGORISMS WEBSITEFOLLOW ALGORISMS ON TWITTERFOLLOW ALISON LIMERICK ON TWITTERFOLLOW GORDON HULBERT ON TWITTERFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERVISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE Music in this Episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersEat Logic - Eat LogicDancebroom Riddim - Konrad OldMoneyFaster Does It - Kevin MacLeodOne Life - Patrick PatrikiosBumper Tag - John DeleyPitch - Lish GroovesAlmonds and Olives - Aaron LiebermanGeorgia On My Mind - AlgorismsDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

In this episode, we take a closer look at UK-based vocalist, pianist and Hammond player, Wendy Kirkland, as she tells us more about the beginnings of her musical life and the story behind her two albums, Piano Divas and The Music's on Me.VISIT WENDY KIRKLAND'S WEBSITEFOLLOW WENDY ON TWITTERBUY WENDY'S MUSICFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERHELP US BY SUPPORTING THE PODCAST Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersThe Music In Me - Wendy KirklandForget Me Not - E's Jammy JamsYou Had To Be - E's Jammy JamsDa Jazz Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right ProductionsElectrosamba - Quincas MoreiraNothing Like You - Wendy KirklandErsatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersEt Voila - Chris HaugenSlow Burn - Kevin MacLeodHaven't We Met - Wendy KirklandDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Living in Barcelona, Arema Arega is a musician, composer, artist and designer of unquestionable talent.In this episode we appreciate her huge and diverse artistic output as she tells us a little bit of her story.VISIT AREMA'S WEBSITEFOLLOW AREMA ON TWITTERFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERLOVE THE PODCAST? HELP US TO KEEP MAKING IT-Aldo Lopez Gavilánhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF2UgqIFsrYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCVzcRO9Ips-Juan Antonio Leyva and Magda Rosa Galvánhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf1uVKWqp1Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNjOkoCevNc-Tensei:https://open.spotify.com/track/2rgo9OkAWr3i8EGx0Yv0VN?si=JwMEpVMMSXKb_AGRtJWDig-Josh Onehttps://open.spotify.com/track/6QW3uPdEn2T8viLVJuP0c6?si=PsE8blJ_Rx68NoYqE8ftBg-Bahama Soul Clubhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2xcyMeQhPSRjXrSVZDkVGo?si=zTkJgVagQdSbXsGmzgpInA-Born74https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FByi10zu6yu27wfRJ5ptv-Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersBlue Bossa-My Feeling - Arema Arega & Born74Danzon De Pasion (Sting) - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right ProductionsOne Life - Patrick PatrikiosLatin Lover - Quincas MoreiraJazzeton - Quincas MoreiraNatural Jazz (Theremix) Arema AregaSour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersDancebroom Riddim - Konrad OldMoneyDa Jazz Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right ProductionsLove Or Lust - Quincas MoreiraWherever You Are - Arema AregaDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

We’re going out of 2019 with a few party!Hailing from the streets of London, and raised by its punk-jazz underbelly, Dat Brass (dB) are a high octane, eleven-piece outfit who blend anthemic horn lines, lyrical verse, pounding percussion and razor sharp scratch.DAT BRASS WEBSITEDAT BRASS FACEBOOKDAT BRASS TWITTERDAT BRASS INSTAGRAMSUPPORT THE PODCAST Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley & The 41 PlayersBattle - Dat BrassSour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley & The 41 PlayersCruiser - Magic In The OtherFaster Does It - Kevin MacLeodQuarter Mix - Freedom Trail StudioService With A Smile - Dat BrassDewey, Cheedham & Howe (Sting) - John Deley & The 41 PlayersSing Swing Bada Bing - Doug Maxwell/Media Rights ProductionSinking Feeling - Jesse SpillaneI Need A Dollar - Dat BrassYou Had To Be - E’s Jammy JamsDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley & The 41 Players

