Trombonist Ryan Keberle joined Chris Philips ahead of tonight's date at Pizza Express Jazz Club
Based out out New York since 1999, trombonist and band leader Ryan Keberle and his band Catharsis are make a bold and brilliant statement with recent albums, the latest of which is 'Azul Infinito'. This super strong quintet stars Chilean vocalist Camila Meza, trumpeter Michael Rodriguez, bassist Jorge Roeder and Eric Doob on drums, all of whom join Ryan on his European tour. Keberle has feature...
17m Mar 18, 2016
17m
Gilles Peterson talks rumba re-invented, Cuba's new school and plans for Love Supreme Festival with Chris Philips
Gilles Peterson joined his old mate Chris Philips on air to talk about his new Havan Cultura Band album. Taking the elements of traditional and ritualistic Cuban music, in particular rumba rhythms, Gilles farmed the recordings to some of his favourite electronic producers and the result is a stark and unique genre bending collection of deep club beats. He also spoke about plans for his special ...
22m Mar 14, 2016
22m
Drummer Jeff Williams joined Chris Philips on The Blueprint
American Drummer Jeff Williams has played with some of the biggest names in jazz including Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Konitz, Dave Liebman, Randy Brecker, John Abercrombie and Joe Lovano. His new album for Whirlwind Recordings features a band of some of Britain's finest young players with Josh Arcoleo (tenor saxophone), Phil Robson (guitar), Kit Downes (keys) and Sam Lasserson (basses). Je...
41m Mar 14, 2016
41m
Dynamic double bassist Adam Ben Ezra joined Chris Philips on The Blueprint
Hailing from Tel Aviv, Adam Ben Ezra has become a Youtube sensation with his video specials. His rhythmic and multi-layered solo musical performances, often employing looping technology, have earned him many fans. He recently played at the Sadlers Wells Theatre in London as part of the London Flamenco Festival with guitarist Daniel Casares and this Sunday (13th March) will close the London Bass...
23m Mar 08, 2016
23m
Snowboy joined Chris Philips on Jazz FM to tell him about his new album 'New York Afternoon'
Accomplished British band leader, DJ, writer and Latin percussionist Mark 'Snowboy' Cotgrove is about to release his 16th album 'New York Afternoon' and perform for two nights at London's Ronnie Scotts on Match 17th and 18th. He popped in to join his old friend Chris Philips on air in conversation and to play a selection. The pair recalled great and influential DJs and musicians that helped him...
22m Mar 02, 2016
22m
Olivia Trummer chats with Chris Philips about her 'C2J' project
Bright young talent, German pianist, composer and vocalist Olivia Trummer joined Chris Philips on his programme The Blueprint to talk about her fantastic new duo album with Swiss vibes virtuoso Jean Lou Treboux called 'C2J One' (Classical to Jazz).
30m Mar 02, 2016
30m
Bassist Matt Ridley talks 'Mettā' with Chris Philips
Matt Ridley is one of the UK's finest jazz minds. A bassist, band leader and composer he has put together a wonderful new album 'Mettā' for the prolific Whirlwind Recordings which features saxophonist Jason Yarde, pianist John Turville, and drummer George Hart. Matt joined Chris Philips on the late night Blueprint programme to discuss his ideas and play a few cuts.
36m Feb 23, 2016
36m
Violinist Curtis Stewart talks with Ruth Fisher
Violinist Curtis Stewart, son of the renowned tuba player Bob Stewart, released a unique album in January with an eclectic mix of classical music and jazz, hip hop and electronica.  Ruth Fisher recently caught up with him and chatted to him about his choice of composers ranging from Bach to Webern, John Coltrane to Outkast, his use of electronics, performing with Stevie Wonder, Wyclef Jean and ...
39m Feb 21, 2016
39m
U.S saxophonist Patrick Cornelius talks to Chris Philips
New York's own Patrick Cornelius has just wrapped his U.K tour. While he was here he took time out to join Chris Philips on The Blueprint to tell him about the English literary figure that inspired his superb new octet album 'While We're Still Young' and to play a selection.
