Santa Montefiore speaking to Lynn Parsons about the Beekeeper's Daughter
20m Apr 01, 2015
20m
Gilles Peterson talks about the Strata East label on Jazz Travels with Sarah Ward
DJ and producer Gilles Peterson talks to Jazz FM’s Sarah Ward about the much respected independent jazz label Strata East ahead of an evening at the Barbican celebrating the label’s output. This interview was originally broadcast in Jazz Travels on 13th March 2015.
13m Mar 25, 2015
13m
The Yamaha Jazz FM Replay Project - Pete Long tell Nigel Williams what he is looking for
Jazz FM and Yamaha UK have teamed up to offer lapsed musicians a unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be professionally coached by Pete Long, Musical Director of The Ronnie Scott's Big Band, and then perform a set as part of the Replay Big Band at Jazz FM's Love Supreme Festival in July! We are looking for adult amateurs who have played saxophone, trumpet or trombone. Successful applicants...
26m Mar 20, 2015
26m
Ken Clarke Interview
Ken Clarke was Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1993-1997 - in an exclusive interview for Jazz FM, he told Jonny Hart what advice he'd be giving to current Chancellor George Osborne about Budget 2015 and also spoke about the infamous occasion when the details of his 1996 Budget were leaked to the press. Listen to The Business Breakfast, weekdays at 6am on Jazz FM for all the latest from the wo...
3m Mar 17, 2015
3m
Business Secretary Vince Cable talks to Jazz FM ahead of Budget 2015
Business Secretary Vince Cable talks to Jazz FM ahead of Budget 2015. Listen to The Business Breakfast, weekdays at 6am on Jazz FM for all the latest from the world of business and finance presented by Michael Wilson. www.jazzfm.com
1m Mar 17, 2015
1m
Chuka Umunna Interview
Ahead of Budget 2015, The Business Breakfast's Jonny Hart spoke exclusively to Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna. Jonny quizzed the politician many tip to become a future leader of his party with Umunna also responding to critics who claim Labour is a "anti-business". Listen to The Business Breakfast, weekdays at 6am on Jazz FM for all the latest from the world of business and finance pre...
10m Mar 17, 2015
10m
My Taste with Bibendum Wine - Martin Morales
Nigel Williams presents My Taste with Bibendum Wine, a series of programmes interviewing renowned chefs and restaurateurs. Nigel will chat to the guests about their love of food and wine, discovering their favourite restaurants, wines and dishes, to give you the inside track. Our latest guest is Martin Morales, former DJ and founding member of Apple iTunes Europe, has been cooking since the ag...
21m Mar 13, 2015
21m
Jazz FM's 25 birthday - Diana Luke speaks to Lynn Parsons
4m Mar 04, 2015
4m
Candi Staton in conversation with Nigel Williams
Jazz FM's friend Candi Staton speaks to Nigel Williams following the news that she will be performing at this year’s Love Supreme Festival – she tells us that will be performing all her classic hits and putting on a family friendly show with her son Marcus Williams on drums who tours with her. Plus find out how writing her latest album was like therapy.
6m Feb 24, 2015
6m
Jazz FM world exclusive first airplay of a new song from Cuban singer Daymé Arocena produced by Gilles Peterson
#DayméArocena is a 21 year old Cuban vocalist who is releasing a new E.P and performing in London in April. Her new album has been produced by Gilles Peterson and Simbad. This song 'Don't Unplug My Body' got it's first ever airing on Jazz FM with Chris Philips. Afro-Cuban vibes meet r&b and jazz head on in a beautiful contemporary sound. #Listen.
6m Feb 09, 2015
6m
Jazzwise #25
Jazzwise #25 to accompany the February 2015 edition of the multi-award winning publication. Hosted by magazine editor Jon Newey and Jazz FM's Chris Philips each month it's an informed and passionate look at what's featured in the pages. This month we discuss the new album and work of Israeli UK based saxophonist Gilad Atzmon, Horace Silver's 'Sister Sadie' is examined 'Across The Tracks' and N...
1hr 13m Feb 05, 2015
1hr 13m
Darius Brubeck in conversation
Nigel Williams welcomes #DariusBrubeck, the son of legend #DaveBrubeck, and indeed an acclaimed jazz musician and educator in his own right. He lives in the UK these days, and tells us about his latest projects, including latest release ' Cathy's Summer'
9m Jan 26, 2015
9m
Saxophonist Alex Garnett talks to Chris Philips
British saxophonist Alex Garnett is renowned on the UK jazz scene. He is the go-to guy for American and European jazz musicians looking for a gig in London and presents his own series of nights at Ronnie Scotts. Garnett releases his second album 'Andromeda' on Whirlwind Recordings with his 'Bunch Of Fives' on January 26th. Taking time out from a UK tour he spoke with Chris Philips about the new...