UK-based jazz singer/pianist has just released a brand new album, Re-Versed, which reconnects a selection of well-loved standards with their opening verses which have become lost over time.In this episode, we learn more about Robin's career, the projects he has been working on, as well as an impending documentary. VISIT ROBIN'S WEBSITEFOLLOW ROBIN ON TWITTERSEE ROBIN'S YOUTUBE CHANNELVISIT THE JAZZ MATTERS WEBSITEFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER Music in this episode;Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersForget Me Not - E's Jammy JamsThey Can't Tale That Away From Me - Robin PhillipsErsatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersChances - Silent PartnerJazzeton - Quincas MoreiraArabian Sand - E's Jammy JamsBluebird - E's Jammy JamsRhythm Changes - John Deley and the 41 PlayersA Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square - Robin PhillipsDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Nigel Price is, probably, the most 'in demand' jazz guitarist on the UK jazz scene, appearing on over 50 albums and playing with some of the biggest names in the business, at some of the most prestigious venues.In this episode, we learn more about his beginnings as a professional musician, hear his thoughts on music in the internet age and find out what other projects he is keeping himself busy with.VISIT NIGEL PRICE'S WEBSITEFOLLOW NIGEL ON TWITTERBUY NIGEL'S MUSICFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERJOIN OUR MAILING LIST Music in this Episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersJeannine - Nigel PriceEt Voila - Chris HaugenBridges - Dan LebowitzForget Me Not - E's Jammy JamsBumper Tag - John DeleyBlues Infusion - Quincas MoreiraJazz Da Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right ProductionsHit The Road - Nigel Price Organ trioDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Beverley Beirne is a Yorkshire-based jazz singer and Artistic Director of the Ilkley Jazz Festival. In this episode, we hear more about her career, with music from her album, Jazz Just Wants To Have Fun.VISIT BEVERLEY BEIRNE'S WEBSITEFOLLOW BEVERLEY ON TWITTERFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERHELP US TO CONTINUE MAKING JAZZ ACCESSIBLESIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LISTMusic in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersFeel The Funk - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right ProductionsToo Shy - Beverley BeirneSinking Feeling - Jesse SpillaneChances - Silent PartnerArabian Sand - E's Jammy JamsSoul and Mind - E's Jammy JamsBridges - Dan LebowitzLove Struck - E's Jammy JamsSunshine Samba - Chris HaugenCha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right ProductionsPop Muzik - Beverley Beirne Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Mark Cherrie tells us more about his career in music and how he came to bring the Steel Pan to the front of the Jazz Quartet.Often seen as a novelty instrument, we hear about some of the hurdles Mark has had to navigate on the path to the Ronnie Scott's stage, a UK Tour and his 2018 album, 'Joining The Dots'. FOLLOW MARK CHERRIE ON TWITTERBUY THE ALBUM NOWFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERCAN YOU HELP SUPPORT JAZZ MATTERS? Music in this episode;Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersAlmonds & Olives - Aaron LiebermanMorse Code - Mark Cherrie QuartetQuarter Mix - Freedom Trail StudioTogether With You - JR TundraDa Jazz Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right ProductionsLove Or Lust - Quincas MoreiraErsatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersEt Voila - Chris HaugenPitch - Lish GroovesSmells Like Teen Spirit - Mark Cherrie QuartetDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Daniel Bennett is a New York-based multi-instrumentalist and leader of the Daniel Bennett Group who is well known for his folk and world-music inspired jazz.In this episode, we hear more about his career, where those early influences came from and how they have shaped his music over the years. VISIT DANIEL BENNETT'S WEBSITEFOLLOW DANIEL ON TWITTERBUY 'WE ARE THE ORCHESTRA' NOWFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERMAKE A SMALL DONATION TO SUPPORT JAZZ MATTERS Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersForget Me Not - E's Jammy JamsLoose Fitting Spare Tire - Daniel Bennett GroupBluebird - E's Jammy JamsJazzeton - Quincas MoreiraLove Struck - E's Jammy JamsSour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersCha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right ProductionsQuarter Mix - Freedom Trail StudioRhythm Changes - John Deley and the 41 PlayersAlmost A Year Ago (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersI Knew A Guy - Kevin MacLeodRefinancing For Elephants - Daniel Bennett GroupDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Women In Jazz is a project founded by London-based duo, Louise Paley and Nina Fine. As well as a radio show on Soho Radio, they offer workshops, networking opportunities and performance space to help more women find their voice in the jazz industry.In this episode we hear where it all started, the challenges they face and what the future looks like for them. VISIT THE WOMEN IN JAZZ WEBSITEFOLLOW WOMEN IN JAZZ ON TWITTERMORE INFO ON LUCY MERRILYNGET THE NEW TRACK FROM AREMA AREGAFOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersToo Young To Go Steady - Lucy MerrilynAlmost A Year Ago - John Deley and the 41 PlayersDa Jazz Blues - Doug Maxwell/Media Right ProductionsCha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right ProductionsFaster Does It - Kevin MacLeodForget Me Not - E's Jammy JamsSour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersYou Had To Be - E's Jammy JamsLove Or Lust - Quincas MoreiraDewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersBlue Bossa - My Feeling - Born74 & Arema AregaDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Barb Jungr is an artist who boasts a long and eclectic career and is one of the best story-tellers in the business. Her new album, 'Bob, Brel & Me' offers original tracks alongside masterful re-workings of songs from Bob Dylan and Jacques Brel and is fully deserving of the fabulous reviews it is receiving.In this episode we hear all about where this album came from, a little of Barb's past career and what lies ahead, along with some music from the new album. VISIT BARB JUNGR'S WEBSITEFOLLOW BARB JUNGR ON TWITTERBUY 'BOB, BREL & ME'FOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTERSOUTHEND JAZZ FESTIVAL WEBSITECAN YOU HELP SUPPORT JAZZ MATTERS? Music in this episode:Play Song - John Deley and the 41 PlayersRise & Shine - Barb JungrCrystal Towers of the Moon - Jessie GallagherTogether With You - JR TundraNumber 0 - Jesse SpillaneMoonlight Haze - Bird CreekAlmost a Year Ago (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 PlayersLove or Lust - Quincas MoreiraTalkies - Huma-HumaSinking Feeling - Jesse SpillaneMr. Tambourine Man - Barb JungrDixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Part 2 of our double-epioside special covering the life and career of Duncan Lamont. From his charity work with the BBC Big Band, to playing with Ray Charles and taking up Yoga, we finish our Duncan Lamont story in conversation with his Son, Duncan Jnr, and singer, Esther Bennett DUNCAN LAMONT'S WEBSITE FOLLOW ESTHER BENNETT ON TWITTER FOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER SOUTHEND JAZZ FESTIVAL Music in This Episode; Rhythm Changes - John Deley and the 41 Players Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players If I were A Bell - Duncan Lamont Arabian Sand - E's Jammy Jams Soul & Mind - E's Jammy Jams Had to Be You - E's Jammy Jams Cha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions Almost a Year Ago (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Crystal Towers of the Moon - Jessie Gallagher I Did It All For You - Duncan Lamont & Frank Holder Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Tracks by Duncan Lamont are played with the kind permission of Duncan L,amont Jnr.

