Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show

16/06/2023

‘Summertime’. One of the most recorded tunes of all time with a host of great artist covering this classic song. On this weeks ‘Jazz Moods’ I played a brilliant version of it by Mr Al Jarreau from his stunning album ‘Tenderness’.

Other incredible jazz artist featured on this weeks show included: Peter White, Donald Byrd, Dee Lucas, Russ Freeman & The Rippingtons, Dick Morrissey & Jim Mullen, Andrea Motis & The WDR Big Band, Kenny Clarke Francy Boland Big Band, Callum Au & His Big Band with Nigel Mitchell, Ed Calle, Jeff Golub, David Benoit, Anna Maria Jopek & Pat Metheny, Jeff Kashiwa, Noa, Tom Braxton, Bob James, Rick Braun, Scott Wilkie, Reza Khan, Philippe Saisse &.the loverly Carmen Bruner.

The Birthday File; Happy Birthday to Ken Navarro & Jukka Eskola who had Birthday’s this week. We played tracks by both these brilliant jazz artist. Many Happy Returns of the Day.

New Tracks on the show included the wonderful new track by Lisa Addeo from Miami, what a great tracks. Also first time plays in Europe for Mario Rossi with ‘Core’ feat: Eric Marienthal & The David Blamires Group with ‘With ‘Every Passing Day’. Both stunning tracks that got a lot of very positive feedback from the listeners. Thank you Mario & David for giving ‘Jazz Moods’ the first play in Europe of these songs.

‘Hot News’. The wonderful Ann Hampton Callaway will be visiting the UK for a few nights at The Pheasantry In London November 22nd - 25th. Book your tickets now as this will be a truly wonderful night of jazz. I plan on attending one of the nights.

Don’t forget ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined on YouTube with Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby & myself interviewed a wonderful selection of Jazz Giants. Well worth checking out.

Until next Wednesday night, Stay Safe. The Voice Radio North Devon.\
Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show

27/04/2023

‘Jazz is not something that can be defined through blunt instruments. It is much more poetic than that”. Pat Metheny.

What can I say about Pat Metheny that hasn’t been said before?

It was the summer of 1987 & a very good friend of mine (the late) Steve Evans a fabulous Jazz Pianist from Torquay South Devon gave me a copy of ‘Still Life (Talking) by The Pat Metheny Group on vinyl. From the first moment I put it on my turntable, I was blown away, to say this album changed my life is an understatement. I have seen Pat Metheny in concert in Rome Italy, Tokyo Japan, Florida USA & in the UK several times. At the bottom of this page you will see a manuscript of ‘Last Train Home’ from ‘Still Life (Talking)’. It was sent to me by Pat’s management team in Boston with Pat’s signature on it. It is like all my Birthdays have come at once. OMG!

So it was very appropriate that I opened up ‘Jazz Moods’ on The Voice Radio North Devon last night show. As promised here is a list of other fabulous Jazz Artist also featured on the show: The wonderful Quiana Lynell, the splendid Peter White, the impressive Althea Rene, the striking David Blamires, the astounding Bob Curnow & The SWR Big Band, the breathtaking Arturo Sandoval & The WDR Big Band, the superb Chris Tedesco, Hiroshima.since1982, the magical Wolfgang Haffner with Ulf Wakenius & Sebastian Studnitzky, the beautiful Abbey Lincoln, the fantastic Brendan Rothwell, the incredible Cynthia Thijs-Coenraad, the great Michael Lemmo, the superb Drew Davidsen, the marvellous Ann Hampton Callaway, the excellent Ive Mendes, the extraordinary George Benson with Earl Klugh & a track from ‘Collaboration’, the wonderful Gabriela Anders, the scintillating Lisa Addeo, the fabulous Dee Dee Bridgewater, the sublime Scott Wilkie, the most amazing & beautiful cover of a Sting classic song ‘Fragile’ by the Cuban Band The Rhythms del mundo, the delectable Dianne Reeves & the governor Mr Bob James.