30m Jan 22, 2015
30m
Taylor Made Cuisine - Russell Brown, Sienna Restaurant 1
1m Jan 21, 2015
1m
20 Steps to making Port - Step 13: Quality and certification part 1
1m Jan 21, 2015
1m
20 Steps to making Port - Step 12: Maintaining the historic lodges part 2
1m Jan 21, 2015
1m
20 Steps to making Port - Step 12: Maintaining the historic lodges part 3
1m Jan 21, 2015
1m
My Taste with Bibendum Wine - Thomasina Myers
Nigel Williams presents My Taste with Bibendum Wine, a series of programmes interviewing renowned chefs and restaurateurs. Nigel will chat to the guests about their love of food and wine, discovering their favourite restaurants, wines and dishes, to give you the inside track. Our latest guest is Thomasina Miers, Masterchef champion in 2005 and founder of the Wahaca chain of Mexican street food ...
21m Jan 16, 2015
21m
Jazzwise #24
Jazzwise #24 to accompany the December 2014 / January 2015 double edition of the multi-award winning publication. Hosted by magazine editor Jon Newey and Jazz FM's Chris Philips each month it's an informed and passionate look at what's featured in the pages. This month Sun Ra is on the cover. We play some Ra, new Roller Trio, Branford Marsalis and more.There's plenty of news this month plus the...
1hr 25m Jan 12, 2015
1hr 25m
My Taste with Bibendum Wine - Sam & Eddie Hart
Nigel Williams presents My Taste with Bibendum Wine, a series of programmes interviewing renowned chefs and restaurateurs. Nigel will chat to the guests about their love of food and wine, discovering their favourite restaurants, wines and dishes, to give you the inside track. Spanish brothers Sam and Eddie Hart have literally been brought up in the restaurant business. Their father is the well...
33m Dec 12, 2014
33m
Trumpet and flugelhorn player Marquis Hill talks to Ruth Fisher
Brilliant young American horn player Marquis Hill has just released his 4th album 'Modern Flows E.P Vol 1' and has been receiving much attention for it from Jazz FM. Marquis took time out to talk with Ruth Fisher about his concept for the album, born from a love of hip hop, his connection to the Chicago free jazz scene and his recent triumph at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute Internat...
12m Dec 11, 2014
12m
A British re-envisioning of John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme' takes place on the 50th anniversary of the recording. Chris Philips finds out more
Musician Orphy Robinson and writer Paul Bradshaw talk to Chris Philips about John Coltrane's legendary album, on its 50th anniversary year, and the live event on the actual anniversary date Tuesday December 9th at Union Chapel in Islington, North London where a large ensemble will re-envision it again. Bradshaw enlightens us on the the inspirations and mind state of Coltrane at the time and Rob...
9m Dec 05, 2014
9m
Saxophonist Jimmy Greene speaks to Ruth Fisher about his music tribute to six year old daughter Ana, murdered in the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting
Jimmy Greene has had a distinguished career, playing with some of the jazz greats including Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Harrell, Kenny Barron and more. His new release 'Beautiful Life' is a dedication to Ana Márquez Greene, his six year old daughter, who was one of 20 children murdered in a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut two years ago. Jimmy describes to Ruth Fi...
24m Dec 03, 2014
24m
Ken Clarke Interview
The Big Beast is back! Former Chancellor of the Exchequer and Jazz fanatic Ken Clarke popped into Jazz Towers to talk to Jonny Hart about his life in politics, night visits to Ronnie Scott’s and his favourite tracks.
36m Dec 02, 2014
36m
Pianist Alan Broadbent talks with Chris Philips ahead of his duo date with Georgia Mancio at London's Pizza Express Jazz Club
Regarded as one of the greatest living jazz pianists, arrangers, composers and band leaders in America, two time Grammy Award winning Alan Broadbent took time out to visit Jazz FM together with singer Georgia Mancio. They will perform as a duo at London's Pizza Express Jazz Club Wednesday November 26th. This fulfils Georgia's ambition to work with this great musician, drawn to him through his d...
