Nadine's Jazz Boutique

This episode is dedicated to Ella Fitzgerald, also known as 'The First Lady of Song'. Album of the week is 'Soundtrack' by Jeremy Pelt. Photo:  Ella at the Newport Jazz Festival 1957 (c) Paul Hoeffler CTSIMAGES courtesy UNIVERSAL MUSIC and sourced from jazzwise.com.

This episode features information and music from some of the artists nominated for the Jazz FM awards 2022. Album of the week is 'Long Gone' by Joshua Redman quartet.

This episode features an interview with local drummer Luke Briffa. We talk about his passion for music, inspirations and collaborations. Album of the week is 'New Gospel Revisited' by Marquis Hill.

This episode features an interview with local drummer Manuel Pulis, we talk about his collaborations, his passion for music, future projects and more.  The album of the week is 'StandArt' by Tigran Hamasyan.

This episode features music by Enrico Rava, Pat Metheny, Michel Petrucciani, Gregory Porter, Sandro Zerafa, Terri Lyne Carrington, Vanessa Moreno and Diana Krall. Album of the week is 'Secular Psalms' by Dave Douglas. 

This episode is dedicated to Herbie Hancock, we learn more about him and listen to his compositions interpreted by other artists. Album of the week is "If you will" by Brazilian jazz fusion legend Flora Purim. Picture by Joe Smith, Malta Jazz Festival 2009.

This episode is dedicated to the life and music of Miles Davis. Album of the week is 'MBefore' by Michael Bisio Quartet. Photo by David Redfern/Redfern.

This episode features an interview with local drummer and composer William Smith. We talk about how he got into jazz, his debut album 'Nomad' and his upcoming studies in New York. The album of the week is 'Return from the Stars' by saxophonist Mark Turner. 

This episode is dedicated to the life and music of Bill Evans. Album of the week is 'Afrikan Culture' by Shabaka Hutchings.  Bill Evans Photo courtesy: Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid / Elemental Music; sourced from jazzwise.com. 

This episode focuses on 'Blue Note Records', one of the most important record labels in jazz history.  We discuss how it was founded and listen to music by artists that released their music on this label. Album of the week is Black Radio III by Robert Glasper.

This episode features in interview with American pianist and composer Danny Grissett. We talk about how he got into jazz, his inspirations and collaboration with other artists. We also feature some of his tracks. The album of the week is 'The Parable of the Poet' by vibraphone player Joel Ross. The show also features the latest single by 'The Bad Plus'.  Danny's photo is b...

This episode focuses on the record label 'ECM Records' on which various jazz artists have released their material. We discuss how it was founded and Iisten to some great tunes which were released on this label. The album of the week is 'Don't look back' by Bernie Senensky Quartet. Photo sourced from ecmrecords.com.

This episode features in interview with Maltese, Netherlands based electric and double bass player Dean Montanaro. We chat about his studies, collaborations and inspirations. The album of the week is '12 stars' by saxophone player Melissa Aldana.

Less than a week before the Malta Jazz Festival kicks off, we meet the local artists performing at this festival - Clark Tracey and Dominic Galea Legacy Quintet, The Blue Tangerine and Warren Galea Trio. We also provide information on other concerts, jam sessions and masterclasses happening during that week. The album of the week is 'John Scofield'.

This episode features an interview with local veteran saxophone player Sammy Murgo - we chat about his childhood in music, collaborations and inspirations. We also provide information on the album 'Bells on Sand' by Gerald Clayton, based on reviews in magazines or blogs. 

Women in jazz! We're going to look at some history in relation to the role that women had in this art form. We talk about special women that gained respect through the extraordinary talent when interpreting this style. Some of these great women are Sarah Vaughan, Mary Lou Williams, Lil Hardin Armstrong and Valaida Snow amongst others. We also discuss the work of current female jazz musicians...

This episode is dedicated to American pianist and composer George Gershwin. We listen to his compositions interpreted by various artists including Chet Baker, Diana Krall, Elaine Elias, Glenn Miller, Jacob Collier, Herbie Hancock, Brian Wilson and Nat King Cole Trio. We listen to music by Yusan and provide information on Brad Mahldau's latest album entitled 'Jacob's Ladder'. Ge...

This episode features the second part of an interview with Belgian saxophone player and composer Fabrizio Cassol. We listen to music by Daniele Cordisco and provide information on the album 'The Chopin Project' by Kurt Rosenwinkel, based on reviews in magazines or blogs. Fabrizio Cassol's picture is by Jozef van de Poel, sourced from Flickr.

This episode features the first part of an interview with Belgian saxophone player and composer Fabrizio Cassol. We listen to music by Francesco Ciniglio and Kurt Elling and provide information on the album 'Ghost Song' by Cecile McLorin Salvant, based on reviews in magazines or blogs. Fabrizio Cassol's picture is by Jozef van de Poel, sourced from Flickr.

This episode is dedicated to the 2022 Grammy Award nominees and winners in the five jazz categories. The show features local jazz music, and great tracks from Esperanza Spalding, Chick Corea, Ron Carter, Christian Mc Bride Big Band and Elaine Elias, amongst others. We also provide information on 'Shifting Sands', Avishai Cohen's latest album.

This episode features an interview with British jazz drummer, band leader and composer Clark Tracey. We talk about his father Stan Tracey, jazz education, his collaboration with international and local musicians and much more!  The episode also features music by Diane Schuur. 

This episode features an interview with violinist, saxophone player and composer George Curmi il-Puse. We talk about music education, his inspirations, collaborations and much more! The episode also features music by Camille Bertault. Information on the album entitled 'Music for doing' by Mark Guiliana is also provided, based on reviews in jazz magazines or blogs. 

This episode is dedicated to Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994). We pay him tribute by listening to his compositions interpreted by various artists including Astrud Gilberto, Toots Thielemans, Wes Montgomery, Sarah Vaughan, Elaine Elias, Billy Eckstine, John Pizzarelli, Frank Sinatra and Sting. We also provide information on 'The 7th Hand', Immanuel Wilkins' latest...

This episode features an interview with bass player Anthony Saliba. We talk about his passion for music, his inspirations, compositions and collaboration with other musicians. The episode also features music from John Scofield, Ahmad Jamal Trio and the local scene. Information on the album entitled 'Naked Truth' by Avishai Cohen is also provided, based on reviews in jazz magazines or blo...

This episode features an interview with drummer, percussionist and singer Adrian Galea Lucas. We talk about how he got into jazz, his inspirations and collaborations with other musicians. The episode also features music from Danny Grissett, Erykah Badou and Jim Hall. Information on the album entitled 'Standard' by Aubrey Logan is also provided, based on reviews in jazz magazines or blogs...