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A jazz podcast for jazzheads by jazzheads, coming from the heart of the world famous Wakefield Jazz Club.

Wakefield Jazz Club


    • Mar 8, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep.44 Hannah Horton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 53:07


    Ben chats with saxophonist and composer Hannah Horton about her latest album 'Inside Out', her work with young people and she choses some of her favourite tracks too! Here are links to all of Hannah's projects, including JSteps - do get in touch with Hannah if you'd like to learn more about this: www.hannahhorton.com   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HannahHortonSax   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hannahhortonsax/   Twitter https://twitter.com/HannahHortonSax   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AUksT4QcA0Lcvm5Zykh8V   Apple Music https://music.apple.com/gb/album/inside-out/1580018783   YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@hannahhortonsax   For J Steps https://twitter.com/j_steps1 https://www.instagram.com/j_steps1/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/158315539727364/

    Ep.43 Jamil Sheriff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 47:10


    Ben chats with Pianist, composer and Head of Jazz at Leeds Conservatoire, Jamil Sheriff ahead of his Five Gold Rings set at Wakefield Jazz Club.   Tracks: Future Car - Jamil Sheriff Big Band Keith Jarrett - Country Nikki Iles - Hush Crazy Happy - Jamil Sheriff Trio   www.wakefieldjazz.org

    Ep.42 Liselotte Östblom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 46:04


    Ben chats with Swedish singer, songwriter, composer and producer Liselotte Östblom. Track listing: St Louis Blues - Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder  Sleepwalkers - Jarrod Lawson Above - Liselotte Östblom  What Say You - Robert Mitchell's True Think   Links: https://www.liselotteostblom.com/ https://www.wakefieldjazz.org/  

    Ep.41 Marco Woolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 38:15


    Manchester based singer songwriter Marco Woolf chats to Ben about his upcoming tour, his music and influences. For all tour dates search @northernconnectionstour and @marcowoolf on all social media platforms.  Tracks:  Nas (feat Q-Tip) - One Love (contains strong language) Jyoti - Hard Bap Duke Marco Woolf - Lets Build This House   Links: www.wakefieldjazz.org www.jazzleeds.org.uk www.jazznortheast.com www.jazznorth.org  

    Ep.40 Robert Casteli

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 35:56


    Drummer Robert Casteli chats with Ben about his upcoming UK live dates, his latest recording and more! Visit www.robertcastelli.com for more about Robert and all of his projects   Tracks: On Fire - Michel Camilo Fire – Jimi Hendrix Jazzayer – Karim Ziad Vamos – Robert Castelli & Boom!   www.wakefieldjazz.org for gig listings, reviews, podcasts and lots of info about our great club!

    Ep.39 Iain Ballamy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 47:11


    Saxophonist Iain Ballamy chats to Ben about his recent collaborations with Singer Ian Shaw and chooses some of his musical influences. Tracks: Once Upon a Summer Time - Ian Shaw Bolivia - Cedar Walton Jerusalem - David Rees-Williams SET: Concerto for Tenor Sax IV and V - Gary Carpenter, Iain Ballamy Visit www.ballamy.com for all things Iain. And for more about our lovely little jazz club in Yorkshire go to www.wakefieldjazz.org  

    Ep.38 Tom Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 44:02


    Ben chats to Mancunian pianist Tom Harris about tours, education, and some of his musical influences. Tracks: Autumn Mood - Erroll Garner On the Sunny Side of the Street - Sonny Rollins Optimistic Voices/No Love Dying - Cecile McLorin Salvant One - Wilkins and Harris Modus Operandi - Marco Woolf You can find tom on social media @tomharrisisacommonname and his website www.tomharrismusic.com Come and pay us a visit at Wakefield Jazz soon! www.wakefieldjazz.org for gig listings, bookings and food orders!  

    Ep.37 Liam Noble

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 36:23


    Liam talks about his new album 'The Long Game' and chooses some of his favourite music. Tracks: Fig Foot – Paul Bley Someday My Prince Will Come – Miles Davis        The Front – Wayne Horvitz Rain on my Birthday – Liam Noble For more from Liam visit https://liamnoble68.wordpress.com/ or https://editionrecords.com/artists/liam-noble/ Come and join us for a warm welcome and some fabulous music at www.wakefieldjazz.org

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    Ep.36 Judith Waterhouse for International Women's Day 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 51:09