In part one of a two-part special, we hear all about the life and career of Duncan Lamont, from two people who knew him so well; his Son, Duncan Lamont Jnr, and singer, Esther Bennett. From playing trumpet on London's 1950s jazz scene, to Mr Benn and touring the Country on the MegaBus, we take a a look at some of the great stories from a man who gave so much to the world of jazz. DUNCAN LAMONT'S WEBSITE FOLLOW ESTHER BENNETT ON TWITTER JAZZ MATTERS WEBSITE FOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER The Duncan lamont tracks featured in this epsiode are shared with the kind permission of Duncan Lamont Jnr and Esther Bennett. Music in this episode; Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players Theme From Mr Benn - Duncan Lamont Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams I Knew A Guy - Kevin MacLeod Fly Me To The Moon - Duncan Lamont (Rare Recording) You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen Ain't Nothin Like The Blues - Esther Bennett & Duncan Lamont Ersatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Et Voila - Chris Haugen Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players I Knew A Guy: URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/I_Knew_a_Guy Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Creative Commons Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In Episode 16, we hear all about the First Lady of UK Jazz, Claire Martin OBE. Claire talks us through the beginnings of her 30 year career in music and shares some of her hopes and plans for the future. We also hear some fabulous music from her new album, Believin' It. VISIT CLAIRE'S WEBSITE FOLLOW CLAIRE ON TWITTER BUY CLAIRE'S LATEST ALBUM, BELIEVIN' IT MORE INFOR ON "WELL VERSED" FOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER JOIN OUR MAILING LIST SOUTHEND JAZZ FESTIVAL Music in this Episode: Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players I'm Not In Love - Claire Martin Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams Take Me Out To The Ballgame - E's Jammy Jams Sour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams Et Voila - Chris Haugen I Knew A Guy - Kevin MacLeod Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod Believin' It - Claire Martin Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

