Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -The Australian jazz and groove podcast features Australian Jazz and Groove composers and musicians. The aim of the podcast is to play the music of and interview Australian Jazz composers so as to learn what makes them tick as composers and performers.
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Episode #25: Michelle Nicolle
March 07, 2024 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBMichelle Nicolle is one of Australia's most respected and recognised Jazz vocalists. Over the years she has developed her own unique take on classic jazz standards as well as written and recorded many award winner compositions of her own. Nicolle has worked with some of the greatest musicians on the planet including the great Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Elling and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Of late she has released her 9th recording entitled ”The Bach Project" and it features her lo...
Episode #24 David Dower Interview, The Senegambian Jazz Band, Michelle Nicolle.
September 25, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBDavid Dower is a Piano player a composer specialising in original jazz and contemporary music, and has performed widely throughout the UK, Bulgaria, Ireland, France, Malaysia, and Australia. He currently lives in Melbourne and has recently released a new recording that was inspired by his many trips to Bulgaria entitled "Mravka". David stops by to talk about how he became a Jazz pianist, how he came to have an affinity with the music and the musicians in Bulgaria and also how he was able to...
Episode #23: Kristian Borring (interview), Fran Swinn, Tamara Murphy, Julian Wilson
December 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBKristian Borring is a jazz guitarist from Denmark living in Perth, he will be talking to us about his new recording entitled “Earth Matter” from his new band “Number Junky’. He will also be talking to us about his recently completed Thesis on understanding odd time metre and how he has been able to understand them on a deeper level. We will also hear a new track from melbourne guitarist Fran Swinn, she has a new recording out on Lionshare Records entitled "Old Idea- New Idea." We finish t...
Episode #22: David Cotgreave interview: Music from "Cookin on Three Burners" Rafael Karlen and "The Meltdown"
October 13, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBDave Cotgreave is drummer, and educator a composer and now an author. Cotgreave is a major pillar in the Brisbane jazz scene and he also has a new book out called "The Practice Pad Book", a book that has already received wide praise with in the drumming community, he will be talking to us about how he developed the concepts in this book and how he helps his students connect rudiments and practice exercises to actually playing music. He will also talk to us about his new duo called "The Sea...
Episode #21: Mace Francis: New release: "Isolation Emancipation."
August 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBMace Francis is a big band composer that hails from Western Australia, he has a new recording out called "Isolation Emancipation." He will be talking to us about how he got into composing for big band, how his studies with legendary composer Bob Brookmeyer has shaped him as a composer and how it has guided him as artistic director of WAYJO, the Western Australian Jazz Youth Orchestra. We will also feature a track that friend to the podcast Elly Hoyt has kindly given us access to, it is...
Episode #21: Mace Francis: New release: "Isolation Emancipation."
August 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBMace Francis is a big band composer that hails from Western Australia, he has a new recording out called "Isolation Emancipation." He will be talking to us about how he got into composing for big band, how his studies with legendary composer Bob Brookmeyer has shaped him as a composer and how it has guided him as artistic director of WAYJO, the Western Australian Jazz Youth Orchestra. We will also feature a track that friend to the podcast Elly Hoyt has kindly given us access to, it is...
Episode #20: Anton Delecca "The Offering," The Avgenicos Brothers and "Another Dance" from Nock, Stuart, Zwartz and Wilson
February 17, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBAnton Delecca is a jazz saxophonist a composer with a new kicking recording out and he is our special guest on this episode of the A-JaG podcast. Anton is a native Melbournian and has great new recording called "The Offering" out on "Earshift records" which we will hear a few tracks off, he will be talking to us about how that came about and also his time studying in New York. We will also hear a new track off the latest recording from Mike Nock, Hamish Stuart, Jonathan Zwartz and Julian ...
Episode #19: Spirograph Studies, Tamara Murphy (Interview), The Yugoslav Attack, Johannes Luebbers
December 07, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBTamara Murphy is a Melbourne based Composer and jazz musician, she is also the leader of Spirograph Studies, a group that is comprised of Tamara on Bass, Luke Howard on Piano, Fran Swinn on Guitar and James McLean on drums. They released their latest recording at the Melbourne international Jazz Festival, Tamara stops by to talk about how the band came into existence, what her vision for the band was when they started and how they achieved that vision over time. We also hear new Music fro...
Episode #18: Eugene Ball Interview: "Green Thumbs", Matt Hoyne, Luke Howard.
