Rob Cope brings you The Jazz Podcast, in conversation with musicians from around the world. We love stories of how people get into playing music and what keeps them going. We hope you enjoy our collection. Hosted by Rob Cope and Tara Minton. We are proudly sponsored by Crown Lane Studio.
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Today we welcome Moreira to the show for a chat about all things music. Born and based in Mozambique, its a joy to get over there and see what the music scene is all about. Also, Dan moves house. Support the show
Guitarist Shirley Tetteh began her journey into jazz with Tomorrow’s Warriors. In demand as a player, she currently features in Jazz Jamaica, Groundation, female collective Nérija (Jazz FM Awards nominee for Breakthrough Act of the Year), Maisha, Huw Marc Bennett Quintet and many more. Tetteh has publishing and record deals with Lucky Number Music and is keen to explore the ways of combining jazz and left field pop, while forging ahead with bands Nerija and Maisha, who present high-quality origi...
Chris joins the show to tell us about his new EP, Cuddle Kitchen, Vol. 2. He has long been an absolute favourite of The Jazz Podcast and we can't wait to share some of his new music. Theres also a great interview with Chis to be found on The Improvised Music Agenda Podcast with our pal Huw Williams. Happy listening! Support the show
Tom Varrall is a guitarist, bassist, musical director, producer, and teacher based in London. He currently tours and records with jazz/pop artist Jamie Cullum, drum and bass artist Wilkinson on his live shows, pop singer songwriter Alex Clare and with the Outlook Orchestra in its various projects including with legendary Reggae Broadcaster David Rodigan. Other artists Tom has worked with include Izzy Bizu (on Bass and Guitar), Submotion Orchestra (on Bass) Nao, Foreign Beggars, Eliza Doolittle, ...
Jazz pianist, composer and educator, Simon Purcell originally came to prominence during the UK jazz boom of the 1980s through his band ‘Jazz Train’. A passionate music educator and thinker, Simon has been active in the conservatoire sector since 1987, first as a senior lecturer within the jazz course at GSMD between 1987-2005, Head of Jazz at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Dance and Music between 2005-2017 and now returning to GSMD as International Professor of Improvisation. Music is the track,...
Trumpeter Dave Douglas joins the show for a chat about his life and music. We get to check out a tune normally reserved for subscribers only, Climate Strike, from the album Marching Music. More details can be found here: https://davedouglas.bandcamp.com/album/marching-music Support the show
Steve joins the show for a chat about all things trumpet. Dan and Rob chat about the upcoming guests as well as the covering the weeks jazz headline news. Support the show
'What happened to Agnes' brings to life the vivid imagination of singer and story-teller Nishla Smith, as she spins her grandmother’s Malaysian childhood memories into a magic-realist realm of talking tigers, hidden dangers and infinite staircases. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Luca Shaw's hand-painted projections and an unforgettable piano score from Tom Harris, Nishla's haunting songs bewitch and enchant, drawing the listeners ever deeper into a dark world of lost memories. We chat to Ni...
Robin is a cool, straight-ahead & swing jazz pianist & singer. Today he joins the show to chat about his new album, ‘Re-Versed’ which is out now! We also chat about travelling, films and adventures. Songs featured are Spring Can Really Hang Out Up The Most and It Had To Be You, from the new album. Dan goes to Portugal, as the British winter gets the better of him. Support the show
Calum joins us to chat about his new album, 'New Ears' as well as his incredibly successful residency at The Vortex, which has been happening once a month with his big band. Support the show
Like many artists who grew up in the post-60s environment, Robert was exposed to a full gamut of musical disciplines from hardcore Western Classicism through World music traditions. Growing up in a musical family – his father was a vocalist who organized variety shows and participated in the great production of Carmen Jones at London’s Young Vic Theater – Robert began serious piano studies at the age of 6 in the established UK conservatory system. Blending this with a listening love of Soul, R&a...
New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. Bennett can be heard throughout the world performing his award-winning compositions on saxophone, flute, clarinet, and oboe. The music is a provocative mix of jazz, avant-pop, and surf rock. The Daniel Bennett Group recently performed their London album release of We Are the Orchestra at Ronnie Scott's. The Boston Globe describes Bennett's music as "a mix of jazz, f...
Malcolm Edmonstone is a jazz pianist and arranger, born in Perth, Scotland in 1980. In 1998 he moved to London to study at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where he gained Bachelors and Masters degrees. Today, Malcolm is a key professor in the Guildhall jazz faculty and Artistic Director of Jazz for the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland. He has forged a career as a modern jazz musician, working as a pianist, educator, arranger and musical director in many high profile situations. N...
Raised in Cumbria and now based in London, Bryony Jarman-Pinto is an expressive and adventurous singer-songwriter, combining harmonious vocals and mesmerising jazz-fused melodies with personal and complex lyrics. With both of her parents as musicians, Bryony grew up surrounded by the art form, attending singing workshops with her mum from a very young age. Taking inspiration from the jazz vocalists and jam musicians she used to fall asleep listening to as a child, there is a jazz core at the hea...