    A celebration of some of the amazing female artists we've had the pleasure of listening to at Wakefield Jazz. Presented by our ever inspiring treasurer, Judith Waterhouse.  TRACKS Din and Tonic – Janette Mason The Caged Bird – Nikki Iles & The Frankfurt Radio Big Band Gravy Waltz - Ellyn Rucker Fi-fi Goes to Heaven - Joanne Brackeen California Dreaming – Clare Teal Robin – Dinosaur After the Rain – Alina Bzhezhinska Links: www.internationalwomensday.com www.wakefieldjazz.org

    Ep. 35 Shirley Smart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 41:50


    Ben chats with Jazz Cellist Shirley Smart. Track list: Moritat – Sonny Rollins Sot fi Sukkout El Layl (In the Silence of the Night) – Sabreen Palmyra – Issie Barratt's Interchange A Son of Windrush Reflects - Shirley Smart, Robert Mitchell   Visit www.shirleysmart.com for more about all of Shirley's music and you can find her on social media. www.wakefieldjazz.com for gig listings, reviews, podcasts and to order food!

    Ep.34 Pete Rosser

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 62:37


    Ben chats with Wakefield Jazz's promoter, Pete Rosser about his history, musical influences and rhubarb! For more about Pete go to www.peterosser.co.uk or come and meet him in person, every Friday at Wakefield Jazz. For gig listings and tickets visit www.wakefieldjazz.org or find us on social media. Tracks: J.F. – Rosario Giulliani Ain't Misbehavin – Fats Waller In Walked Bud – Thelonious Monk The Great Pretender – Lester Bowie Milonga Del Angel – Astor Piazzolla Cascades – Mary Halverson  

    Ep.33 Nik Svarc

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 27:08


    Ben chats with Leeds based guitarist Nik Svarc about his albums, tours, lockdown projects and life as a musician in Leeds. We also mention the Jazz North Northern Line Scheme - more info here: https://www.jazznorth.org/supporting-artists/jazz-northern-line/ Tracks: Bemsha Swing – Nik Svarc Trio +1 Bold as Love – Jimi Hendrix Wade in the Water – Charlie Hunter You Are Not Alone – Svarc/Hanley/Longhorn Visit www.niksvarc.com for more from Nik And visit www.wakefieldjazz.org for info about everything coming up at the club!  

    Ep.32 Dale Storr

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 27:36


    The UK's finest New Orleans style piano player chats with Ben. Tracks: Keep on Gwine - Dale Storr Dr Jazz - Jools Holland and The Rhythm and Blues Orchestra Put Out the Light - James Booker Boogie for Tuts - Dale Storr Visit www.wakefieldjazz.org for all gig listings and news www.dalestorr.com  

    Ep.31 David Newton and Denny Ilett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 44:33


    Ben's chats with Pianist David Newton and Guitarist Denny Ilett   Tracks: I Won't Dance - Oscar Peterson One Step - Cecile McLorin Salvant & Sulivan Fortner Liza - Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea When You're Smiling - Louis Armstrong Gypsy in my Soul - Johnny Smith Up in the Skies - Electric Lady Big Band   www.davenewtonjazzpiano.com Visit www.wakefieldjazz.org for exciting news about our new season of gigs!  

    Ep.30 Zoe Gilby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 36:54


    Parliamentary Awards Jazz Vocalist of the year 2019 Zoe Gilby chats about her music projects and where she finds her inspiration!  Tracks: In the Heat of the Night – by Nancy Wilson Autumn Serenade performed by Michelle Nicolle And The Sycamore from the Graeme Wilson Quartet. Make sure you search Wakefield Jazz on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and subscribe to our mailing list for gig listings and updates. wakefieldjazz.org  

    Ep.29 Ben Crosland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 36:15


    Bass player, composer and band leader Ben Crosland chats about his latest album, 'Solway Stories' Tracks: The Cost of Living - Michael Brecker Consolation - Kenny Wheeler Driving North - Ben Crosland Quintet   Visit wakefieldjazz.org for gigs, workshops and more!

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    Ep.28 Emma Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 32:17


    Sax player and composer Emma Johnson chats with Ben about writing, the north, and a colouring book!  Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat's debut album 'Worry Not' is out now.  Tracks:  Cheese Cake - Dexter Gordon Julian - Nishla Smith Hold Me Tight - Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat Visit wakefieldjazz.org and subscribe to our mailing list and come and join us at the club 

    Ep.27 Veryan Weston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 38:46


    In this episode, Ben chats with Veryan Weston who visited Wakefield Jazz with a  group called Eternal Triangle. Tracks: Bohuslav Martinu - 'Allegro' from Double Concerto for Two String Orchestras, Piano and Timpani Ornette Coleman - 'Harlems Manhattan' Eternal Triangle - 'Jara' Sign up to the mailing list at www.wakefieldjazz.org for upcoming events at one of the best jazz venues in the UK.