32m Feb 15, 2016
32m
Saxophonist Sam Crockatt chats with Chris Philips
Young saxophonist Sam Crockatt has produced a fantastic new album 'Mells Bells' for Whirlwind Recordings. Acclaimed pianist Kit Downes is among the players in his band. Sam joined Chris Philips on The Blueprint to talk about the album, which takes its name and much inspiration from the West Country Sam now calls home.
30m Feb 14, 2016
30m
Snarky Puppy's Michael League chats with Chris Philips
Bassist and Snarky Puppy original Michael League came by today to chat with Chris Philips about the second volume of their vocal project Family Dinner due for release February 12th 2016. It's an album packed full of guest vocalists and musicians from upcoming talent like Britain's Jacob Collier to Laura Mvula, David Crosby, Salif Keita, Charlie Hunter, Big D Perkins and many more. Recorded down...
20m Jan 18, 2016
20m
Brazilian soul star Ed Motta joined Chris Philips
Rio De Janeiro's Ed Motta joined Chris Philips on air on Friday Jan 15th to talk about his new album 'Perpetual Gateways,' one of the best of his 25 year career. He was also in town to play at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards. On air he played a selection of songs from the new album mid-interview, unplugged. This was the very first time Ed had played these songs outside of his recording studi...
32m Jan 17, 2016
32m
David Bowie: Jazz Genie - Mike Garson, Bowie's Pianist
An extended interview for Jazz FM's special programme, David Bowie: Jazz Genie. Mike Garson played piano with David Bowie on some of his most acclaimed albums, including Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, and Aladdin Sane. He told Dominic Tyerman about his rich training and career in jazz, and how Bowie sought him out for his avant-garde skill.
14m Jan 16, 2016
14m
David Bowie: Jazz Genie - David Freeman
An extended interview for Jazz FM's special programme, David Bowie: Jazz Genie. David Freeman describes his own admiration for David Bowie.
1m Jan 16, 2016
1m
David Bowie: Jazz Genie - What Happened, Miss Simone?
An extended interview for Jazz FM's special programme, David Bowie: Jazz Genie. Nick Howard speaks to Alan Light, the author of 'What Happened, Miss Simone?' about the 1970s meeting between Nina Simone and David Bowie, and the effect it had on both artists.
9m Jan 16, 2016
9m
David Bowie: Jazz Genie - Ian Shaw
An extended interview for Jazz FM's special programme, David Bowie: Jazz Genie. Acclaimed British jazz singer Ian Shaw explains his love of David Bowie, and reveals the thinking behind the cover he chose for his latest album, The Theory of Joy.
6m Jan 16, 2016
6m
Arturo O'Farrill chats with Chris Philips about 'Cuba: The Conversation Continues'
Latin jazz pianist, composer and band leader Arturo O'Farrill plays Ronnie Scott's with his Afro-Latin Jazz Quintet 11th and 12th January 2016. He called in to Jazz FM to join Chris Philips on-air. His latest album 'Cuba: The Conversation Continues' is a twice Grammy 2016-nominated masterpiece with his Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. On the day the world heard of David Bowie's passing Arturo recalls...
28m Jan 12, 2016
28m
Jazz FM Business Breakfast - The Back to Work Blues with Jez Rose
An extended interview from the Jazz FM Business Breakfast. A version of this was first broadcast on Friday the 8th of January 2016. For many Brits, it's the first week back in work after the Christmas holiday. It already seems a long time ago, and we'd be forgiven for feeling some “back to work blues”.But new research from Now Pensions suggests for most of us it's not the case. But to make s...
10m Jan 08, 2016
10m
When Nigel Williams spoke with Natalie Cole
The Late Natalie Cole speaking with Nigel Williams about music and carrying on her father's legacy.
7m Jan 04, 2016
7m
Tim Garland speaks with Ruth Fisher
In 1995 British saxophonist Tim Garland released ‘Enter the Fire,’ an album which launched him onto the international music scene and caught the ear of the great Chick Corea. Garland has played with Chick ever since. Now, 20 years on Tim Garland chats to Ruth Fisher about his latest release ‘Return to the Fire,' re-assembling the exact same band and adding several of today's best young British ...