In 2019, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club turns 60. We speak to Nick Lewis (Head of Music & Promotions) and James Pearson (House Pianist & Musical Director) about the club past, present and future and find out how they will all be celebrating that incredible milestone. VISIT RONNIE SCOTT'S WEBSITE FOLLOW RONNIE SCOTT'S ON TWITTER VISIT THE HARD SWING MANGO WEBSITE LISTEN TO HARD SWING MANGO ON SPOTIFY VISIT THE JAZZ MATTERS WEBSITE FOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER Music in this episode; Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players Between The Lines - Hard Swing Mango Swipesy Cakewalk - E's Jammy Jams Pitch - Lish Grooves Et Voila - Chris Haugen Chances - Silent Partner Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira I Knew A Guy - Kevin MacLeod** Together With You - JR Tundra You Had To Be - E's Jammy Jams Sour Tennessee Red (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players . . **http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Jazz_Sampler/I_Knew_a_Guy Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/

We take a look at the life and career of drummer, percussionist and record label owner, Trevor Taylor. An exponent of free and contemporary music, Trevor is a firm believer in the artistic qualities of jazz and music in general. This episode contains extracts from some of Trevor's recorded works, dating back to 1974. VISIT THE FMR RECORDS WEBSITE SEE TREVOR'S DISCOGRAPHY JAZZ MATTERS WEBSITE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Music in this episode: Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players Eclipse for multitrack solo percussion (Trevor Taylor Percussion) Orion for percussion, flute and bass clarinet - Trevor Taylor, Suzzie Hodder-Williams, Chris Caldwell Love or Lust - Quincas Moreira I Knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod Bluebird - E's Jammy Jams Cathedral - Aero (Trevor Taylor & Zak Barrett) Anxiety - Kai Engel Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod Movement 3: Human Catastrophe (from The Anthropocene Epoch) - Sonifications Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

John Dale talks all about the National Jazz Archive, situated just outside London, UK. We hear where it all started, what it has to offer and some of the exciting things in the pipeline for the future. NATIONAL JAZZ ARCHIVE WEBSITE FOLLOW THE NJA ON TWITTER WHAT'S ON AT THE NJA? FOLLOW JOHN DALE ON TWITTER JOIN THE JAZZ MATTERS MAILING LIST Music in this episode: Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players That Jazz - Pixie & The Gypsies Swipesy Cakewalk - E's Jammy Jams Anxiety - Kai Engel Chances - Silent Partner I Knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod Clocks - Paul Higgs Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams Clarinet Marmalade - Adrian Cox Quartet Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

In this episode, we explore the incredible career of Ray Gelato. The seasoned vocalist and tenor saxophonist is credited with being one of the major players in the mainstream revival of swing music and has been headlining the jazz scene for the last three decades. VISIT RAY GELATO'S WEBSITE FOLLOW RAY ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW RAY ON TWITTER VISIT OUR WEBSITE JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Music in this episode; Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players Water Jug - Ray Gelato & Enric Piedro Piano Store - Jimmy Fontanez Love or Lust - Quincas Moreira Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod Get Off The Phone - Ray Gelato Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Hear the story of vocalist and tenor saxophonist, Camille Thurman, with music from her album, “Waiting For The Sunrise”. VISIT CAMILLE THURMAN'S WEBSITE FOLLOW CAMILLE ON TWITTER FOLLOW CAMILLE ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER JOIN OUR MAILING LIST . Music in this episode; Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players I Just Found Out About Love Piano Store - Jimmy Fontanez Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams Cha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez I Knew A Guy - Kevin MacLeod Et Voila - Chris Haugen Anxiety - Kai Engel Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen Easy To Love - Camille Thurman Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

