Episodes

Rebecca Rafla – A Fresh Voice with a Timeless Touch 08.04.2026 22:49

In the latest episode of Just Jazz, we sit down with vocalist Rebecca Rafla, an artist whose sound thoughtfully bridges the gap between classic jazz tradition and contemporary expression. Drawing inspiration from legendary performers such as Sarah Vaughan and Tony Bennett, Rafla has developed a style that is both elegant and accessible. Her voice carries a warm, expressive quality, […] The post Re...

The rising tide of AI ‘music’ 31.03.2026 5:50

AI-generated music tracks are now landing in my inbox, just as Sony takes action against Spotify to get 135,000 deep-fake songs removed from its system. Given this, I couldn’t help myself from commenting on the risks of playing AI music on my weekly radio show. The challenge to support bona fide musicians is real as […] The post The rising tide of AI ‘music’ appeared first on Steve Hart .

Gene Shelby talks about his career and new album – Melton 23.11.2025 12:15

Australian jazz musician Gene Shelby is no stranger to the international jazz scene. He spent the 1990s and early 2000s signed with Warner Chappel, performing across LA, promoting his original music and working with world-renowned producer Mark S. Berry. He plays piano, guitar, bass, and sings. In this interview Gene talks about his career, studying […] The post Gene Shelby talks about his album M...

Evan Carydakis is Movin’ On in style 23.08.2022 7:05

Evan and I have chatted on the phone once before – to talk about his then new EP Groove House – and we got on like a house on fire. This second chat, about his latest single – Movin’ On – was no different. Well it was, because Carydakis sounds even more confident and self-assured. […] The post Evan Carydakis is Movin’ On in style appeared first on Steve Hart .

Luis Alas talks about his career and his new single Purple Rain 10.12.2021 13:06

When a smooth jazz version of Purple Rain arrived in my inbox I knew it would be either a brilliant cover of Prince’s iconic track or a cheesy damp squib. Instrumental covers of classic tracks are either one or the other – there is no middle ground. Thankfully, I wasn’t disappointed. At the opening strum […] The post Luis Alas talks about his career and his new single Purple Rain appeared first on...

Sax player Evan Carydakis talks about his new album Groove House 02.05.2021 12:25

Evan Carydakis is an acclaimed Jazz saxophonist, residing in Tasmania. Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Evan first picked up the saxophone at the age of 15. Initially inspired by Branford Marsalis’s ‘Royal Garden Blues’, it was his family’s influence and love of all music that set Evan on his stylistic journey. And along the way, Evan […] The post Sax player Evan Carydakis talks about his new album Gr...