Nadine's Jazz Boutique

This episode features an interview with local trumpet player Adrian ir-'Russu' Brincat. We talk about the artists that inspire him and future projects.

This episode features an interview with composer and pianist Ray Agius, focusing on his new vinyl release 'Supernova'.

This episode focuses on 'Jazz Assemblea', a festival organised by the National Agency for Performing Arts (NAPA). It features an interview with Dominic Galea, the artistic director of the festival, and music by artists performing in the festival.

This episode features an interview with musician and composer Kyle Drakard, better known as ' Kylo', in anticipation of his debut album launch on 7 November 2025. Tickets from showshappening.com.

This episode features an interview with guitarist and composer Sandro Zerafa, focusing on his new double album entitled 'Limestone' & 'Mostly Slow Tunes'. We talk about the inspirations behind these albums and we also listen to a number of tracks from both albums. 

This episode is dedicated to Easter, featuring music with a spiritual theme.

This episode features an interview with drummer and percussionist Benji Cachia, also known as Banjo Rancho. We talked about his passion for music, inspirations, and his debut album to be launched on 25 April 2025. We also listen to a number of tracks from this debut album. 

In this episode, we sit down with local artist Ġuże Camilleri to chat about Jazz Assemblea , a three-day jazz extravaganza happening at Spazju Kreattiv from October 11-13, 2024. We dive into Kwadretti Jazz , a stunning photo exhibition curated by Ġuże, and explore Strait Street to Abbey Road , a documentary by Sugu. This episode also features recordings from the album Tribute to the Jazz Pioneers...

This episode features music by artists performing in the Malta Jazz Festival 2024. We also provide details on events happening during jazz festival week.

This episode features an interview with three musicians from the UK: Josh Short (trumpet), Mike Anning (Saxophone) and James Wade-Sired (trombone). We listen to their music and talk about their inspirations and collaborations. 

This episode features an interview with local artist Troffa Ħamra, we talk about her new album and listen to her music. 

This episode features an interview with guitarist Glen Montanaro, we discuss his brand new album entitled 'Trios, had to happen' and listen to some of the tracks.  Album of the week is by guitarist Mary Halvorson.

This episode features an interview with local guitarist and composer Jes Psaila, from 'The Hinge Project'. We talk about their upcoming project and album launch concert. 

This episode features an interview with the band 'Antares Flare' as they launch their second EP entitled 'Another Problem Ahead'. Album of the week is 'The sky will still be there tomorrow' by saxophone player Charles Lloyd. Photo by Emre Namli.

This episode features some of the best male jazz singers in history. Album of the week is 'Carta' by David Virelles.

This episode features some of the most popular jazz soundtracks while album of the week is Patti Austin's tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Photo: discogs.com 

This episode features a mix of tunes while album of the week is 'Passage' by Johnathan Blake.

This episode features jazz from the 90s, while album of the week is by Steve Lehman. We also listen to tracks from a brand new album by locals Tony Bartolo and Paul Giordimaina.

This episode celebrates the memory of Carla Bley, features some of the most popular jazz standards while album of the week is 'The Sisterhood' by Sarah Jane Morris. Photo by  Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images sourced from https://www.npr.org/2023/10/17/1206659408/carla-bley-obituary

This episode features a mix of jazz tunes while album of the week is 'At first light' by Ralph Towner. Photo: ECM records

This episode features the music of American pianist and composer Dave Brubeck. Album of the week is Mark Guiliana's 'Mischief'. Dave Brubeck's photo is by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images sourced from https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2012/12/05/166571712/remembering-the-vital-force-of-jazz-pianist-dave-brubeck

This episode features an interview with saxophone player and composer Immanuel Wilkins, while album of the week is 'It's always now' by trumpeter Ralph Alessi.

This episode features the great bass genius Ron Carter, we listen to his music and talk about his collaborations with other jazz artists. Album of the week is 'Dream Box' by Pat Metheny. Ron Carter's photo is by  Hiroyuki Ito, sourced from https://journal.juilliard.edu/journal/ron-carter

This episode features the music of drummer and composer Mark Guiliana. Album of the week is 'Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die' by Jamie Branch. Mark Guiliana's Photo credit: © John Watson/ jazzcamera.co.uk sourced from https://londonjazznews.com/2018/04/28/review-mark-guiliana-jazz-quartet-at-cbso-centre-birmingham/

This episode features the history of swing music and we listen to artists that have contributed to this genre. Album of the week is by 'Brand new life' by harpist Brandee Younger.