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…

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 h…

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 v…

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 …

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 mo…

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 Londo…

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 t…

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…

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 Champi…

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 audie…

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.

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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 Lu…

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 Hulbe…

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 alb…

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 …

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 line…

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 ep…

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 prestig…

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 …

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…