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In this episode of The eCommerce Toolbox: Expert Perspectives, host Kailin Noivo is joined by Lisa Camm, Head of Digital Transformation at Fortnum & Mason, to discuss the challenges in digital transformation and the importance of addressing production-level bugs. Discover how Fortnum and Mason is leveraging AI while maintaining a personal touch, and the processes and challenges of migration and modernization of the tech stack at legacy companies.
This week, Gilly meets the judges of this year's Fortnum and Mason Awards (who shortlisted Cooking the Books for Best Podcast!) to discuss the food books nominated for these Oscars of the food world.The judges this year are three brilliant food writers, all of whom have been on Cooking the Books and were the pick of the best in 2021; Mark Diacono whose book Herb was on the shortlist, Georgina Hayden who won best Cookery Writer and Tara Wigley who, with Sami Tamimi, won best Food Book for Falastin. Get your shopping list ready for the best books of the year, and hear what the judges were looking for in the best podcast...Y0u can read the transcript here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How can U just leave me standing? ...in search of Prince Rogers Nelson.
INTROWith pianist Greg Kane1min - "Prince is the teacher", and why the 1980s needs more respect. Funk as social commentary.3min - Covering Sign 'O' The Times, audiophiles, working with jazz musicians and having no fear.5mins30s - Seeing Prince after hours at the Garage in Glasgow.7mins - Near misses with Wendy and Lisa, Bobby McFerrin and Paisley Park.With vocalist Pat Kane10mins - Musical background, jazz heritage, hearing Prince for the first time and the ambition of 1999.13mins30s - the 80s as the era of 'half-punk, half synthesizer'. 15mins - the influence of 1986 album Parade on the band, and its 'majestic landscapes'.17mins - The Family album, Prince's side projects and Eric Leeds ('the best funk saxophonist ever').18mins45s - Sign O The Times: 'his sense of taste, and his choices are incredible'. Prince's phrasing and genius.23mins - Horn riffs and discord in Prince's music, Alphabet street and arrangements in jazz, pop and soul.26mins - the musical work and career of Clare Fischer and Rufusized by Chaka Khan.28mins30s - Prince's solo piano and microphone work, Pat's favourite eras of Prince and reflection on his late career. 32mins30s - Acoustic album The Truth and solo piano album One Nite Alone.33mins30s - Money Don't Matter 2Nite and Diamonds & Pearls (big band version on Bandzilla).35mins - Music as protest, social commentary and rebellion in Prince's music.36mins30s - Prince as the 'link' in African American roots music.37mins30s - Gett Off: "Jazz is the preacher, but funk is the teacher" and the Pharaoh Saunders mode.38mins - Funk like an elephants foot, George Clinton and musical theories.39mins - Creating a zone of freedom for black artists, and The Work.41mins30s - Creating tracks and new songs forming organically at jam sessions.43mins - Memories of musical celebrations at Paisley Park with Prince.45mins - Hoping to work with Quincy Jones at the height of their fame in the 1980s (and recording at Paisley Park).47mins - Jamming with Stevie Wonder and D'Angelo.49mins - Pat asks a Prince fan for thoughts on his untimely death.56mins - Funk revivals, snap bass and Pop Life.58mins - A Prince cover the band are ashamed of! And 80s nights at Butlins.60mins - What question would Pat ask Prince if he were still alive today?
An entertaining description of managing a busy life in the country. Sue gives us an insight into how she managed to adapt to helping on the farm after working in London.
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We start the New Year with a bang! Join us as we explore the dark and dystopian world of Alan Moore's V for Vendetta. Is it just for Anarchists and Bro Dudes? Or can Kelly get on board with Marika's Geek of the week?
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Jamie Waugh is the head of wine at Fortnum & Mason’s and is from a family of wine lovers. After university Jaime's first job was at Oddbin’s, before working at Percy Fox, Corney and Barrow and finally OW Loeb, where after selling wine into Fortnum and mason Jamie was offered the job of selling wine for Fortnum’ and Mason. He has been with Fortnum and Mason for over 11 years now and 5 years as buyer. Fortnum & Mason was founded in 1707. The range of wines, spirits and sparkling wines reflects their longevity, with nearly 1707 in the cellars, of which 164 wines are bottled under the Fortnum’s label. The Fortnum’s collection represents over 60% of wine sales, which is a rare thing in retail. Jamie believes that Fortnum and Mason’s customers seek a sense of pleasure, and he is confident that they offer something special. He buy’s wines from the more traditional regions such as Haut Medoc from Chateau Charmail in St Estephe, to the relatively undiscovered, including Avesso from Anselmo Mendes. Champagne remains Fortnum and Mason’s most important wine.They are very proud to work with producers who don’t label for anyone else, such as Louis Roederer, and they were delighted to serve their Champagnes at the Chelsea Flower show. Further stating that ‘We are particularly proud of buying some wonderful small parcels. For example, we bought the entire UK allocation of Paul Dethune’s wonderfully decadent Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Champagne: 1200 bottles of exquisite bubbles.’ Jamie is one of a long line of Fortnum’s head wine buyers, that stretches back to 1707. There is a tradition at Fortnum’s that the wine buyers – like good wines – mature with age in the cellars, and, thus, Jaimie has been in my role for just over a decade, and look’s forward to many more happy years of tradition and innovation in Piccadilly.
London--One of the most exciting capital cities in the world. Learn about what to see and do. There is a lot that may be totally new to you. In this podcast, you will discover why London is perfect for a quick European getaway or part of a longer tour.
Dr Andrea Tanner, keeper of the company memory at Fortnum and Mason, discusses the role of the past in ensuring sustainability and growth.
Discover London! One of the world's most interesting cities with a rich and varied history, as well as first class cultural attractions and entertainment. Susan Spence takes you on a whirlwind trip of Mayfair and Piccadilly, visiting along the way, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and the world-famous Fortum and Mason.
Discover London! One of the world's most interesting cities with a rich and varied history as well as first class cultural attractions and entertainment. Susan Spence introduces you to the Holiday Inn Mayfair, then takes you on a whirlwind trip of Mayfair and Piccadilly, visiting along the way, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and the world-famous Fortum and Mason.