The Quartet Jazz Standards Podcast

Geoff is in Finchley, North London to catch up with the wonderful saxophonist, flautist and composer Theo Travis.

Theo takes us on a captivating journey through his remarkable musical career, from cla…

Geoff is in Greenwich, London to meet with the renowned saxophonist and composer Mark Lockheart.

Mark's story begins with the heartwarming image of waking up to his father's jazz records and following…

Geoff travels to Honor Oak Park in South London to meet with an old friend – the British composer and pianist Simon Wallace. 

Simon opens a portal into jazz's rich tapestry through personal stories th…

Geoff gets a visit from the wonderful pianist and composer Andrea Vicari who opens up about her rich musical journey inspired by her jazz pianist father and a house filled with the sounds of jazz leg…

Geoff is at the Troubadour club in London with the highly acclaimed jazz drummer Sebastiaan de Krom.

When a jazz bassist and drummer have played together for 25 years, there's a musical telepathy that…

Geoff sits down with the award-winning jazz vocalist Anita Wardell.

In this intimate conversation, Anita shares how music became her sanctuary during a difficult childhood and continues to be her heal…

Geoff is in Box Hill, Surrey to meet with the legendary jazz saxophonist, composer and educator Stan Sulzmann.

Stan takes us on a captivating journey through his remarkable career as one of Britain's …

Geoff heads east to Essex to catch up with an old friend — the award-winning jazz saxophonist, bandleader, arranger, and recording engineer Derek Nash.

What happens when a lifelong love of saxophone m…

In the tranquil setting of Hertfordshire, England, Geoff sits down with the legendary tenor saxophonist Alan Skidmore, a musical force whose extraordinary career spans nearly seven decades. At 83, Al…

Geoff has a visit from an old friend – the wonderful jazz saxophonist, composer and educator Martin Hathaway. 

What does it take to forge a path in jazz that spans performing, teaching, and leading on…

Geoff is on tour in Holland with the internationally renowned trumpet player Steve Fishwick. In a dressing room before the gig, they catch up on all things jazz improvisation.

Growing up in Manchester…

Geoff is in London’s Waterloo district to meet with the multi award-winning jazz singer, broadcaster, producer, actor and comedian Ian Shaw.

What does it take to build a career spanning jazz vocals, c…

Geoff steps into the rich musical world of Brazilian guitarist Luiz Morais as he shares his fascinating journey from the vibrant northeast of Brazil to becoming an accomplished performer, composer, a…

Geoff travels to Acton in West London to meet the visionary alto saxophonist, bandleader and composer Camilla George.

Born in Nigeria before moving to the UK, Camilla's musical foundation was built on…

In this episode, Geoff invites the enigmatic jazz pianist, vocalist, composer and legendary educator Pete Churchill round to his pad in Bromley, Kent. 

After almost twenty years teaching at London’s G…

Geoff catches up with the internationally respected bass player and record producer Janek Gwizdala who is fresh off a flight from his home in LA for a series of London gigs. 

What does it take to tran…

This week Geoff is in West London to meet one of the best-known young guitarists to emerge onto the international jazz scene – Tom Ollendorff.

 What makes a great guitarist instantly recognisable? How…

Geoff travels to Brixton in South London to catch up with the fabulous saxophonist, band leader and composer Dave O’Higgins. 

This is an intimate conversation about Dave’s remarkable journey from prog…

Geoff is in the leafy North London suburb of Muswell Hill to meet the wonderful Gabriella Swallow – one of the most versatile and exciting cellists of her generation.

When Gabriella declares "I just w…