We also played tracks by the brilliant Tim Bowman & Patrick Bradley who have had Birthdays this week. Many Happy returns of the day gentlemen.

A lot of the brilliant Jazz artist mentioned above have appeared on an interview show called’Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with Mr G (Kevin Bennett Goolsby) & myself The Jazz Cat. You can find these shows on YouTube. We hope you enjoy.

Until next Wednesday night from 8-10pm 🇬🇧 Stay safe & look after yourself. Me, I got to decide where I’m going to hang my most treasured possession!
Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show

17/02/2023

Burt Bacharach 1928-2023. RIP.

On February 8th the world woke up to the very sad news that one of the greatest composers, songwriter, pianist & record producer had passed away.

His music was the soundtrack to my childhood with his music filling the house with his classic hits. On this weeks ‘Jazz Moods’ on The Voice Radio north Devon, I dedicated the whole show to his memory with some of the greatest Jazz artist covering his many great songs.

Born Burt Freeman Bacharach on May 12th 1928 he was widely regarded as one of the most important & influential figures of the 20th-century. He composed hundreds of pop songs, many in collaboration with lyricist Hall David. Burt’s music is characterised by unusual chord progressions, influenced by his background in Jazz harmony.

We played the following brilliant Jazz artist on the show: McCoy Tyner Trio with Symphony (from the album The Music of Burt Bacharach) Al Jarreau with a track from the soundtrack ‘Night Shift’ a song written by Burt, David Foster & Jay Graydon, Isaac Hayes, Quincy Jones & his Orchestra, Liane Carroll from the album ‘Son of Dolly Bird’, Roland Kirk, Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66, Johnny Hartman from the album ‘Raindrops keep falling on my head’, Sarah Vaughan, Ron Isley from the album ‘Isley meets Bacharach - Here I Am’, Dave Koz from the album ‘Hello Tomorrow’ with Herb Albert, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall from the album ‘The Look of Love’, Chihiro Yamanaka, Pat Metheny with ‘Alfie’ from his album ‘What’s it all About’, Rumer with her album ‘This Girl’s in Love’ a Bacharach & David Songbook, Oscar Peterson & we also played a track from the brilliant album ‘Woman’ with The Houston Symphony, plus a couple of tracks from Burt’s brilliant 2005 solo album ‘At This Time’. We couldn’t not play the instrumental version of his Oscar winning song from the film with the same name ‘Arthur’ staring the late Dudley Moore. We finished the show with the wonderful ‘That’s what friends are for’ with Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Stevie Wonder & Gladys Knigh.

Why Jazz? Well In Burt’s early days he used to visit many nightclubs where he got to listen to such musicians as Dizzy Gillespie & Count Basie whose style influenced his songwriting. Also he studied music (Bachelor of Music 1948) in New York & California. During this period he studied a wide range of music, including JAZZ harmony, which became an important influence in his songs.

We may have lost him, however his music will live on forever.

Until next Wednesday night, stay safe.
Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show

25/08/2022

‘Hollywood & Vine’ - ‘Oh Yeah!’ Just two of the tracks played on last nights ‘Jazz Moods’ on The Voice Radio North Devon. 🇬🇧

Judging by the feedback I received back from the listeners, we hit the right note with the play list of fabulous Jazz tracks by brilliant Jazz artist including
George Benson, Al Jarreau, Patti Austin, Jim Mullen, The GPP Big Band, Chris Tedesco, Vibes Alive, Dirk Richter, Kenny G, Kaylene Peoples, Jarrod Lawson, Michael Levine, Jay Rowe, Carl Anderson, Kenny Burrell, Grover Washington Jr, Dana Glover & Carl Harris.

Both Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby & myself The Jazz Cat would like to say Thank You to the following incredible Jazz Artist whom have joined us on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined for wonderful interviews. So on last nights show I played tracks from each of these artist. Nathan East, Matt Forbes (Happy Birthday Matt Forbes) Ken Navarro, Bob Baldwin, Kirk Whalum, Keith Slattery, Dee Lucas, A Ray Fuller Alvin Queen, & Bob James. All these interviews can be found on YouTube.

