Two strikingly handsome middle-aged men get together every other week to discuss jazz in depth. Irreverent, irascible, engaged.
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Geoff Gascoyne chats to big-name (and upcoming) jazz soloists as they pick and play their favourite jazz standards and talk about their jazz lives. A mix of candid discussion, technical insights and spontaneous improvisation, this weekly podcast is a must-listen for everyone that loves jazz. Geoff is a renowned jazz bass player and prolific composer and producer with credits on over 100 albums and a book of contacts to die for! He is also executive producer of the best-selling Quartet jazz s ...
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THE THIRD STORY features long-form interviews with creative people of all types, hosted by musician Leo Sidran. Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.
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Jazzpath.com presents introductory jazz improvisation lessons.
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The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, w ...
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A podcast celebrating some of the greatest talents of jazz in Poland and highlighting the strength and variety of its vibrant contemporary jazz scene. Hosted by Debra Richards, brought to you by Culture.pl, the flagship brand of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute.
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A blend of soul,pop,funk,rhythm and blues and rock : songs by Musilosophy, singer songwriter and jazz pianist.
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A weekly entertainment broadcast from Sam Howden.
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A collection of improvised songs from the band Tranzistor.
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"On the Watch for the Active Ear"
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It’s one thing to play Music. But something else entirely to conceive a Musical Fantasy based on reality. Thus, the origin of The Jazz Storyteller.
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A series of captivating conversations with exceptional musicians presented by Music Meeting Festival, Nijmegen - The Netherlands. Get to know the artists behind the Music Meeting Sessions and learn more about their sources of inspiration and relationship with music. Hosted by Leendert van der Valk & Roufaida Aboutaleb Produced by Music Meeting Dag & Nacht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A daily music-related Podcast, from the perspective of a professional musician. Thoughts on Harmony, Melody, Improvisation, Composition, Guitar and the day-by-day challenges of being a musician, all in real time.
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Artists, performers, composers and creative folks of all stripes sit down with musician and independent record label owner Mike Noordzy for extremely wide-ranging, unscripted conversations. More info and lots of music at nachtrecords.com
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An interview podcast from the Creative Music Guild. Hosted by Ben Kates and Brandon Conway and featuring interviews with the best of Portland's experimental musicians.
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Willie Myette, a leader in the online music-education realm, teaches students of all levels how to become a better pianist. Learn more at PianoWithWillie.com
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Piano Improvisations by Curt Siffert - unless otherwise noted, all pieces are made up on the spot starting when the record button is pressed. These pieces are more about exploring the creative process than about producing finished, polished works. However, some material will undoubtedly be reworked into finished pieces for future projects. All pieces released under a Creative Commons license - by-nc-sa 3.0. In other words, they are not to be used for commercial purposes, but can be used/adap ...
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Sound clips, recordings, interviews, and other audio related to the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI).
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Simplifying growth for musicians- especially violin, viola, fiddle, and cello players and teachers- with tips, insights, tools, and stories to grow in their practice, teaching, and career. Exploring intersections in creativity, music education, string playing, music business, and culture, Creative Strings is a non-profit organization supporting music education via online curriculum, orchestra classroom outreach, in-person retreats/conferences, and more. Executive director and host Christian ...
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Inverse Podcast belongs to the ones who are dissatisfied with the Bible being used to justify hatred.
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By M.J. Murphy
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Welcome to KwoMusic.com's Daily Music Inspirational Podcast - Nature. We will be posting a nature oriented new inspirational music track by Paul Kwo here every day for a year along with a short quote to get everyone started everyday. We will be starting on January 1, 2010 at 9am GMT0 time in the morning (US Eastern time at 4am and Pacific time at 1am). We look forward to sharing our music with you. Thanks for listening!
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The inner game of building a career as a musician or creative person. The intersection of music, music business, and spirituality. Hosted by www.mattoestreicher.com
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In "Let's Talk Piano," we are going to have fun talking about many interesting topics as you continue in your piano adventures. A lot of the topics will be based on questions asked over the years by ambitious and not-so-ambitious students of piano all over the world. There will also be episodes that will include actual playing and discussions as well. You will be able to contribute your ideas and thoughts through social media by going to: Facebook: https://facebook.com/easypiano Twitter: htt ...