Storytelling, soul and compassion beat at the heart of award-winning vocalist Georgia Mancio’s 3rd Hang – a collection of collaborations that this year illuminates her extraordinary lyric writing. Where We Once Belonged includes intriguing family portraits created with pianist Tom Cawley , exploring heritage and identity alongside Robert Mitchell , Kim Macari and Shirley Smart . Finding Home with pianist Kate Williams and string quartet: “a sublime song cycle” (Jazzwise) encompassing the refugee...
Leeds based keyboard player and vocalist Jemma Freese joins the show to preview Freese Trio's new album, The Beast In The Blueprint. We chat about her influences and inspirations behind the writing of the album and listen to a few tracks. Dan goes to Lisbon and hangs out in a phone booth. Support the show
Will joins the show to chat about his new album, a duo featuring himself and Liam Noble on piano. Interestingly this is a sequel to Climbing in Circles Pt. 1, which we also featured on the show, that one starring Matt Herd on the saxophone. We struggled to track down Dan for a chat, with troubling results for the future of music. Support the show
Evelyn Laurie joins the show to tell us the story of her career change into jazz singing. An inspiration for anyone looking to chase their dreams and do the thing they love. Rob makes a big effort for Dan with the news, and Dan reveals some average at best piano skills. Support the show
This show features two of Jesse's tracks, at the top of the show is Calling, and after the interview we check out Blinding. We chat to Jesse about his journey into music. A super talented singer and songwriter, he makes The Jazz Podcast a lot cooler with his presence. Having achieved a degree in Social Anthropology, people have always fascinated Jesse, at every level, be it as individuals or as part of something bigger. People add colour to life and it is life that is at the heart of everything ...
To celebrate our passing 50k downloads Rob has compiled his favourite 8 tracks. Its Desert Island Disks, without the desert island or the disks. Track list of featured music: Fabled - Dove Stone (Short Stories) 2018 Mike Walker & Stuart Mccallum - Clockmaker (Beholden) 2014 Rob Luft - We Are All Slowly Leaving (Riser) 2017 Snowpoet - Love Again (Thought you knew) 2018 Ant Law - Credits (Life I know) 2018 The Impossible Gentlemen - Just To See You (Internationally Recognised Aliens) 2013 Elli...
Ladies and gentlemen, may we present Mike Chillingworth for you amusement. One of the most prolific improvisers in London and a hugely sought after musician, Mike has forged an incredible path across the UK jazz scene. A great distributor of quavers, watch out for this man. Episode 105. Support the show
Kim joins the show for a wonderful chat about her life. Dan helps Rob make a list of standards he should probably know by now. Support the show
Today we feature Bonsai Club, the brand new album just released from Bonsai. Front men Rory and Dom Ingham, sons of the iconic British jazz musician/educator Richard Ingham join the show to preview the album. Rob and Dan have a big catch up and discuss the beauty of Barcelona. Rob spills a cup of tea at the end. Chosen in the ‘Shape of Jazz to Come in 2018’ in Jazzwise, Bonsai (formerly known as Jam Experiment) are an award winning band that are based in London, UK. Formed in 2014, they have app...
Manchester based saxophonist Kyran joins the show to tell us about the amazing work he's doing with NQ jazz (his incredible jazz night in Manchester). We also chat about his career, his future plans and the Manchester Jazz Collective. Support the show
Gareth joins the show to celebrate our 100th episode! Its party time as we celebrate the grand milestone. We check out some of Gareth's own music and chat about his life. Support the show
Miguel joins the show to preview his new album, Apophenia. We chat about his upbringing, influences and what inspired him to record. Rob and Dan push the boundaries of technology taking the show to new heights. Episode 99. Support the show
Its competition time for Tom's new album! Tell us the meanings of all these football related words from the album (bonus points for extra effort) and you can win a copy of Tom's CD. 1. The Ungainlies 2. Jabulani 3. Nutmeg 4. Zona Mista 5. Left Peg 6. Regista 7. Row Z 8. Rabona Answers can be sent to our Twitter or email thejazzpodcastuk@gmail.com Support the show
Award-winning jazz vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio, is one of Europe’s most respected, adventurous and multi-faceted new artists. Her multi-lingual music references classic jazz and Latin alongside her own astonishing writing, always stamped with an unfailing emotional integrity. In summer 2018 Georgia made her US debut at Rochester International Jazz Festival and Kitano (NY) with her song-writing partner Grammy-winning pianist/composer, Alan Broadbent, following their 2017 album...
Drummer Jeff joins the show to tell us about his life and influences, Jeff is jazz royalty so its a real pleasure to hear his stories! Drummer/cameraman Jake Walker sits in to add some much needed common sense to proceedings and Rob peels an orange. We also chat to Jeff about his current album, Lifelike, as well as his upcoming album, Bloom (out 26th April on Whirlwind Recordings). Episode 96. Support the show
Hattie joins the show for a chat about music, life, games and lots in between. It’s been three years since the Richmond-born singer songwriter released her debut EP Home , which led to radio play on the BBC and Amazing Radio, and a sell-out gig at St Pancras Old Church in London. Since, she has performed at a raft of festivals such as Latitude, Secret Garden Party, Wilderness, Field Day and Cambridge Folk Festival, supported the likes of Beth Rowley, and won the third prize in Glastonbury's Emer...