As a bit of a teaser I also played tracks from the following dynamic Jazz Artist who will be gracing with their presents over the next few months…Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Lorber, Ed Calle & friends, Bobby Lyle, Rick Braun & Dave Koz. Dave Koz will be appearing live in the U.K. on Tuesday- Saturday 27th September- 1st October at the Live Jazz @ Pizza Express Soho. The Friday & Saturday are already sold out and I shall be there on the Thursday (also looking forward to seeing a former guest on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ Mr Oli Silk)

Lastly we played a track by another former guest on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ Lindsey Webster who will be on tour in the U.K. on the Thursday 17th November & Friday 18th November at The Pheasantry Pizza Express in Chelsea.

Until next Wednesday night,
Stay safe and keep playing Jazz.
Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show

Here is our most recent interview with the legendary American Jazz Drummer Mr Alvin Queen from his home in Switzerland. Enjoy.
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21/08/2022

A ‘Destiny’. Not only is this the title of a fabulous new album but also ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined Destiny in getting a very busy, professional, much in demand and accomplished Anglo-Canadian bass player, composer & producer Mr Brendan Rothwell.

Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby & myself The Jazz Cat were thrilled to get this Yorkshire (English) born jazz bass player onto our show. We talk about how the 1986 album from Miles Davis “Tutu’ featuring the great Marcus Miller, as the trigger and driving force and decision to playing the bass.

Brendan has been invited to play as a session man for the likes of Tony Saunders, Wayne Gutshall & Reza Khan (The opening video of this shows Brendan play on Reza’s brilliant album ‘Last Train Home’ all recorded around the world due to Covid 19 and the restrictions that were in place.

We talk about why Brendan left good old Blighty and headed for Canada and his three brilliant solo albums.

Ladies & Gentlemen sit back and enjoy our relaxing & in-depth conversation with Mr Brendan Rothwell. Enjoy.
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18/08/2022

‘Bright Moments’ Well we had lots of ”Bright Moments” judging by the wonderful feedback & response from last nights ‘Jazz Moods’ radio show on The Voice Radio North Devon U.K. 🇬🇧. It also happens to be the track by Terje Lie. Terje along with a host of other great jazz artist I have had the great pleasure on interviewing. (All can be seen on YouTube)

Other incredible Jazz artist we played on last nights show included: Jim Mullen, Mario Rossi, Blake Aaron, Jeremy Monteiro & Alberto Marsico, George Benson, Oscar Peterson, Patti Austin, Bonny James, FourPlay, Drew Davidsen, Vanessa Rubin, Brian Simpson, George Duke & Bill Evans.

If that wasn’t enough? We also played tracks from brilliant Jazz Artist whom have appeared on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with myself The Jazz Cat & Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby. Artist include: Nicole Henry, Pat Kelley, Terry Gibbs & His Exciting Big Band from 1962, Jeff Kashiwa, Oli Silk, Peter White, Jimmy Haslip, Chris Standring, Carol Welsman, Tony DeSare & Bob James. All these interviews and many more can be found on YouTube. Enjoy.

Hot News…….As the nights begin to close in and the leaves start to fall. As a teaser an aperitif of what’s to come on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ this autumn (Fall) / Winter, here is a list of dynamite Jazz Artist who will be joining Mr G & myself before Christmas. We played tracks by the following artist who will be on our show. Jeff Lorber, Arturo Sandoval, Ed Calle, Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Bobby Lyle, Callum Au & Gerald Albright. I played a remix of the classic ’My Old Friend’ by the late Al Jarreau featuring Gerald Albright. By Christmas we hope the aforementioned Jazz Artist will be old friends with us.

Dave Koz will be appearing at Live Jazz @ Pizza Express Soho the end of September October 1st. The Friday & Saturday are already sold out. I shall be in the audience on the Thursday night. I can’t wait.

A Happy Birthday to another former guest Mr David Benoit, Many Happy Returns of The Day….from a fellow Henry Mancini Fan.

I leave you will another chance to see our interview with Mr Tim Bowman.

