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This week we're talking with creative musical supremo Alice Zawadzki - an astonishing singer, violinist and composer.
We explore her journey into music via the influences of New Orleans and music colleges, her approach to creativity and reflections on the natural world, and her unbridled and broad appetite for music in all its forms and types.
Obviously, there's an extra special quiz, additions to the fantasy house band, and some cracking musical recommendations.
Alice's album recommendations included:
Faint by Taylor Deupree (2012) on Norman Records
JS Bach: ThreeOrOne by Fred Thomas, Aisha Orazbayeva & Lucy Railton (2021) on ECM
El Hal/The Feeling by Electric Jalaba (2021) on Strut Records
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Links
Keep up to date with Alice here: www.alicezmusic.com
Keep up to date with the Watford Jazz Junction here (and to buy tickets for our festival 19-22 May 2022): www.watfordjazzjunction.com
Credits
Presenter: Chris Newstead
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Recorded March 2022.
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This week we're talking with Mark Armstrong - trumpeter, composer, arranger and artistic director of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.
We discover all sorts from tales, from dusty old trumpet shops in to dodgy student band names, from fabulous young NYJO musicians to awesome players in the world's greatest bands - it's a musical big band treat!
Mark's album recommendations included:
Cookin' and Relaxin' (double disc) by Miles Davis (1958) on Prestige
Coming About by Maria Schneider (1996) on Enja
Plugged In and Live by Earth, Wind & Fire (1996) on Pyramid
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Next episode
And just a reminder that our next episode won't come out now until March 2022. Plenty of time to catch-up with the back catalogue... :-)
Links
Keep up to date with NYJO here.
Keep up with Mark here.
Credits
Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded February 2022.
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This week we're joined by the super talented and very interesting Alex Webb - pianist, composer, arranger and serial collaborator.
We chat about his fabulous new album British Standard Time featuring Jo Harrop, Carroll Thompson, Luca Manning and Tony Momrelle, reflect on the jazz scene in the UK in some depth and explore all the motivations behind continuing to write and create.
It's a beaut!
Alex's album recommendations, include:
Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder (1976) released on Tamla
Miles Ahead by Miles Davis (1957) released on Columbia
The Audience with Betty Carter (1980) released on Betcar; Verve
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Links
Keep up to date with Alex via his website here.
Credits
Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded January 2022.
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This week we're in conversation with Jess Gillam MBE, presenter of the This Classical Life Podcast as well as being a hugely talented saxophonist and awesome performer.
We chat about all sorts including her musical pathways into professional life, her influences, and her reflections on the importance of music for mental wellbeing.
Oh, and we discuss the critical issues of Marmite or marmalade, greatest Abba songs, and cope with the jaw dropping revelation of which instrument Jess would drop from a symphony orchestra...
Jess's album recommendations include:
Blackstar by David Bowie (2016) released on Columbia/Sony.
What's Going On by Marvin Gaye (1971) released on Tamla
Dummy by Portishead (1994) released on Go! Beat
Support
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Links
For more information about Jess check out: https://www.jessgillamsax.co.uk/
And listen to her This Classical Life podcast via BBC Sounds or click here.
Credits
Presenter: Chris Newstead
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Recorded December 2021.
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This week we're joined by Tara Minton and Ed Babar to find out more about their new album, 'Two for the Road'.
We chat about all sorts including Tara's musical journey from Australia to the UK, the influence of early education on Ed, and learn why Lithuania and The Netherlands are go to jazz countries!
Their album recommendations include:
Blue by Joni Mitchell (1971) released on Reprise
The Clown by Charles Mingus (1957) released on Atlantic
Music for Large & Small Ensembles by Kenny Wheeler (1990) released on ECM
Support
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Links
For more information about Tara and Ed's work, including to buy their album, check out Tara's website at: http://taraminton.com/
Credits
Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded December 2021.
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We launch 2022 and Series 9 of the WJJ Podcast in conversation with UK saxophonist Dave O'Higgins.
We talk about his journey into music, the influences on route, and the people he's played with and those he continues to create with, having come through the jazz scene of the 1980s playing alongside Mark Nightingale and Gerard Presencer to forming new partnerships today with Rob Luft and leading his own Quartet.
Dave's album recommendations include:
Go! by Dexter Gordon (1962) released on Blue Note
Blue Train by John Coltrane (1958) released on Blue Note
Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin (1971) released on Atlantic
Support
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Presenter: Chris Newstead
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Recorded December 2021.
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We round off 2021 with a hugely enjoyable conversation with celebrated cellist, singer & composer Ayanna Witter-Johnson.
We talk about playing on the big stage, balancing musical interests, and all the many influences that have made Ayanna such an original and in-demand musician.