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Welcome to Behavioral Health Today, a podcast by Triad, where we tackle trending topics in behavioral and mental health. The Behavioral Health Today podcast shares unique and relevant topics occurring within our world and communities with a mental health professional perspective.
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Hosted by Huw V Williams, he chats to fellow musicians about life and music within the jazz and improvised music world.
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Dr. Bunny Vreeland is a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Founder of Vreeland College For the Healing Arts. You can find out more about Dr. Bunny by visiting: http://BunnyVreeland.org http://VreelandCollege.org
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Heart to heart talks with musicians and other creatives about music and life with Jill Minyé, Daniel Townsend.
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Ad Hoc is a podcast about improvisation: in music, in other art forms, and in the lives and work of professionals of all stripes. It was started by us here at Ars Nova Workshop, a jazz/creative music presenter in Philadelphia. We’ve built decades-long relationships and ongoing conversations with the greatest musical minds—MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellows, Doris Duke and Pulitzer Prize award winners—who are all world-class innovators. And we’ve come to understand that improvisation is more th ...
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Emma talks (and often walks) with her guests in different locations, hearing their experiences of London, the world, and life, and discovering what choices they are making to redefine themselves along the way. The conversations are geared to inspire, entertain, and bring a little more breadth to the way you yourself may be thinking - wherever you are in the world.
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Episode 12. Camilla George (Saxophone) - 'Peace'
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36:16Geoff travels to Acton in West London to meet the visionary alto saxophonist, bandleader and composer Camilla George. Born in Nigeria before moving to the UK, Camilla's musical foundation was built on Sunday afternoons spent with her jazz-enthusiast father, listening to his extensive vinyl collection featuring legends like Sonny Rollins and Sonny S…
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Stan Grant - Internationally Acclaimed Writer and Journalist
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53:18Internationally acclaimed writer and journalist Stan Grant – winner of three Walkley Awards and four Asian Television Awards - joins Dr Drew Hart and Pastor Jarrod McKenna in conversation on his new book, a theological meditation as Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi Aboriginal man, called Murriyang: Song of Time. Stan Grant is a Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi man. …
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Brushstrokes of Resilience: How Free Arts Heals Through Creativity & Connection with Matt Sandoval – Episode 380
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40:38Art is the doorway, mentorship is the key, and together, they unlock resilience. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon is joined by Matt Sandoval, CEO of Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, an organization transforming trauma into resilience through the healing power of art and mentoring relationships. With more than 15 years of experience in nonpro…
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Ep. 38 SHUCT Podcast Featuring Coley O'Toole
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47:28Matt shares his new episode of the SHU COMMUNITY THEATRE PODCAST with the Mindful Musician. VENUE WEBSITE: https://shucommunitytheatre.org/ This week on The SHU Community Theatre Podcast, we welcome singer/songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Coley O’Toole. A proud Connecticut native, Coley shares the incredible story of his journey from…
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pablopablo - born Pablo Drexler - is a Madrid-based singer, songwriter, and producer. The son of two acclaimed artists, Jorge Drexler and Ana Laan, here he talks about how he found his own voice, sound, and artistic identity. His debut full-length album, Canciones en mi, is out now. The title is a bilingual play on words—“in E” (as in the musical k…
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Episode 11. Pete Churchill (Vocals) - 'How Deep Is The Ocean?'
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52:57In this episode, Geoff invites the enigmatic jazz pianist, vocalist, composer and legendary educator Pete Churchill round to his pad in Bromley, Kent. After almost twenty years teaching at London’s Guildhall School of Music, Pete is now Professor of Jazz Composition at the Royal Academy of Music as well as Head of Jazz Voice at the Royal Conservato…
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Jazz Bastard Podcast 315 - Is It RSD Again Already?