Until next Wednesday night, Stay Safe.
Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show
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10/08/2022

As the U.K. 🇬🇧 heads towards another Heat Wave with record breaking temperatures, why not join me The Jazz Cool Cat on ‘Jazz Moods’ on The Voice Radio North Devon from 8-10pm U.K. for some of the coolest Jazz music around. No need for a hose pipe as I will keep you coooooool.

ONline, On DAB, On 106.1-107.8fm (North Devon Only) & On Your Smartphones & Speakers.

We also welcome followers from ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with my good friend Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby.

I look forward to your company tonight.
Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show
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05/08/2022

‘The Bodyguard’ ‘I Will Always Love You’, Whitney Houston, Witten by Dolly Parton. You know the film, You know the Song, well on this weeks ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined meet the man who played that famous Sax solo on that track. Yes it is our great pleasure to have Mr Kirk Whalum join us for an interview with myself The Jazz Cat & Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby.

Kirk Whalum from Memphis Tennessee who toured with the late great Whitney Houston for more that 7 years along with working with Luther Vandross. Joined us to talk about his amazing career.

We talk about his solo works and play tracks from his stunning album ‘Humanite’ plus we talk about being the very important third member of BWB with Rick Braun & Norman Brown.

Find out how a chance meeting at the rooftop club called Cody’s where he was discovered by none other than Mr Bob James (a former guest on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’)

Kirk has received a Grammy Award in 2011 for the Best Gospel Song with Lalah Hathaway. (His First).

Kirk is a very much in demand Sax player who has worked with the likes of Dave Koz, Chuck Loeb, Marcus Miller, Richard Elliot & Mindi Abair just to mention but a few.

Ladies & Gentlemen we present Mr Kirk Whalum. Enjoy.
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04/08/2022

‘Social Hours’. My new find thanks to my good friend Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby who recommended this wonderful new album to me. Sean Nelson New England Big Band. We played two tracks from this stunning album on last nights ‘Jazz Moods’ on The Voice Radio North Devon U.K. 🇬🇧

Other great Jazz artist we played on last nights show included: Earl Klugh, Jim Mullen, Joe T Vannelli, Michael Levine & Andy Snitzer, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Cynthia Thijs-Coenraad from The Netherlands with a brilliant track from the third album, Cindy Bradley, Marilyn Scott, Steve Tyrell & Al Jarreau.

Other incredible artist we played on last nights show included artist whom have graced us with their presents on our interview show ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with myself The Jazz Cat & Mr G. Artist like Peter White, Tom Braxton, Matt Forbes & ‘That Face’ Kirk Whalum, Jimmy Haslip, Philippe Saisse, Randy Scott & Bob James.

We also featured a first time play in Europe for Christophe Goze, what a fabulous track.

As we were on air last night, Shakatak were appearing at The Pizza Live Jazz @ Pizza Express Soho where they have been since Monday night. They are on until Saturday night. I will be in the crowd on Friday (tomorrow) to see Bill Sharpe, Roger Odell, George Denniston Anderson & the loverly Jill Saward. So I played a track from the 40th Anniversary box set. A great gift for any Shakatak fan.

Summer Horns the opener with Gerald Albright (who will be our guest in December) Mindi Abair, Richard Elliot & Mr Dave Koz. Hot News! Dave Koz will be our guest on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ in September, just before he jets into the U.K. for a week long stint at The Pizza Express ‘Live’ in Soho London the last week in September into the first couple of days in October. Warning, the Friday & Saturday are already sold out, don’t miss this gig.

Note for your diary’s, Coming up on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ we have got Arturo Sandoval, Rick Braun & Brendan Rothwell have all very kindly agreed to join us on our show over the next few months. As a teaser we featured tracks from each of these wonderful jazz artist.

Lee from London (no relation to me) contacted me to say he had watched the Brian Bromberg interview and has now gone out and purchased Brian’s entire back catalogue. Brian has now been placed in our Jazz Box The Jazz Vaults along with an incredible list of jazz artist. Contact me if you would like me to place a jazz artist in this much respected section of the show.

