The Jazz Podcast

Rachel is an incredibly versatile singer and performer, known for her work as a pop & session vocalist, musical theatre performances and being an incredible DJ. Versatile, determined and funny, its no wonder she's so in demand. Support the show

Simon joins the show to share with us his journey of making his second album, About the Moment. Featuring our very own Jazz Podcast Alumni Sophie Alloway, this album is not to be missed! Support the show

Rob joins Dan to discuss his new album. This project has been in the making since 2011, this album already has a rich history, not to mention the whole space race thing. The kickstarter for preorders can be found here...https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1620030745/gods-of-apollo# Support the show

Alex joins the show to tell us all about his new album. We chat about his decision to create it from live recordings, his band mates and team bonding in Poland. His album will be released Friday 11th May. Support the show

Pianist Ashley Henry joins the show to chat about his swift rise to jazz stardom. Rob and Dan are also reunited after several months apart. Ashley's interview starts at 9mins 50 if you're wanting to get ahead! Support the show

Dan and Rob go to the local Indian for a chat about Dan's life and career so far. They talk about his education, music, hobbies and anything else we can think to ask. We also get to hear a sneak preview of Dan's upcoming project, Third Estate, which is set for release later this year. Support the show

Matt Roberts is a London-based composer and trumpeter. Today he joins the show to chat about his life and career so far. We talk about a lot of people, and all references to the name Reuben refer to our good friend Reuben Fowler, who we can never go for very long without talking about. Support the show

Elliott Henshaw and Simon Niblock join the show to tell us all about their brand new album. It features some of the most in demand session players in the U.K. and also some amazing original compositions. Grab a coffee for this one and you'll fit in perfectly. Support the show

Matthew is a London-based soprano/alto saxophonist and composer. In addition to leading his own quintet, he works with Neon Orchestra, Dom Ingham Sextet, and James Brady's "Voyagers". Matthew is also keenly involved in education, and has taught on jazz courses including NYJC, Mehr Clef, NYJOS, and Ronnie Scott's "Big Band in a Day". Today he joins the show for a chat...

Peter Jones joins us to share insights on his new book. After several years in the making, this book promises to shed light on one of Jazz's greatest untold stories, bringing one underrated individual to the forefront of the Jazz industry. Support the show

Lizy joins the show to discuss her influences and upbringing. We check out some of the fantastic bands she's working with and listen to some tunes. We also chat about her work as a promoter and the events she's running across London. Lizy is an extraordinary person who's making things happen all over the place! Support the show

Elliot joins the show to preview some of the music from his stunning new album, The Influencing Machine. We talk about his influences behind the music, and how Tom McCredie became such a monster of the guitar. Support the show

Matthew Herd joins to show to talk about his life and the times that make up the gentlemen we know and love. Support the show

Yazz joins the show to tell us all about her life. We also chat about her wonderful album, La Saboteuse, and her upcoming gig in New York.. Not to mention her recording with Radiohead! Support the show

Its nearly Christmas so time for a special show! Our very own Dan Farrant is this weeks guest. Its time to get to know Dan better. Including why he became a musician, what forced him to give up his career as a bassist and how he put things back together with a new career as a close up magician and his latest project Hello Music Theory . If you've ever wanted to know more about our curious co-...

Fini Bearmann joins the jazz podcast for a show all about her! Rob and Dan discuss song name puns (3mins), we listen to Fini's song Sand on Sand (7mins). Fini then makes her grand entrance (8mins). After some mild mannered discussion we go back the start of her life story to talk it though to the present day (16mins). To close we discuss Fini's plans to go rogue and start her own show an...

Sophie Alloway joins the show for a chat. We check out the new Lydian Collective single, Loops (6mins). Dan and Rob discuss a fund for the self-employed struck down by illness and Sophie makes her grand entrance (7.30mins). Dan and Rob discuss the next guest (56mins) and realise the shows conception was over a year ago! Support the show

Wendy discusses her new album, her influences and her musical passions. Support the show

Saxophonist Dave O'Higgins joins us to talk about jazz, albums, tours and recording but nothing as nerdy as mouthpieces so don't fear, this has something for everyone. Support the show

Ruth Goller is based in London and plays electric and double bass. She performs regularly with leading UK bands, such as Acoustic Ladyland, Melt Yourself Down, Andreya Triana, Oriole, Pat Walden, World Sanguine Report, The Golden Age of Steam, Bug Prentice, The Sefiroth Ensemble, Kamao Quintett, The Moss Project, Let Spin, Gufo and many more. Today Ruth joins the show for a big talk about jazz, ba...

Dan and Rob preview some of the gigs at the EFG London Jazz Festival. The festival runs for 10 days from Friday 10th to Sunday 19th November 2017. This year also marks 25 years of the festival, so it promises to be a very special one. Support the show

We talk to Leo about his brand new album The Chase. Its had stunning reviews and deservedly so. Support the show

Sam Rapley joins us on the show. Sam is a young(ish) saxophonist living in London. Coltrane once said everyone wants to play like Stan Getz... well now its all about Sam! Support the show

He's one of the most gifted and wonderful pianists and improvising musicians we know. A man who can take anything and turn it into something beautiful. This man we speak of, is of course Liam Noble. He joins us for a chat about all things jazz and life related. Support the show

Tom comes aboard the Jazz Pod Express to tell us all about his new album. Its on sale now so if you like the sound of it, you know what to do! Support the show