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1:23:37RSD - or Record Store Day for you vinyl virgins- comes but once, er, or twice a year, and while the main focus is who will win the privilege to buy a color-vinyl edition of the Wicked soundtrack, there's a little bit of jazz sprinkled in there, too. The boys talk about four selections, three recently uncovered live dates on the prolific Resonance R…
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The Hunger Beneath: Food, Trauma & the Journey Back to Wholeness with Jillian Acosta, RD, LDN – Episode 379
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36:50We don’t just eat to nourish our bodies—we eat to soothe, to cope, to connect. True healing begins when we ask: what is the hunger really for? In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Jillian Acosta, a registered dietitian who specializes in functional medicine, the psychology of eating, and trauma-informed care. Jillian is the founder of The …
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288: Crossing the river - 20 years of "Al otro lado del rio"
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1:22:09Twenty years ago, “Al otro lado del río" became the first Spanish-language song to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Written by Jorge Drexler in a single day while staying in Madison, Wisconsin, and recorded in a mix of home and studio settings, the song’s journey was as unexpected as its lyrics suggested. At the time, it felt like an an…
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Episode 10. Janek Gwizdala (Bass) - 'Moment's Notice'
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55:34Geoff catches up with the internationally respected bass player and record producer Janek Gwizdala who is fresh off a flight from his home in LA for a series of London gigs. What does it take to transform from a wide-eyed teenager in South London to a sought-after bass virtuoso commanding respect around the globe? This episode captures a deeply per…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Rethinking Mental Health in Education with Brandy Samuell – Episode 378
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38:55Every educator is a first responder to student behavior, let’s make sure they’re equipped to respond with confidence. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Brandy Samuell, a seasoned educator with over 30 years of experience spanning the classroom, district leadership, and crisis response. From teacher to assistant superintendent, Brandy h…
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Legendary singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega looks back at her remarkable career — and forward to her new album, Flying with Angels, her first collection of original songs in nearly a decade. From the moment she emerged in the 1980s with her self-titled debut and follow-up Solitude Standing, Vega has occupied a singular space in popular music. Known fo…
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The Question Is the Bridge: How Curiosity Connects Us with Topaz Adizes – Episode 377
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40:42The quality of your life is shaped by the quality of your questions. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Topaz Adizes, an Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and experience design architect. Topaz is the founder and executive director of The Skin Deep, a studio known for its powerful explorations of human connection. A Sundance and Skoll…
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Episode 9. Tom Ollendorff (Guitar) - 'Cotton Tail'
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42:47This week Geoff is in West London to meet one of the best-known young guitarists to emerge onto the international jazz scene – Tom Ollendorff. What makes a great guitarist instantly recognisable? How do you develop a personal musical language that transcends technical proficiency? These questions lie at the heart of Geoff’s conversation with the vi…
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Jazz Bastard Podcast 314 - Melody, Please
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1:34:54The boys ponder a batch of 2025 releases on the search for memorable, hummable melodies. These being 2025 jazz albums, you can guess the results of the search. Still, much to enjoy is these very diverse selections. Sean Imboden Large Ensemble– COMMUNAL HEART; Dayna Stephens – HOPIUM; Chicago Jazz Orchestra – MORE AMORE; Camila Meza- PORTAL.…
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When Arturo O’Farrill was 19 years old, playing piano in a bar in upstate New York, he was spotted by Carla Bley—who promptly invited him to join her band. At the time, he was doing everything he could to distance himself from the legacy of his father, the legendary Cuban composer Chico O’Farrill. He avoided anything labeled “Latin” like his life d…
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Anniversary Special: Navigating the Roots of Suppressed Emotions with Bronwyn Schweigerdt, LMFT – Episode 376
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45:23In celebration of our fifth anniversary, we’re re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from the past year. Anger isn't the enemy—it's a warning light, signaling that something deeper needs attention. When we validate and express it constructively, we unlock empathy, self-awareness, and stronger relationships. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor sp…
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Anniversary Special: Improvising Healing—Psychotherapy as Jazz, Not Jargon with Ross Ellenhorn – Episode 375
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45:15We don’t need more treatment manuals—we need more musicians. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor is joined by Ross Ellenhorn, a pioneering voice in mental health and addiction recovery. As the founder and CEO of Ellenhorn—the nation's most comprehensive community integration program—Ross has spent his career helping individuals heal and thrive withi…
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Episode 8. Dave O'Higgins (Saxophone) - 'It Could Happen To You'
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38:53Geoff travels to Brixton in South London to catch up with the fabulous saxophonist, band leader and composer Dave O’Higgins. This is an intimate conversation about Dave’s remarkable journey from progressive rock drummer to acclaimed jazz musician. With disarming honesty, he traces his unlikely path through music, describing how transcribing Charlie…
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Anniversary Special: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Mental Health Solutions with Dr. Ishan Shivanand – Episode 374
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40:58In celebration of our fifth anniversary, we’re re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from the past year. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor sits down with Dr. Ishan Shivanand. Ishan is a distinguished mental health researcher and professor specializing in non-pharmaceutical, non-invasive meditative modalities. As the Founder of Yoga of Immortal…
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Can Learning Improvisation Improve Mental Health For Classical Musicians?
