Jazz Matters

Daniel Bennett is a New York-based multi-instrumentalist and leader of the Daniel Bennett Group who is well known for his folk and world-music inspired jazz.

In this episode, we hear more about his career, where those early influences came from and how they have shaped his music over the years.

Women In Jazz is a project founded by London-based duo, Louise Paley and Nina Fine. As well as a radio show on Soho Radio, they offer workshops, networking opportunities and performance space to help more women find their voice in the jazz industry.

In this episode we hear where it all started, the challenges they face and what the future looks like for them.

Barb Jungr is an artist who boasts a long and eclectic career and is one of the best story-tellers in the business. Her new album, 'Bob, Brel & Me' offers original tracks alongside masterful re-workings of songs from Bob Dylan and Jacques Brel and is fully deserving of the fabulous reviews it is receiving.

In this episode we hear all about where this album came from, a little of Barb's past career and what lies ahead, along with some music from the new album.

Part 2 of our double-epioside special covering the life and career of Duncan Lamont.

From his charity work with the BBC Big Band, to playing with Ray Charles and taking up Yoga, we finish our Duncan Lamont story in conversation with his Son, Duncan Jnr, and singer, Esther Bennett.

In part one of a two-part special, we hear all about the life and career of Duncan Lamont, from two people who knew him so well; his Son, Duncan Lamont Jnr, and singer, Esther Bennett.

In Episode 16, we hear all about the First Lady of UK Jazz, Claire Martin OBE. Claire talks us through the beginnings of her 30 year career in music and shares some of her hopes and plans for the future. We also hear some fabulous music from her new album, Believin' It.

In 2019, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club turns 60. We speak to Nick Lewis (Head of Music & Promotions) and James Pearson (House Pianist & Musical Director) about the club past, present and future and find out how they will all be celebrating that incredible milestone.

We take a look at the life and career of drummer, percussionist and record label owner, Trevor Taylor. An exponent of free music and modern jazz, Trevor is a firm believer in the artistic qualities of jazz and music in general.

John Dale talks all about the National Jazz Archive, situated just outside London, UK. We hear where it all started, what it has to offer and some of the exciting things in the pipeline for the future.

In this episode, we explore the incredible career of Ray Gelato. The seasoned vocalist and tenor saxophonist is credited with being one of the major players in the mainstream revival of swing music and has been headlining the jazz scene for the last three decades.