November 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBEugene Ball is a jazz trumpeter, a composer and an educator. Ball has played with the best in the business, both here in Australia and on the International stage, he sits down and talks to us about what it is like to run his own band, what he learnt from being a contributor and a permanent member of the Allan Browne Quintet. He also talks about the importance of not only being a Jazz musician but also being an educator and the effect that has had on his development. We also hear music ...
Episode #18: Eugene Ball Interview: "Green Thumbs", Matt Hoyne, Luke Howard.
November 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBEugene Ball is a jazz trumpeter, a composer and an educator. Ball has played with the best in the business, both here in Australia and on the International stage, he sits down and talks to us about what it is like to run his own band, what he learnt from being a contributor and a permanent member of the Allan Browne Quintet. He also talks about the importance of not only being a Jazz musician but also being an educator and the effect that has had on his development. We also hear music ...
Episode #17: David Jones Interview: Music from Mike Nock, Barney McAll, Louise Denson, Jackie Orszaczky
October 10, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBDavid Jones is a master drummer, percussionist, composer and a hell of a nice guy. David has been a monumental force on the world scene when it comes to his musical craft, he has played with some of the most recognised artists around the world and is known both internationally and of course hear in Australia, we talk to him about where it all began and how he discovers new sounds every time that he sits at the drum set. We also talk to him about the importance of kindness on the bandstand a...
Episode #16: DINGO Australian Jazz Journal Adam Simmons (Interview)
August 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBAdam Simmons is a composer a saxophonist an educator and now the editor of the Dingo Australian Jazz Journal. He stops by to talk about how the magazine came into existence, what the story behind the name is and the mission that this new and exciting publication has. Dingo Jazz has also given us access to live recordings taken from their special opening on the 30th of April 2021. We will also hear music from Jake Mason, Microfiche, The Australian Art Orchestra with Daniel Wilfred, Spirog...
Episode #15: Daniel Gassin (interview) Cheap Fakes, James Muller, Nick Haywood.
August 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBDaniel Gassin is a native Melbournian that has been living n Paris for the past 8 years, he is a composer, a pianist and he also has a new recording out released in April of 2021 called "Change of Heart" with his "Crossover Band." He has kindly taken the time to talk to us about how his new recording, the inspiration behind it and also the great musicians he has chosen to be apart of the "Crossover Band." He also talks about what it is like moving from Melbourne Australia to a melting pot l...
Episode #15: Daniel Gassin (interview) Cheap Fakes, James Muller, Nick Haywood.
August 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBDaniel Gassin is a native Melbournian that has been living n Paris for the past 8 years, he is a composer, a pianist and he also has a new recording out released in April of 2021 called "Change of Heart" with his "Crossover Band." He has kindly taken the time to talk to us about how his new recording, the inspiration behind it and also the great musicians he has chosen to be apart of the "Crossover Band." He also talks about what it is like moving from Melbourne Australia to a melting pot l...
Episode 6 season 2: John Scurry Interview and release "Early Risers", Sam Anning
April 23, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBJohn Scurry is a guitarist, a composers and and painter living in Melbourne. He has a new recording out with his Band "Reverse Swing” called "Early Risers" out on Lionshare Records. He sits down and talks to us about how he got this band together, the process he takes to write this music and also what he uses for inspiration when writing this music. We also hear his take one what the Australian jazz sound is to him. We will also hear a track from bassist and composer Sam Anning from his...
Episode #14: John Scurry Interview and release "Early Risers", Sam Anning
April 23, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBJohn Scurry is a guitarist, a composers and and painter living in Melbourne. He has a new recording out with his Band "Reverse Swing” called "Early Risers" out on Lionshare Records. He sits down and talks to us about how he got this band together, the process he takes to write this music and also what he uses for inspiration when writing this music. We also hear his take one what the Australian jazz sound is to him. We will also hear a track from bassist and composer Sam Anning from his...
Episode #13: MEATSHELL (interview) Helen Svoboda, Andrew Saragossi, John Reeves and Nick Haywood.
April 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBMEATSHELL are an Australian experimental-folk duo duo that are from Melbourne originally from Brisbane, they have a new recording out Called "Since Subito" on Earshift records. MEATSHELL are made up of Helen Svoboda on bass/vocal and Andrew Saragossi on tenor saxophone. In this interview they explain how they have developed their minimalist sound and how the Cubist art movement has influenced the way they compose. We will also hear a track from pianist and accordion player John Reeves of...