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    Ep.26 Caroline Boaden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 37:28


    Leeds based drummer Caroline Boaden talks to Ben about her gigs, influences and favourite tracks. Tracks: Eberhard - Lyle Mays A Moment of Quiet Resignation - Andy Schofield and Les Chisnell Hush - Nikki Iles Sign up to the mailing list at www.wakefieldjazz.org for upcoming events at one of the best jazz venues in the UK.

    Ep.25 Greg Abate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 32:53


    American sax player Greg Abate talks with Ben about his life as a touring jazz artist and his approaches to his music and live performances. Tracks: Sunshower - Greg Abate and the Kenny Barron Trio Cheek to Cheek - Phil Woods Stardust - Artie Shaw Jazz Orchestra featuring Dick Johnson Voyage - Greg Abate and the Kenny Baron Trio For more info visit www.gregabate.com Sign up to the mailing list at www.wakefieldjazz.org for upcoming events at one of the best jazz venues in the UK.

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    Ep.24 Mark Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 30:01


    Trumpet player, Mark Armstrong chats about some of his favourite tracks as well as his work as Artistic and Music Director for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO). Tracks: Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra - Off the Cuff Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra - Quietude Echoes of Ellington Jazz Orchestra - Venus (from The Jazz Planets) For more information about Mark visit www.markarmstrongmusic.com and for NYJO visit www.nyjo.org.uk Sign up to the mailing list at www.wakefieldjazz.org for upcoming events at one of the best jazz venues in the UK.

    Ep.23 Alison Rayner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 32:55


    In this episode of Jazzheads we get to speak with Bass player, composer and band leader, Alison Rayner before her quintet ARQ played at Wakefield Jazz. Track Listing: Donna Lee - Jaco Pastorius Virgo - Mary Lou Williams The Nuture of Nature - The Casimir Connection Smells Like Jazz - Deirdre Cartwright Group For more from Alison visit: www.alisonrayner.com To find out what's on at Wakefield Jazz: wakefieldjazz.org

    Ep.22 Denys Baptiste

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 36:00


    In this episode of Jazzheads Radio, we caught up with Denys Baptiste. Denys and his quartet played a set of late Coltrane. Here Denys picks three tracks that he wants everyone to hear. Tracklist: Let Freedom Ring - Denys Baptiste Strode Rode - Gary Thomas Quartet 1 - Chick Corea What's on at Wakefield Jazz? www.wakefieldjazz.org/ Read the review of Denys Baptiste Quartet at Wakefield Jazz https://wakefieldjazz.wordpress.com/2017/06/03/denys-baptiste-quartet-the-late-trane-2-june-2017/

    Ep.21 Zoe Rahman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2017 24:00


    In this episode of Jazzheads Radio, we caught up with Zoe Rahman. Zoe played for two hours solo, it was an amazing gig. Here Zoe picks three tracks she wants everyone to hear. Tracklist: Red Squirrel - Zoe Rahman Friday the Thirteenth - Joanne Brackeen Song for my Father - Horace Silver

    Ep.20 Jonathan Gee & Tim Whitehead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2017 75:58


    Wakefield Jazz celebrates 30 years - hehey! Jonathan Gee and Tim Whitehead played a special gig and in this epidode of Jazzheads Live they pick 3 tracks that they think veryone should hear.   Tim Whitehead   1. My Girl – Tim Whitehead 2. Hang Gliding – Maria Schneider 3. Koln Concert – Keith Jarrett 4. She Moves Through the Fair – Wayne Shorter   Jonathan Gee   1. Cicada – Jonathan Gee 2. Rite of Spring – Stravinsky 3. My Funny Valentine – Miles Davis   What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/

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    Ep.19 Colin Booker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2017 50:03


    Wakefield Jazz celebrates 30 years and Colin Booker has led the club through many of them. In this episode Colin picks some of his favourite sounds. These range from Count Basie to the pre-mating calls of the Peregrine Falcon. Marvellous. Tracklist: The Kid from Red Bank - The Count Basie Band Original Dixieland One Step - The Savannah Jazz Band One for my Baby - Frank Sinatra If I Had a Hammer – John Ellis, Snake Davis, Erryl Roberts and Steve Williams Dance Me to The End of Love - Madeleine Peyroux Hello Young Lovers - Dave Newton Trio Malaika - Vimala Rowe and John Etheridge. Going Home – Snake Davis Band Pre-mating display calls by a pair of Peregrine Falcons Female Leopard calling for a male