Ayanna's album choices include:
Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum by Sounds of Blackness (1994) released on Perspective
Innervisions by Stevie Wonder (1973) released on Tamla
To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar (2015) released on AME, Aftermath & Interscope
Support
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Presenter: Chris Newstead
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Recorded December 2021.
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In our penultimate episode of 2021 we chat with Barney Stevenson, who's the artistic director of the Marsden Jazz Festival based in Yorkshire, England.
Soon to celebrate 30 years, we chat about how the festival survived lock-down and invented some new online offerings, how their audience has developed over the years, and how they've supported new musicians and promoted new music.
Barney's album recommendations include:
New Bottle Old Wine by Gil Evans (1958) released on World Pacific
Belonging by Keith Jarrett (1974) released on ECM
Notes with Attachments by Blake Mills & Pino Palladino (2021) released on Impulse!
For more info about the Marsden Jazz Festival check out their website at: https://www.marsdenjazzfestival.com/ where you'll also find a link to their fabulous podcast.
Support
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Presenter: Chris Newstead
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Recorded November 2021.
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A festive podcast journey aboard our star-packed Polar Jazz Express as we travel through the snow-capped highlands of Watford to a little place called ‘Jazzmas’.
We’re joined by jazzman & sax player to the stars Ben Castle, Tomorrow’s Warrior & all-round sparkling jazz legend Camilla George, super classy classical soprano Lotti Newstead, & shimmering YouTube prog rocker Jim Newstead.
We programme the Cab Cabaret Fantasy Stage as presented by the fabulous Ray Gelato, deliver much punning & cunning in choosing the world’s greatest festive jazz candy, generously share live performances a plenty (but sadly only on kazoos), enter into a deep-dive discussion on how to handle the triple appearance of mince-pies, Christmas pudding & Christmas cake, and undertake the loading of Stanta Getz’s iPod
There are also LOADS of special listener Christmas prizes with some awesome jazz swag giveaways plucked from the very top of Stanta’s sleigh.
Thank yous
Our thanks to Ray, to Serious & the EFG London Jazz Festival & London’s 606 Club for their awesome prizes.
Also note, the original recording of this podcast which was available until 5 January 2022 included a beautiful reading from Cerys Matthews, which has now been removed as our licence to share the lyrics of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was limited to just one month. A huge thank you to Cerys - it was a cracker!
Support
You can support the podcast by buying us a coffee (or mince pie!) at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisnewstead
Competition
To enter our prize draw give-away please email [email protected] with the subject title ‘Festive Swag’. The competition deadline is 12pm GMT 6 January 2022, when winners will be drawn. There are no cash alternatives, no travel is included & there is only one entry permitted per email address. Good luck!
Show deets & licensing
Presenter Chris Newstead.
Recorded December 2021.
Theme music & 'Jingle Bells Jazz Christmas' music licensed through AudioJungle.
Canine Christmas bell tinkling by Teddy Newstead (The First).
All other incidental music/effects by Chris Newstead.
Watford Jazz Junction
Tickets for the Watford Jazz Junction music festival 19-22 May 2022 are on sale only at www.watfordjazzjunction.com. The line-up includes Emma Smith, Shri Sriram feat. Dennis Rollins, NYJO feat. Tim Garland, Archipelago, Samuel Sharp, Jelly Cleaver, Tomorrow’s Warriors & John Etheridge.
Guest web links
www.watfordjazzjunction.com
www.charlottenewstead.co.uk
www.bencastle.com
www.camillageorge.com
www.youtube.com/jimnewstead
www.raygelato.com
www.cerysmatthews.co.uk
Happy Holidays y’all. Stay safe and always remember to connect with something new. 😊
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In this week's bumper episode we take the time out to talk with Anthony Kerr, professor of jazz vibraphone at the Royal College of Music, and a long time vibist on the world jazz scene.
We explore the importance of mental and physical well-being for musicians, the conditions for a perfect jazz gig, the Belfast, Dublin, New York and London jazz scenes, and take in a full 101 on the evolution of the vibes. It's super interesting!
Anthony's album recommendations include:
Transition by John Coltrane (1965) released on Impulse!
The Art of the Trio by Brad Mehldau (1997) released on Warner Bros
Here's to Life by Shirley Horn (1992) released on Verve
Keep up to date with Anthony at his website: www.anthonykerrvibes.com
Support
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Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded November 2021.
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Unc D (musicians Dante Basista & Danny Svenson) are an Ohio-based remix and production team who've seen a huge growth of interest across the last 18 months in their jazz-heavy tracks, influenced by the London scene.
We chat about how UK jazz releases of the last 5 years (especially the work of Kamaal Williams and Brownswood Recordings) are so important to their music, garage-sized jazz production, and how their work has been gathering popularity, particularly on Spotify.
There's some tinkering to our house-band, remixes to the max in our weekly quiz, and the delivery of the classic line, "I try to use excessive keyboards at all times". Word.
