Sitting In

Firstly, we’d like to welcome you all back to Sitting In!

It’s been a little while since we wrapped up Season 1 and we’ve been busy behind the scenes creating some exciting, new mini-projects leading up to our second season. This first mini-project is called ‘Sitting In Jams’, a short-length, weekly conversation by our three hosts Rhys Gilchrist, Callum Stevenson, and Jack Handyside. The Sitting In Jams format is designed to explore single topics, ideas, and questions submitted by our listeners.

This week, we reached out to the Sitting In community to ask their questions and were met with a whole host of interesting topics to discuss in this episode! Sit in with us as we discuss everything to do with improvising, gear talk, and performing on stage in this extra-long episode!

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This week, we're excited to have Emily C. Browning onto the podcast! 

Emily is a New Zealand-based artist, songwriter, and guitarist who found recognition through growing a considerable following via social media. Since 2016, Emily has toured all through New Zealand with her own band, worked alongside Cory Wong, Raelee Nikole, and is one of the core members of the female/non-binary led collective 'Her Songs'. Emily released her captivating debut EP 'WTF' in 2019 featuring producer Ariza, and recently released the single 'Alive' featuring David Ryan Harris.

It was great to feature Emily as our final guest this week to conclude Season 1 of Sitting In. This episode was especially one for the songwriters and lyricists listening as we dived right into how Emily crafts her songs. Among many other things, we touched upon Emily's daily songwriter practices, working alongside Cory Wong and touring during a pandemic.

- Emily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily.c.browning/ 

- Listen to Emily C. Browning on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mUNIibyzxNjokXOxLC9yg?si=lJqz5KqkRIGGWG9fldKdCw 

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In Episode 19 of Sitting In, I had the chance to chat with Rosie Frater-Taylor, a  UK based songwriter and guitarist who has been taking social media by storm since the release of her latest single ‘Better Days’ in October.  

Blending the sound of folk, jazz and world music, Rosie’s sound gives a fresh offering that is inspired by the likes of Becca Stevens, Pat Metheny, George Benson and Joni Mitchell. Her latest single ‘Better Days’ has something for everyone: beautifully crafted melodies, infectious rhythms, sophisticated harmony and even a soaring guitar/scat solo in the middle! 

Currently in her final year studying jazz guitar at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Rosie is about to release her second album, her most accomplished offering yet, showcasing her growing abilities and confidence as a complete artist.

Check out Rosie’s latest single here: https://open.spotify.com/album/46w8ou87eylpU8gQAcUiZd?si=z96E88e_StCwoFxABjJjhQ

Rosie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosiefratertaylor/ 

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This week on Sitting In, we welcomed Charlie Allen to the podcast! Charlie is a Bristolian session guitarist and artist based in London, as well as playing in company with artists such as McKnasty, Charlie has made a name for himself for his ultra precise, groovy and all round silky playing. Charlie and I sat down to discuss what he's been practicing, how he developed his recognisable sound and what's in store for the future. Charlie has an interesting background as to how he got started and the musical journey that has led him to London.

Alongside this week's chat, we took some questions that were submitted from our Sitting In listeners via social media for Charlie. This episode is not one to miss and was hugely enjoyable to record.

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- Charlie Allen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlieallenguitar/

This week we mixed it up on Sitting In by interviewing the host Rhys Gilchrist!

With Jack Handyside joining us for this last minute episode, we sat down and talked about what's been going on with Rhys during this pandemic and his thoughts on practice, headspace and positivity. This episode delves into everything from changing up our music practices, to what listeners of Sitting In don't know about Rhys. This was a fun episode to record and with a multitude of topics covered, there's something for everyone!

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In Episode 16 of Sitting In, Annie Wagstaff (AnniePlaysGuitar) was kind enough to join me for a chat where we talked about everything from; the pitfalls of Live Looping performance, to Annie's unquenchable thirst for learning on the guitar and away from it. Tune in to hear Annie discuss her formative years studying the guitar and her writing process.

Annie is a highly skilled, professional guitarist having studied all around the world, and has shared the stage with the likes of Nile Rodgers and the Eurhythmics.

As a UK-based guitarist, Annie is the other half of the duo project HANNIE, joined by Hannah Koppenburg on keys. The pair sent shockwaves around social media for their highly well produced and arranged live-looping videos before HANNIE was eventually formed.

- Annie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annieplaysguitar/

- HANNIE’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hanniemusic

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It was great fun to welcome Nicholas Veinoglou to Episode 15 of Sitting In. As an international session guitarist, Nicholas has played in some of the biggest stadium venues all across the world while on tour with Bazzi supporting Justin Timberlake and Jordan Fischer. As a musical director and songwriter, Nicholas has written and produced his own albums while working alongside some incredible rising talents such as Maddie Jay, Anne Marie and Leven Kali. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's in Jazz Performance but a quick glance at his resume will show you that he has worked in every department from teaching students around the world, to Broadway productions.

In this episode we sat down to discuss Nicholas' early beginnings through to his years at Berklee and his move to LA. Tune in to hear us talk about drawing upside down horses, Nicholas' involvement with the Guitar Mastery Intensive program, How he sees the fretboard and Nicholas' tips for Warzone!

Nicholas’ website: https://nicholasveinoglou.com/

Nicholas’ Instagram: https://nicholasveinoglou.com/

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Episode 14 features Rotem Sivan, a world renowned Jazz guitarist and composer from Israel, currently based in New York. Rotem is a world renowned guitarist and composer, having played alongside the likes of Peter Bernstein, Grace Terzian and Ari Hoenig. Rotem has toured the world with his trio and released several albums with Same Way Home, his latest record, debuting in 2019.

In this episode, I sat down with Rotem to talk about his approach to composition, chaotic guitars and what the COVID-19 pandemic has meant for performing musicians like himself. You can check out Rotem's albums on all platforms, including his video lessons that are readily available on his YouTube channel.

-Rotem’s Website - https://www.rotemsivan.com/

-Rotem’s Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/user/RotemSivanTrio

-Rotem’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/rotemsivanguitar/

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In Episode 13 of Sitting In, I'm joined by Eli Jitsuto, an up and coming Bristol based Jazz guitarist. Eli is originally from Los Angeles, California and currently works with eight-piece band Snazzback, along with other artists such as singer-songwriter China Bowls. In this podcast we cover everything from early beginnings, gravitation to hip hop and lockdown life as a performer. Be sure to check out Eli's playing on Snazzback's album Hedge, and their 3 track feature on Worm Discs new album 'New Horizons a Bristol 'Jazz' Sound' set for release September 4th.

-Eli Jitsuto’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahjsn/

-Snazzback Music: https://snazzback.bandcamp.com/

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Episode 12 of Sitting In showcases Thomas Seminar Ford, a seasoned Jazz guitarist and lecturer at BIMM.

Thomas is a highly sought-after guitarist in the Jazz & Latin world, having been part of all-star groups such as Chris Dave And The Drumhedz, fellow Birmingham pianist Reuben James' band and work alongside Poppy Ajudha.

In this podcast, we spoke about Thomas' non-western music influences growing up; his unusual collection of guitars and his take on the sweet science of fretboard mechanics.

Thomas recently released the album Lo Fi Till I Die in March 2020.

You can also hear Thomas on Reuben James' latest EP Slow Burn and Poppy Ajudha's Watermelon Man single on Blue Note.

-Thomas Seminar Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomasseminarford

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