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Ben chats with saxophonist and composer Hannah Horton about her latest album 'Inside Out', her work with young people and she choses some of her favourite tracks too! Here are links to all of Hannah's projects, including JSteps - do get in touch with Hannah if you'd like to learn more about this: www.hannahhorton.com   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HannahHortonSax   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hannahhortonsax/   Twitter https://twitter.com/HannahHortonSax   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AUksT4QcA0Lcvm5Zykh8V   Apple Music https://music.apple.com/gb/album/inside-out/1580018783   YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@hannahhortonsax   For J Steps https://twitter.com/j_steps1 https://www.instagram.com/j_steps1/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/158315539727364/

Ben chats with Pianist, composer and Head of Jazz at Leeds Conservatoire, Jamil Sheriff ahead of his Five Gold Rings set at Wakefield Jazz Club.   Tracks: Future Car - Jamil Sheriff Big Band Keith Jarrett - Country Nikki Iles - Hush Crazy Happy - Jamil Sheriff Trio   www.wakefieldjazz.org

Ben chats with Swedish singer, songwriter, composer and producer Liselotte Östblom. Track listing: St Louis Blues - Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder  Sleepwalkers - Jarrod Lawson Above - Liselotte Östblom  What Say You - Robert Mitchell's True Think   Links: https://www.liselotteostblom.com/ https://www.wakefieldjazz.org/  

Manchester based singer songwriter Marco Woolf chats to Ben about his upcoming tour, his music and influences. For all tour dates search @northernconnectionstour and @marcowoolf on all social media platforms.  Tracks:  Nas (feat Q-Tip) - One Love (contains strong language) Jyoti - Hard Bap Duke Marco Woolf - Lets Build This House   Links: www.wakefieldjazz.org www.jazzleeds.org.uk www.jazznortheast.com www.jazznorth.org  

Drummer Robert Casteli chats with Ben about his upcoming UK live dates, his latest recording and more! Visit www.robertcastelli.com for more about Robert and all of his projects   Tracks: On Fire - Michel Camilo Fire – Jimi Hendrix Jazzayer – Karim Ziad Vamos – Robert Castelli & Boom!   www.wakefieldjazz.org for gig listings, reviews, podcasts and lots of info about our great club!

Saxophonist Iain Ballamy chats to Ben about his recent collaborations with Singer Ian Shaw and chooses some of his musical influences. Tracks: Once Upon a Summer Time - Ian Shaw Bolivia - Cedar Walton Jerusalem - David Rees-Williams SET: Concerto for Tenor Sax IV and V - Gary Carpenter, Iain Ballamy Visit www.ballamy.com for all things Iain. And for more about our lovely little jazz club in Yorkshire go to www.wakefieldjazz.org  

Ben chats to Mancunian pianist Tom Harris about tours, education, and some of his musical influences. Tracks: Autumn Mood - Erroll Garner On the Sunny Side of the Street - Sonny Rollins Optimistic Voices/No Love Dying - Cecile McLorin Salvant One - Wilkins and Harris Modus Operandi - Marco Woolf You can find tom on social media @tomharrisisacommonname and his website www.tomharrismusic.com Come and pay us a visit at Wakefield Jazz soon! www.wakefieldjazz.org for gig listings, bookings and food orders!  

Liam talks about his new album 'The Long Game' and chooses some of his favourite music. Tracks: Fig Foot – Paul Bley Someday My Prince Will Come – Miles Davis        The Front – Wayne Horvitz Rain on my Birthday – Liam Noble For more from Liam visit https://liamnoble68.wordpress.com/ or https://editionrecords.com/artists/liam-noble/ Come and join us for a warm welcome and some fabulous music at www.wakefieldjazz.org

A celebration of some of the amazing female artists we've had the pleasure of listening to at Wakefield Jazz. Presented by our ever inspiring treasurer, Judith Waterhouse.  TRACKS Din and Tonic – Janette Mason The Caged Bird – Nikki Iles & The Frankfurt Radio Big Band Gravy Waltz - Ellyn Rucker Fi-fi Goes to Heaven - Joanne Brackeen California Dreaming – Clare Teal Robin – Dinosaur After the Rain – Alina Bzhezhinska Links: www.internationalwomensday.com www.wakefieldjazz.org

Ben chats with Jazz Cellist Shirley Smart. Track list: Moritat – Sonny Rollins Sot fi Sukkout El Layl (In the Silence of the Night) – Sabreen Palmyra – Issie Barratt’s Interchange A Son of Windrush Reflects - Shirley Smart, Robert Mitchell   Visit www.shirleysmart.com for more about all of Shirley’s music and you can find her on social media. www.wakefieldjazz.com for gig listings, reviews, podcasts and to order food!

