Journeys In Jazz

26/06/2022

*SUNNY SUNDAY LISTENING ☀️ * Journeys In Jazz S2E7 is released today!

A merry mix of my guests from this series talking about anything and everything & concluding the second series of ‘Journeys In Jazz’.
Listen now for fabulous stories & pearls of wisdom from Matt Carter Seonaid Aitken Music James Hastings Pete Billington Dockside Latin Julie Sheppard Naadia Sheriff and Georgina Jackson . Please listen, subscribe rate and review on or click here https://www.buzzsprout.com/838219/episodes/10832760 . Thanks for listening!

23/04/2022

E6S2 of out now if you haven’t listened already feat. Let her infectious enthusiasm, motivation and love for music brighten your weekend! Listen on or link in bio.
Seonaid also talks of her new album released 29th April, it’s an absolute delight- Spring in sonic form! Order now here- https://seonaidaitken.bandcamp.com/album/chasing-sakura

10/04/2022

*NEW EPISODE OUT NOW* Brighten up your Sunday with the delightful Scottish violinist, vocalist, orchestrator/arranger and broadcaster Seonaid Aitken We discuss how she discovered jazz improvisation on violin, how she manages to balance numerous jobs and projects, the importance of the Great American Songbook and the difficulties of dancing whilst playing your instrument!! Listen now on or click the link below. Huge thanks to Seonaid for her time and enthusiasm, she’s an inspiration! I hope you enjoy listening 📻 😊 💕



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07/04/2022

Roll up roll up a new episode of featuring a very special guest will be released on Sunday!! Who’s it going to be?
Subscribe now on or click the link be first to know! https://journeysinjazz.buzzsprout.com

02/01/2022

More episodes to come this year! Meanwhile if you haven’t listened yet please click the link below. I’m very honoured to have been able to interview some fabulous guests 😀💜

Music for old people, pretentious music for the middle classes, complex music for young intellectuals or something we can all appreciate & enjoy? With the contribution of musicians in and around her community Fliss delves into the jazz genre to discuss why it continues to thrive amongst all gene...

28/11/2021

S2E5 feat jazz saxophonist Jimmy Hastings released today!
Cosy up on a chilly Sunday morning with this heart warming podcast.

Growing up in a Maharaja's palace, working on migrant ships to Australia in the 60s and working in Humphrey Lyttelton’s wonderful band.
Jimmy Hastings discusses the camaraderie of musicians, and the importance of practice alongside the need to let things go when they don’t go to plan on stage.
It was an honour to interview this charming, inspiring & wise gentleman. Hear his story now on or click here- https://journeysinjazz.buzzsprout.com/838219/9621159-jimmy-hastings

18/11/2021

In this episode festival director Julie Sheppard talks of the importance of accessible live music for everyone. 🎷 🎶 💜 Listen now on or here- https://journeysinjazz.buzzsprout.com/838219/9536894-joe-longridge-julie-sheppard-matt-carter

14/11/2021

Is Latin music less egotistical than jazz? Can you really fit a whole big band inside one Air B&B cottage? Why is it important that jazz musicians continue to tour to less populated locations?
OUT NOW! S2E4 - a BUMPER EPISODE from Jazz Jurassica festival in May 2021! feat. Joe Longridge from Dockside Latin Orchestra, festival director Julie Sheppard and jazz pianist Matt Carter.
Listen now and be transported to the seaside- https://journeysinjazz.buzzsprout.com/838219/9536894-joe-longridge-julie-sheppard-matt-carter or

10/11/2021

It’s coming! S2E4 of podcast is released this Sunday. Who’s it going to feature?! Here’s a clue! I’m feeling very nostalgic for the summer on this grey November day.
Subscribe now to be the first to hear https://journeysinjazz.buzzsprout.com/ or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and be transported to sunnier climes! ☀️ 🌊 🍦 😊

30/09/2021

Happy International Podcast Day! After a summertime hiatus new episodes of podcast are on their way!!
Meanwhile have you heard all episodes so far? Fabulous guests with really fascinating stories. I love making these podcasts, I’ve learnt so much from my guests! Listen now or https://journeysinjazz.buzzsprout.com 🎧 📻 🎤 🎵

09/05/2021

☀️SUNNY SUNDAY LISTENING☀️! S2 E3 of feat. Pianist/Bassist/Genius .billington ! Listen now on or follow this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/838219/8484899-pete-billington

Please like/subscribe/rate & review 🙏☺️👊💜

Pete & I talk post pandemic ideals, festival gigs vs intimate jazz gigs, coping with teenage insecurities AND our love for showbiz dressing room lights 💡⭐️
Recorded from the wonderful (THANKS TO THEM!💜)before performed to the courtyard bar outside! 😊
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08/05/2021

BRING ME SUNSHINE! 🌧🙈🙄
My latest podcast is a ray of sunshine that put a spring in my step and warmed my heart. Ahhhh pass the sick bucket 🤣
Next episode of released tomorrow featuring ????
I love the mystery.
Subscribe now listen on or here www.buzzsprout.com/838219

29/04/2021

‘s thoughts on the challenges of sharing jazz with a wider audience in the latest episode of available now on or here- https://www.buzzsprout.com/838219/8389639-naadia-sheriff 😊👊

25/04/2021

Happy Sunday! ☀️☀️☀️ S2E2 of released today featuring jazz pianist ! Listen to the birds on as we discuss the ups & downs of balancing family life with life as a professional musician, being a side woman vs band leader and the draw of London as a musical hub. Available now on or click here https://www.buzzsprout.com/838219/8389639-naadia-sheriff

22/04/2021

A bit of weekend listening? ☕️ ☀️ 🍷
Next episode released on . Who’s going to be featured this week?! Subscribe to my podcast now on or follow the link in bio to find out. I do love making these podcasts!

11/04/2021

Georgina Jackson speaks of the pros and cons of being a band leader.
If you haven't listened already, catch up with Series 2 Episode 1 now!
It's lovely to be back making this podcast with some brilliant guests discussing all that's changed and all that remains amidst and post pandemic.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or click the link. Please subscribe, rate and review- it really helps spread the word! Thanks to all listeners so far- Episode 2 will be released soon!
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04/04/2021

Happy Easter everyone! Listen to Episode 1 Series 2 of now featuring superstar talking about wearing shell suits in the 90s in Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra!
She also mentions
the importance of youth music schemes, dealing with male presumptions of female musicians and many other trials and tribulations of being a professional trumpet player & vocalist.
Brighten up your Easter Sunday with this ray of sunshine ☀️ of a podcast. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or here- https://www.buzzsprout.com/838219/8264967-georgina-jackson 🐣 🌸 🕺🏻

31/03/2021

An Easter treat 🐣! The first episode of Series 2 is released this Sunday! Who’s my guest going to be?! Subscribe now to be the first to know - https://www.buzzsprout.com/838219/
🙌 🎧 🎵

28/03/2021

How have our working lives evolved through the past year? Will a sense of ‘normality’ be resumed? Why do we still play jazz?
Series 2 of is here! Receive all episodes as soon as they are released by subscribing on or your usual provider! Vandoren UK

08/03/2021

‘Women Supporting Women’ an  article featuring my podcast. in Series 2 IS on its way!! Big thanks to & !😘read in full at https://londonjazznews.com/2021/03/08/iwd2021-women-supporting-women/