Nadine's Jazz Boutique

This episode features tracks from Warren Galea's new album 'Meditations', we talk about the music of French pianist Michel Petrucciani while album of the week is 'Grateful Dedication 2' by Dave McMurray. Petrucciani's photo is Courtesy of Edouard Curchod sourced from https://www.jazzwise.com/news/article/listen-stunning-performance-of-michel-petrucciani-playing-take-t...

This episode features  the music of Brad Mehldau whist album of the week is Enzo Zirilli's 'Ten Past Never'. Brad Mehldau's photo is by David Bazemore, sourced from https://www.independent.com/2017/11/01/brad-mehldau-reviewed/

This episode features the music of great vocalist Nancy Wilson, while album of the week is 'Purple black Vol 1' by David Preston. Photo by David Redfern/Redferns; sourced from https://pitchfork.com/news/jazz-singer-nancy-wilson-dead-at-81/

This episode features the the story of bossa nova and we listen to various artists interpreting bossa nova hits. Album of the week is 'Eye of I' by James Brandon Lewis. Joao Gilberto's photo is  credited to Hulton Archive/Getty Images; sourced from https://www.npr.org/2008/06/02/91087907/the-birth-of-bossa-nova

This episode features the life and music of Tony Bennett who passed away recently. Album of the week is 'The Harlem Suite' by Jacques Schwarz Bart. Photo sourced from https://www.thirteen.org/blog-post/tony-bennett-tv-performance-interviews-pbs/

This episode features the life and music of Stan Getz. Album of the week is 'Home' by Eddie Gripper. Photo by By SAS Scandinavian Airlines - http://images.flysas.com, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=117569192

This episode features the life and music of Bud Powell. Album of the week is the re-issue of Gary Burton's 'The New Quartet'. Image © 2023 by Haeyong Moon, sourced from https://www.budpowelljazz.com/

This episode features the life and music of Joe Zawinul. Album of the week is 'In real time' by Artemis. Photo by BHM Productions sourced from https://www.innerviews.org/inner/zawinul.html

This episodes features the life and music of Pat Metheny. Album of the week is 'I watch you sleep' by Scott Dunn and the Royal Philarmonic Orchestra. Photo sourced from https://www.patmetheny.com/bio/

This episode is dedicated to the Malta Jazz Festival 2023 and features an interview with artistic director Sandro Zerafa. Album of the week is George Coleman Live at Smalls Jazz Club.

This episode features music by artists that performed at the Malta Jazz Festival throughout the years. It also features a tribute to the late Antoine Bonnici Soler, local pianist and jazz composer. Album of the week is 'Corridors' by Kendrick Scott. Chick Corea's photo is by Joe Smith.

This episode features the life and music of Sonny Rollins. Album of the week is the re-issue of 'Gnu High' on vinyl by Kenny Wheeler. Photo by John Abbott sourced from npr.org

This episode features the life and music of Frank Sinatra. Album of the week is 'Our daily bread' by Joe Lovano. Photo credit GAB Archive/Redferns sourced from https://www.billboard.com/lists/frank-sinatra-10-things-to-know/

This episode features an interview with saxophone player and composer Carlo Muscat. We talk about his new album 'Hymns', a duo album with pianist Tony Tixier. We also chat about his upcoming performance at the Malta Jazz Festival. Album of the week is 'Vagabond' by guitarist Dominic Miller.

This episode features music by Luciana Souza, Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett, Fabrizio Bosso and Gary Burton, amongst others. Album of the week is 'Eventually' by Swedish guitarist Jacob Young and his trio.

This episode features a mix of jazz tunes from various artists. Album of the week is 'Iroko' by Avishai Cohen and Abraham Rodriguez Jnr. 

This episode features an interview with guitarist and composer Glen Montanaro. We chat about his music, collaborations and future plans. Album of the week is 'Lean in' by Gretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke.

This episode pays tribute to the pianist Ahmad Jamal who passed away recently, whilst focusing on some of the most influential jazz drummers (Part 3), Mark Giuliana, Bob Moses, Roy Haynes, Billy Cobham amongst others. Album of the week is 'Sphere' by Bobo Stenson Trio.

This episode features some of the most influential jazz guitarists, both past and present. John Mc Laughlin, Pat Martino, Larry Carlton, Emily Remler, George Benson and Jim Hall. Album of the week is 'Melusine' by Cecile McLorin Salvant.

This episode features an interview with Belgian jazz band 'Stadlander'. We speak to the band leader about their new album and listen to their tunes. Album of the week is 'Drifting' by Mette Henriette. 

This episode features some of the greatest big bands in history. Album of the week is 'Fly with the wind' by Temple Jazz Sextet. Photo courtesy of Afro Newspaper/Gado

This episode features influential jazz drummers including Paul Motian, Kenny Clarke, Elvin Jones, Jack de Johnette, Bill Stewart, Peter Erskine. Album of the week is Chris Potter's 'Got the keys to the Kingdom'.

This episode features an interview with Jeni Caruana, visual artist, who has been sketching artists performing in the Malta Jazz Festival since the 90s. Album of the week is 'The Berlin Sessions' by Anat Fort Trio.

This episode features an interview with Italian guitarist and composer Daniele Cordisco. We talk about jazz in general and focus on his latest album 'Bitter Head' which he launched very recently. Album of the week is 'Olympians' by Vince Mendoza and Metropole Orkest. 

During this episode we pay tribute to Wayne Shorter, and speak about 52nd street in NYC, the city's center of jazz performance from 1930 to 1950. Photo by William P. Gottlieb .  Album of the week is 'Phoenix' by Lakecia Benjamin.