56m Dec 29, 2015
56m
Galahad Clarke - Jazz Shapers Podcast
26m Dec 07, 2015
26m
Chris Philips talks with clarinetist Oran Etkin abut reimagining Benny Goodman
A fine exponent of clarinet and bass clarinet, Oran Etkin was born in Israel but lives in Brooklyn, NYC. His latest album 'What's New? Reimagining Benny Goodman' on Motema Music pays tribute to the architect of the Swing Era and fellow clarinetist. Etkin has managed to create brilliant contemporary takes on known Goodman favourites framing them for 2015 but clearly respecting the original joy a...
13m Dec 01, 2015
13m
Billy Strayhorn 100 years: A Vignette By David Kieth
Billy Strayhorn 100 years: A Vignette By David Kieth
33m Nov 27, 2015
33m
My Taste with Bibendum Wine - Omar Allibhoy
23m Nov 27, 2015
23m
Pianist Julian Joseph spoke with Chris Philips
Julian Joseph is a jewel in the British jazz crown. He has wide international acclaim and these days moves in top circles of jazz, classical and opera music. He also runs his Julian Joseph Academy mentoring young players and joined Chris on-air before the Academy played at Rich Mix in Shoreditch in the EFG London Jazz Festival. Julian is also appearing at the new Cambridge Jazz Festival this year.
12m Nov 26, 2015
12m
Pianist Niji Adeleye spoke with Chris Philips
Niji burst on the scene this year with a great new album 'Better Days Ahead' which has caught the attention of Jazz FM's Mike Chadwick, Chris Philips and Ruth Fisher. After a showcase in Camden in September he toured major music cities in the U.S including New York, New Orleans, Nashville and Los Angeles and now brings his full band to Pizza Express in London's Soho for the late show Thursday N...
12m Nov 25, 2015
12m
Legendary keyboard player Lonnie Liston Smith spoke to Chris Philips about 40 years of 'Expansions'
Lonnie Liston Smith played a rare date with his young band at The Brooklyn Bowl in London on Friday November 20th on a fantastic nostalgic night with DJs Greg Edwards, Jeff Young, JM, Chris Philips and Gilles Peterson. The event marked the 40th anniversary of his album, and song, 'Expansions'. Before the gig Lonnie came to Jazz FM to talk with Chris Philips about his thematic messages of peace,...
15m Nov 23, 2015
15m
French singer Sandra Nkake and musician Alex Webb spoke with Chris Philips about Friday's tribute to Billy Strayhorn show at Cadogan Hall.
Sandra Nkake is performing in Alex Webb's 'Lush Life: a tribute to Billy Strayhorn' at Cadogan Hall in Chelsea on Friday 20th November, as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. The pair visited Chris Philips to talk about the impact of Strayhorn on American music and detailed the show. Sandra is from Paris and gave a stark personal account of being in the midst of the violence of Friday's attac...
14m Nov 18, 2015
14m
American jazz vocalist Allan Harris spoke to Chris Philips
The baritone voice of Allan Harris has been heard on Jazz FM with the recent release of his album 'Black Bar Juke Box'. He recently starred in the New York production of 'Cafe Society' written by British musician Alex Webb which received rave reviews and Webb has invited him to sing in his London Jazz Festival Production of 'Lush Life: a tribute to Billy Strayhorn' this Friday at Cadogan Hall. ...
11m Nov 18, 2015
11m
Legendary drummer Billy Cobham chats with Chris Philips
Billy Cobham has played with and produced some of the greatest musician in the World including Horace Silver, Miles Davis and Carlos Santana. He's still busy recording and playing live. A new CD box set celebrates his 'Atlantic Years 1973 - 1978' with classic albums like 'Spectrum,' 'Total Eclipse' and 'Inner Conflicts' plus extra material, out-takes and more. He came in to talk with Chris Phil...
14m Nov 17, 2015
14m
Filomena Campus talks with Chris Philips about her 3rd Theatralia Jazz Festival
Sardinian jazz vocalist Filomena Campus returns to London’s Pizza Express Jazz Club with her third Theatralia Jazz Festival (formerly My Jazz Islands). The festival aims to bring together Sardinian and British culture using music and theatre from British and Italian musicians and writers. A carefully crafted bill presents innovative collaborations to bring bright ideas to life. Opening night N...
