The American Catalyst Quartet features string players of a supremely high calibre. Their latest album features the music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. I chatted with Paul Laraia about how the album came about.
Monday 29 March 2021
Monday 22 March 2021
Lisa from Shunia
Another delightful interview. This time, it was Lisa Reagan from Shunia. Take a listen - their music is sublime.
Monday 15 March 2021
Interview with the legendary Ernie Watts
The latest episode of my Harmonious World podcast features a fairly lengthy interview with the great saxist Ernie Watts.
It was an honour to interview Ernie and there are a few clips of some of his latest work included on the episode. If you have a chance to listen to him live, please do. It's on my bucket list of gigs for 2021/22.
Monday 8 March 2021
Hailey Brinnel - one to watch
I'm joined for this episode of Harmonious World by Hailey Brinnel, trombonist and singer.
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles is Hailey's joyous album with touches of New Orleans jazz and a lot of fun. In fact, our interview has a lot of laughter - the editing process removed some, but I left a little in so you can see how much fun we had, talking about the album, music and lockdown.
Many thanks for Hailey for allowing me to feature clips from her album alongside our conversation.
To find out more about Hailey, click here.
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles is set for its official launch on 10 April at Chris's Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia.
Saturday 6 March 2021
Monday 1 March 2021
Grammy-winning violinist Hilary joins me for a chat
In the latest episode of Harmonious World, I am joined by three-time Grammy-winning violinist Hilary Hahn.
Hilary and I discuss her latest album - Paris - which includes Chausson's Poeme, Prokofiev's Concerto for violin and orchestra and the world premiere of Rautavaara's stunning Deux Serenades.
To find out more about Hilary, click here.