    Ep.18 Roger West

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2017 60:53


    In this episode Roger West, a Wakefield Jazz stalwart and man who appreciates a groove, selects ten top tracks. Tracklist: 1. Thru' The Zig Zag Gate - Backdoor 2. Forlane Allegretto - Klara Komendi by Ravel 3. Addict - Eyeshutight 4. Summertine - Booker T and the MGs 5. I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Loved You) - Aretha Franklin 6. Nobody Loves You (When You're Down and Out) - Otis Redding 7. Just Kissed My Baby - The Meters 8. Abide With Me - Thelonius Monk 9. My Favourite Things - John Coltrane 10. Money (That's What I Want) - Barrett Strong    

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    Ep.17 Gilad Atzmon, Tali Atzmon & Yaron Stavi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2017 69:02


    Gilad Atzmon, Tali Atzmon and Yaron Stavi pick three tracks for this episode of Jazzheads Live! recorded at the Wakefield Jazz gig on 17th March 2017. Gilad also tells us about his new book 'Being in Time' along with a few funny stories that you may not have heard before.  Tracklist:  Gilad Atzmon Burning Bush – Gilad Atzmon and the Oriental House Ensemble My Old Flame – Miles Davis Laura - Charlie Parker Tali Atzmon Every Now and Then – Talinka Out of Nowhere – Dave Liebman Modinha – Elis and Tom Yaron Stavi Forest – Robert Wyatt Hih – Monica Vasconcelos Love’s In Need of Love Today – Stevie Wonder

    Ep.16 Angus Bayley & Alaric Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 32:49


    Jazzheads radio caught up with Angus Bayley and Alaric Taylor, between sets, at their Wakefield Jazz gig on Friday 10th March 2017. They picked three tracks that they think everyone should here. The tracks are: Angus Bayley (pianist)  Steam – Angus Bayley  Trust the Light – Knower  Alright – Jamiroquai Alaric Taylor (trumpet) Darbari – Teotima  Marimbas from Guatamala  Fast Forward / The Gold ring – Neil Yates  What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/

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    Ep.15 International Women's Day with Judith Waterhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2017 63:22


    This is a special edition of Wakefield Jazz in honour of International Women's Day. Judith Waterhouse is the backbone of Wakefield Jazz and here she picks 10 jazz musicians that she loves. Tracklist: It was a Lover and his Lass - Cleo Laine I Know, I Know - The Guest Stars Peel me a Grape -Diana Krall Kafferinya - Barbara Thompson Ain't Necessarily So - Carol Kidd Digital - Kronos Quartet Waltz for Debby - Elyn Rucker Come Together - Musica Nuda Turn of the Century - Mike Gibbs Orchestra Round Midnight (medly) - Dorothy Donegan

    Ep.14 Seamus Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2017 23:26


    At Friday's gig, we caught up with New York based saxophonist/composer, Seamus Blake. Seamus is recognized as one of the finest exponents of contemporary jazz. Here, he chooses 3 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear. Seamus's Tracklist: 'Sofa Song' - Seamus Blake 'Anita' - Aaron Goldberg & Guillermo Klein 'My Funny Valentine' - Miles Davis To find out what's on next at Wakefield Jazz: www.facebook.com/WakefieldJazz/ or www.wakefieldjazz.org

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    Ep.13 Dave Newton & Derek Nash

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2017 47:05


    On Friday 3rd February Derek Nash's Acoustic Quartet played Wakefield Jazz. Jazzheads live caught up with one of the most energetic and passionate sax players in the UK, Derek Nash, and wonderful pianist, Dave Newton who each picked three tracks that they think everyone should hear. Enjoy! (Sorry about the background noise) Tracklist: Dave Newton ‘Both Sides Now’ – Dave Newton ‘Have you met Miss Jones’ – Dave McKenna ‘Liza’ – Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock Derek Nash ‘Voodoo Rex’ – Derek Nash ‘E-Scape’ – Iain Rae ‘3 views of a secret’ - Jaco Pastorius

    Ep.12 Abbie Finn Quartet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2017 104:17


