Harmonious World

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was joined in the Hermitage Road Coffee & Bagel Shop by sax player Alastair Penman , who chatted with me about his latest album, The Last Tree . We also discussed his new project - Sound Earth Collective . Alongside our discussions about music, we also di...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Elisa Rumici and I were introduced by composer and conductor Michael Shapiro, friend of the podcast. You can listen to my earlier interviews with Michael here - in 2020 , 2021 and 2024 . It was a joy to chat with Elisa about her piano playing and especially her...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Sax player Dom Franks chatted with me about his latest album - Duality 2 - with his StrayHorn ensemble. Dom has great stories to tell and our chat weaves in and out of music, creativity, lockdown and much more. Thanks to Dom for allowing me to use clips from bo...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I had a great chat with multi-instrumentalist Orphy Robinson , who I’ve always admired as a musician but also as an influence on the music business and education. Orphy is currently Artist-in-Residence at Cambridge Jazz Festival 2025 and we di...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, where I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was joined in a central London coffee shop by pianist and composer Marco Cafolla to discuss his work with Mama Terra , Federation of the Disco Pimp and solo as Cafolla. Marco is all about collaboration, while taking absolutely responsibility for the quality o...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Pianist and composer Erik Deutsch is a busy musician, famous particularly in recent years for his work with The Black Crowes. His new album, This Was Then , came out earlier in the summer and thanks to Erik for allowing me to use clips from it alongside our...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was an absolute delight to chat with Nigel Price in person just in advance of one of his gigs on his latest UK tour. Nigel's latest album with his Organ Trio is called It's On! and it was a delight to review both the album and the London album l...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Thanks to Ludovico Einaudi , who I saw perform at London's Royal Albert Hall in July, I discovered the wonderful cellist Redi Hasa. His trio project with Rami Khalife (piano) and Bijan Chemirami (percussion) is called L'Antidote , and their self-ti...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I am joined by clarinettist Adrian Cox to discuss his latest trio album, Club Croco . Our conversation discusses Adrian's passion for New Orleans jazz and how he came to form this wonderful trio, which are currently on tour around the...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I am joined my composer Stephen Emmer to discuss his latest album - Mt Mundane . Reflecting Stephen's experiences with tinnitus and hearing loss, this is a fascinating and endearing collection. Thanks to Stephen for allowing me to use...

Welcome to episode 300 of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This is a major milestone for me and Harmonious World - only around 3% of podcasts reach 200 episodes - and I am delighted to feature my conversation with pianist Chano Dominguez and guitarist Ethan Margolis . Their new album is The Blues Around Us , which is out s...

There's a lot in store for season 22, so please subscribe! Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a l...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. My second conversation with pianist Oscar Rossignoli focuses on his album Levitations , which is an improvised performance recorded at the University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center . Thanks to Oscar for allowing me to use clips from Levitations alongs...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This episode brings a conversation with singer-songwriter Ola Onabule , whose new album - Proof of Life - with guitarist Nicholas Meier came out earlier in the summer. Ola was recently awarded Rising Star: Male Vocalist by Downbeat Magazine.  Thanks to Ola f...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a delight to chat with vocalist, violinist and composer Alice Zawadski . She was awarded Jazz Vocalist of the Year at the 2025 Jazz FM awards and I saw her perform at Watford Jazz Junction in May and at the Barbican in June. As we spoke recently, she&...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I chatted with Ukrainian musician and composer Artur Dotsiak , who is currently based in the UK. He was a top 20 finalist for the Trophee Mondial de l'Accordeon and is also recipient of the Ukrainian Presidential Scholarship for Excellence in Music and...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode I am joined by composer and pianist Doug Wyatt , whose new album - Days of Gypsy Nights - came out in the spring. Thanks to Doug for allowing me to use tracks from Days of Gypsy Nights alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This is my third episode chatting with Matthew Detrick , one of the founding musicians of Apollo Chamber Players . You can listen to our earlier episodes from November 2021 and January 2023 to find out more about the work the ensemble is doing, especially in...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Released on 1 September, when autumn is definitely in the UK air, this episode features a discussion with pianist Ann Sweeten : she released Still a few weeks ago. As she explains in our conversation, she's already working on tracks for the next album,...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It's a pleasure to discover artists when they're relatively new to the international music world, and for this episode I chatted with pianist Talon Smith about his new album Debut . Thanks to Talon for allowing me to use tracks from Debut alongside...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Saxophonist Dave Anderson and I began with a chat about his latest album - In Lieu of Flowers - and progressed to discussions about folk music and influences on jazz. We shared our mutual admiration for Maria Schneider and he introduced me to the 'Ernie...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This is another special episode, following one last August. In both, I speak to campers and tutors on the Great British Music Camp . This year - GBMC's 10th year - I was delighted to also chat with Ben Mark Turner , Musical Director on Miss Saigon and p...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. Having met up with bass player, composer and band leader Misha Mullov-Abbado backstage at Alice Zawadzki's Watford Jazz Junction gig a couple of months ago, it was great to chat with him in the lobby of the Barbican Centre. Misha's latest album is...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I chatted with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Fini Bearman in the lobby of the Barbican Centre, right next door to the Guildhall School of Music where she honed her craft and still helps others do the same. Fini's latest album is Last Night...

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This episode features a conversation with pianist James Pearson about his work to help celebrate the centenary of the birth of Oscar Peterson . James's live shows are extraordinary and I highly recommend you track down one of his appearances, whether in...