Until next Wednesday night, Stay Safe.
Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show
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03/08/2022

Hello August, and welcome to a new month. You are invited to join me The Jazz Cat on tonight’s ‘Jazz Moods’ radio show on The Voice Radio North Devon. From 8-10pm U.K. 🇬🇧

Two hours playing some of the finest that Jazz has to offer from all around the world.

Online, On DAB, On 106.1-107.8fm (North Devon Only) & On Your Smartphone & Smartspeakers.

We also warmly welcome followers from ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with my good friend Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby.

Until tonight, stay safe.
Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show

28/07/2022

‘Simple Things’ in The ‘Promised Land’.

On last nights ‘Jazz Moods’ Radio Show here in the U.K. 🇬🇧 the show was a little different. Yes, I wasn’t at the helm having been booked to assist In a big concert I pre-programmed the show featuring two stunning, fabulous new albums that have both just been released

Mr Paul Brown & his incredible new album ‘Promised Land’ & Mr Chris Standring equally incredible new album ‘Simple Things’. Two stunning albums that you should add to your collection.

Thank you for the wonderful messages about the show and yes, I will be back on air next Wednesday night from 8-10pm.

Both Paul & Chris can be seen on our interview show (independently) ‘Jazz Across The Pond’- Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby & myself The Jazz Cat, just log onto YouTube and follow the video links.

Great jazz artist coming up on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ over the next few months include: Arturo Sandoval, Rick Braun , Gerald Albright, Bobby Lyle, Dr. Ed Calle& friends, Jeff Lorber, Brendan Rothwell & we are in the final stages of securing Dave Koz These along with a stellar list of brilliant Jazz artist whom have already graced us on our show can be found on YouTube.

Until next Wednesday nights.
Stay safe.
Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show
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20/07/2022

So today is officially international Chess Day, so why not make the right move and join me The Jazz Cat on ‘Jazz Moves’ on The Voice Radio North Devon from 8-10pm U.K. 🇬🇧 Online, On DAB, On 106.1+107.8 fm & On Your Smartphones & Smart Speakers,

We will be moving forwards, backwards, sideways & in some cases two up and a side way move! With some of the best that Jazz has to offer both old & new.

We also welcome the followers from ’Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with my good friend Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby.

Until tonight
8pm U.K. Check Mate.
Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show

14/07/2022

‘Another Beautiful Day’. Just one of the stunning Jazz tracks played on last nights Jazz Moods, on The Voice Radio North Devon 🇬🇧.

Yes, ‘Another Beautiful Day’ by our most recent very special featured artist on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby & myself The Jazz Cat. Kirk Whalum joined us from his home in Memphis Tennessee America on his Birthday! Happy Birthday Sir.
During the interview Kirk told us how he is the most listened to Sax player in the world, as it was him who played the sax solo on Whitney Houston’s song ‘I Will Always Love You’ from the film ‘The Bodyguard’ the best selling single by a female artist in the world. Learn this and so much more with the interview link below. Thank you Kirk for joining us on your Birthday.

Other artist we played on the show last night included: Jim Mullen, the late great Charlie Watts Quintet (yes of The Rolling Stones) Chuck Loeb, Till Brönner, Pat Metheny & Sunlight’, Joyce Cooling, Patrick Bradley, Norman Brown with ‘Inside the Garden of Peace & Love’, Paulette McWilliams & Will Downing & ‘Too Hot’ Amy Winehouse, Silje Nergaard, Brian Culbertson, Joe Sample, Howard Hewett, Mongo Santamaria with Watermelon Man, Diana Krall, Pieces Of A Dream & Chris Botti.