    On Friday 3rd February, the Abbie Finn Quartet supported Derek Nash. Jazzheads live caught up with them before they went on stage. Each of the band members picked three tracks that they think everyone should hear. Enjoy! (Sorry about the sound check in the background) Abbie Finn  ‘Beatrice’ - Equinox ‘Consummation’ – Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra ‘Next Stop Tsukiji’ – Alex Spiagin Manny Lall ‘Red Clay’ – Freddie Hubbard ‘’Windows’ – Chick Corea ‘Never Too Much’ – Luther Vandross Jeffrey Hewer ‘Villa Italiano’ – Jeffrey Hewer  ‘I wished on the moon’ – Ed Bickert ‘Blue Trane’ – John Coltrane Harry Keeble ‘Witch Hunt’ – Wayne Shorter ‘Thank You Scientist’ – Mr. Invisible ‘Midnight Voyage’ – Michael Brecker

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    Ep.11 Geoff Waterhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2017 89:12


    In this episode of Jazzheads, Geoff Waterhouse picks 10 tracks that he loves. As the sound engineer at Wakefield Jazz, Geoff is responsible for the excellent sound quality we experience on Friday nights. Thanks Geoff! Tracklist: Festival Junction - Acker Bilk and The Stan Tracey Big Brass Rememberence for Jim - The National Youth Jazz Orchestra When My Dreamboat Comes Home - Georgie Fame & The BBC Big Band Beulah Witch - Matt Sorum Rainbow Four - Neil Ardley African Marketplace - Dollar Brand Allegro - Laurie Johnson The Iron Fist Of Fashion II - Turtle Island String Quartet Healing Power - Carla Bley Hog Callin' Blues - Charles Mingus What’s on next at Wakefield? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/

    Ep.10 Remi Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2017 21:11


    Jazzheads Radio goes live! We caught up with guitarist Remi Harris between sets at Wakefield Jazz.  Tracklist: 1. "The Way You Look Tonight" - Wes Montgomery 2. "Impressions" - Selmer #607 3. "I Ain't The One" - Lynyrd Skynyrd Here's a review of the gig: https://wakefieldjazz.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/remi-harris-trio-13th-january-2017/ What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/   

    Ep.9 Alec Sykes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2017 94:48


    Alec Sykes is the founder of a jazz club that Claire Martin described as "one of the most important clubs in the UK, with an enthusiasm and vibe that is second to none". Wakefield Jazz will shortly celebrate its 30th year and in this episode, Alec picks 10 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear. What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/ Tracks played: 1. "Flamingo" - Earl Bostic 2. "Ce Monsieur Qui Parle" - Humphrey Littleton 3. "Roll em, Pete" - Joe Turner 4. "Hymn to Freedom" - Oscar Peterson 5. "Splanky" - Count Basie Band 6. "Dis I Dig You" - Hank Mobley 7. "Bootleg Eric" - Newton / Tracey Band 8. "I am a Man from Lewisham" - Billy Jenkins 9. "Somethin' Else" - Cannonball Adderley 10. "The Wedding" - Abdullah Ibrahim

    Ep.8 Tony Kofi & Byron Wallen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2016 67:27


    Jazzheads Radio goes live! Jazzheads caught up with Tony Kofi and Byron Wallen when they played their homage to Ornette Coleman at Wakefield Jazz on 2nd December 2016. An hour after we recorded this, the Wakefield Jazz crowd showed their appreciation with a standing ovation. Tony and Byron picked tracks that they think everyone should hear: one from their own repertoire, one from another artist that they think is under-rated and, lastly, a personal favourite. And we threw in an extra one. Enjoy. Tony Kofi “Free” – Ornette Coleman “Song for Papa Jack” – Tony Kofi “Stepping Stones” – Woody Shaw “Just Friends” – Charlie Parker Byron Wallen “Silent Praise” – Byron Wallen “Eyes as beautiful as yours” – Elmo Hope “Shhh peaceful” – Miles Davis

    Ep.7 Chris de Saram

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2016 82:21


    Chris de Saram is the club promoter at Wakefield Jazz. Chris spends most of his life at gigs, listening to jazz or arranging for musicians from around the world to play at the club. In this episode, Chris picks 10 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear. Music played:  "Tiger Rag" - Art Tatum. "Jo Jo" - Miles Davis. "Autumn Nocturne" - Sonny Rollins. "Trinkle Tinkle" - Thelonius Monk. "Smack Dab" - Bobby Previte. "Ming's Samba" - David Murray. "My Little Suede Shoes" - Django Bates. "Whiplash" - Branford Marsalis. "Angola" - Wayne Shorter. "Kalypso" - Chris Potter.   What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/

