Yuri Liberzon 'Konstantin Vassiliev Guitar Works, Volume 1'

The latest episode of Harmonious World - the last one for 2022 - features my second  conversation with guitarist Yuri Liberzon. I hesitate to call him a classical guitarist and you'll hear why.

    This second conversation takes us on a journey through the works of composer Konstantin Vassiliev and Yuri's album of Vassiliev's guitar works that cross genres and include elements of contemporary classical, jazz and traditional Russian folk music.

    Thanks to Yuri for allowing me to play extracts from his latest album alongside our conversation.

Garrett Keast and BAAM

 Coincidentally, this interview with American conductor Garrett Keast appears exactly a year since our last episode together. 27 December seems to be our anniversary! In this conversation, we catch up on some of the exciting plans for the Berlin Academy of American Music in 2023 (and 2024 ....).

This second conversation gives me the chance to feature more of the music form the BAAM 2021 album Transatlantic.

Thanks to Garrett for allowing me to play extracts from Transatlantic alongside our conversation.

Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

Dizzy and Fay 'Hooked'

I'm catching up on some of the great conversations I've had in recent weeks: this time it's another duo - songwriters Dizzy and Fay.

    The website includes lots of videos and links to their album - Hooked - which is beautiful.

    Thanks to Dizzy and Fay for allowing me to play extracts from Hooked alongside our conversation.

Chris Allard and Ross Stanley 'Tortugas'

Piano and guitar duo Ross Stanley and Chris Allard joined me for the latest episode of Harmonious World.

    Their album - Tortugas - came out in July and it's been a delight to listen to in preparation for this conversation.

    For those of you wanting to catch up on Ross's work with Trish Clowes that we discuss, you can find out more about their duo here.

    Thanks to Chris and Ross for allowing me to play extracts from Tortugas alongside our conversation.

Billy Pod 'Quintessence'

I'm joined by Greek drummer, now based in London, Billy Pod for the latest episode of Harmonious World.

I've been loving listening to Billy's latest album - Quintessence - and it was a pleasure to chat with him.

Thanks to Billy for allowing me to play extracts from Quintessence alongside our conversation.

The Riff Magazine UK - Associate Editor

A new venture awaits - I am now Associate Editor of The Riff Magazine UK. Watch out for lots of reviews and interviews appearing in due course.

Rob Luft - New Year Concert on the BBC World Service

My first review for The Riff Magazine UK features the recording of Rob Luft's appearance on the BBC World Service New Year Concert.

Peter Janson 'Getting To Here'

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, featuring a conversation with guitarist and composer Peter Janson.

    Getting To Here is a collection of self-penned tracks and arrangements of classics (including Chick Corea's Spain) featuring Peter on solo jazz guitar.

    Thanks to Peter for allowing me to play extracts from Getting To Here alongside our conversation.

    Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."

Support the show

Approaching the end of my 50s - on another podcast

I was recently asked to appear on the '50 Women Over 50' podcast by presenter Sherilynne Starkie and it caused me to look back on the last nine and 11/12 years.

    You can listen to the result here.

Roland Kirk - Live at Ronnie Scott's (1963)

 One of my favourite albums of 2022 - with music recorded in 1963. It was a pleasure to review this for KindofJazz.com