A Podcast for jazzheads by jazzheads coming from the heart of the world famous Wakefield Jazz Club
Ben chats with saxophonist and composer Hannah Horton about her latest album 'Inside Out', her work with young people and she choses some of her favourite tracks too!
Here are links to all of Hannah's projects, including JSteps - do get in touch with Hannah if you'd like to learn more about this:
www.hannahhorton.comhttps://www.facebook.com/HannahHortonSax
https://www.instagram.com/hannahhortonsax/
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Ben chats with Pianist, composer and Head of Jazz at Leeds Conservatoire, Jamil Sheriff ahead of his Five Gold Rings set at Wakefield Jazz Club.
Tracks:
Future Car - Jamil Sheriff Big Band
Keith Jarrett - Country
Nikki Iles - Hush
Crazy Happy - Jamil Sheriff Trio
www.wakefieldjazz.org
Ben chats with Swedish singer, songwriter, composer and producer Liselotte Östblom.
Track listing:
St Louis Blues - Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder
Sleepwalkers - Jarrod Lawson
Above - Liselotte Östblom
What Say You - Robert Mitchell's True Think
Links:
https://www.liselotteostblom.com/
https://www.wakefieldjazz.org/
Manchester based singer songwriter Marco Woolf chats to Ben about his upcoming tour, his music and influences.
For all tour dates search @northernconnectionstour and @marcowoolf on all social media platforms.
Tracks:
Nas (feat Q-Tip) - One Love (contains strong language)
Jyoti - Hard Bap Duke
Marco Woolf - Lets Build This House
Links:
www.wakefieldjazz.org
www.jazzleeds.org.uk
www.jazznortheast.com
www.jazznorth.org
Drummer Robert Casteli chats with Ben about his upcoming UK live dates, his latest recording and more!
Visit www.robertcastelli.com for more about Robert and all of his projects
Tracks:
On Fire - Michel Camilo
Fire – Jimi Hendrix
Jazzayer – Karim Ziad
Vamos – Robert Castelli & Boom!
www.wakefieldjazz.org for gig listings, reviews, podcasts and lots of info about our great club!
Saxophonist Iain Ballamy chats to Ben about his recent collaborations with Singer Ian Shaw and chooses some of his musical influences.
Tracks:
Once Upon a Summer Time - Ian Shaw
Bolivia - Cedar Walton
Jerusalem - David Rees-Williams
SET: Concerto for Tenor Sax IV and V - Gary Carpenter, Iain Ballamy
Visit www.ballamy.com for all things Iain.
And for more about our lovely little jazz club in Yorkshire go to www.wakefieldjazz.org
Ben chats to Mancunian pianist Tom Harris about tours, education, and some of his musical influences.
Tracks:
Autumn Mood - Erroll Garner
On the Sunny Side of the Street - Sonny Rollins
Optimistic Voices/No Love Dying - Cecile McLorin Salvant
One - Wilkins and Harris
Modus Operandi - Marco Woolf
You can find tom on social media @tomharrisisacommonname and his website www.tomharrismusic.com
Liam talks about his new album 'The Long Game' and chooses some of his favourite music.
Tracks:
Fig Foot – Paul Bley
Someday My Prince Will Come – Miles Davis
The Front – Wayne Horvitz
Rain on my Birthday – Liam Noble
For more from Liam visit https://liamnoble68.wordpress.com/ or https://editionrecords.com/artists/liam-noble/
Come and join us for a warm welcome and some fabulous music at www.wakefieldjazz.org
A celebration of some of the amazing female artists we've had the pleasure of listening to at Wakefield Jazz. Presented by our ever inspiring treasurer, Judith Waterhouse.
TRACKS
Din and Tonic – Janette Mason
The Caged Bird – Nikki Iles & The Frankfurt Radio Big Band
Gravy Waltz - Ellyn Rucker
Fi-fi Goes to Heaven - Joanne Brackeen
California Dreaming – Clare Teal
Robin – Dinosaur
After the Rain – Alina Bzhezhinska
Links:
Ben chats with Jazz Cellist Shirley Smart.
