Jazz Matters

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 ca…

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…

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-worki…

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 …

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 t…

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 fut…

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 o…

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 …

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 futur…

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 a…

Hear the story of vocalist and tenor saxophonist, Camille Thurman, with music from her album, “Waiting For The Sunrise”.

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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 collaborati…

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 pr…

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 suc…

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 …

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".

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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.

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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 …

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…

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 h…