Dante and Danny's album choices included:
Age of Adz by Sufjan Stevens (2010) released on Asthmatic Kitty
Welcome to the Hills by the Yussef Dayes Trio (2020) released on Cashmere Thoughts
Expensive Sh*t by Fela Kuti (1975) released on Sounds Workshop & Editions Makossa in the US
Tracks mentioned in this week's remix quiz are:
Björk: 'Human Behaviour' remixed by Underworld
Midlake: 'Roscoe' remixed by Beyond the Wizards Sleeve
Tori Amos: ‘Professional Widow’ remixed by Armand’s Star Trunk Funkin’ Mix
Florence & The Machine: ‘You’ve Got The Love’ remixed by The xx
Grace Jones: ‘Williams’ Blood’ remixed by Aeroplane
M.I.A.: ‘Paper Planes’ remixed by DFA
Blur: ‘Movin’ On’ remixed by William Orbit
Goldie: ‘Inner City Life' remixed by Roni Size & DJ Krust
Missy Elliot: ‘Get Your Freak On’ remixed by Jacknife Lee
Gorillaz: ‘DARE’ remixed by DFA remix
To hear tracks from Unc D check their Spotify.
Support
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Show info
Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded November 2021.
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In our first crossing to India, we have a fabulous conversation with the talented and entertaining musicians behind the Indian world/jazz fusion band, MoonArra.
Jagadeesh (guitar) and Madhuri (singer & songwriter) share their outlook of the Bangalore (Bengaluru) music scene, talk about the evolution of the band, and playing festivals the world over.
We talk about the power and importance of collaborations, International Jazz Day and critically make a double-addition to our fantasy house-band! :-)
Among their album recommendations, Jagadeesh & Madhuri recommend:
Night at the Opera by Queen (1975) released on EMI
Moonsung by Sheila Chandra (1999) released on Real World Records
Salt Rain by Susheela Raman (2001) released on Narada
For more information about MoonArra visit their website: http://www.moonarra.com/
Support
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Show info
Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded November 2021.
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As you'd expect in the company of Ray Gelato, this is an extremely entertaining episode to conclude the current series.
We chat about rhythm & blues, finding your chops in the company of great recordings from the past, and understanding what it is to perform and entertain whilst still being yourself.
We talk about lots of the great tenor players from history, what it takes to be a Giant in Ray's band, and get a full account of what a truly great night out in Soho looks like!
Ray's album choices include:
Swing's the Thing by Illilnois Jacquet (1956) released on Clef
The Wildest Show at Tahoe by Louis Prima (1957) released on Capitol
Songs for Swingin' Lovers by Frank Sinatra (1956) released on Capitol
Check out Ray's website at https://www.raygelato.com/
Support
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Show info
Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded October 2021.
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We're still celebrating our first year anniversary as part of this fabulously entertaining and giggly conversation with pianist Zoe Rahman.
We talk about all her educational stepping stones, influences and people that played a part in crafting her sound from Julian Joseph to Joanne Brackeen.
We also talk about her latest award-winning composition working with her local primary school that led to Jamie Cullum donating a grand piano, and with the school set to become the latest jazz venue as part of this year's EFG London Jazz Festival.
Zoe's album choices include:
The Three Americas by Eliane Elias (1996) released on Blue Note
Keith Jarrett Live at the Blue Note, complete 6-disc box set (and a bit of a cheat by Zoe!) (1996) released on ECM
Every album by Alice Coltrane (and a massive cheat by Zoe!!) (1968-2006)
Zoe's website: https://www.zoerahman.com/
Zoe performs live at Frith Manor Primary School in Mill Hill as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival on Sunday 21 November 2021: https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/zoe-rahman-trio
And here's the back-story to that piano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za0kdDoZmuI
Anniversary competition
To enter our 1 Year Anniversary draw, just email [email protected] with the subject title "WJJ Pocast is 1".
Winners will be chosen from a random draw after the deadline at midday (GMT) on 1 December 2021. No cash alternatives are available and no travel is included. Post & package is included. Our first prize is a WJJ T Shirt, a WJJ Baseball Cap & 2 tickets to our Tony Kofi show on 12 February 2022 in Watford. 4 runners up will all win WJJ Baseball Caps. Good luck!
Support
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Show info
Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded October 2021.
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The WJJ Podcast turns 1-year old this week, and we celebrate in conversation with the hugely talented, funny and thoughtful pianist & composer Elliot Galvin.
A long-time member of 2020 Mercury nominated jazz super-group Dinosaur, leader of his own trio and player in many other groups, Elliot talks about his journey into jazz, his relationship with the piano and his approach to composition.
It might also be the first (& last!) time we manage to bring Noam Chomsky, Beyonce, David Lynch and Harold Pinter into our conversation!