Episode #13: MEATSHELL (interview) Helen Svoboda, Andrew Saragossi, John Reeves and Nick Haywood.
April 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBMEATSHELL are an Australian experimental-folk duo duo that are from Melbourne originally from Brisbane, they have a new recording out Called "Since Subito" on Earshift records. MEATSHELL are made up of Helen Svoboda on bass/vocal and Andrew Saragossi on tenor saxophone. In this interview they explain how they have developed their minimalist sound and how the Cubist art movement has influenced the way they compose. We will also hear a track from pianist and accordion player John Reeves of...
Episode 5 season 2: MEATSHELL (interview) Helen Svoboda, Andrew Saragossi, John Reeves and Nick Hayward.
April 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBMEATSHELL are an Australian experimental-folk duo duo that are from Melbourne originally from Brisbane, they have a new recording out Called "Since Subito" on Earshift records. MEATSHELL are made up of Helen Svoboda on bass/vocal and Andrew Saragossi on tenor saxophone. In this interview they explain how they have developed their minimalist sound and how the Cubist art movement has influenced the way they compose. We will also hear a track from pianist and accordion player John Reeves of...
Episode 4 season 2: Nat Bartsch (Interview) Ade Ishs, Ben Marston
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBNat Bartsch is one of the busiest ladies in Australian music at the moment, she is a jazz piano player, a jazz and classical composer, a mother and has also landed the gig for the Play-school show touring in Victoria for 2021 and she is our special guest on this episode of the Australian Jazz and Groove podcast. We will also hear new music from Ade Ishs from his latest recording "Red Door" and a track from Canberra based Trumpeter Ben Marston. Enjoy the music folks David Galea
Episode #12: Nat Bartsch (Interview) Ade Ishs, Ben Marston
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBNat Bartsch is one of the busiest ladies in Australian music at the moment, she is a jazz piano player, a jazz and classical composer, a mother and has also landed the gig for the Play-school show touring in Victoria for 2021 and she is our special guest on this episode of the Australian Jazz and Groove podcast. We will also hear new music from Ade Ishs from his latest recording "Red Door" and a track from Canberra based Trumpeter Ben Marston. Enjoy the music folks David Galea
Episode 3 season 2: Geoff Kluke interview, Funky Miracle, John Scurry, Izy, Damon Brunton Quartet
March 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBGeoff Kluke is an Australian Jazz legend and has played with everyone in the business, both from here in Australia and over seas, he is a composer and a self confessed Bass-aholic and he is our special Guest on this episode of the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast. We will also hear tracks from Funky Miracle, John Scurry, Izy and the Daimon Brunton Quartet. So buckle up and enjoy the musical feast on this episode of the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast. Enjoy.
Episode #11: Geoff Kluke interview, Funky Miracle, John Scurry, Izy, Damon Brunton Quartet
March 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBGeoff Kluke is an Australian Jazz legend and has played with everyone in the business, both from here in Australia and over seas, he is a composer and a self confessed Bass-aholic and he is our special Guest on this episode of the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast. We will also hear tracks from Funky Miracle, John Scurry, Izy and the Daimon Brunton Quartet. So buckle up and enjoy the musical feast on this episode of the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast. Enjoy.
Episode 2 season 2: Dan Quigley JMI, Travis Jenkins, Charlotte Mclean and Steve Russell.
February 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBWelcome Back to the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast. This week on Episode 2 of season 2 we are talking to Dan Quigley, a Brisbane based Trumpet player, Composer and Educator who is also the musical director of the Jazz Music Institute, Australia's only tertiary institution that is dedicated solely to the art of Jazz. He will be talking to us about his life growing up in Jazz and also how JMI has evolved over the years to be the respected institution it is today. We will also hear mu...
Episode #10: Dan Quigley JMI, Travis Jenkins, Charlotte Mclean and Steve Russell.
February 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBWelcome Back to the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast. This week on Episode 2 of season 2 we are talking to Dan Quigley, a Brisbane based Trumpet player, Composer and Educator who is also the musical director of the Jazz Music Institute, Australia's only tertiary institution that is dedicated solely to the art of Jazz. He will be talking to us about his life growing up in Jazz and also how JMI has evolved over the years to be the respected institution it is today. We will also hear mu...
Episode 2 of season 2: Dan Quigley JMI, Travis Jenkins, Charlotte Mclean and Steve Russell.