23m Nov 25, 2014
23m
Swiss improv vocalist Andreas Schaerer spoke to Chris Philips at Jazz FM after his EFG London Jazz Festival date at Club Inegales
Andreas Schaerer is a hidden gem. He has delighted those that have seen him at Club Inegales, Ronnie Scotts and the Vortex in London and countless venues in Europe with his playful, ever more inventive and humorous vocal improvisations. Steeped in jazz, Schaerer has recorded several albums. His recent CD 'Arcanum' saw him team up with improvisational percussionist Lucas Niggli to create a joyfu...
15m Nov 24, 2014
15m
Avery Sunshine talks to Chris Philips ahead of her double bill with Shaun Escoffrey at Under The Bridge
Super soulful Avery Sunshine is back in London after a successful series of dates supporting Gregory Porter and took time out to join Chris Philips on air for a good banter before taking to the stage tonight Thursday November 20th with British soul singer Shaun Escoffrey at Under The Bridge in Chelsea. She also performed live on the piano.
12m Nov 20, 2014
12m
Peter Young remembers Jimmy Ruffin
Soul singer Jimmy Ruffin has died aged 78. His passing was confirmed by Philicia Ruffin and Jimmy Lee Ruffin Jr, the singer’s children. The cause remains unknown but Ruffin had been in intensive care for a month in a Las Vegas hospital. This Saturday (22nd November) Peter Young pays tribute to Jimmy Ruffin on part 2 of 'The Soul Cellar' during his programme on air 2-6pm. Here Peter Young rememb...
3m Nov 20, 2014
3m
Award winning pianist and producer Kris Bowers on air with Chris Philips. Kris plays XOYO in Old Street tonight Wednesday November 19th.
Kris Bowers is in London for the EFG London Jazz Festival and brings his band to XOYO for an underground session in super trendy Old Street. Bowers appeared at Love Supreme Supreme Festival this year. He's currently writing and producing a new album in LA. He told Chris about hooking up with José James and joining his band, working with hip hop artists, winning a top jazz award and receiving it...
8m Nov 19, 2014
8m
Ken Clarke stops by Jazz Towers
The Big Beast is back! Former Chancellor of the Exchequer and Jazz fanatic Ken Clarke popped into Jazz Towers to talk to Jonny Hart about his life in politics, late night visits to Ronnie Scott’s and his favourite tracks.
37m Nov 19, 2014
37m
Soweto Kinch, saxophonist and MC, talks to Chris Philips ahead of his EFG London Jazz Festival date at The 606 Club
Proud son of Birmingham Soweto Kinch visited Jazz FM and spoke with Chris about his improvisational technique and what drives his music. As adept with hip hop lyrics as he is a virtuoso saxophonist Kinch is an eloquent and interesting force of nature who effortlessly encapsulates the music of now and succeeds with seemless integration with his clear respect and reflection of music legacy handed...
6m Nov 19, 2014
6m
Chris Philips talks with trumpeter Theo Croker ahead of a clutch of appearances at EFG London Jazz Festival
Brilliant young trumpeter Theo Croker has picked up so many plaudits in the UK since Jazz FM have extensively featured his new album 'AfroPhysicist'. It was produced by legendary jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater who features on a number of songs. Theo writes superb arrangements and his young band 'Dvrk Funk' backs Dee Dee on tour. They clearly impressed a packed Ronnie Scott's on the festival op...
12m Nov 19, 2014
12m
Author Richard Havers talks to Chris Philips about his new book Blue Note: Uncompromising Expression
Richard Havers' new book commemorates 75 years of jazz record label Blue Note Records. Published by Thames and Hudson it's 400 pages of rare photographs, recording anecdotes, legendary album covers, historic impact and never before seen memorabilia and documents. Started by German immigrants fleeing Nazi tyranny in 1939 the label has become recognised as the epitome of cool and intrinsically l...
25m Nov 17, 2014
25m
Pianist Robert Mitchell spoke to Chris Philips about his ambitious music project 'Invocation' for EFG London Jazz Festival
Award winning pianist, composer and arranger Robert Mitchell granted Chris Philips an exclusive insight into his challenging and immense new music project 'Invocation' which gets its full debut at the EFG London Jazz Festival, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London on Sunday November 23rd. Robert and his band have been working with the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus and two choirs on a su...
8m Nov 17, 2014
8m
New Orleans music legend Dr. John spoke to Chris Philips
Dr. John is a name synonymous with the historic music legacy of the Crescent City New Orleans. His latest album project 'Ske-dat-de-dat, Spirit Of Satch' is a personal tribute to the great iconic jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong, also a son of the city. Dr. John is in London to perform at the EFG London Jazz Festival 2014 and came into Jazz FM with the producer of the new album, trombonist and a...