Track list:
Moritat – Sonny Rollins
Sot fi Sukkout El Layl (In the Silence of the Night) – Sabreen
Palmyra – Issie Barratt’s Interchange
A Son of Windrush Reflects - Shirley Smart, Robert Mitchell
Visit www.shirleysmart.com for more about all of Shirley’s music and you can find her on social media.
www.wakefieldjazz.com for gig listings, reviews, podcasts and to order food!
Ben chats with Wakefield Jazz's promoter, Pete Rosser about his history, musical influences and rhubarb!
For more about Pete go to www.peterosser.co.uk or come and meet him in person, every Friday at Wakefield Jazz.
For gig listings and tickets visit www.wakefieldjazz.org or find us on social media.
Tracks:
J.F. – Rosario Giulliani
Ain’t Misbehavin – Fats Waller
In Walked Bud – Thelonious Monk
The Great Pretender – Lester Bowie
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Ben chats with Leeds based guitarist Nik Svarc about his albums, tours, lockdown projects and life as a musician in Leeds.
We also mention the Jazz North Northern Line Scheme - more info here: https://www.jazznorth.org/supporting-artists/jazz-northern-line/
Tracks:
Bemsha Swing – Nik Svarc Trio +1
Bold as Love – Jimi Hendrix
Wade in the Water – Charlie Hunter
You Are Not Alone – Svarc/Hanley/Longhorn
Visit www.niksvarc.com for more...
The UK's finest New Orleans style piano player chats with Ben.
Tracks:
Keep on Gwine - Dale Storr
Dr Jazz - Jools Holland and The Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Put Out the Light - James Booker
Boogie for Tuts - Dale Storr
Visit www.wakefieldjazz.org for all gig listings and news
Ben's chats with Pianist David Newton and Guitarist Denny Ilett
Tracks:
I Won't Dance - Oscar Peterson
One Step - Cecile McLorin Salvant & Sulivan Fortner
Liza - Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea
When You're Smiling - Louis Armstrong
Gypsy in my Soul - Johnny Smith
Up in the Skies - Electric Lady Big Band
www.davenewtonjazzpiano.com
Visit www.wakefieldjazz.org for exciting news about our new season of gigs!
Parliamentary Awards Jazz Vocalist of the year 2019 Zoe Gilby chats about her music projects and where she finds her inspiration!
Tracks:
In the Heat of the Night – by Nancy Wilson
Autumn Serenade performed by Michelle Nicolle
And
The Sycamore from the Graeme Wilson Quartet.
Make sure you search Wakefield Jazz on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and subscribe to our mailing list for gig listings and updates.
wakefieldjazz.org
Bass player, composer and band leader Ben Crosland chats about his latest album, 'Solway Stories'
Tracks:
The Cost of Living - Michael Brecker
Consolation - Kenny Wheeler
Driving North - Ben Crosland Quintet
Visit wakefieldjazz.org for gigs, workshops and more!
Sax player and composer Emma Johnson chats with Ben about writing, the north, and a colouring book!
Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat's debut album 'Worry Not' is out now.
Tracks:
Cheese Cake - Dexter Gordon
Julian - Nishla Smith
Hold Me Tight - Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat
Visit wakefieldjazz.org and subscribe to our mailing list and come and join us at the club
In this episode, Ben chats with Veryan Weston who visited Wakefield Jazz with a group called Eternal Triangle.
Tracks:
Bohuslav Martinu - 'Allegro' from Double Concerto for Two String Orchestras, Piano and Timpani
Ornette Coleman - 'Harlems Manhattan'
Eternal Triangle - 'Jara'
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Leeds based drummer Caroline Boaden talks to Ben about her gigs, influences and favourite tracks.
Tracks: Eberhard - Lyle Mays A Moment of Quiet Resignation - Andy Schofield and Les Chisnell Hush - Nikki Iles
Sign up to the mailing list at www.wakefieldjazz.org for upcoming events at one of the best jazz venues in the UK.
American sax player Greg Abate talks with Ben about his life as a touring jazz artist and his approaches to his music and live performances.
Tracks: Sunshower - Greg Abate and the Kenny Barron Trio Cheek to Cheek - Phil Woods Stardust - Artie Shaw Jazz Orchestra featuring Dick Johnson Voyage - Greg Abate and the Kenny Baron Trio
For more info visit www.gregabate.com
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