Elliott's album recommendations include:
Gorillaz by Gorillaz (2001) released on Parlophone
Kind of Blue by Miles Davis (1959) released on Columbia
Trout Mask Replica by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band (1969) released on Straight
Elliot will be performing as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival on Wednesday 17 November 2021. More details here.
Anniversary competition
To enter our 1 Year Anniversary competition, just email [email protected] with the subject title "WJJ Pocast is 1".
Winners will be chosen from a random draw after the deadline at midday (GMT) on 1 December 2021. No cash alternatives are available and no travel is included. Post & package is included. Our first prize is a WJJ T Shirt (as shown by Elliot in the photo!), a WJJ Baseball Cap & 2 tickets to our Tony Kofi show on 12 February 2022 in Watford. 4 runners up will all win WJJ Baseball Caps. Good luck!
Support
You can help support the podcast and keep us ad free. Especially useful if you’d like to support the podcast and want to keep it ad free. Plus it makes Chris feel very happy indeed! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChrisNewstead
Show info
Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded October 2021.
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In this week's episode we talk with pianist Greg Foat about his musical influences, his journey into jazz and his reflections on the current UK jazz scene.
We discuss growing up on the Isle of Wight, his extensive record collection and his approach to working with other musicians and creating great collaborations.
Plus there's a bonus appearance by our youngest ever guest!
Greg's album choices include:
Gyroscope by Gordon Beck (1969) released on Morgan
Remember of Love by Masuru Imada (1979) released on Three Blind Mice
Flare Up by Harry Beckett (1970) released on Philips
Greg will be performing as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival on Sunday 14 November. 2021. More details here.
Support
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Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded October 2021.
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In this week’s episode we chat with the fabulous singer and songwriter Jo Harrop.
We chat about her new album 'The Heart Wants', working with Christian McBride, being feted by Iggy Pop, playing on the London scene, and responding to the joys and pains of life through song-writing.
There’s lots of laughs, some deep dives into the healing power of music, an exceptionally complex quiz(o), and some great album recommendations including:
Sweet Bitter Love by Aretha Franklin (1967) released on Sony
Sarah Vaughan (with Clifford Brown) by Sarah Vaughan (1955) released on EmArcy
Every song ever by Tom Waits (what a big cheat by Jo!)
Jo's website: www.joharrop.com/
Support
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Presenter: Chris Newstead
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Recorded October 2021.
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In this week’s episode we chat with the very talented pianist, composer and arranger Paul Edis.
We chat about his latest album "The Still Point of the Turning World", his creative processes when working within classical and jazz genres, and who he turns to for support as a musician and a creator.
There’s of course a very taxing quiz(!), an evolution within our fantasy house band, and some fabulous album recommendations that even made the host’s hairs stand up on his arms, including:
Night Train by Oscar Peterson (1963) released on Verve
Kind of Blue by Miles Davis (1959) released on Columbia
Solo Monk by Thelonius Monk (1965) released on Columbia
Paul's website: www.pauledis.co.uk
Paul on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PaulEdisMusician
Support
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Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded October 2021.
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In this week's episode with chat with Italian-born singer Irene Serra.
She shares more about her journey to the UK via Copenhagen and Milan, settling in to jazz life in Hackney, developing her fabulous band ISQ and her creative influences including dance.
We discuss her upcoming album, remixing and listening to music and of course there's a quiz, top 3 album choices and a vocal addition to the house band. It's a lovely chat all round!
Irene's album recommendations include:
Piano and A Microphone 1983 by Prince (2018) released by NPG/Warner Bros
After Hours by Sarah Vaughan (1961) released on Roulette
Post (1995) and Homogenic (1997) by Björk, both released on One Little Indian
Irene's website: www.irenaserra.com
Support
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Presenter: Chris Newstead
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Recorded September 2021.
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In this week's episode, Chris is joined by his lovely siblings Lotti and Jim.
Lotti is a concert soprano & music appreciation tutor; Jim is a rock drummer and online music reviewer.
We all 3 pick a different album to share and contrast as we reflect on musical spiritualism across the contrasting worlds of classical, rock and jazz music. There's also a very exciting hooter!
Our featured albums are:
Lateralus by Tool (2001) released on Volcano
The 5th Symphony by Jean Sibelius - recommending Sir John Barbirolli's 1962 recording of Symphonies Nos. 2 & 5 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Halle Orchestra (2008) released on Testament
Finding Gabriel by Brad Mehldau (2019) released on Nonesuch
Lotti's website: www.charlottenewstead.co.uk
Jim's channel: www.youtube.com/beatsworking2012
Support
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Show info
Presenter: Chris Newstead
Theme: by SoundWorkLab, licensed through AudioJungle.
Recorded September 2021.
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