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36:32Chris talks with a classical violinist and PhD researcher, about the emotional toll of traditional training and how improvisation supports well-being. She explores nervous system regulation, perfectionism, and mindfulness techniques that help musicians feel more confident, expressive, and whole. This conversation offers practical tools and mindset …
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Anniversary Special: The Joy-Success Cycle with Kevin Surace – Episode 373
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45:08Joy isn’t found — it’s built, one choice at a time. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Kevin Surace. Kevin is a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, and CEO, known as the father of the Virtual Assistant. With 94 worldwide patents, Kevin has led pioneering work in technology, including the first cellular data smartphone and huma…
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Anniversary Special: Grandiose vs. Vulnerable Narcissism with Keith Campbell, PhD – Episode 372
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37:55In celebration of our fifth anniversary, we’re re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from the past year. In this episode, we dive into the intricate world of narcissism, examining how both grandiose and vulnerable traits influence self-esteem, relationships, and the impact of social media on these behaviors. Dr. Graham Taylor is joined by Dr. K…
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Episode 7. Gabriella Swallow (Cello) - 'Smile'
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53:54Geoff is in the leafy North London suburb of Muswell Hill to meet the wonderful Gabriella Swallow – one of the most versatile and exciting cellists of her generation. When Gabriella declares "I just want the biggest one" as her instrument selection as a child, it perfectly captures her fearless approach to musical exploration. Born in Belfast durin…
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Jazz Bastard 313 - Have You Met Mr. Jones?
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1:10:14At Mike's suggestion, today's podcast explores the truncated career of hard bop trumpeter Carmell Jones. We listen to four albums featuring the little-known musician and talk about the arc of his career, his work with running buddy Harold Land, and why he could'a been a hard-bop contender given the right circumstances. Carmell Jones – BUSINESS MEET…
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BHT Bytes – Between the Headline & the Heart: How We Respond to the News – Episode 371
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20:11The news shapes our feelings more than our opinions—don’t let it choose your mood. In this episode of BHT Bytes, hosts Peter Fenger and Sharlee Dixon unpack something we all wrestle with: our relationship with the news. In a world flooded with headlines designed to spark outrage and steal our focus, it’s easy to feel emotionally hijacked without ev…
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Songwriting Strategies: A 360 Degree Approach (Part 2) w/ Mark Simos- Creative Strings Podcast Ep.15
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44:02By Christian Howes
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Songwriting Strategies: A 360 Degree Approach (Part 1) w/ Mark Simos- Creative Strings Podcast Ep.14
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46:56By Christian Howes
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When he was five years old, Max Pollak had a moment. Sitting in front of a black-and-white television in suburban Vienna, he saw Fred Astaire tap dancing for the first time. “I was so spellbound by his elegance and his effortless swinging persona that I immediately decided I have to learn how to do that,” he remembers. He didn’t understand the cult…
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Episode 6. Mark Armstrong (Trumpet) - 'Cherokee'
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46:56Geoff is in Blackheath in South London to meet the greatly respected trumpet player, composer, arranger and educator Mark Armstrong. Mark opens up about the electrifying moment jazz first captivated him as a schoolboy—a "kinesthetic experience" of colours and sounds that sparked a lifelong pursuit. Now an accomplished trumpet player with Ronnie Sco…
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When Words Don’t Work: Art, Access, & the Fight Against Stigma with Manami Yamamoto, LMFT – Episode 370
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32:14Healing doesn’t start with a diagnosis—it starts with feeling safe enough to be seen. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Manami Yamamoto, MA, LMFT, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder of Blue Humming Therapy—a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting holistic mental health within diverse communities. With a comp…
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Self-proclaimed “badass and blind” singer, songwriter, guitarist Raul Midón in an expansive and deeply personal conversation about music, identity, independence, and the art of seeing clearly without sight. From his childhood fascination with radio and jazz in a small New Mexico town to his breakout moment in New York with legendary producer Arif M…
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Episode 5. Phil Merriman (Piano) - 'Everybody's Song But My Own'
