Julian Siegel live at Ronnie Scott's

 You may have read my review of 'Tales from the Jacquard' by Julian Siegel. Now you also read my review of the album live at Ronnie's.

Andrew Burashko from The Art of Time Ensemble

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, featuring a conversation with Andrew Burashko from the Art of Time Ensemble.

The Ensemble's latest album features live recordings of fresh arrangements of songs by Leonard Cohen. In our conversdation, Andrew and I discuss the making of the album, the post-Covid years and the joy of performing these wonderful songs.

Thanks to Andrew for allowing me to play extracts from Songs of Leonard Cohen alongside our conversation.

Allard and Stanley at the 606 Club

 I visited the wonderful 606 Club to hear Ross Stanley and Chris Allard. You can read my review for The Riff

Derek Bermel 'Intonations'

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, featuring a conversation with composer and clarinettist Derek Bermel.

    Derek's latest album includes compositions for a range of ensembles and soloists and the first track I feature is Derek himself on clarinet. Intonations is a wonderful album.

    Thanks to Derek for allowing me to play extracts from Intonations 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."

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Nadia Shpachenko 'Invasion'

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, featuring a conversation with Grammy award-winning Ukrainian-American pianist Nadia Shpachenko.

Nadia's latest album features works by composer Lewis Spratlan, who sadly died just a few days before this episode came out. He leaves a marvellous legacy and this album in particular contains some of his stunning works, created for Nadia. The title track is Invasion, a piece written in just a few days following Russia's initial attachs on Ukraine in February 2022.

Thanks to Nadia for allowing me to play extracts from Invasion 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."

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Rachel Barton Pine 'Violin Concerts by Black Composers Through the Centuries'

Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I chat with violinist Rachel Barton Pine.

Rachel's fascinating album Violin Concertos by Black Composers Through the Centuries is a real delight and I hope you enjoy listening to the snippets you can hear. Find out more about the project we discuss and learn more about music by black composers.

Thanks to Rachel for allowing me to play extracts from Violin Concertos by Black Composers Through the Centuries 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

Thanks for listening to Harmonious World. You can support the show by becoming a subscriber.

Please rate and review wherever you find your podcasts - it really helps.

Chris Allard and Ross Stanley 'Tortugas'

Read my review of this great piano and guitar duo on KindOfJazz.com