February 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBWelcome Back to the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast. This week on Episode 2 of season 2 we are talking to Dan Quigley, a Brisbane based Trumpet player, Composer and Educator who is also the musical director of the Jazz Music Institute, Australia's only tertiary institution that is dedicated solely to the art of Jazz. He will be talking to us about his life growing up in Jazz and also how JMI has evolved over the years to be the respected institution it is today. We will also hear mu...
Episode #10: Dan Quigley JMI, Travis Jenkins, Charlotte Mclean and Steve Russell.
February 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBWelcome Back to the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast. This week on Episode 2 of season 2 we are talking to Dan Quigley, a Brisbane based Trumpet player, Composer and Educator who is also the musical director of the Jazz Music Institute, Australia's only tertiary institution that is dedicated solely to the art of Jazz. He will be talking to us about his life growing up in Jazz and also how JMI has evolved over the years to be the respected institution it is today. We will also hear mu...
Episode #9: James Bowers Interview, The Black Jesus Experience, Ross McHenry.
January 31, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThe Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast is back with another season of fine Australian Jazz and Groove music. This Podcast is committed to bringing to the light some of the amazing composers we have in Australia in the jazz and jazz groove vein. This season we will endeavour to bring the latest releases from around the country. Episode #1 of season#2 features Melbourne based pianist and composer James Bowers who has just released his first full recording entitled “My trio Album” It featur...
S2 Episode#1: James Bowers Interview, The Black Jesus Experience, Ross McHenry.
January 31, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThe Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast is back with another season of fine Australian Jazz and Groove music. This Podcast is committed to bringing to the light some of the amazing composers we have in Australia in the jazz and jazz groove vein. This season we will endeavour to bring the latest releases from around the country. Episode #1 of season#2 features Melbourne based pianist and composer James Bowers who has just released his first full recording entitled “My trio Album” It featur...
Episode 1 season 2: James Bowers Interview, The Black Jesus Experience, Ross McHenry.
January 31, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThe Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast is back with another season of fine Australian Jazz and Groove music. This Podcast is committed to bringing to the light some of the amazing composers we have in Australia in the jazz and jazz groove vein. This season we will endeavour to bring the latest releases from around the country. Episode #1 of season#2 features Melbourne based pianist and composer James Bowers who has just released his first full recording entitled “My trio Album” It featur...
Episode #8 NEW RELEASE from "Pickpocket", Craig Strain (Interview) Nimble Trio, Barney Mcall
December 14, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBEpisode 8 of The Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast is super funky and features new music from Melbourne based funk outfit "Pickpocket" who will be releasing their latest recording on December 18 of 2020. We talk to band leader and bassist Craig Strain about how he put this album together with his "Pickpocket"band mates. Craig gives us an insight into the way he composed this material also how he ventured into the word of lyric writing. In this episode we also hear a track form Brisbane jaz...
Episode #7 Nick Abbey (Interview) , Troy Roberts and Nu-Jive, Jamie Oehlers and Void
November 29, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBWelcome to Episode #7 of the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast. We have labeled this the "Western Australian" episode as we feature all artists living and hailing from Western Australia. In this episode we talk to Nick Abby, Perth based musician and composer about his latest recording "Phantoms." We get an incite into how he wrote this music, who he recorded it with and and how the completion of a PHD has helped him regain his love of music. we will also hear tracks from Troy Roberts, Jam...
Episode #7 Nick Abbey (Interview) , Troy Roberts and Nu-Jive, Jamie Oehlers and Void
November 29, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBWelcome to Episode #7 of the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast. We have labeled this the "Western Australian" episode as we feature all artists living and hailing from Western Australia. In this episode we talk to Nick Abby, Perth based musician and composer about his latest recording "Phantoms." We get an incite into how he wrote this music, who he recorded it with and and how the completion of a PHD has helped him regain his love of music. we will also hear tracks from Troy Roberts, Jam...
Episode #6 "Haven" release by Berardi/Foran/Karlen, Sean Foran Interview, The Putbacks, Cookin with Three Burners
November 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBWelcome to episode no.6 of the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast. The podcast has been ticking along now for a few months, thanks for all the positive feedback and please keep in touch at the [email protected] This Episode we feature the latest recording from Berardi/Foran/Karlen entitled "Haven." It features Kristin Berardi on Vocals, Sean Foran on Piano and Rafael Karlen on Saxophone as well as special gates Pascal Shumacher on Vibraphone. "The intimacy of this w...