9m Nov 09, 2015
9m
Stacey Kent talks with Chris Philips
Internationally renowned jazz vocalist Stacey Kent took time out come in and chat about and give Chris Philips exclusive first play of her brand new album 'Tenderly', released November 13th 2015. Accompanied by her husband and music partner, saxophonist Jim Tomlinson, she discussed the elements of the album of standards which includes legendary Brazilian composer and guitarist Roberto Menescal ...
19m Nov 08, 2015
19m
Film maker and author Mark Baxter talks to Chris Philips about his new film 'Tubby Hayes: A Man in a Hurry'
Saxophonist, flautist and vibes player Tubby Hayes is a true British Jazz icon. He lived fast, played hard and left a huge void after his early death aged 38. He played with great American musicians too, commanding huge respect. Writer and fan Mark Baxter releases his new film 'A Man in a Hurry' on Monday October 26 featuring rare and unseen footage, interviews with those that knew Hayes, narra...
15m Oct 22, 2015
15m
Singer Tahirah Memory talks to Chris Philips
Tahirah Memory has been on tour with soul man Jarrod Lawson for over a year as part of his band The Good People. Before Jarrod's World tour this year the pair co-wrote and co-produced Tahirah's debut self released album 'Pride.' She comes from a family with a rich musical heritage, her father Thara Memory is a trumpeter and educator and Grammy Award-winner. Currently back on tour around several...
14m Oct 19, 2015
14m
Jazz FM Business Breakfast - Mark Morris, Introversion Software Extended Interview
An extended interview from the Jazz FM Business Breakfast. A version of this was first broadcast on Friday the 16th of October 2015.  As a country, we’ve historically punched above our weight in creative industries. British film is thriving, British musicians cover overseas charts. And public funding is there – although some pools have dried up during the recession, governments and other bodi...
16m Oct 17, 2015
16m
Jazz FM Business Breakfast - Charismatic to the Core, Nikki Owen Extended Interview
An extended interview from the Jazz FM Business Breakfast. A version of this was first broadcast on Friday the 2nd of October 2015. Do you think you're a charismatic leader?Is it a good thing for a company to have charismatic bosses, or does it mean disaster?Nikki Owen is an internationally award winning charisma expert, and her new book, Charismatic to the Core, purports to answer those quest...
16m Oct 02, 2015
16m
Pianist and composer Eliane Correa spoke with Chris Philips
Pianist, composer and band leader Eliane Correa has Cuban family lineage, lives in Barcelona and has her hands on several vibrant music projects. She's recently released an explosive new Latin jazz album 'Rumba Con Flores' featuring some of London's top Cuban musicians and more with a potent mix of influences including a heavy dose of traditional bata drumming. On Tuesday 29th September she ope...
8m Sep 30, 2015
8m
Jazz pianist and vocalist Robin Phillips spoke with Chris Philips on Amy Winehouse
On Monday August 24 Robin Phillips performed for Jazz FM at the special Nomad Cinema screening of the new documentary film 'Amy' about the troubled life and times and lasting music legacy of singer Amy Winehouse at The Royal Academy of the Arts. He joined Chris Philips on air and explained his perspective on Amy and what he was planning for the evening's show to fit the occasion as well as the ...
9m Aug 26, 2015
9m
Keyboardist and producer Jesse Fischer talks to Chris Philips about his 'Vein Melter' E.P and new album 'Day Dreamer'
Brooklyn based keyboardist Jesse Fischer was in the band for pop sensation Lunchmoney Lewis at the recent V Festival and has extended his stay for an exclusive, intimate date this Thursday August 27th at Jazz Refreshed at Mau Mau in London's Portobello Road. Fischer is someone who is constantly on the Jazz FM music radar with his many projects including his band Soul Cycle, remixes of Gregory P...
14m Aug 25, 2015
14m
Nina Simone on being a classical musician :Jazz FM @ 25: 'When David Freeman met Nina Simone'
Nina Simone was a prickly lady, especially in her later life when David Freeman was granted an audience with the great lady when she was in London to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in 1998. He, like many others before him, was slightly concerned how his (short) interview would go. But there was nothing to worry about – it went very well. Although short, Nina opened up about her life as a musi...