In Episode 10, we're hear all about award winning vocalist and lyricist Georgia Mancio and her forthcoming album with Kate Williams, 'Finding Home'. As well as her life in Jazz, including collaborations with Liane Carroll, Ian Shaw and the legendary Alan Broadbent, Georgia discusses her current project with Kate and her Four Plus Three project. The album, 'Finding Home', explores some of the different themes that "home" may mean and the varying journeys people may take to find it. Catch the "Finding Home" Tour; 31st May '19 - Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend 7th June '19 - Calstock Arts 8th June - Owermoigne Village Hall, Dorchester 9th June - Colchester Arts Centre 21st June - Toulouse Lautrec, London 29th June - Salvation Army Thornton Heath 7th July - Frome Festival 13th July - Bolton Abbey, Skipton VISIT GEORGIA MANCIO'S WEBSITE FOLLOW GEORGIA ON TWITTER FOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER Music in this episode; Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players Finding Home - Kate Williams’ Four Plus Three meets Georgia Mancio I knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod Slow Burn - Kevin MacLeod Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams Pitch - Lish Grooves Backed Vibes Clean - Kevin MacLeod We Walk (Slow Dawn) - Kate Williams’ Four Plus Three meets Georgia Mancio Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Backed Vibes - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100422 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

We find out more about the lady behind the Jazzigator Twitter feed and the co-owner of Jazz Bites Radio. With nearly 29,000 Twitter followers, Anthea Redmond has been an important source of online promotion for Jazz artists since she started the Jazzigator account bacl in 2010. Since then, along with her Husband, she has launched JazzBites Radio and is now the custodian of the Jazz Repository. FOLLOW THE JAZZIGATOR ON TWITTER LISTEN TO JAZZBITES RADIO FOLLOW JAZZ MATTERS ON TWITTER SIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LIST Music in this episode: Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players At Last - Etta James Present Day - E's Jammy Jams Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen Lebroba - Andrew Cyrille Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Number 0 - Jesse Spillane Cha Cappella - Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions Swipesy Cakewalk - E's Jammy Jams Break City - Horace Silver Quintet Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

Hear the story of the Kansas Smitty’s House Band from the-front man himself, Giacomo Smith. We hear all about the beginnings of the band, the ethos behind Kansas Smitty's and why they have become such an important part of the Jazz scene. Featuring music from the band, including a brand new track from the new EP, Mardi Gras, Vol. 2. DOWNLOAD MARDI GRAS VOL.2 Visit the Kansas Smitty's website Follow Kansas Smitty's on Twitter Follow Kansas Smitty's on Instagram Check out the Southend Jazz Festival Music in this episode: Play Song - John Deley & The 41 Players King Louis - Kansas Smitty's House Band Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams I Knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams Et Voila - Chris Haugen Dewey, Cheedham & Howe (Sting) - John Deley & The 41 Players Pitch - Lish Grooves Ride On - Kansas Smitty's House Band Dixie Outlandish Sting - John Deley & The 41 Players

With a career spanning more than 30 years, Snowboy has established himself as one of the premier percussionists, both in the worlds of Jazz and Pop. We take a look how a boy from Essex went on to be one of the biggest names in Latin Jazz. VISIT SNOWBOY'S WEBSITE FOLLOW SNOWBOY ON TWITTER JOIN THE JAZZ MATTERS MAILING LIST LISTEN TOJAZZBITES RADIO Music in this Episode; Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players New York Afternoon - Snowboy & The Latin Section Jazzeton - Quincas Moreira Cruiser - Magic In The Other Sunshine Samba - Chris Haugen Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams Olé Mambo - Snowboy & The Latin Section Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