Episode #5: Julien Wilson Interview featuring music from "This World" and music from bassist Brendan Clarke
November 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBIn this episode we talk to Julien Wilson, Australian Jazz Legend and all round awesome human being. He talks to us about how he has coped musically with Covid-19 while in lockdown in Melbourne. He also talks about the making of "This World" , a recording he co-released with Mike Nock, Jonathan Zwartz and Hamish Stuart back in 2019. Quotes: "Regardless of mode, [This World] prove that at a time in history when division is the order of the day, four souls crafting melody together can abide ...
Episode #4 The View from Madeline's Couch, Mitch Cairns, David Dower, Pickpocket Music, Rodrigo Salgado.
October 18, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBIn this episode of the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast we talk to Anje West and Kym Ambrose from The View from Madeline's Couch about their new release Boss Nova Sunset Club. Listen as they relate how they made a life long commitment to Brazilian Music and the joy of recording with and Performing with Brazilian Drummer Marcio Bahia who they brought out from Brazil just for the recording of Bossa Nova Sunset Club. “A landmark album, and a significant artistic contribution to the history...
Episode #4 The View from Madeline's Couch, Mitch Cairns, David Dower, Pickpocket Music, Rodrigo Salgado.
October 18, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBIn this episode of the Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast we talk to Anje West and Kym Ambrose from The View from Madeline's Couch about their new release Boss Nova Sunset Club. Listen as they relate how they made a life long commitment to Brazilian Music and the joy of recording with and Performing with Brazilian Drummer Marcio Bahia who they brought out from Brazil just for the recording of Bossa Nova Sunset Club. “A landmark album, and a significant artistic contribution to the history...
Episode #3: Elly Hoyt, Nick Abby, The View From Madeline's Couch, Michael Anderson, Lachlan Hawkins.
October 04, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBEpisode #3 of the Australian Jazz and Groove podcast features the amazing singer and composer Elly Hoyt. We talk to her about growing up in Tasmania, how that has effected her musical journey and how her latest release "The Composer Voice: A Celebration of Australian Women Composers came together. We will also hear tracks from bassist and composer Nick Abby, Brisbane based group The view from Madelines Couch, Jazz Guitarist Michael Anderson and Hand Pan master Lachlan Hawkins.
Episode #3: Elly Hoyt, Nick Abby, The View From Madeline's Couch, Michael Anderson, Lachlan Hawkins.
October 04, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBEpisode #3 of the Australian Jazz and Groove podcast features the amazing singer and composer Elly Hoyt. We talk to her about growing up in Tasmania, how that has effected her musical journey and how her latest release "The Composer Voice: A Celebration of Australian Women Composers came together. We will also hear tracks from bassist and composer Nick Abby, Brisbane based group The view from Madelines Couch, Jazz Guitarist Michael Anderson and Hand Pan master Lachlan Hawkins.
Episode #2: James Whiting, Jackie Orszaczky, Steve Newcomb, Darryn Farrugia, Chris Hale
September 20, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBEpisode #2 The Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast is designed to showcase the fantastic jazz and Groove composers and musicians we have here in Australia and bring their talents to the light. In this episode we talk to composer, arranger, musician and theatre performer Dr James Whiting who is originally from Brisbane but is currently residing in Las Vegas. He talks to us about what it has been like to have made the move overseas. He also takes time to talk to us about his 2015 recordin...
Episode 1: Ade Ishs, Sophie Min, Mark Peric and Elly Hoyt
September 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBWelcome to episode number one of the "Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast". This Podcast is meant to shed light on the fantastic composers we have here in Australia and in particular in the Jazz and Groove vein. In this episode we will hear form Ade Ishs, composer and pianist from Melbourne about his release "Stories Under the Sky," a collaboration he carried out with drummer and composer Chelsea Allen. We will also hear tracks from Sophie Min Mark Peric and Elly Hoyt from her 2019 releas...
Episode #1: Ade Ishs, Sophie Min, Mark Peric and Elly Hoyt
September 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBWelcome to episode number one of the "Australian Jazz and Groove Podcast". This Podcast is meant to shed light on the fantastic composers we have here in Australia and in particular in the Jazz and Groove vein. In this episode we will hear form Ade Ishs, composer and pianist from Melbourne about his release "Stories Under the Sky," a collaboration he carried out with drummer and composer Chelsea Allen. We will also hear tracks from Sophie Min Mark Peric and Elly Hoyt from her 2019 releas...