David Lyttle Interview
#Irish drummer, producer and record label boss David Lyttle appeared at the EFG London #Jazz Festival 2013 and took time out to talk about his work with Chris Phillips. They discuss his neo-soul/jazz/hip hop album 'Interlude' and his label Lyte Records who are behind fresh new releases from pianist Jason Rebello and saxophonist Jean Toussaint.
22m Sep 03, 2014
22m
James Tormé Meets Vive
#JamesTorme is backstage at Pizza Express, chatting to the guys behind the new 6 piece A cappella vocal group, #Vive. James finds out why they are a group to watch in the coming weeks and months!
18m Sep 03, 2014
18m
Imelda May - Live in Session
#Jazz FM announced Irish Superstar, #ImeldaMay would be one of over 50 acts performing at this year's Love Supreme #Festival. Hear her speak about her big break (Courtesy of #LoveSupreme's 2013 headline act) and play two songs live in session for Nigel Williams.
8m Sep 03, 2014
8m
Katie Melua Session
#KatieMelua performs two tracks from her most recent album 'Ketevan' the beautiful 'Love Is A Silent Thief' and upcoming single 'The Love I'm Frightened Of' live in the #Jazz FM studio.
7m Aug 20, 2014
7m
Ella Fitzgerald in Concert
When #Jazz FM originally launched in March 1990, we put on 2 special concerts at the #RoyalAlbertHall with #EllaFitzgerald and the Count Basie Orchestra. Chris Philips was the original host of the evening – here he relives the night with you.
54m Aug 20, 2014
54m
James Tormé Speaks to John Altman
Altman is a hero of British #Jazz, having worked tirelessly behind the scenes with any number of musicians (from Eric Clapton to Van Morrison, from Hot Chocolate to Monty Python). He has won #BAFTA and #Oscar awards for his film soundtracks, including Titanic in 1997. He has been credited with launching several high profile artists including Amy Winehouse, as well as scoring over 4000 commercia...
47m Aug 20, 2014
47m
Eric Benet in Conversation
Smooth talking #EricBenet was recently in London for a run of shows, and had time to stop by #Jazz FM for a chat with Rosemary Laryea. Hear about how his new family life has influenced his latest album release (The One).
19m Aug 20, 2014
19m
Stacey Kent Album Playback
A chance to hear #StaceyKent herself introduce all the tracks from ‘The Changing Lights’. The new album is her deepest voyage yet into #Brazil, including classics ‘One Note Samba’ and ‘How Insensitive’. Plus hear about new collaborations with Marcos Valle and Kazuo Ishiguro, plus #poets and #writers, and the influence as always of husband and composer Jim Tomlinson. Each track is described beau...
1hr 18m Aug 20, 2014
1hr 18m
Jeff Young interviews Takuya Kuroda
28m Aug 08, 2014
28m
Jon Batiste live session and in conversation with Chris Philips
Last week New Orleans' finest #JonBatiste was in town for a string of UK dates with band Stay Human. Famed for his impromptu and improvised performances, he got Jazz FM jumping when he stopped by our studios for an exclusive #live session. He chatted to #Jazz FM's Chris Philips about what he calls 'social music'.
12m Jul 31, 2014
12m