We hear the story of Jazz journalist, author and critic, Sammy Stein, on what brought her to Jazz, the people who have been an inspiration to her and her forthcoming book, "Women In Jazz". Follow Sammy Stein on Twitter. Buy "All That's Jazz" by Sammy Stein. Follow Jazz Matters on Twitter Follow Jazz Matters on Instagram The following people were mentioned by Sammy as having offered inspiration and support to her, or as noteworthy artists. The list is not exhaustive and, unfortunately, due to time constraints, some sections were edited from the final Podcast; Davey Payne Peter Brötzman Mats Gustafsson John Edwards Gilad Atzmon Carmela Rappazzo Delfeayo Marsalis David Sinclair Emma Acton Gérard Rouy Leo Pellegrino KOSI Arema Arega [Wild Card](Wild Card) The Near Jazz Experience Mark Wade Teri Lyne Carrington Mimi Fox Faye Patton Kim Cypher Wendy Kirkland Anthea Redmond Music in this episode; Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players The Hands - Fire! Slow Burn - Kevin MacLeod Bluebird - E's Jammy Jams Backed Vibes Clean - Kevin MacLeod I knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod Faster Does It - Kevin MacLeod Et Voila - Chris Haugen Summertime - Albert Ayler Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Backed Vibes - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100422 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Hot off the back of the launch of his new album, 'An UnRuly Manifesto', James Brandon Lewis talks about his inspirations growing up, his music and what he hopes people take away from his work. Check out James' Website BUY JAMES' MUSIC Follow James on Twitter Music in this episode is taken from the album 'An UnRuly Manifesto' by James Brandon Lewis, with the exception of the following tracks; Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players Slow Burn - Kevin MacLeod Sinking Feeling - Jesse Spillane Backed Vibes Clean - Kevin MacLeod Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players I Knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod Pitch - Lish Grooves Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Backed Vibes - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100422 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this episode, we talk to Digby Fairweather about his new venture, The Jazz Centre UK. Digby, one of the best known stalwarts of UK Jazz, talks to Jazz Matters about the opening of The Jazz Centre UK. We hear where the idea came from, what visitors can expect and what Digby hopes it will offer in years to come. We also hear some great Jazz from the man himself. Follow The Jazz Centre UK on Twitter To volunteer at The Jazz Centre UK, email rcampbellcarr@blueyonder.co.uk The music in this episode; Things Ain't What They Used to Be - Digby Fairweather Going Out Steppin' - Digby Fairweather Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players I Knew a Guy - Kevin MacLeod Bluebird - E's Jammy Jams Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Et_Voila - Chris Haugen Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

We take a look at the career of Jazz Clarinettist, Adrian Cox, and hear all about ‘Profoundly Blue’, his celebration of the work of Edmond Hall. Adrian tells the story of his early beginnings as a 15 year old professional Jazz musician, right up to his Christmas 2018 performance with Guy Barker at London's Royal Albert Hall. Visit Adrian Cox's Website Follow Adrian Cox on Twitter The music in this episode is taken from the album 'Profoundly Blue' by Adrian Cox, Joe Webb, Simon Read and Gethin Jones, with the exception of; Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players Sinking Feeling - Jesse Spillane Bluebird - E's Jammy Jams Backed Vibes Clean - Kevin MacLeod Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams Night and Day - The Edmond Hall Quartet Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Backed Vibes - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100422 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Mark Wade is a superb Bass player from New York. Leader of the Mark Wade Trio, he has twice been placed in the Downbeat Magazine's Readers Poll and has a 2018 album, Moving Day. In this episode, we hear about his early beginnings at NYU and Birdland, the birth of the Mark Wade Trio and, of course, his reaction to having been voted amongst the best in the business. Visit Mark Wade's Website Follow Mark on Twitter The music in this Episode is all taken from the album 'Moving Day' by The Mark Wade Trio, with the exception of; Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams Present Day - E's Jammy Jams Love Struck - E's Jammy Jams Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Pitch - Lish Grooves Talkies - Huma-Huma Dixie Outlandish (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players

In this episode, we look at Pixie & The Gypsies. From their early beginnings to their chart-topping, debut album "Honey Trap", we hear it all from the band themselves. Visit Pixie & The Gypsies Website Follow Pixie & The Gypsies on Twitter Music in this episode is taken from the album "Honey Trap" by Pixie & The Gypsies, with the exception of the following tracks; Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players Forget Me Not - E's Jammy Jams Et Voila - Chris Haugen Minor Swing - Django Reinhardt Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players Pitch - Lish Grooves Swipesy Cakewalk - E's Jammy Jams