Chatting With Bassist And Composer Quinn Sternberg Harmonious World podcast

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a huge delight to be joined live in my local coffee shop by pianist and composer Iain Farrington . As you will hear through our conversation, Iain has composed for and performed at some highly prestigious events. We were chatting primarily about the forthcoming world premiere of Talk of the Town , which Iain has composed for Hitchin Chamber Orchestra to perform on 12 July at St Mary's Church as the orchestra celebrates its tenth anniversary. Click here to join us if you can ! Thanks to Iain for allowing me to share clips from some of his other compositions and performances. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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In conversation with composer Vonn Vanier 24:25

13 days ago24:25

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I was joined by Vonn Vanier , ahead of the release of his fascinating debut album Dawn . Thanks to Vonn for allowing me to share clips from Dawn , which has a fascinating selection of styles and creativity. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Ute Lemper joins me to chat about 'Pirate Jenny' 33:45

20 days ago33:45

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a real delight to chat with Ute Lemper : I was assistant to the Producer of The Wall: Berlin 1990 and Ute sang on stage for that performance. Her latest album is Pirate Jenny , a celebration of revolutionary composer Kurt Weill's 125th birthday this year. If you get a chance to hear Ute sing live, please do take it - if you're in the UK, she's appearing at the Cadogan Hall on Friday 13 June and I hope to be in the audience. Thanks to Ute for allowing me to share clips from Pirate Jenny and you'll want your headphones on to experience the delights of her voice(s)! Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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A live conversation with Dave Keech ahead of his new EP 'Tokyo' 42:19

26 days ago42:19

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I have known trombonist Dave Keech for several years and it's exciting to hear some of his own new music - his EP Tokyo comes out in October. In our live conversation, Dave and I discuss the tracks and musicians on Tokyo and I hope you enjoy listening in. Thanks to Dave for allowing me to share the single Americanology from the EP, which was released in April. Watch out for more singles to come! Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Nicole Zuraitis shares her thoughts in advance of the release of 'Siren Songs volume II' 32:50

5 weeks ago32:50

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. As soon as I met Nicole Zuraitis last year, I knew she'd make a great guest and she proved me correct. There was so much to discuss and I hope you enjoy listening in to our conversation about music, her work with the marvellous Christian McBride and mutual friend Nigel Williams from JazzFM. Thanks to Nicole for allowing me to play tracks from the Grammy-winning How Love Begins as well as the upcoming Siren Songs Volume II alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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A special episode for International Jazz Day 2025 with Tara Minton 28:51

6 weeks ago28:51

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Welcome to International Jazz Day 2025 and a special episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. While at Claire Cope's album launch, I bumped into harpist and singer Tara Minton, who kindly agreed to be my guest on this very special day. Tara is a great singer and harpist and she tells me in this episode about her composing in Mexico, for a new album which is set for release on 31 October 2025. Thanks to Tara for allowing me to play tracks from her 2021 and 2022 albums Please do not Ignore the Mermaid and Two for the Road alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Chatting with bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg 18:55

6 weeks ago18:55

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was delighted that Quinn Sternberg got in touch with me directly to introduce his music. I was delighted to discover his new album Pleasant Returns and then to have the chance to chat to him about it. We also discussed his work with Oscar Rossignoli, who I interviewed in 2021 . Thanks to Quinn for allowing me to play tracks from Pleasant Returns alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Fotina Naumenko joins me to discuss 'Bespoke Songs' 23:25

7 weeks ago23:25

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For this episode, I discuss Bespoke Songs with soprano Fotina Naumenko . This new album features four works for soprano and mixed instrumental ensembles. The compositions were commissioned by the singer and feature the works for four composers, each based on lurics by female authors. Thanks to Fotina for allowing me to play tracks from Bespoke Songs alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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A conversation with pianist and composer Sultan Stevenson 35:03

8 weeks ago35:03

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It was a great pleasure to chat with pianist and composer Sultan Stevenson , discussing his engrossing new album, El Roi , as well as his nomination as Breakthrough Act of the Year in this year's Jazz FM Awards . Sultan is out on tour , so do try to catch him when you can. And we're all keeping our fingers crossed for the announcement of the 2025 Jazz FM Awards later in April. You can also listen to my conversation with sax player Soweto Kinch, who I interviewed at the end of 2023 and who appears on El Roi. Thanks to Sultan for allowing me to play tracks from El Roi alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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In conversation with pianist Chris Gall 26:43

9 weeks ago26:43

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. For the first episode in season 20, I am joined in conversation by pianist Chris Gall . We discuss his brand new album Impressionists Improvised , a solo piano exploration of works by Debussy, Ravel and Satie alongside some original tracks. This is a beautiful combination of classical music that many of us are familiar with, interpreted with improvisions by a brilliant pianist. Thanks to Chris for allowing me to play tracks from Impressionists Improvised alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Chatting with Mette Juul about 'Thank You & Other Stories' 19:17

10 weeks ago19:17

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. This episode features the highly talented jazz singer and songwriter Mette Juul . I interviewed her in September 2023 for episode 174 , discussing her previous album Celeste. Her new album - Thank You & Other Stories - is essentially about luck. It´s also about how we are all connected and the significant impact we can have on each others' lives. She also sings about trying to accept some of the darker sides of life and embracing our imperfections. Thanks to Mette for allowing me to play tracks from Thank You & Other Stories alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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An interview with saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael 19:04

11 weeks ago19:04

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. I was fortunate in meeting this week's guest - saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael - before we spoke for the podcast. He was performing as part of Ensemble C with my guest from episode 263 Claire Cope and hearing him live and with a different group of musicians was fascinating. You can read my review of that gig here . Thanks to Matt for allowing me to play tracks from his latest album - out on 28 March - Dancing with Embers alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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Vocalist Emily Masser joins me to discuss 'Songs With My Father' 16:04

12 weeks ago16:04

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. It's always good to speak to artists at the start of their musical journey - Emily Masser is still studying, while performing professionally around the UK. In this conversation, we discuss her album Songs With My Father , which is out now. There is a maturity to Emily's singing style that promises much and delivers in spades with her father on sax (hence the title) and an all-star rhythm section. Thanks to Emily for allowing me to play tracks from Songs With My Father alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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An engaging conversation with pianist Jeffrey Biegel 40:19

13 weeks ago40:19

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Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious. A few months ago, I interviewed composer Peter Boyer in a second conversation, this time about his composition Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue . The man behind that recording - and the 50-state 'Rhapsody National Initiative' - is the fabulous pianist Jeffrey Biegel and it was a delight to interview him for this latest episode. Thanks to Jeffrey for allowing me to play tracks from his many performances, as well as a clip from the opening of Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue alongside our conversation. Get in touch to let me know what you think! Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show. Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing." Support the show Read my reviews of albums, gigs and books as well as a little personal stuff on my blog Follow me on instagram.com/hilseabrook Follow me on facebook.com/HilarySeabrookFreelanceWriter Follow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriter…

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A special episode for International Women's Day 2025 with Claire Cope 36:21

13 weeks ago36:21