We also played tracks by fabulous jazz artist that we have been very fortunate to have interviewed on our show ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ artist including: Pat Kelley, Nathan East, Peter White with ‘Time Never Sleeps: Brian Bromberg, Tony DeSare, Mark Kingswood, Nils, Paula Atherton, Lin Rountree & In The Day, Paul Brown, Acoustic Alchemy with Greg Carmichael & Miles Gilderdale & Jill Saward of Shakatak with her lovely solo track ‘Showtime’ Jill along with Bill Sharpe, George Denniston Anderson & Roger Odell joined us recently to talk about their 40th Anniversary album and stories about their incredible career. Ps Shakatak will be appearing’Live’ the first week in August at Live Jazz @ Pizza Express Soho In London. The Saturday has already sold out, so get your tickets fast. I will be there on the Friday.

So at the end of ‘Another Beautiful Day’ why not sit back and enjoy our chat with Mr Kirk Whalum a fascinating and very talented & beautiful person.

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Until next Wednesday night stay safe
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10/07/2022

‘Mad About You’. Well we are certainly Mad about Jazz interviews on ‘Jazz Across The Pond - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with myself The Jazz Cat & Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby.

On this weeks show we had the great pleasure of interviewing native Halifax, Nova Scotia Cananda the brilliant voice of Mr Matt Forbes.

The show opened up with probably the finest video to ever be released, ‘Mad About You’ the song was produced by the incredible Mr Callum Au from London U.K. Included in the show is Matt’s new song ‘That Face’ from The Producers by Mel Brooks.

Matt Forbes, is The Real Deal, a superstar in the making…he is destined to become a household name with remarkable endorsements echoing from radio host across America.

Heralded by GRAMMY winner Steve Tyrell as “an important new messenger for the Great American Songbook” Matt has accumulated over 3,000,000 streams on Spotify, 4.5 million views on YouTube channel & 160,000+ followers on Instagram.

Ladies & Gentlemen Mr Matt Forbes.

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07/07/2022

‘Mad About You’. Well we are certainly Mad about Jazz & ‘’Jazz Moods’ if anything is to by after last nights show on The Voice Rdio North Devon. What with reports of long traffic jams and listeners stuck in none moving traffic phoning in to say they weren’t getting hot & frustrated as they were listening to the show. Plus the phone calls about the Matt Forbes track ‘Mad About You’ and fans of the show couldn’t wait to see our interview with the man himself and watch probably the best music video ever made!

Other Jazz tracks we played on last nights show included: Brian Simpson with Steve Oliver from the brilliant album Unified, Jim Mullen, The Buddy Rich Big Band & his unbelievable version of Fantasy by Earth, Wind & Fire, The Smooth Jazz Alley, Shaun LaBelle & from his knockout album Desert Nights, Monty Alexander & Cobilimbo, Jeff Goldblum & The Cat, Dave Panico, the late great George Duke with Trust, Eumir Deodato, Frank Capp Quartet featuring Ricky Woodard, Dana Lauren, Perry Lori, Marilyn Scott Wynton Marsalis. What an incredible list of artist.

Other artist we played on last nights show included artist that we have been very privileged to have joined us on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with myself The Jazz Cat & Mr G Kevin Bennett Goolsby, artist that include: Bob James, Paul Brown & Funky Joint, Claire Martin OBE, the Birthday Boy A Ray Fuller, Tim Bowman, Lin Rountree, Keiko Matsui, Nathan East, Chris Standring, Peter White, Ken Navarro, Rene Toledo we also played a track by the loverly Kaylene Peoples who will be joining us on our show later in the year. Plus a track by Beatifik & The Long Drive Home, not played to the people of North Devon stuck in traffic! The track by Roger Odell yes Roger of Shakatak who along with Bill Sharpe, George Denniston Anderson & Jill Saward appeared on our show a couple of weeks ago and will be appearing’Live’ in concert the first week in August at Live Jazz @ Pizza Express Soho I can’t wait to see the live. (The Saturday is already a sell out)

We slipped in a track by our next guest on ‘Jazz across the Pond’ Mr Kirk Whalum another great interview we are very excited about.

So I leave you with our interview with Canadian born now Los Angeles resident Mr Matt Forbes with the stunning video, song produced by Mr Callum Au. Enjoy, we just know you will.

Until next Wednesday night stay safe
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06/07/2022

“Jazz is one of the few things you can do in society to express yourself freely and creatively”. Mulgrew Miller.

