The Jazz Podcast

Carole is a London-born jazz pianist, saxophonist and composer who has been living in Ireland since 1986. Her current project, the Carole Nelson Trio , with Carole on piano, bassist Cormac O'Brien and drummer Dominic Mullen, began at the 2015 Dublin Trio Trio Trio Piano Festival. The Trio’s first album , One Day in Winter was releasedNovember 2017 . The album, all original compositions from C...

Robert Mitchell joins us to preview his new double album, Hold The Light/The New Resistance, which is released today, October 13th!  Support the show

Grammy nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel was born in Vancouver, Canada and raised in Los Angeles. Currently living in Brooklyn, NY, he has enjoyed a varied career as a performer, composer and producer.  Highlights include tours, performances and/or recordings with artists such as Tigran Hamasyan, Antonio Sanchez, Gerald Clayton, Eric Harland, Taylor Eigsti, Linda May Han Oh, Moonchild, Louis Cole,...

Camilla joins the show to celebrate her album release, we chat about the music and her influences. A fantastic show with one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.  Support the show

With her upcoming Verve Records debut, Linger Awhile , 22-year-old Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation recorded by the venerable label. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precociously refined, has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and Regina King, appearances on the TODAY Show and millions of likes on TikTok — cem...

Born and based in Derby, Dr Corey Mwamba's commitment to jazz and improvised music in Britain and Ireland drives all aspects of his work, whether through making, presenting, promoting, or researching music. Corey predominantly plays vibraphone ; and also plays dulcimer and uses audio processing software. Corey Mwamba is recognised as a highly creative improviser and composer working across a...

Born in Hertfordshire, UK, Elaine was raised in a strong musical environment, her father being the renowned trumpeter Leslie 'Jiver' Hutchinson, a leading influence in the jazz and dance band movement in Britain from the 1930s onwards.  After initially studying classical piano, Elaine found a natural progression in singing and became a vocalist in her father's own band at sixteen. I...

LOS ANGELES, CA - Multi-platinum selling producer, songwriter, arranger Jason "Spicy G" Goldman, in collaboration with jazz vocalist Lia Booth are set to release their new LP, "There's Only One", on September 16, 2022. The album features provocative takes on the great American songbook, as well as a trio of originals reminiscent of the classics. Expanding on Goldman's...

In the Jazz tradition, Walter Smith III has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several legendary groups (recording and/or touring) including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band, Terence Blanchard Quintet, Eric Harland’s “Voyager”, Jason Moran’s In My Mind:Monk at Town Hall, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, the Christian McBride “Situation”, Christi...

Braxton Cook (born March 27, 1991 in Boston, Massachusetts) is an Emmy Award Winning Artist and one of this generation’s most exciting emerging voices in the Jazz world. Not only does he exhibit world-class virtuosity on the alto saxophone but he is also a uniquely talented vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer whose sound blends Jazz, Soul, and Alternative R&B into a fresh...

Wooten is the recipient of five Grammy Awards . [8] He won the Bass Player of the Year award from Bass Player magazine three times [2] and is the first person to win the award more than once. [8] In 2011, he was ranked No. 10 in the Top 10 Bassists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. [9] Today he comes on the Jazz Podcast to talk about his music, life and philosophies.  Support the show

Nikki Glaspie is among the premier drummers in music today . As a founding member of The Nth Power she's blazing a path of light, and rolling waves of love in her wake. Nikki Glaspie has been trotting the globe behind the likes of Beyonce, Maceo Parker, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, GRiZ, and more. Today she joins the show to preview her upcoming gig at UTOPIAfest. The festival returns to...

Chien Chien Lu is a vibraphonist, contemporary percussionist, and composer whose Taiwanese upbringing, classical music education, and passion for R&B grooves crystallize into a fresh and distinctive approach to contemporary jazz. Lu’s fierce authenticity and jazz mastery shine bright on her September 2020 debut solo project, The Path, which spent 20 weeks on the Jazz Week Charts Top 20, earned...

Writers Collin and Nick join the show to chat about their new jazz film, In A Silent Way. These two friends wanted to make a film about a misguided man trying to become a jazz legend, and the results are hilarious. Rob Cope finds out more.  The film can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B1DKBNLG/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r And on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/in...

Binker joins the show to chat to Rob Cope and Tara Minton about his music and career. We chat about his latest album and musical philosophies. Binker is not to be missed.  Support the show

Tara Minton heads to the congress to meet and chat to the other jazz harpists in this incredible review show. The WHC is held every three years around the world and seeks to promote the exchange of ideas, stimulate contact, and encourage the composition of new music for the harp.  Concerts, workshops, seminars and exhibits concerning all aspects of harp musicology and performance are offered at th...

 "Eugenie is a great vocal artist and very gifted contemporary music composer and lyricist.  Her warm and dynamic vocal stylings range from great jazz and show standards to her well-crafted contemporary compositions, which are both melodically and lyrically creative. ​Her sharing of musical intimacies with her audiences is truly a gift to us all."  -   Overton Berry Support the show

Originally from New York, Bramson was born into a family of musicians. Following undergraduate studies in economics, Bramson returned to music, earning a Masters degree from the prestigious conservatory, the Eastman School of Music. Steve Bramson is the Emmy™award - winning composer of hundreds of primetime television episodes and numerous feature films. He scored ten consecutive seasons of CBS Te...

Pianist/Composer Darren Litzie has been performing professionally in a wide variety of settings for over fifteen years. He holds a Master of Music in Jazz Studies Degree from The Hartt School’s Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the University of Hartford, and a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance Degree from Western Connecticut State University. While completing his graduate studies, Darren was...

Mike Soper is a London based trumpeter, graduating from Trinity College 10 years ago, nows the time for Mike to release his debut album, Undoing. Today we chat to him about the music, his band and his inspirations.  Support the show

Huw is a hard-working & versatile musician from London, UK. Primarily a bass guitarist, he’s toured the world, recorded on countless tracks, and taught students of all backgrounds and ages.  As well as bass guitar, he can play synth bass, upright bass, guitar, ukulele and keys. From his home studio, he composes, records and provides one-to-one music lessons. Since 2016 he’s co-written and rele...

Bandleader of the Nimbus Sextet, Scottish keyboardist Joe Nichols joins Rob and Tara to chat about his life and music. Back in May they won Jazz FM Album of the Week, this is one worth hearing!  Support the show

Our very own host Tara is interviewed by Rob Cope about her upcoming gig at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club here in London. Heres the link to the video show, if you prefer to watch!  https://youtu.be/yqlbg3f3bIA Support the show

Matt released his debut album ‘Where Will The River Flow’ in March 2021 to critical acclaim throughout Europe including a 5 star review in BBC Music Magazine and was long-listed for the multi-genre Scottish Album of the Year Award. Following the release Matt was invited as a guest soloist with the Grammy Award winning WDR Big Band in Cologne with his music being arranged by Bob Mintzer. His second...

Starting his professional career in his early 20s, Nigel toured Europe with various reggae and funk bands before settling on a solo guitar career and turning his attention to jazz. Citing early influences as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Nigel honed his craft by attending gigs and sitting in with the players of the time. Nigel has played on more than 50 al...