Ben chats with Wakefield Jazz's promoter, Pete Rosser about his history, musical influences and rhubarb! For more about Pete go to www.peterosser.co.uk or come and meet him in person, every Friday at Wakefield Jazz. For gig listings and tickets visit www.wakefieldjazz.org or find us on social media. Tracks: J.F. – Rosario Giulliani Ain’t Misbehavin – Fats Waller In Walked Bud – Thelonious Monk The Great Pretender – Lester Bowie Milonga Del Angel – Astor Piazzolla Cascades – Mary Halverson  

Ben chats with Leeds based guitarist Nik Svarc about his albums, tours, lockdown projects and life as a musician in Leeds. We also mention the Jazz North Northern Line Scheme - more info here: https://www.jazznorth.org/supporting-artists/jazz-northern-line/ Tracks: Bemsha Swing – Nik Svarc Trio +1 Bold as Love – Jimi Hendrix Wade in the Water – Charlie Hunter You Are Not Alone – Svarc/Hanley/Longhorn Visit www.niksvarc.com for more from Nik And visit www.wakefieldjazz.org for info about everything coming up at the club!  

The UK's finest New Orleans style piano player chats with Ben. Tracks: Keep on Gwine - Dale Storr Dr Jazz - Jools Holland and The Rhythm and Blues Orchestra Put Out the Light - James Booker Boogie for Tuts - Dale Storr Visit www.wakefieldjazz.org for all gig listings and news www.dalestorr.com  

Ben's chats with Pianist David Newton and Guitarist Denny Ilett   Tracks: I Won't Dance - Oscar Peterson One Step - Cecile McLorin Salvant & Sulivan Fortner Liza - Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea When You're Smiling - Louis Armstrong Gypsy in my Soul - Johnny Smith Up in the Skies - Electric Lady Big Band   www.davenewtonjazzpiano.com Visit www.wakefieldjazz.org for exciting news about our new season of gigs!  

Parliamentary Awards Jazz Vocalist of the year 2019 Zoe Gilby chats about her music projects and where she finds her inspiration!  Tracks: In the Heat of the Night – by Nancy Wilson Autumn Serenade performed by Michelle Nicolle And The Sycamore from the Graeme Wilson Quartet. Make sure you search Wakefield Jazz on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and subscribe to our mailing list for gig listings and updates. wakefieldjazz.org  

Bass player, composer and band leader Ben Crosland chats about his latest album, 'Solway Stories' Tracks: The Cost of Living - Michael Brecker Consolation - Kenny Wheeler Driving North - Ben Crosland Quintet   Visit wakefieldjazz.org for gigs, workshops and more!

Sax player and composer Emma Johnson chats with Ben about writing, the north, and a colouring book!  Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat's debut album 'Worry Not' is out now.  Tracks:  Cheese Cake - Dexter Gordon Julian - Nishla Smith Hold Me Tight - Emma Johnson's Gravy Boat Visit wakefieldjazz.org and subscribe to our mailing list and come and join us at the club 

In this episode, Ben chats with Veryan Weston who visited Wakefield Jazz with a  group called Eternal Triangle. Tracks: Bohuslav Martinu - 'Allegro' from Double Concerto for Two String Orchestras, Piano and Timpani Ornette Coleman - 'Harlems Manhattan' Eternal Triangle - 'Jara' Sign up to the mailing list at www.wakefieldjazz.org for upcoming events at one of the best jazz venues in the UK.

Leeds based drummer Caroline Boaden talks to Ben about her gigs, influences and favourite tracks. Tracks: Eberhard - Lyle Mays A Moment of Quiet Resignation - Andy Schofield and Les Chisnell Hush - Nikki Iles Sign up to the mailing list at www.wakefieldjazz.org for upcoming events at one of the best jazz venues in the UK.

American sax player Greg Abate talks with Ben about his life as a touring jazz artist and his approaches to his music and live performances. Tracks: Sunshower - Greg Abate and the Kenny Barron Trio Cheek to Cheek - Phil Woods Stardust - Artie Shaw Jazz Orchestra featuring Dick Johnson Voyage - Greg Abate and the Kenny Baron Trio For more info visit www.gregabate.com Sign up to the mailing list at www.wakefieldjazz.org for upcoming events at one of the best jazz venues in the UK.