Cycling the Isle of Wight

 

Four happy days in July

'Guitar and Me' - solo guitar from Aleksi Glick

This is the second episode with guest Aleksi Glick, who I first spoke to in December 2020. He joins me this time on Harmonious World to discuss his solo album - Guitar and Me - which is out now.

    Thanks to Aleksi for a fascinating conversation and for allowing me to use clips from Guitar and Me alongside our conversation.

'Mythologies'

Grammy-winner Danae Xanthe Vlasse joined me on Harmonious World to discuss Mythologies, which honours her own heritage with a collection of works inspired by Ancient Greek myths.

    Thanks to Danae for a fascinating conversation and for allowing me to use clips from Mythologies alongside our conversation.

Inbal Segev - 20 for 2020 volume 3

After two years, it was great to interview cellist Inbal Segev about the third volume of her 20 for 2020 project that delightfully expands the repertoire with a set of brand new compositions.

    In our conversation, we discuss 20 for 2020 Volume 3 and the new work that Inbal is doing, including a planned trip to London in October.

    Thanks to Inbal for allowing me to use clips from 20 for 2020 Volume 3 alongside our conversation.

The Love Supreme Jazz Festival - a weekend of joy

 

A good time was had by all at this year's Love Supreme Jazz Festival.

Some incredible acts appeared on stage and I bumped into several good friends, which made it all even better.

Outside the JazzFM studio

Joe Stilgoe

Kind of Jazz - a new review

 I reviewed the Ethan Iverson release Every Note is True for kindofjazz.com and it's excellent!

Season Nine of Harmonious World - a cracking opener with Emma Smith

Singer Emma Smith has a lot to say - both musically and in the fascinating interview you can hear here.

    Meshuga Baby is an extraordinary album, featuring several beautifully arranged standards and four tracks penned by Smith and pianist Jamie Safir. This conversation was a total delight and a great way to launch season 9 of Harmonious World.

    Thanks to Emma for allowing me to use clips from  Meshuga Baby alongside our conversation.