Nigel had music and conversation from some of the GRAMMY runners and riders, including Lalah Hathaway, Gregory Porter, Snarky Puppy, Fantastic Negrito, Jacob Collier, Kurt Elling, William Bell, Joey Alexander and more

Jools Holland is here and playing songs from his new album ‘Piano’ live on the Jazz FM Yamaha. Plus vocalist and saxophonist Curtis Stigers drops by – he has a sold-out run of UK shows, and a live album to unveil recorded with the Danish Radio Big Band.

Our live guests this week are Maxi Jazz and the E-Type Boys. Maxi world famous for his work with Faithless of course, now steering towards a Blues sound with his new group. Strap in for something really special.

And Laura Mvula speaks to us about her new album, current tour and recent snub by the MOBO awards.

The EFG London Jazz Festival continues – Carleen Anderson is live in session as she launches her new album. US Guitarist Charlie Hunter is here to play Ronnie Scott's and BONA FIDE LEGEND Wayne Shorter gives a rare interview ahead of his appearance on the closing night of the festival.

The EFG London Jazz Festival is underway – Nigel has a live session from US guitarist and vocalist Allan Harris, who is playing a number of free gigs across the city as part of ‘The Streets’ project. Plus we get to meet 13 year old piano star Joey Alexander from Indonesia – the youngest Grammy nominee in history. He’s already onto his second acclaimed album.

Nigel catches up with Mark Reilly who founded Matt Bianco in the 80's - hear what the band are up to now, plus we hear about a new movie which celebrates one of the great characters of the Newcastle jazz scene.

Nigel previews the forthcoming EFG London Jazz Festival with conversation and sessions from some of the starts due to visit - Ben Cox, Jacob Collier, Emily Saunders and Kandace Springs. #JazzLife!

Nigel has yet another live session in this edition of his Saturday Show podcast - Sarah Jane Morris and Antonio Forcione, while he's also in conversation with differing but brilliant vocalists - Carmen Lundy and Jocelyn Brown!

Nigel has yet another live session from a world class performer – Will Downing will be here to play live from his new album – ‘Black Pearls’ pays tribute to some of the greatest women in R&B.

Plus a preview of the forthcoming Cambridge Jazz Festival with organiser Gavin Spence and performer Tom O’Grady from funk outfit Resolution 88.

Nigel has a session from Madeleine Peyroux – she talks about her new album ‘Secular Hymns’ and plays live in the studio.

Plus another chance to hear from Charenee Wade – the acclaimed vocalist from the states who channels the music of Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson for her album, hear the stories behind that, and a preview of what’s in store when she’s in the UK later this month.