17m Nov 14, 2014
17m
My Taste with Bibendum Wine - Xavier Rousset
Nigel Williams presents My Taste with Bibendum Wine, a series of programmes interviewing renowned chefs and restaurateurs. Nigel will chat to the guests about their love of food and wine, discovering their favourite restaurants, wines and dishes, to give you the inside track. Our latest guest is Xavier Rousset, Master Sommelier and co-founder of London’s Michelin starred, Texture Restaurant and...
20m Nov 14, 2014
20m
Bass player Paul Jackson, original member of The Head Hunters and Herbie Hancock's pioneering fusion band of the early 1970s, talks with Chris Philips ahead of his EFG London Jazz Festival opener at South London's Hideaway.
Rhythmic bass man and bass player's bass player Paul Jackson took time to visit Chris Philips to talk about his incredible contribution, influences and teachings. In a wonderful revealing chat Paul shares experiences and reminisces on his time with Herbie Hancock, his new trio album on Whirlwind Recordings as well as an insight into what he's been doing in between. Paul Jackson Trio are curren...
21m Nov 13, 2014
21m
Jazzwise #23
Jazzwise #23 to accompany the November 2014 edition of the multi-award winning publication. Hosted by magazine editor Jon Newey and Jazz FM's Chris Philips each month it's an informed and passionate look at what's featured in the pages. This month Dr. John is on the cover. We play something from his latest and his very first album and Jon gives us the lowdown on a revealing interview in the ma...
1hr 25m Nov 11, 2014
1hr 25m
Donald Fagen in conversation with Nigel Williams
One of the world's most respected musicians, the man behind Steely Dan gives a rare interview to Jazz FM's Nigel Williams. He speaks about his new book, which delves deep into his childhood and his association with jazz music right up to today.
19m Nov 03, 2014
19m
Simon Cooke, Managing Director of Ronnie Scott's talks about the club's 55th birthday
The world famous jazz club Ronnie Scott's opened on October 30th 1959 at 'the old place' in Gerrard Street in London's Soho with the iconic British saxophonist at the helm. It soon moved to the bigger spot in Frith Street and continues to showcase the world's greatest jazz and soul artists and gives space to up-and-coming bands and musicians. It's never been busier, running at capacity nearly e...
6m Oct 31, 2014
6m
After dinner anecdotes - Diplomatic Blunders
1m Oct 20, 2014
1m
After dinner anecdotes - Cabel Roupe
1m Oct 20, 2014
1m
After dinner anedotes - Dramatic Hauntings
2m Oct 20, 2014
2m
My Taste with Bibendum Wine - Will Beckett
Nigel Williams presents My Taste with Bibendum Wine, a series of programmes featuring renowned chefs and restaurateurs. Nigel will chat to the guests about their love of food and wine, discovering their favourite restaurants, wines and dishes, to give you the inside track. Our first guest is Will Beckett, one half of the founding partners of the successful London steakhouse group, Hawksmoor. F...
19m Oct 17, 2014
19m
20 Steps to making Port - Step 1: Vineyard landscaping and the environment part 3
1m Oct 17, 2014
1m
Taylor Made Cuisine - Anna Haugh Kelly, London House
1m Oct 15, 2014
1m
Taylor Made Cuisine - Andy Cook, The Savoy Group
1m Oct 15, 2014
1m
Georgia Mancio launches Revoice Festival
The ReVoice festival has been running in London for five years now, showcasing the best British and international vocal talents. Georgia Mancio is the director and performer who tells Chris Philips about the project, and this year's star acts.
18m Oct 08, 2014
18m
Jamie Crick guest presents Jazz FM's The Performance Series
On Monday 6th October 2014, #JamieCrick guest presented Jazz FM's The Performance Series for an hour of great live performances featuring #EllaFitzgerald, #ChickCorea, #RoyHargrove plus lots more...
55m Oct 08, 2014
55m
Jamie Cullum launches 'Interlude' at Jazz FM
Jamie Cullum stopped by the Jazz FM studios on the launch day for his latest album 'Interlude' to have a catch up with Nigel Williams about what it's all about and what he's been up to since we last saw him. Win a signed copy of 'Interlude' in The Jazz Club at www.jazzfm.com
7m Oct 08, 2014
7m