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46:12Geoff travels to Wallington in South London to meet the incredibly talented jazz pianist, composer and arranger Phil Merriman. Phil isn't your typical jazz pianist. You immediately sense you're with a musician who refuses to be confined by traditional genre boundaries. "For me, it's not about two camps at all," he explains, discussing the artificia…
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Jazz Bastard Podcast 312 - 2013 Says "Hi"
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1:30:15The venerable bastards have made it to their twelfth anniversary, so time to dress us in silk and pearls (if you weren't already in your fantasies). While you attempt to scrub that hideous image from your minds, we'll mention that today's episode looks back to 2013, the origin year of the podcast, covering five releases from that epochal year we mi…
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Clinicians Series: Practicing Curiosity Without Judgment – The Gentle Power Behind Growth with Jon Steele, LMFT – Episode 369
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44:36Curiosity calms what judgment clenches. In this episode of the Clinicians Series, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Jon Steele, LMFT—a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with high performers, including athletes and professionals navigating intense pressure. Drawing from his own experience as a former collegiate athlete, J…
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Episode 4. Freddie Benedict (Vocals) - ‘One Note Samba’
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38:51Geoff doorsteps the 29-year old vocal genius Freddie Benedict and discovers that his talents go far beyond just trumpet and vocals. Could Britain’s answer to Michael Bublé be any more talented? With an undergraduate degree in Spanish and Portuguese before formally studying jazz at Guildhall, Freddie brings linguistic depth to his performances, part…
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Episode 3. Chris Standring (Guitar) - ‘Stella By Starlight’
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43:13In a rather noisy back room at London’s Pizza Express Jazz Club, Geoff chews the fat with ‘soul’ jazz guitarist Chris Standring before a gig. Native Brit Chris has just flown in from LA for a series of concerts in London and reminisces about his dilemmas as a frustrated young jazz guitarist looking to make it as a solo artist. Chris reveals the piv…
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Episode 2. Alan Barnes (Saxophone) - ‘You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To’
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45:27Geoff gets the train to Leighton Buzzard to meet the legendary jazz saxophonist Alan Barnes. This intimate conversation reveals the musical journey of one of Britain's most respected reed players, from his first enchantment with Acker Bilk's clarinet to his evolution as a multi-award-winning bandleader, composer, and record label owner. Alan shares…
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Episode 1. Emma Smith (Vocals) - ‘No Moon At All’
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43:42Geoff tracks down the wonderful jazz singer Emma Smith just a few weeks after she lands a major record deal. She opens up about her remarkable journey from rebelling against her jazz musician parents to becoming one of the UK’s most captivating jazz performers. They discuss everything from improvisation technique to social media and the challenges …
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Trailer - The Quartet Jazz Standards Podcast
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5:01Step into the vibrant world of jazz through intimate conversations with the artists who live it every day. The Quartet Jazz Standards Podcast, hosted by renowned bassist, composer and producer Geoff Gascoyne, strips away the mystique surrounding jazz musicians to reveal the human stories behind the solos. Each week, we sit down with both legendary …
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Clinicians Series: Daoism & Ancient Wisdom – Reproductive Health, Vitality & Balance with Michelle Oravitz – Episode 368
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36:43Nature holds the key to balance—when we align with it, vitality follows. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor sits down with Michelle Oravitz, founder of The Wholesome Lotus. Michelle began her career as an architect but found her true calling in alternative medicine after acupuncture transformed her health and well-being. Inspired by this personal s…
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290: Stephin Merritt (The Magnetic Fields)
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1:13:14Songwriter Stephin Merritt on impermanence, organizing principles, and the art of constraints: Raised by a spiritually seeking mother, Merritt moved 33 times by age 22 and describes himself as a “hippie brat” who “never liked children—even as a child.” This sense of solitude shaped his singular voice as the creative force behind The Magnetic Fields…
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Parenting Musicians: Sun & D.D. Jackson’s Journey Through Music
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33:26Discover the joys and challenges of parenting musicians in this heartfelt episode of the Creative Strings Podcast. Christian Howes sits down with 15-year-old songwriter Sun Jackson and her father, Grammy-nominated pianist and composer D.D. Jackson, explores their inspiring father-daughter bond through music.This episode dives into:🎶 The emotional s…
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