We invite you to join us tonight with ‘Jazz Moods’ where I will be expressing myself freely & with creativity on The Voice Radio North Devon from 8-10pm U.K. 🇬🇧 Online, On DAB, On 106.1-107.8fm (North Devon Only) & On Your Smartphones & Smart Speakers.

On tonight’s show we will be playing three brand new Jazz tracks that get there first air play in England & Europe! WOW! Plus some brilliant classic Jazz pieces.

We warmly welcome followers from’Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with my partner in crime Mr G better known as Mr Kevin Bennett Goolsby.

Yesterday was our good friend A Ray Fuller Birthday, many happy returns of the day. We had the great pleasure of having Ray (The Weeper) with us on our show a few months ago for an incredible interview. If you missed it, here it is again for your viewing.

Until tonight, stay safe and I look forward to your company.
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30/06/2022

“Jazz Music is a Language of the Emotions”. Charles Mingus.

Well some wonderful emotions and fabulous feedback from last nights ‘Jazz Moods’ on The Voice Radio North Devon with me The Jazz Cat. I thank you all.

As promised here is a list of the incredible selection of Jazz artist we played on last nights show: Karen Devroop (can’t wait for the new album and a chat about it) Jim Mullen, Skelton Skinner & his All Star Big Band, Metro Big Band, Jarrod Lawson, Scott Wilkie, Mario Rossi, Gota Yashiki, Bobby Lyle, Skinny Hardtower, LaShawn Gary, Brigitte Zarie with Randy Breaker, Russ Freeman, Brian McKnight & a track by Mr Patrick Close & a track from his brilliant album ‘Rhymes of my Soul’ with his tribute to The Brecker Brothers featuring Brian Bromberg, Allon Sams & Jimmy Haslip. We all wish the best to Pat and are thinking about him from his U.K. fans.

Brian Bromberg & Jimmy Haslip have been guest on ‘Jazz Across The Pond’ - Jazz Interviews Re-Imagined with myself The Jazz Cat & Mr G Aka Kevin Bennett Goolsby. Both these interviews can be seen on YouTube. Other amazing Jazz artist whom we featured on last nights show have also graced us with their presents include: Peter White, Chieli Minucci with The Special EFX, Pat Kelley, David Benoit, Patrick Yandall & Bob James.

Another former guest on our show Mr Jason Miles as we played ‘Black Magic’. Jason has just released a brilliant book called ‘The Extraordinary-Journey of Jason-Miles-biography’ a wonderful book that every Jazz fan should have in their collection.

We also played a ‘Live’ track by Mr Bill Sharpe from his great album ‘Famous People’ Bill from Shakatak along with Roger Odell, George Denniston Anderson & Jill Saward joined us on ‘Jazz across the Pond’ a couple of weeks ago to talk about tour dates (plus a loy more) as they celebrate 40 years in the business. You can catch Shakatak at Live Jazz @ Pizza Express Soho the first week in August. (Got to mention Derek Nash on Sax on Bill’s ‘Live’ album, fabulous playing)

How about the track by BWB - Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum & Norman Brown. Rick Braun will be our guest in September with Kirk Whalum will be with us in a couple of weeks time. To have these top guys playing on such a brilliant album.

Summer in NYC from the loverly album ‘A New Day’ by Mr Dave Koz who we are hoping to get on our show in September. Watch this space.

The show ended with a wonderful cover of ‘Lovely Day’ by Mr Gerald Albright, what a way to end the show, nice one Mr Albright.

Coming up next week, we have got Canadian Big Band Singer Mr Matt Forbes in the hot seat for another informative and entertaining interview which will be available to watch soon. We know you liked the teaser track we played last night.

Talking of Canadian singers, I treated you to a little ‘Sand in my Shoes’ from the mesmerising album ‘Alone Together’ by Carol Welsman. If you missed her interview with us, here it is again.

Until next Wednesday night stay safe
Roger Lee 'The Jazz Cat' Radio Show
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