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Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations & More

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

‘Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations & More’ are podcasts aimed primarily at the jazz audience and will likely be of most relevance to those audience members from the North of England, for it is that audience which time and again, through it’s enthusiastic support, has ensured not only the survival of this wonderful art form but it’s growth, its development and its rebirth. Over time these monthly podcasts will develop into a fascinating collection of conversations with jazz artists from far and wide.

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Episodes

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and more - The Music Continuum CIC Episode 13 - Louis Dowdeswell

June 01, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Episode 13 A Conversation with trumpet player, band leader and music producer Louis Dowdeswell ahead of his appearance with his big band at the Wigan International Jazz Festival (Sunday 10th July at 8.30pm) www.wiganjazzfest.co.uk www.justaddtickets.co.uk  This conversation took place as Louis was preparing to fly out to Budapest with fellow trumpeter and good friend Ryan Quigley to perform a Tribute to Maynard Ferguson with the   Budapest Jazz Orchestra. With over 15 million views online...

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and more - The Music Continuum CIC Episode 12 - Wendy Kirkland

June 01, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Episode 12 A Conversation with pianist and vocalist Wendy Kirkland Pianist and singer Wendy Kirkland has been a mainstay of the UK Jazz scene since the late noughties, but it was her first album, Piano Divas, released in 2017 that began her ascent to wider recognition as a “Singing Pianist”, as dubbed by Jazz Journal. During lockdown from March 2020, Wendy and guitarist/bassist husband Pat Sprakes entertained with a daily dose of Latin American music on Facebook which they entitled Latin L...

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and more - The Music Continuum CIC Episode 11 - Simon Spillett

May 01, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Episode 11 is brought to you by the Music Continuum CIC and features a conversation with British saxophonist and band leader Simon Spillett ahead of a performance at the Wigan International Jazz Festival on Friday 8th July 2022 featuring his newly formed big band. As one of the Festival headliners Simon’s big band will perform music from the repertoire of the great British saxophonist Tubby Hayes. As a world authority on the music of Tubby Hayes Simon & his big band will provide a rare oppo...

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and more - The Music Continuum CIC Episode 10 - Mike Vax

April 01, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

A conversation with trumpet player Mike Vax (lead with the Stan Kenton Orchestra 1970-72) ahead of his performances at the Wigan International Jazz Festival 7th- 10th July 2022. His performances in Wigan will be with Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra on the afternoon of Saturday 9th July and with SK2 Jazz Orchestra directed by Dave Tyas on the afternoon of Sunday 10th July SK2 are a band based in North West UK and dedicated to the performance of the music of Stan Kenton. (To hear more on SK2 list...

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and more - The Music Continuum CIC Episode 9 - Nick Kellie

March 01, 2022 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

A conversation with UK born guitarist Nick Kellie now resident in LA California.  Nick’s success in the music business stems not only from his many hours of dedicated practice but also from his absolute determination to get busy and stay busy. At every opportunity he met and chatted with musicians, asking advice, exchanging contact details and leaving his business cards, all of which resulted in him moving first to London and then to New York, North Dakota, Nashville and Los Angeles.  Orig...

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and more - The Music Continuum CIC Episode 8 - Dan Shout

February 01, 2022 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

One of Southern Africa’s busiest and most respected  saxophonists & composers Dan Shout discusses his career and his life in music  

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and more - The Music Continuum CIC Episode 7 - The Really Awful Orchestra

January 01, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Here you go! The REALLY AWFUL ORCHESTRA…A MAJOR SUCCESS STORY. A conversation with musical director Chris Perry and several of its players! 

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and more - The Music Continuum CIC Episode 6 - Nicola Farnon

December 01, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Episode 6 features a conversation with vocalist, bassist & band leader Nicola Farnon ahead of her concert at Sunday Jazz in Wigan. During the conversation Nicola gives valuable advice & ideas for those looking to advance their skills as a jazz vocalist.

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and more - The Music Continuum CIC Episode 5 -Dave Little

November 01, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

A conversation with Dave Little, the musical director of The Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra. After Ten years in the job, Dave discusses the past, the present and the future of the award winning orchestra.

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and more - The Music Continuum CIC Episode 4 -Dave Lynane Part 1

September 30, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

‘Let’s have it right!’…a conversation with Dave Lynane former member of the Maynard Ferguson Band and one of the UK’s most highly respected and charismatic double bass players.

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and more - The Music Continum CIC Episode 3 - Frank Grithith/ Liverpool Jazz

August 31, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Episode 3 of Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations & More features conversations with saxophonist, composer & arranger Frank Griffith ahead of his Quintet’s performance at Sunday Jazz in Wigan (28th Nov) & with Michael Swerdlow & Victor Greenberg of Liverpool Jazz.

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and More... Episode 2 - Dave Tyas

July 31, 2021 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Episode 2 of Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations & More features conversations with Dave Tyas of the SK2.

Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations and More... Episode 1 - Al Wood

June 30, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Episode 1 of Jazz Notes, Jazz Conversations & More features conversations with Al Wood

Jazz notes, Jazz Conversation and more - Trailer

June 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.03 MB