1m Aug 25, 2015
1m
Jon Cleary talks to Chris Philips
Coming from Kent, Jon Cleary followed his dream of living and playing blues, soul and funk in the Crescent City, New Orleans. Returning home for dates at Manchester's Band On The Wall (August 20) and London's Ronnie Scott's (August 21 & 22) he took time to talk with Chris Philips about his new album 'GoGo Juice', the special feel of New Orleans funk grooves, the people of the city and the ritua...
23m Aug 20, 2015
23m
Chris Philips in conversation with Jamie Davis
11m Aug 14, 2015
11m
Robert Glasper in conversation with Chris Philips
The magnificent Robert Glasper is in town for Ronnie Scott’s International Piano Trio Festival. He stopped by at the Jazz FM studios today. Here is his conversation with Chris Philips - the boys talk about Glasper’s latest project ‘Covered’, we find out about r&b singer Faith Evans' Lobster Macaroni Cheese, being a secret member of Radiohead, his involvement with Kendrick Lamar and exploring th...
10m Aug 12, 2015
10m
Peter Young interviews Larry Graham #lovesupremefest
Record numbers of people joined Jazz FM for its third Love Supreme festival from 3rd to 5th July 2015 with Van Morrison spectacularly headlining the main stage on Sunday. As the weekend unfolded there was a great reaction to live performances from all the stages, including Hugh Masekela, Dianne Reeves and Soul Artist of the Year Jarrod Lawson. On Saturday, Jazz FM’s own Yamaha Jazz FM Replay P...
7m Jul 22, 2015
7m
Lynn Parsons interviews Rebecca Ferguson #lovesupremefest
Record numbers of people joined Jazz FM for its third Love Supreme festival from 3rd to 5th July 2015 with Van Morrison spectacularly headlining the main stage on Sunday. As the weekend unfolded there was a great reaction to live performances from all the stages, including Hugh Masekela, Dianne Reeves and Soul Artist of the Year Jarrod Lawson. On Saturday, Jazz FM’s own Yamaha Jazz FM Replay P...
4m Jul 22, 2015
4m
Lisa Simone, daughter of the legendary Nina Simone talks to Nigel Williams at Jazz FM about the upcoming Netflix documentary 'What Happened, Miss Simone?'
Lisa Simone, daughter of the legendary Nina Simone talks to Nigel Williams at Jazz FM about the upcoming Netflix documentary 'What Happened, Miss Simone?'. The documentary promises never-before-heard recordings and rare archive footage, along with diaries, letters and interviews. An album, ‘Nina Revisited’, will also be released to accompany the film, as her songs are ‘revisited’ by singers su...
8m Jun 23, 2015
8m
Phil Robson chats with Chris Philips about his new trio album and Partisans
Brilliant British jazz guitarist Phil Robson shared some time with Jazz FM's Chris Philips on-air. Phil's new trio album 'The Cut Off Point' is out now on Whirlwind Recordings, as is his award winning album 'Swamp' with the group Partisans.
9m Jun 17, 2015
9m
Pianist Michel Camilo talks to Nigel Williams
Grammy Award-winning pianist Michel Camilo was in town for his first ever UK solo piano concert at the Queen Elisabeth Hall on LOndon's Southbank and popped in pre-show for a chat with Nigel Williams and a piece from his fantastic new solo piano album 'What's Up'.
9m Jun 17, 2015
9m
Jeff Young in conversation with Charlie Wilson
A very special one-off hour interview with #funk and #disco legend, #CharlieWilson.The man behind #TheGapBand and tells his full story with a frank discussion of how huge success very suddenly became too much to handle. Charlie takes us right up to date, and introduces songs from his acclaimed new album 'Love, Charlie'.
29m Sep 10, 2014
29m
Mike Chadwick celebrates 20 years on Jazz FM
It's 20 years since Mike Chadwick first broadcast on #Jazz FM, and to celebrate this milestone, we gave the great man an opportunity to spotlight tracks that have most influenced and inspired him. He spoke to Nigel Williams on Saturday morning.....
9m Sep 09, 2014
9m