    Ep.6 Tim Giles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2016 27:18


    Jazzheads Radio goes live! At the Josh kemp Organ Quartet gig on 25th November 2016, Jazzheads caught up with drummer Tim Giles. Tim picked 3 tracks that he thinks everyone should hear: one from his own repertoire, one from another artist that he really rates and, lastly, a personal favourite. Enjoy. Tracks played: 1. “Light Flight” - Twelves 2. “Where I am Today” - Max de Wardener 3. “I want to talk about you” – John Coltrane To find out what's on next at Wakefield Jazz, take a look here http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/

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    Ep.5 Nigel Price, Clark Tracey & Carlo De Wijs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2016 84:26


    Jazzheads Radio goes live! At the Nigel Price Organ Quartet gig on 18th November 2016, Jazzheads caught up with Nigel Price, Clark Tracey and Carlo De Wijs. They picked 3 tracks that they think everyone should hear: one from their own repertoire, one from another artist that they really rate and, lastly, a persoanl favourite. Enjoy. Nigel Price, guitar 1. "Blue Genes" - Nigel Price Organ Quartet 2. "In That Order" - Joy de Francesco 3. "James and Wes" - Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith Clark Tracey, drums 1. "Lounge Blues" - Clark Tracey 2. "The Cut Off Point" - Phil Robson 3. "Snap Crackle" - Roy Haynes Qt. Carlo de Wijs, B3 1. "Cooking for Jimmy" - Carlo de Wijs 2. "Dum, Dum, Dum" - Stan Getz Qt featuring Eddie Loiuss 3. "Night Passage" Weather Report featuring Joe Zawinul What's on next at Wakefield Jazz? Click here: http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/        

    Ep.4 Jim Whitman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2016 67:13


    Jim Whitman reviews all the gigs at Wakefield Jazz. Jim is our version of John Fordham. You can read his reviews here: http://www.wakefieldjazz.org/the-whitman-review/   On this episode Jim Whitman selects jazz tracks which explore different themes and moods. Music Played: Honeysuckle Rose (live) - Keith Jarrett Trio The Natural World - Robin Holcomb Piscean Dance - Ralph Towner and Jan Garbarek Blues for BT - Jessica Williams Down San Diego Way - Arthur Blythe La Forza Del Destino (Verdi) - Peter Epstein Thriller - Enrico Rava & The PM Jazz Lab What'll I Do - Warren Vache and Bill Charlap Body and Soul - Joe Lovano Better Git It In Your Soul - Charles Mingus

    Ep.3 Bootleg Eric

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2016 85:15


    Bootleg Eric plays a great selection of some of the acts that have graced the stage at Wakefield Jazz. Music Played: Bootleg Eric - Newton Tracey Band. Let Yourself Go - Stacey Kent. Everything Happens To Me - Gilad Atzmon. Blue Note - Alan Barnes and Liz Fletcher. Bolivar Blues - Stan Tracey and Bobby Wellins. But Beautiful - Pete King. In Your Own Sweet Way - Nikki Iles. Piccolo (Serpent's Teeth) - Guy Barker. Short Story - Gareth Williams & Dave Green. Cést Si Bon - Claire Martin.

    Ep.2 Jim Whitman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2016 71:53


    In the second show Jim plays an eclectic choice of music from around the world. Music Played: Seven Steps to Heaven - World Saxophone Quartet. Picasso - Coleman Hawkins. Word For Bird - John Zorn. Din Gamle Arak - Geir Sundstol. The Bell - Ches Smith, Craig Taborn & Mat Maneri. Justine Time - Jason Rebello. The Funeral Song - the Bulaway Church Choir. F.C.s Jig - Yo Yo Ma, Mark OConnor & Edgar Meyer. Spoke with Folks - David Torn. Tarannoum - Dhafer Youssef. Watching You - Shankar, Jan Garbarek & Zakir Hussain.

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    Ep.1 Bernie Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2016 75:09


    In our 1st show Bernie Wild picks 10 of his favourite Jazz tracks and tells us why they mean so much to him.   Music Played: Chimes Blues - Louis Armstrong. Be Bop - Charlie Parker. I'm an Old Cow Hand - Sonny Rollins. Free For All - Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. How Deep is the Ocean - Bill Evans. Damn if I Know (The Stroller) - Archie Shepp. In a Silent Way - Miles Davis. The Meeting of the Spirits - Mahavishnu Orchestra. Directions - Weather Report. Layin' a Strip for the Higher Self State Line - The Bad Plus.

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